Vanderbilt Cup Races

I cannot get enough of the info and pics on the LIMP. This site is a great source for all of this. Thank you for taking the time to present this great part of history. I’ve been fascinated with the LIMP for about 2 years now and have gone out on my own expeditions to find bridges and old RoW areas that you can still walk and explore. It’s like having our own “Route 66” of Long Island. Keep up the great work!!!

From The Elusive Bridges of the Motor Parkway

Hi Jim:

Thanks for your comment!

Your grandfather Al Poole can be seen at the same Hairpin Turn in the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race film acting as the mechanician for Joe Tracy in the Locomobile.

http://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com/index.php/blog/article/1906_vanderbilt_cup_race_video

Enjoy,

Howard

From The most dramatic image of the Vanderbilt Cup Races

You were right, Howard.

I smiled.  Thanks.

Art

From OT: This video will make you smile

Roosevelt Field date is confirmed and the Museum date is only subject to negotiation of the onerous rental fee. We really need sponsors and vendors for both these events.

From 2009 Vanderbilt Centennial Events

Howard,

Your stewardship of this part of our American History is nothing short of excellent.  It is hard to express thanks for bringing these videos to so many of us who share in this history of auto racing.

Thank you.

Jim Poole

From The most dramatic image of the Vanderbilt Cup Races

Is there a event at Roosvelt field too?????

JIM

From 2009 Vanderbilt Centennial Events

Bob:

I agree with you.. and so do most historians.

Howard

From World's Oldest Car for Sale?

I would tend to agree with you that the Benz was the first PRACTICAL automobile. The prior efforts using either steam or electric power were almost still-born and did not develop at the time, nor have they to this day really found a place except in special situations.

From World's Oldest Car for Sale?

Boy, they certainly don’t race that way any more!
Viva la France!

From The most dramatic image of the Vanderbilt Cup Races

Hi Tom: It is a pleasure!

Howard

From Brochure "Harry Grant's Own Story"

Thanks, Howard.  By the way, a couple of the links on the Wikimapia website you mentioned, when clicked on the box, bring you to my website.

From Aerial View of the LIMP: Follow the yellow-lined path

Howard:  How cool is this.  Thanks again for all you do.  Be well.  Tom

From Brochure "Harry Grant's Own Story"

Hi Howard.

If I can plug my site, check out my feature article of the week. It’s actually several articles, but the most poignant is AP story from 1938 written by Don Pryor. Louis was about three years from passing away at the time. His son had died and he had suffered a stroke. He was an all but forgotten hero.
Check out the “article of the week” on http://www.firstsuperspeedway.com.

Mark

From Louis Chevrolet-The most famous name in the Vanderbilt Cup Races

Ben:

Thanks for adding to George Robertson’s profile.

Enjoy,

Howard

From Driver Profile: George Robertson Updated 2/28/2016)

Thanks for the history.  I knew “Major” Robertson in the ‘50s, when he was running Roto Shaver, a company started by my father, Archie M. Andrews, shortly before his death in 1938.  I was particularly interested in George’s connection to the automotive industry in the late ‘20s - the years that my father was trying to launch the Ruxton front wheel drive automobile.  Somehow, perhaps, this connection led to his later entry into the Roto Shaver company…

From Driver Profile: George Robertson Updated 2/28/2016)

thank you Howard - great stuff - keep them coming

Linda Jones
Gilbert Art

From 1908 Locomobile Trophy Purchased for $128,700

Hi Howard - I went over to the lot and looked around for any remaining artifacts where the Parkway would have been.  Unfortunately, nothing was found.

From Then & Now: Entrance to the Meadow Brook Lodge from Merrick Avenue in Westbury

Jimmy:

Great to hear from you. I hope all is well!!

Enjoy,

Howard

From Approaching the Merrick Avenue Bridge during the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race

Mark & Jim:

I appreciate the feedback!

Jim, your grandfather looks great in the film!

Enjoy,

Howard

From Film: A Tribute to Joe Tracy

Just got back from Kennedy Space Center where I got to see the (mock-up) shuttle in person - thought it was big until I got to see the Saturn V rocket from the Moon landings later in the day—now THAT was a big rocket - 360 feet stem to stern - 7,500,000 lbs of thrust!

From Look, up in the sky, it's the space shuttle!