Tag: Long Island Race Track Series
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Jan 10 2026
InstaGRAM Report: The Racing History of Freeport Stadium
Freeport Stadium boasts a rich racing history spanning more than six decades. Although the race track no longer exists, its legacy lives on through cherished memories and rare photographs of its thrilling events.
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Jan 01 2026
InstaGRAM Report: Racing Programs of Freeport and Islip Speedways
Step back in time as we celebrate the vibrant racing programs that defined Islip and Freeport Speedway. When spectators attended a race, they sought two things: thrilling racing action and a souvenir to remember the day.
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Dec 20 2025
InstaGRAM Report: Unseen racing photos from the 1960 Vanderbilt Cup at Roosevelt Raceway
The 1960 Vanderbilt Cup race was arguably the most obscure and least documented of the previous Vanderbilt Cup Races. .
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Dec 12 2025
Video of the Week: 1966 Demolition Derby! Islip Speedway, Long Island, New York, classic auto racing 1960s vintage cars
Archivist Gram Spina has uncovered an amazing and fun 1966 film from Islip Speedway of the 66 Demolition Derby! Famous Islip Speedway, Long Island, New York hosted Demolition Derby races for many years. This original film from 1966 shows an exciting Demo Derby meet with many "classic" cars and excited fans. How many classic cars can you name? Were you or did you know any Demolition Derby racers|? Comments welcome!
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Dec 06 2025
InstaGRAM report: The history behind the 1939 Midget Racing National Championship at Roosevelt Raceway
Long Island’s Roosevelt Raceway was modified to become a ½-mile oval and home to the Midget Racing National Championship on August 12th,1939. There has been almost no photo documentation published online about this race until now.
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Dec 03 2025
Film: 1950 Bridgehampton Sports Car Road Races
A very rare film documents the June 10, 1950 Bridgehampton Sports Car Road Races.
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Nov 22 2025
InstaGRAM Report: The Surprising Connections Between the 1939-1940 New York World’s Fair and Automotive History
Few people realize that the 1939 - 1940 World’s Fair in New York brought a European-style Grand Prix race to American audiences. The first New York World’s Fair also unveiled new automotive technology, including the GM Futureliner and the dazzling see-through Pontiac car.
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Oct 15 2025
InstaGRAM Report: Long Island’s Lost Dexter Park Raceway
The history of Queens’s lost race track Dexter Park, which was built inside a baseball field.
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Aug 30 2025
InstaGRAM report: Bridgehampton Race Circuit (1957-1999)
The history of Long Island's once famous road racing track of Bridgehampton.
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Jul 23 2025
InstaGRAM Report: Bridgehampton Street Circuit History
A history of the Bridgehampton Street Circuit - the years before the well known race track was built.
