Vanderbilt Cup Races

1914 group photo

From Mystery Racers: The 1914 Indy 500 Race

The equivalent value today is about $30k. A nice chunk of change!

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The $1,000 check for winning the 1908 Meadow Brook Sweepstakes

Mark, the home for the Challenger III will be the Black Beast garage at Waterfront at Roslyn.

From Videos: The Holman Moody Challenger III takes to the road and a dyno test

Playing around the Nassau County LRV, and was a little surprised that the section of Salisbury Park Dr between Westbury Rd & Newbridge Ave is titled MOTOR PKWY. SBL 45 H 42.Realize this section was acquired by LILCO, then Nassau County purchased it for the roadway. Nice to know that the LIMP isn’t forgotten   : )

From Kleiner's Korner: Nassau County Surveys of Motor Parkway Property Transferred or Disposed Of (Levittown)

I believe the check was found in the Henry Austin Clark, Jr. archives.

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The $1,000 check for winning the 1908 Meadow Brook Sweepstakes

I have that program from HAC L.I. Automotive Museum when I was there in ‘57? at age12? and saw his Thomas Flyer in that unrestored condition, then in late ‘77 saw this again at Harrah’s Museum in Sparks NV in the restored condition by Harrah, a few months before Bill Harrah had passed on, and now relocated to the modern Nation Automobile Museum in Reno that someday I hope to go?

From Mystery Friday Foto #12 Solved: The historic 1907 Thomas Flyer and driver George Schuster make an appearance on "I've Got a Secret" game show in 1958

Now Howard, were will this be located? at your Black Beast Garage among your other
wonderful collectables? OR a new loving home -A Bigger Garage?

From Videos: The Holman Moody Challenger III takes to the road and a dyno test

I think (based on period magazine and newspaper articles) this is the Saturday October 8, 1904 first Vanderbilt Cup race.  If it is, the location is near the start line in the Village of Westbury prior to the start, “waiting their turn in any old place near the starting point.”  The number 7 1904 90 Horsepower Panhard & Levassor is driven by George Heath with mechanician Eugene Lejeunie.  American born, living in France, George Heath won the first Vanderbilt Cup race.

From Mystery Friday Foto #13 Solved: The 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race winner #7 Panhard driven by George Heath stopped at a Control

Mystery Foto#13…The location of the Mystery Foto is at the Hicksville Control Stop during the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race. The race cars were also stopped at a control in Hempstead but I chose the Hicksville control because this photo belongs to the Hicksville Public Library. Racers had to stop at the controls once every lap. At this stop the officials (see arm bands) seem to be checking in the racer. This car is the 1904 Panhard, winner of the first Vanderbilt Cup race in 1904. The driver is George Heath, the mechanician is Eugene Lajunie.
And the date of the photo is October 8, 1904.

From Mystery Friday Foto #13 Solved: The 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race winner #7 Panhard driven by George Heath stopped at a Control

Interesting to note that the Long Island Motor Parkway was the governing body for the race that year and not the AAA.

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The $1,000 check for winning the 1908 Meadow Brook Sweepstakes

Howard, just spectacular as always!  Let us know when it makes the public showing. Great restoration and enjoy the ride

From Videos: The Holman Moody Challenger III takes to the road and a dyno test

Where’d you find this gem? Cool find.

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The $1,000 check for winning the 1908 Meadow Brook Sweepstakes

Interesting, very cool fine, Howard

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The $1,000 check for winning the 1908 Meadow Brook Sweepstakes

Let’s start with the car first. I think it’s the #7 Panhard driven by George Heath with Eugene Lajune as mechanician. That would make the date of this photo October 8, 1904 during the first Vanderbilt Cup race which Heath eventually won. Since the driver is apparently talking with someone wearing a white armband who I assume is a race official, I think this photo was taken during one of the 3 minute control stops at the service station on Broadway in Hicksville. The car is being inspected and the driver questioned. The fact that the photo was found in the Hicksville Library adds to the evidence.

From Mystery Friday Foto #13 Solved: The 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race winner #7 Panhard driven by George Heath stopped at a Control

Broadway, Hicksville.  Car getting checked in at the control station by race officials. 
Car is the 1904 Panhard that won the race driven by George Heath and mechanician Eugene Lajunie. 
October 8, 1904. 

From Mystery Friday Foto #13 Solved: The 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race winner #7 Panhard driven by George Heath stopped at a Control

AMAZING! She’s alive again, what a sound! Likely better than before I suspect. Would be great to know the Dyno results. GREAT WORK by Ida and the team!

From Videos: The Holman Moody Challenger III takes to the road and a dyno test

Michael Lempert: AWESOME!

Nadeem Khan: It’s a handful!!!!

Jason Anagnostis: Looks ands sounds incredible

John Forlenza: Looks amazing

Arthur Wright: Looks good

Travis Furness: Bad ass

Andy Tucker: Badass kustom

Robert Irvin: Driveway tattoo’s

Rick Noonan: Have to love that sight and sound.

Brian Applegate: She’s a little rowdy. I love it.

Jerry Keefer:  Oh yes! ????

MR Rivera: Love that sound!

Vic Piano: Outstanding!

Keith Majka:  Looks great. Congratulations

Mike Callahan: YES!!!

Thomas Parke: Looks great Rob!! They’re going to be all smiles when they get it.

Sanjay Heera: Gangsta.

Joe Searfoss: Hot Damn thats awesome! Rob keep some rubber on there for Howard!!!!

Chris Henniker: The fastback roof makes it look like a Barracuda.

James Douglas Ford: I miss that sound and the horsepower

Chad Danels: That roof is awesome.

Andrew Hinckley: My favorite!

Jake Perry: Looks and sounds great.

Alex Finigan: WoooooHahhhh!! ????????????

Alex Finigan — Sweet!

Bobby Beckwith: Sweet

Randall Fish: Sprung from cages on Highway-9 . . .

Deen Burrus: Awesome to see this in it’s glory again!

James Spina: The Return of the Falcon!!!

Bob Longstreth: I remember reading about the car way back when. Does that make me old?

David Ballereau: Coooooooool ????

Charlie Nowack: Nothing like horsepower…

Robert Jone: Is that Rob? Giving it the Onion!? ????

Rob Ida: Robert Jones yeah man!

Bob Henry: That’s wild !

John Cuocco: Nice burn
Andrew Ippolito: Damn that sounds rambunctious! Nicely done!

Jesse Coots: Came alive

Scott Booth:Also dig the 63? Bug in back!

Rob Ida: Scott Booth correct!

Charles Pivirotto: Awesome!

Steve Van Blarcom: Pretty cool Rob.

Jukebox Jimmy:Cool ????

Natalie Burghardt: Awesome‼️

From Videos: The Holman Moody Challenger III takes to the road and a dyno test

Vintage tire smoke!

Rob doing an amazing job as always!

From Videos: The Holman Moody Challenger III takes to the road and a dyno test

Such inspiring history. Thanks for posting. After reading this I’m surprised there aren’t more female racecar drivers today.

Regards,
Tony
https://www.tiptopautobody.ca/

From A Pioneering Woman Race Driver on the Long Island Motor Parkway: Joan Newton Cuneo

Interesting publication Walter, thank you. Due to my Irish looks ( and name ), I may haven’t needed proof of ethnicity to apply as a chauffeur with the Irish American Automobile Operators Club : )

From Walt Gosden Special Article: Proper attire for the hired help to wear when motoring on the Long Island Motor Parkway