Tag: Racing History
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Apr 15 2026
InstaGRAM Report: The history of the NASCAR trophy won by Mark Martin and the Viagra team
Among the collection of trophies in the Waterfront at Roslyn, there is one trophy that is not like the others: a NASCAR trophy. This article is the history behind the trophy won by Mark Martin in the 2004 MBNA 400 Salute to Heroes cup race at Dover Motor Speedway..
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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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Oct 07 2025
Marty Himes Estate Auction Featured Item: #52 Frankie Cal 220 Offenhauser Sprint Car
Among the late Marty Himes' most treasured possessions was the 1946 #52 Frankie Cal 220 Offenhauser Sprint Car.
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Oct 06 2025
Marty Himes Estate Auction: Two special midget racers
Profiles of two special midget racers from the Marty Himes Collection up for auction.
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Jul 09 2025
InstaGRAM Report: Long Island’s Race Track History, An Introduction
Introduction to a new series deep diving on all the race tracks that once were located on Long Island.
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Jan 12 2011
Update: The Alco Black Beast Racing History
Alco-6 Black Beast's major races included two Vanderbilt Cup Races, the first Indianapolis 500, two Elgin Trophy Races, and one American Grand Prize Race. Here's the updated racing record with new images:
