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Films: Howard & Roz Kroplick

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  • Richard Petty Driving Experience March 2010

  • Mets “Take the Field” 2009 Video



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May 11 2026 October 8, 1904, first Vanderbilt Cup Race.  Mercedes.  George Arents, Jr. was the driver, Carl Menzel was the…

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 I think that’s the 1906 Christie 100HP racer that was entered in the 1906 American Elimination trials. It was driven by J.…

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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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