Vanderbilt Cup Races

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• Aug 16 2021

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• Jun 08 2021

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• Apr 01 2020

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• Dec 09 2019

  Mystery Foto #49 Solved: Bulls Head Hotel in Greenvale (North Roslyn) Circa 1934-1936

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• Mar 03 2018

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• Oct 14 2017

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• Sep 26 2015

  Anatomy of a Peter Helck Painting: Bulls Head Turn

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• Jan 20 2015

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  One of the most unique racers in the Vanderbilt Cup Races was the White Steamer. Built by a sewing machine and driven by Walter C. White, the son of the company's founder, the White Steamer competed in the 1905 American Elimination Trial and the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race.

• Mar 10 2014

  Mystery Foto #58 Solved: The White Steamer at Bulls Head Corner in Greenvale in 1905

  This week's Mystery Foto featured the only steam-powered car to race in the Vanderbilt Cup Races.

• Jan 29 2013

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

• Sep 01 2011

  Race Profile: The 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race- France Captures Second Consecutive Race

  The First William K. Vanderbilt, Jr., Cup Race held in 1904 was an immediate success among the public and supporters of automobile racing. America had finally created a major road race that attracted great drivers and cars from around the world. Newspapers and automobile trade journals helped to build the interest…

• Aug 01 2010

  Archives: 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race

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• Dec 19 2009

  Starting Lineup: The 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race

  These 19 cars competed in the second Vanderbilt Cup Race held on October 14, 1905 won by the #18 Darracq driven by Victor Hemery. Remember to click on the photos to enlarge the image: