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The six Vanderbilt Cup Races held on Long Island from 1904 to 1910 were the greatest sporting events of their day, and the first international automobile road races held in the United States. The races had a far-reaching impact on the development of American automobiles and parkways. This site provides comprehensive information on the races, the Long Island Motor Parkway and current Long Island automotive events, car shows and news.
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Recent Comments
1) what is a sandpit (other than the native habitat of a Sarlacc?)
and 2) why couldn’t anyone, in ten years, get on that land and photograph the bridge (again, Sarlacc?)
From The Last Intact Motor Parkway Bridge in Suffolk County
Sad - I read a good deal about the motor parkway in Tom Lewis’ Divided Highways.
It was quite an egotistical little vanity project, really, but what a piece of history!
From The Last Intact Motor Parkway Bridge in Suffolk County
Thank you so much for this information Howard! You won this time - congratulations.
From The Garages of the Vanderbilt Cup Races
Howard, seems like a lot of good effort went into the vision plan. Glad to see action being taken. Do you know what the next steps are? I believe I read something about the stretch near me, along Stewart Avenue and Carmen being the first to have something done. Any info about that?
Also, I hope the plans call for preserving what’s left of the original roadway and posts, even if they aren’t used as part of the actual trail in selected areas.
From Nassau County Website: "Vision Plan for Motor Parkway Trail"
Howard - you looked very natural along side Mario and the others. Great trip and thanks for the photos and videos. I’m sure you’ll remember this day forever.
From 2011 Indy 500 Pre-Race Ceremony Highlights: A Century of Technology
Gram and I simply cannot stop smiling every time we watch this run to victory!!!!!!
From More Memorable Images from the 2011 Indy 500 Pre-Race Ceremony
It could very well be!
Howard
From More Memorable Images from the 2011 Indy 500 Pre-Race Ceremony
Is that Bobby Unser congratulating Emo in the sixth photo?
From More Memorable Images from the 2011 Indy 500 Pre-Race Ceremony
The Orphan car show of the Studebaker Club in Massapequa was canceled today at 7 am. It is going to take place on the rain date of June 26.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: Video II "The 2011 Indy 500 Parade Lap with Emerson Fittipaldi"
Hi Eunice:
Thanks for checking in!!
Enjoy,
Howard
From A Family Remembers a Vanderbilt Cup Race Driver- William Luttgen
Dave Mo.:
“Wonderful photos and video.
Congratulations on your marvelous achievement. “
From Exclusive Video: Emerson Fittipaldi Driving the Alco Black Beast During the 2011 Indy 500 Parade Lap
Dave M:
“Thanks for sharing the Indy video. The track is big when traversed at “normal” speed. Usually the onboard images are at 200MPH when the spectators are all a blur.
It is a pleasure to watch your joie de vivre!”
From Exclusive Video: Emerson Fittipaldi Driving the Alco Black Beast During the 2011 Indy 500 Parade Lap
Thanks everyone for the wonderful comments!
Howard
From Exclusive Video: Emerson Fittipaldi Driving the Alco Black Beast During the 2011 Indy 500 Parade Lap
From Chuck D:
“The video was a blast - congratulations. You certainly seemed to have a well deserved great time! Now that you are in the driving circles of such icons as Fittipaldi and Andretti, you need to get yourself a pair of those fancy black Italian racing shoes Fittipaldi had on his feet!
Thanks for sharing”
From Exclusive Video: Emerson Fittipaldi Driving the Alco Black Beast During the 2011 Indy 500 Parade Lap
Hi Noel:
I am still on an adrenaline rush! I hope to see you on Sunday, July 10th when I will bring the Black Beast back to the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum for the car show fundraiser to benefit the Lustgarden Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research:
http://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com/index.php/events/details/vandebilt_museum_car_show_sunday_july_10_2011/
Enjoy,
Howard
From Exclusive Video: Emerson Fittipaldi Driving the Alco Black Beast During the 2011 Indy 500 Parade Lap
Howard—I imagine that you are still grinning from ear to ear even after a week or more. The Vanderbilt Museum congratulates you on the achievement. If I could get the Vanderbilt Cup away from the Smithsonian I would let you hold it just to complete the experience.Great video——the sights and sounds-the engine-the wind—just terrific.
Noel Gish
From Exclusive Video: Emerson Fittipaldi Driving the Alco Black Beast During the 2011 Indy 500 Parade Lap
You grabbed me with the Indie video. What a kick!
From Exclusive Video: Emerson Fittipaldi Driving the Alco Black Beast During the 2011 Indy 500 Parade Lap
From DC:
“IT LOOKS LIKE YOU WERE GOING SUPER FAST! AWESOME.
Thanks for sharing!”
From Exclusive Video: Emerson Fittipaldi Driving the Alco Black Beast During the 2011 Indy 500 Parade Lap
Great video, Howard. The Alco looked awesome on the track. Congratulations!
From Exclusive Video: Emerson Fittipaldi Driving the Alco Black Beast During the 2011 Indy 500 Parade Lap
I’d be really surprised if the smile ever leaves your face after this, Howard. Watching it was thrilling - experiencing it must be beyond description.
And revenge over the Wasp - sweet!
From Exclusive Video: Emerson Fittipaldi Driving the Alco Black Beast During the 2011 Indy 500 Parade Lap
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