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  • Jun 15 2017

    Answers to the Questions Raised at the Connetquot Public Library Presentation

    It was an excellent turnout at last night's presentation at the Connetquot Public Library. Here are the answers to the questions raised during the lively discussions of the Vanderbilt Cup Races and the Long Island Motor Parkway.

  • Jan 26 2010

    A Motor Parkway Sign at Wheeler Road in Suffolk County

    Throughout the Long Island Motor Parkway, there were signs providing directions and "No Trespassing" signs. This photo shows a typical Motor Parkway sign placed in Suffolk County.



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Feb 20 2019 I held off on guessing the location, but I pretty much recognized the background, having run the track in the

Feb 20 2019 I was working for Austin part time in his library in Glen Cove when he went to take the photos ( on 4 x 5 sheet film) of the Alco.

Feb 19 2019 Weather forecast as of now for the Feb. 24th Open House, 80% RAIN. Any rain date?

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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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