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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Jul 25 2009
Enjoy the 2009 Vanderbilt Autocross and Concours at Roosevelt Field
Come out and enjoy the Second Annual Vanderbilt Autocross and Concours at the southwest parking lot of Roosevelt Field (near Macy's) this Sunday from 9:00AM to 4:00 PM. Vanderbilt Cup Races, Inc., led by Guy Frost, has issued this press release on the event.
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Jul 23 2009
Roslyn News Features Vanderbilt Autocross at Roosevelt Field
Yesterday's Roslyn News featured the Second Annual Vanderbilt Autocross and Concours deProvenance on its back page. The event will be held this Sunday, July 26th at the southwest parking lot of Roosevelt Field from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Late entries can use this registration form .
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Jul 21 2009
Film “Alco Cars 1908-1913”
From 1908-1913, the American Locomotive Company built 5,000 Alco cars in Providence Rhode Island. This three-minute film documents 22 models manufactured during this six-year period. Only 12 Alcos are known to exist today including the 1909 Alco-6 Black Beast Racer.
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Jul 11 2009
The Alco-6 Racer Invited to the 2009 Fairfield County Concours D’Elegance
The Alco-6 Black Beast Racer has been invited to the 2009 Fairfield County Concours D'Elegance to be held on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at The Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Connecticut. This event will feature more than 200 extraordinary classic automobiles and rare motorcycles.
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Jul 08 2009
The Alco-6 Racer will be Featured at the 25th Annual Great Neck Plaza Festival
The 1909 Alco-6 Racer will be featured at the 25th Annual Great Neck Plaza AutoFest and Street Festival to be held on Sunday, October 11 from 12 noon to 5:00 PM. The Great Neck Plaza Business Improvement District has issued this press release concerning the event.
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Jun 18 2009
Newsday- Alco In the Garage
Today's Newsday's "In the Garage" column by David Fluhrer features the Alco--6 Black Beast Racer. Highlights include:
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Jun 17 2009
Images from the 2009 Greenwich Concours
Several websites have posted images from the 2009 Greenwich Concours D'Elegance held on June 6-7, 2009. These two photos are courtesy of Ed Hyman and can found on the VSCCA website.
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Jun 15 2009
An Alco Racer and its Infamous Owner- Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
In addition to the Alco-6 Black Beast Racer, the American Locomotive Company built at least three other race cars including an Alco Racer owned by Grover Cleveland Bergdoll (1893-1966). In this photo taken by Nathan Lazarnick, Bergdoll appears to be working on the removable rim of his Alco.
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Jun 11 2009
Update on Second Annual Vanderbilt Autocross and Concours on Sunday, July 26th
The Second Annual Vanderbilt Autocross and Concours will once again be held at Roosevelt Field on Sunday, July 26th. The planned course is expected to be larger and even more exciting than 2008. The restored Alco-6 Black Beast Racer, winner of the 1909 and 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Races, will participate and run again on Long Island for the first time in 99 years. Here's the latest flyer from Executive Director Guy Frost. For more information, Guy can be reached at 1-516-621-2745.
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Jun 06 2009
Alco-6 Racer Captures a “Most Outstanding” Award at the Greenwich Concours D’Elegance
It was a wonderful time today at the Greenwich Concours. Thousands turned out to view over 150 spectacular American cars. It was a lot fun discussing the Alco-6 Black Beast Racer for six hours with so many people.
