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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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Really great. Right up there with “where’s the beef?” or the “Mr. Owl” Tootsie Pop commercial. I work with people that have advanced dementia, and the saddest thing about this is that usually this doesn’t work. They are mostly gone. My mother started to get this way before we lost her. It’s called “the long goodbye” because we have to watch our loved ones fade away before our eyes before they die. But it’s wonderful to see some attention to this.
From The best car commercial ever made? Chevrolet's 2023 "A Holiday to Remember"
That looks like the #P42 Isotta being driven by Herb Lytle during the 1908 Motor Parkway Sweepstakes. Along with that race, Lytle also participated in 5 other Vanderbilt race events including the 1904, 1905 and 1908 Cup Races and the 1905 and 1906 American Elimination Trials. The photographer is facing south or maybe slightly southwest about 100 yards north of the Central Avenue / LIRR parkway bridge in Central Park (Bethpage). The other structure is the building behind the race fans which I believe was used for storing supplies / equipment during the LIMP construction.
From Mystery Foto #48 Solved: #42 Isotta driven by Herb Lytle at Deadman's Curve #2 in Central Park (Bethpage)
I know this works well Rita’s Mom passed this spring at 96 but if we played songs from her past she would sing along and smile and be with us for a while. I call it the “bucket” effect .Our oldest memories are like the water at the bottom of the bucket but today’s breakfast spills out of the bucket. God bless Chevy for making a great commercial, I hate the ones where all they do is speed through the snow or streets, I think they add to the reckless driving today. Happy Holidays to you all and thank you Howard for this great website.
From The best car commercial ever made? Chevrolet's 2023 "A Holiday to Remember"
As soon as spring has sprung so we can all can enjoy the weather, cars and PIZZA!!!!
Mangia Tutti, bella Il Tempo
From UPDATE 12/6/23; The 1984 Tritan A2 Aerocar #5 has landed at Waterfront at Roslyn
Will you deliver to the East Meadow area?
In the video it actually sounds like my Toro Snowblower. Have fun with it!
From UPDATE 12/6/23; The 1984 Tritan A2 Aerocar #5 has landed at Waterfront at Roslyn
A hot slice of history. I would enjoy seeing it.
From UPDATE 12/6/23; The 1984 Tritan A2 Aerocar #5 has landed at Waterfront at Roslyn
Pizza? Did someone say pizza? Sign me up ????
From UPDATE 12/6/23; The 1984 Tritan A2 Aerocar #5 has landed at Waterfront at Roslyn
Looks like fun! Can’t wait to see it in person!
From UPDATE 12/6/23; The 1984 Tritan A2 Aerocar #5 has landed at Waterfront at Roslyn
Mercer in the 1910 Wheatley Hills sweepstakes. Car was owned by H.M. Ozier.
Driver is Edwin H. Sherwood who never appeared in an actual Vanderbilt Cup Race.
The second Deadman’s Curve looking northeast towards the Central Avenue Highway Bridge in the background,.
From Mystery Foto #48 Solved: #42 Isotta driven by Herb Lytle at Deadman's Curve #2 in Central Park (Bethpage)
I’m ready - half pepperoni, half mushroom! Congratulations!
From UPDATE 12/6/23; The 1984 Tritan A2 Aerocar #5 has landed at Waterfront at Roslyn
Good morning Howard, Your ‘groupie’ is ready for your pizza party! When?
From UPDATE 12/6/23; The 1984 Tritan A2 Aerocar #5 has landed at Waterfront at Roslyn
My long comment about whitewalls was a response to the simple survey about the Tucker having whitewalls since been deleted.
The driver in the Hotchkiss could be a company official?
From Mystery Friday Foto #47 Solved: Jefferson DeMont Thompson in the 1906 #6 Hotchkiss
I have finally bought another house with a wall large enough to hang it. I will be taking photos of it in its new home in Roanoke, Va soon. Fitting as Roanoke is an old railroad town.
From Update: The Hunt for the "Godfather" Train Painting is Over
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the governor probably realized she could not put any money making speed cameras or camera toll booths in the area.
as for the 1985 Domino Tritan A2 Pizza Delivery Vehicle leave it for the Lane Museum that specializes in vehicles like that.
From Good news and bad news: The Brooklyn-Queens Greenway section of the Motor Parkway
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the governor probably realized she could not put any money making speed cameras or camera toll booths in the area.
From Good news and bad news: The Brooklyn-Queens Greenway section of the Motor Parkway
Definitely hit close to home this holiday season! Unfortunately not all endings are as happy as this. But have to count our blessings for 99 1/2 years (mother-in-law nearly made it having passed just before Thanksgiving). Thanks for sharing Howard.
From The best car commercial ever made? Chevrolet's 2023 "A Holiday to Remember"
Took me a while to figure this one out but I eventually determined that this location is just before the racers got to the second dead man’s curve. The photographer is facing south and in the distance is the overpass that carried the Motor Parkway over the Long Island Railroad / Central ave crossing in Central Park (Bethpage). This was the Motor Parkway Sweepstakes held on October 10th, 1908. The driver is Herb Lytle driving the Isotta. He finished first in this race. He drove in a total of 6 Vanderbilt related races. More than any other driver.
From Mystery Foto #48 Solved: #42 Isotta driven by Herb Lytle at Deadman's Curve #2 in Central Park (Bethpage)
Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Yes, This is such touching short. Definitely shed a tear of joy as I feel the warmth in my heart.
From The best car commercial ever made? Chevrolet's 2023 "A Holiday to Remember"
Touche, Howard. Happy Holidays to you and yours!
From The best car commercial ever made? Chevrolet's 2023 "A Holiday to Remember"
I’ve posted that first wonderful photo of Marty before, but not the second photo that I took at the same time of that event. Marty with his ‘groupies’ who helped him bring some of his collection from Bay Shore to this event in Jamesport, Riverhead. I understand he did this for some years at The Long Island Antque Power Association weekend event in July.
Hey Art, I still have my Freeport Speedway ticket.
From A Grandson's Video: In loving memory of Martin L. Himes
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