Vanderbilt Cup Races

That’s the old Denton Building at 210 Old Country Road in Mineola. It was built in 1906 so I’m guessing the year to be about 1909-1910 by the look of the postcard. The “X” indicates where the LIMP company offices were located from 1907 until 1914.

From Mystery Friday Foto #38 Solved: The First Long Island Offices of the Long Island Motor Parkway, Inc.

Howard, Interesting topic…Can’t wait…

From InstaGRAM Report: Long Island’s Race Track History, An Introduction

I’m POSITIVE that I’m WRONG. At one time, my office was in the old LILCO bldg two blocks east of Old Country Rd’s intersection with Franklin Ave. The photo depicts what looks like the office building that is at the NW corner of the intersection. But I can’t remember if the building that I remember had two or three stories. Given that I remember two stories explains why I’m positive that I’m wrong; but it sure looks like the building I remember.

From Mystery Friday Foto #38 Solved: The First Long Island Offices of the Long Island Motor Parkway, Inc.

At 6:59 the narrator correctly identifies the red Ferrari GTO driven by my Dad, Walt Luftman, in that Vanderbilt Cup race. He made 16 laps before the right rear wheel broke in the left-hander out back and he crashed. That car, a GTO Series II #5573, is still around and beautifully restored. It is owned by collector Aaron Hsu and is garaged not far from where the old track was.

From Mystery Friday Foto #37 Solved: 'Old 16' at Bridgehampton

I see the lead photo, the race track has an ad for Abe Stark. In Ebbets Field, if a player hit the sign with a batted ball, he won a suit. I wonder if the driver would get the same if he hit it with his car? ????

From InstaGRAM Report: Long Island’s Race Track History, An Introduction

Very interesting! Looking forward to more LI racing history

Photo below: Woodside street drag racing on Laurel Hill Blvd west under the BQE, 1970s. Photo by Joseph McGowan

From InstaGRAM Report: Long Island’s Race Track History, An Introduction

Looks like the Denton Building on northwestern corner of Old Country Road and Mineola Blvd.  Year lols like 1905 circa.

From Mystery Friday Foto #38 Solved: The First Long Island Offices of the Long Island Motor Parkway, Inc.

Great article. Can’t wait to see the rest of the series!

From InstaGRAM Report: Long Island’s Race Track History, An Introduction

Hello Howard. Sounds like you have a wonderful evening planned. I would like to attend and will bring my friend Clara as well.

From A Special Evening with the Honorable John LeBoutillier at 150 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge

I will be attending and I will be bringing a guest with me.

From A Special Evening with the Honorable John LeBoutillier at 150 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge

Your ‘Groupie’ will attend.

From A Special Evening with the Honorable John LeBoutillier at 150 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge

it is ‘Old 16’ -probably when Peter Helck owned the car.  east coast track, maybe Lime Rock?

From Mystery Friday Foto #37 Solved: 'Old 16' at Bridgehampton

Hello Howard,
I will definitely be attending and will probably bring one more person.

From A Special Evening with the Honorable John LeBoutillier at 150 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge

Track definitely Bridgehampton, date July 1957, car Ford model T, driver Henry Austin Clark

From Mystery Friday Foto #37 Solved: 'Old 16' at Bridgehampton

Rita and I will attend I should be home from keenland by then Thank you Have a safe trip and I’ll see you in Kentucky

From A Special Evening with the Honorable John LeBoutillier at 150 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge

Bridgehampton Race Circut

Vanderbilt Cup Race May 23 1965

This image was taken from 8mm film footage taken by me at that race weekend. I have no idea of the car or drivers. Have a slide of the antique cars on the main straight somewhere. I will turn 79 this month but memories of those days at the Bridge still make me smile

From Mystery Friday Foto #37 Solved: 'Old 16' at Bridgehampton

Bridgehampton Race Circut

May 23 1965 Vanderbilt Cup Race

I shot this 8mm film footage for the you tube video TFMAN
54…..failed to note the make of car or drivers I have a slide of the old cars on the straight before the race. I turn 79 this month but memories of my days at the bridge still bring a smile????

From Mystery Friday Foto #37 Solved: 'Old 16' at Bridgehampton

Could be the 1909 Alco Black Beast. Bridgehampton?

From Mystery Friday Foto #37 Solved: 'Old 16' at Bridgehampton

Quite simply… Proud Dad here. Gram has been going to car shows with me since he was 4 years old. His observations have always been amazing. And the same goes for his photos. There’s always a camera ready to create some auto art. Well done Son.

From InstaGRAM Report: Mustang fever at the Gold Coast Cruisers Car Show

Howard, I will try to make it that day should be a very interesting

Also wanted to tell you check out a video of the first Dusenburg. It was built like a race car. Have a great day.

From A Special Evening with the Honorable John LeBoutillier at 150 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge