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  • Greg O’s Garage: Maggie Helck discovers two 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race flags
    Dec 31 2022

    Greg O’s Garage: Maggie Helck discovers two 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race flags

    Maggie Helck, granddaughter of Peter Helck and daughter of Jerry Helck, came to visit the Waterfront at Roslyn to donate some important Vanderbilt Cup Race memorabilia and look through her grandfather's archives.

  • Helck Family Collection: The Only Known Existing  1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race Flags?
    Sep 20 2016

    Helck Family Collection: The Only Known Existing 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race Flags?

    One of the potential treasures of the Helck Family Collection are these two "Vanderbilt Cup Race flags." This fascinating discovery is detailed below.



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May 12 2026 Oh well, all streaks must come to an end sooner or later.

May 11 2026 October 8, 1904, first Vanderbilt Cup Race.  Mercedes.  George Arents, Jr. was the driver, Carl Menzel was the…

May 11 2026 Hi guys.  Since that parkway was a large part of my life,  i think I should be there.  And should buy the book,…

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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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