I wrote this brief article for this week's Guide to New Hyde Park published by the New Hyde Park Herald Courier.
I am including additional 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race images submitted with the article.
Enjoy,
Howard Kroplick
Front-Wheel drive pioneer
Established a world's kilometer record of 143.9 miles per hour at Ostend with a 300 -hp Fiat
Winner of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race
A crowd favorite in the 1905 and 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Races
Participated in more races associated with the Vanderbilt Cup Races (6) than any other driver
Participated in five races associated with the Vanderbilt Cup Races (1904-1906)
Winner of the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race and the First American Grand Prize (1908)
Drove the only steam-driven racer in the Vanderbilt Car Races
Led first 7 laps of 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race before colliding with the Christie
Skidded into a telegraph pole owned by driver Keene's father and threw mechanician Luttgen under the car
First American car to place in an international race.
Collided with leader Lancia on Lap 8 changing outcome of race.
Winner of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race and the 1905 Circuit des Ardennes
Only non-gasoline powered car to ever compete in the Vanderbilt Cup Races
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.
Comments
Nice pictures!
Howard, To eliminate any possible confusion, want to point out that early on Lakeville road was often referred to as the Hyde Park Road.
Great pizza and restaurant today on the NW corner of that intersection. Umberto’s Restaurant known for their sicilian and grandma slices. Amazing open fields in the photo’s background in 1905!