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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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May 20 2013

Thanks for the presentation—I really enjoyed seeing that.  If, as Brian d. McCarthy suggests, Josato may come across…

May 20 2013

Added Grandstand location and a guess of Grandstand Road to google map:

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May 20 2013

Yes, Ellen - and thanks to your help (and your truck) it was an even greater day!.  Thanks to Steve L. and Howard too! …

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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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