Vanderbilt Cup Races

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• Jan 29 2013

  Then & Now: New Hyde Park Turn

  One of the six exciting turns in the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race was the intersection of Lakeville Road and Jericho Turnpike.

• Aug 16 2012

  Presentation:“The Incredible Vanderbilt Cup Races of Long Island: Racing on Roslyn Roads”, Roslyn NY

  As part of the lecture series sponsored by the Roslyn Landmark Society, Howard Kroplick will be presenting an overview of the Vanderbilt Cup Races with a focus on racing in the Roslyn area.

• May 23 2011

  A Request for Information on a Historic Indy Christie from Barney Oldfield’s Great-Great -Nephew

  Wayne Peterson: " I am trying to find information on the horsepower of Walter Christie front wheel drive Christie racer that Barney Oldfield purchased and set the 100 mph lap record in at the Indianapolis Speedway? Great site !!! "

• Aug 01 2010

  Archives: 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race

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• Nov 13 2009

  The Christie Returns to the 1906 Races

  Despite his lack of success and total disruption of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race, Christie returned to the 1906 American Elimination Trial and the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race with another of his front-wheel drive creations.

• Nov 11 2009

  The Christie Front-Wheel Drive Car in the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race

  Among the most unique entries for the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race was the front-wheel drive Christie, named after its owner and creator, J. Walter Christie. One of just two cars to use Goodrich tires it was the first front-wheel drive car. Spur gears on each end of the crankshaft applied…