The Alco Black Beast
The restored racer that won the 1909 and 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Races and raced in the first Indy 500
Nicknamed “the Black Beast,” this was one of the most famous race cars of its era. A two-time winner of the Vanderbilt Cup, a major event in the early years of American motorsport, the car was the favorite to win the first Indianapolis 500-mile race in 1911.
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Dec 25 2010
Neighborhood Journal Film Series: Part III: Early Races, Early Cars
Cablevision's Neighborhood Journal has developed a five-part film series on the Vanderbilt Cup Races. The producer and narrator of the film is Bob Klement who is interviewed by host Joanna Venditto. The five parts of the series are:
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Dec 08 2010
The Three Alco Racers at the 1911 Elgin National Trophy Race
The 1911 Elgin National Trophy Race was the only major race in which American Locomotive Company supplied entries besides the Black Beast. The three Alcos in the race were serviced by a team of 12 drivers, mechanicians and mechanics. As captured in this photo provided by Lee Ferbin of…
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Dec 07 2010
Harry Grant Describes His Last Great Race with the Alco Black Beast
Harry Grant's last great race in the Alco-6 Black Beast Racer's was the 1911 Elgin National Trophy Race held on the Illinois course. Driver Harry Grant was shown here with his mechanician George Babcock prior to a practice run. This was the only major race in which mechanican Frank…
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Nov 26 2010
The Alco Black Beast: 2010 Smiles and Thumbs-Up
Over 1,000 men, women and children sat in the Alco Black Beast in 25 automotive events held this year on Long Island, Connecticut and Upstate New York. Here are some of my favorite smiles and thumb-ups:
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Nov 12 2010
News and Article “The Black Beast- A Vintage Warrior Returns Home”
Yesterday, the Riverhead Town Board cancelled the Riverhead Resorts "Ski Mountain" project. Details are below with an opportunity to vote for a motorsports complex for the property.
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Oct 30 2010
National Speed Sports News “Black Beast Is Among Last Of A Unique Era of Racers”
In the October 27, 2010 issue of National Speed Sports News magazine, an article by Ron Hedger Black Beast Is Among Last of A Unique Era of Racers" provides a summary of the Alco Black Beast.
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Oct 25 2010
Pioneering Driver Janet Guthrie Rides In the Alco Black Beast
The fun continued on the second day of the Vanderbilt Race Centennial Celebration at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in East Garden City last Sunday. Here are the highlights:
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Oct 21 2010
In Search of Alcos: #3 Manny Souza’s 1908 Alco Touring Car
My visit and presentation at Cape Cod's Heritage Museums & Gardens were memorable. The automobile museum and the current "American Speed" exhibit are spectacular. Some highlights:
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Oct 19 2010
Newsday Article “100 Years Later, a Victory Lap for Vanderbilt Cup”
Tuesday's Newsday included an excellent Explore LI cover story on the Vanderbilt Race Centennial Events this weekend. The article by Jim Merritt provided a brief summary of the Vanderbilt Cup Races and the plans to celebrate them at the Cradle of Aviation Museum beginning this weekend:
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Oct 18 2010
The Black Beast Helps Dedicate the East Williston New Village Hall
Last Saturday, the Black Beast participated in the dedication of the East Williston new Village Hall. Here are some highlights:
Yes! I will attend. The HQ for the Suffolk County Dental Society is on the first floor; I penned a short article for its…