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The Vanderbilts

At the age of only 26, William K. Vanderbilt Jr. proposed the first international road race to be held in the United States by donating the Vanderbilt Cup.



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Aug 21 2019 Amazing 1938 Howard, never seen that before!

Aug 21 2019 Great shot of Sam on the LIMP under wires! This capture will be historical for years. It’s as simple as that. Looking

Aug 20 2019 PSEG is utilizing drones to inspect their transmission circuits on ROW’s & RR tracks, Dave. Nifty way of inspecting, but

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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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