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Films: Indy 500 Centennial- May 29, 2011

  • Emerson Fittipaldi Driving the Black Beast During the 2011 Indy 500 Parade Lap

  • The Beast is Back



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May 11 2026 Hi guys.  Since that parkway was a large part of my life,  i think I should be there.  And should buy the book,…

May 10 2026 Correction - got the year of Bob Blakeman’s Lincoln sedan typed wrong, the car was a 1934. Dark blue and was one of the most…

May 10 2026 Brucee Blakeman’s father Bob had at least three prewar cars, a 1932 Cadillac V16 town car, 1937 Lincoln 7 passenger sedan,…

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The six Vanderbilt Cup Races held on Long Island from 1904 to 1910 were the greatest sporting events of their day, and the first international automobile road races held in the United States. The races had a far-reaching impact on the development of American automobiles and parkways. This site provides comprehensive information on the races, the Long Island Motor Parkway and current Long Island automotive events, car shows and news.

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