Tag: Mitchell
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Jun 28 2021
Mystery Foto #26 Solved : The J18 Mitchell racer driven by Frank Zirbes at the Start Line
Did you solve this weekend's Mystery Foto?
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Oct 04 2016
Did This Mitchell Racer Participate in the 1908 Nassau Sweepstakes?
Erik T. is looking for information on a 1908/1909 Mitchell that he acquired last year.
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Sep 10 2013
Mystery Foto #32 Solved: Carman Avenue Bridge in East Meadow During the Opening of the Motor Parkway
This week's Mystery Foto is one of my favorite images of racing on the Long Island Motor Parkway.
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Nov 25 2010
Starting Lineup- The 6 “J” Cars of the 1908 Jericho Sweepstakes
On September 10, 1908, the AAA Race Commission announced plans to christen the Motor Parkway with an event called, “The Long Island Motor Parkway Sweepstakes.” Five concurrent stock car races were scheduled for October 10, 1908. The idea was to create an opportunity to test the new course, timing systems, and crowd control for the Vanderbilt Cup Race scheduled two weeks later.
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Sep 16 2010
Starting Lineup- The 8 “N” Cars of the 1908 Nassau Sweepstakes
On September 10, 1908, the AAA Race Commission announced plans to christen the Motor Parkway with an event called, “The Long Island Motor Parkway Sweepstakes.” Five concurrent stock car races were scheduled for October 10, 1908. The idea was to create an opportunity to test the new course, timing systems, and crowd control for the Vanderbilt Cup Race scheduled two weeks later.
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Mar 16 2008
Mitchell Car Company Racers
Is there is a photo of a Mitchell auto in your book "Vanderbilt Cup Races of Long Island?" If so, is it possible to put these in our Mitchell club newsletter?
