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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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Thanks Gram for these posts. I was amazed at how meticulous Peter was when creating his artwork for advertising when I reviewed the mountain of material when Howard first obtained it. There was so much I didn’t know where to start! Thanks for getting it organized so it can be shared.
From InstaGRAM Report: Peter Helck: Advertising and Art Part 3 - Packard and Mack Trucks
oh the date…..Sept 28, 1915
From Mystery Friday Foto #42 Solved: Driver Harry Grant
Harry Grant, winner of 1909-10 Vanderbilt Cups…...wearing the Maxwell kit it would appear that would be at Sheepshead Bay. In a practice session for the Astor Cup the car, I believe owned by Rickenbacher, caught alight and by the time Harry was extricated he had multiple burns. He succumbed to infection a few weeks later.
From Mystery Friday Foto #42 Solved: Driver Harry Grant
I’ve become a huge fan of this precious artwork. Love this ongoing feature and look forward to more.
From InstaGRAM Report: Peter Helck: Advertising and Art Part 3 - Packard and Mack Trucks
Looks to me like Howard and car and all company included had one of the most treasured car show experiences EVER. This is a life experience trophy for sure.
From Highlights of the 2026 Audrain Concours in Newport, Rhode Island Part 2
You should be on Jay show. You do have a great car collection
From Highlights of the 2026 Audrain Concours in Newport, Rhode Island Part 2
Very cool with Jay
From Highlights of the 2026 Audrain Concours in Newport, Rhode Island Part 2
Hi Art, I believe New Village is probably todays Village of Lake Grove. Centereach is nearby, but a Hamlet ( :
From Kleiner's Korner: 100 Years Ago - June, 1926 Motor Parkway News
Harry Grant in a Maxwell
Practicing for the 1915 Sheepshead Bay Astor Cup
Date of accident: Oct. 1, 1915
Date of race: October 7, 1915
Grant participated in the 1909 and 1910 VCRs, winning both and then raced in the 1911, 1914 and 1915 VCRs.
During a practice run, Grant’s car burst into flames and while initially surviving, he succumbed to his burns a few days later.
From Mystery Friday Foto #42 Solved: Driver Harry Grant
Excellent article! I always love reading about Peter Helck and his amazing artwork. So great to see so many of his pieces all in one place!
From InstaGRAM Report: Peter Helck: Advertising and Art Part 3 - Packard and Mack Trucks
I think it’s wonderful that the Audrain encourages younger people to show their cars. There need to be more young people getting into the car hobby, to keep it going.
I’m a regular viewer of the weekly Jay Leno’s Garage shows on YouTube, having seen the recent episode with Joe Biden. Howard, is there any chance that you might appear on the show with one of your beauties?
From Highlights of the 2026 Audrain Concours in Newport, Rhode Island Part 2
Thanks for the info. Lee! Back in the 70s, I would drive on California Avenue on my way to Hofstra.
From Kleiner's Korner: 100 Years Ago - June, 1926 Motor Parkway News
That view from the top of the Mineola LIRR bridge is looking EAST. The spur to the left went north into the parking lots and warehouses on Voice Rd.
From 1958-1967 tours of the Long Island Motor Parkway #5: East Williston, Mineola, Bethpage & Old Bethpage
As I understand it, ‘East Hempstead’ was never an officially recognized name by any jurisdiction and one which was concocted by Real Estate types for marketing purposes.
Today’s California Avenue Elementary School in the Northwestern quadrant of Uniondale was originally known as ‘East Hempstead Elementary School’.
Around 1968, the three dimensional letters spelling out ‘CA Elementary School’ that covered the original signage underneath were temporarily removed (ostensibly to clean them). Beneath the newer signage in concrete was the original nomenclature, spelling out ‘East Hempstead Elementary School’.
It was quickly covered up again with the more recent signage as soon as it had been cleaned.
From Kleiner's Korner: 100 Years Ago - June, 1926 Motor Parkway News
Awesome coverage I wish I could have been there JeRita
From Highlights of the 2026 Audrain Concours in Newport, Rhode Island Part 1
Looks like Joe Biden’s Corvette, purchased new by him in ‘67!
From Highlights of the 2026 Audrain Concours in Newport, Rhode Island Part 1
Comprehensive coverage, Howard. And you were handing out my profile of you. Read more coverage of this event here, https://www.autoweek.com/car-life/a74053179/newport-audrain-concours-the-east-coast-pebble-beach/
From Highlights of the 2026 Audrain Concours in Newport, Rhode Island Part 1
Great photos and article. Looking forward to part 2. I’m sure I know who that Vette belongs to but I won’t spoil the surprise.
From Highlights of the 2026 Audrain Concours in Newport, Rhode Island Part 1
What a great show and terrific coverage! Love the video. All I can further say is… Howard for President!
From Highlights of the 2026 Audrain Concours in Newport, Rhode Island Part 1
Great coverage of the 2926 Audrain Concours show in RI.
I know who owns that 67 Corvette, # 46, did you get to meet him at the Show and get a picture?
From Highlights of the 2026 Audrain Concours in Newport, Rhode Island Part 1
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