Vanderbilt Cup Races

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• Feb 25 2013

  Mystery Photo Solved #3: The 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race on Ellison Road (Avenue) in Westbury

  Last Friday's mystery photos of the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race were courtesy of the Witmer Photograph Collection of the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society in Port Washington.

• Feb 13 2013

  Watching the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race in Floral Park

  Walt Gosden, Village Historian of Floral Park, has provided these photos from the village archives. The race photos were taken from the Creedmoor Branch Railroad Bridge over Jericho Turnpike.

• 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 14 2012

  CSI Challenge: How Many People Attended the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race?

  The CSI (Cup Scene Investigation) Team of VanderbiltCupRaces.com has been asked to estimate the number of people who actually attended the six Vanderbilt Cup Races held on Long Island. First up, the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race held on a 30.24-mile triangular course in Nassau County and Queens.

• Aug 06 2012

  Race Profile: The 1905 American Elimination Trial

  According to the Vanderbilt Cup Race rules, America could enter a maximum of five automobiles in the 1905 race. On September 23, 1905, the American Elimination Trial was held to determine the five entries from 12 American candidates.

• Jul 21 2012

  Image Analysis: Motor Parkway’s Opening Day Sweepstakes

  Steve M: "I have obtained two 19 1/2" x 16 3/4" race photos of Herb Lytle. What can you tell me about these photos..the who, what and when? I look forward to your response."

• Jul 06 2012

  Race Profile: The 1906 American Elimination Trial

  As in 1905, an American Elimination Trial determined the five racers to represent the United States in the Vanderbilt Cup Race. Of 16 entries, 12 cars survived the practice runs to race on Saturday, September 22, 1906.

• Jun 23 2012

  First Races on the Long Island Motor Parkway: The 1908 Motor Parkway Sweepstakes

  When the Long Island Motor Parkway was completed in October 1908, the first race using the completed 9 miles of the road was not the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race, but a series of five concurrent races called the Motor Parkway Sweepstakes. The story of these races and photo highlights are…

• May 01 2012

  Newsday Update: “Jericho’s Maine Maid Inn gets landmark status”

  Reporter Bill Bleyer reported in Newsday today that the Oyster Bay Town Board has designated the Maine Maid Inn as a landmark.

• Apr 04 2012

  Then & Now: The 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race Course Through Hicksville

  Richard Althaus, President, Hicksville Gregory Museum: "I am interested to know if you have any info especially photos in regards to Hicksville in your collection. Mainly the 1904 race, where they had to traverse the railroad in Hicksville, not far from the station. Any info you have would be appreciated."

• Sep 07 2011

  Race Profile: The 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race- The First International Road Race in the USA

  The inaugural William K. Vanderbilt Jr. Cup Race in 1904 was the first major international road race in the United States. Although William K. Vanderbilt Jr. was only 26, he was heir to a transportation fortune and had figured prominently in auto racing for nearly 10 years since sponsoring…

• Jan 08 2011

  Drivers Who Raced in the 1911 Indy 500 and the Vanderbilt Cup Races (1904-1910)

  The decision of the Indianapolis Speedway to hold one major 500-mile race in 1911 with an unheard purse of $25,100 (equal to $571,000 today) attracted the best racing teams and drivers. Not surprisingly, many of the drivers who participated in the Vanderbilt Cup Races and its associated races also drove…

• Aug 01 2010

  Archives: 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race

  Links to related posts on VanderbiltCupRaces.com (Updated: December 31, 2011):

• Aug 01 2010

  Archives: 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race

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• Aug 01 2010

  Archives: 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race

  Links to posts related to VanderbiltCupRaces.com (Updated: Febraury 1, 2012):

• Aug 01 2010

  Archives: 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race

  Links to posts related to the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race (Updated: December 31, 2011):

• Jul 06 2010

  Starting Lineup: The 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race

  A large field of 30 cars raced in the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race held on October 1, 1910. The race was run on the same course as in 1909- a total of 12.64 miles including 5.15 miles of the Long Island Motor Parkway. The winner needed…

• Jun 23 2010

  Then & Now: The Railroad Bridge on Ellison Road in Westbury

  One of the most spectacular vantage points of the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race course was the Long Island Rail Road Bridge on Ellison Road in Westbury. Drivers mounting the sharp grade of the bridge would often find the wheels of their cars lifting off the road as if they…

• Apr 03 2010

  A Request from the Son of the Winner of the First Motor Parkway Race: Herb Lytle

  Dick, it would be my pleasure and honor! Herb Lytle participated in more races associated with the Vanderbilt Cup Races than any other driver. As a result, I have over 50 quality images of Herb Lytle. Here are some of my favorites:

• Dec 15 2009

  Starting Lineup: The 1905 American Elimination Trial

  Twelve cars were scheduled to compete in the 1905 American Elimination Trial. The race was held on September 23, 1905 to help determine the five American entrants for the Vanderbilt Cup Race:

• Nov 20 2009

  Starting Lineup: The 1906 American Elimination Trial

  As in 1905, an American Elimination Trial determined the five racers to represent the United States in the Vanderbilt Cup Race. Of 16 entries, 12 cars survived the practice runs to race on Saturday, September 22, 1906. Here are images and profiles of all 16 cars. (Remember to click…

• Sep 18 2009

  Five More Vanderbilt Cup Race Photos from the Pickering Collection

  As discussed this week, on Wednesday I met with Catherine Pickering, the granddaughter of William Pickering, one of Long Island's first photographers. Our examination of her grandfather's photo collection revealed several Vanderbilt Cup Race photos, many never published before. In an exclusive to VanderbiltCupRaces.com, five more race photos…

• May 15 2009

  Film “The Inaugural Indy 500 Race”

  In celebration of the Indianapolis 500 Race on Memorial Day, this film shows the first Indy 500 Race held on May 30, 1911. Highlights include: