Vanderbilt Cup race start, 1910

The Vanderbilt Cup was the first major trophy in American auto racing. An international event, it was founded by William Kissam Vanderbilt II in 1904 and first held at a course set out in Nassau County on Long Island, New York. The announcement that the race was to be held caused considerable controversy in New York. It brought a flood of legal actions in an attempt to stop the race and the politicians soon jumped in, holding public hearings on the issue. Vanderbilt prevailed and the inaugural race was run over a 30.24 mile course of winding dirt roads through Nassau County and area. Image File history File links VanderbiltCup1910. ... Image File history File links VanderbiltCup1910. ... Auto racing (also known as automobile racing, autosport or motorsport) is a sport involving racing automobiles. ... William Kissam Vanderbilt II (March 2, 1878 – January 8, 1944) was a motor racing enthusiast and yachtsman and a member of the prominent United States Vanderbilt family. ... Nassau County is the name of two counties in the United States of America: Nassau County, Florida Nassau County, New York This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... This article is about Long Island in New York State. ...

Vanderbilt put up a large cash prize hoping to encourage American manufacturers to get into racing, a sport already well organized in Europe that was yielding many factory improvements to motor vehicle technology. The race drew the top drivers and their vehicles from across the Atlantic Ocean, some of whom had competed in Europe's Gordon Bennett Cup. The first Long Island race featured seventeen vehicles and the newspaper and poster art promotion drew large crowds hoping to see an American car defeat the mighty European vehicles. However, George Heath won the race in a Panhard and another French vehicle, a Darracq, took the Cup the next two years straight, beating the U.S. made Stanley Steamer and others. Crowd control was a problem from the start and after a spectator was killed in 1906, the race was cancelled. Meanwhile, in France, the first Grand Prix motor racing event had been run on June 26, 1906 under the auspices of the Automobile Club de France in Sarthe. One of the competitors was American Elliot Shepard, the son of Margaret Vanderbilt-Shepard and a cousin of William Kissam Vanderbilt. One of three Gordon Bennett Cups, established by James Gordon Bennett, Jr. ... Arlette Dorgère by Jules Chéret Poster art has its development origins in Paris, France after the creation of the three-color lithograph process around 1850. ... A Panhard-Levassor was the first automobile to be introduced in Japan, in 1898 A 1920s Panhard A VBL of the French Army Panhard, originally Panhard et Levassor, is a French automobile manufacturer. ... Darracq poster ad, London, England Automobiles Darracq S.A. was a French motor vehicle manufacturing company founded in 1896 by Alexandre Darracq. ... The 1923 Stanley Steam Car The Stanley Steamer was a steam-powered automobile produced by the Stanley Steamer Company which set the world land speed record at 127. ... Georges Boillot winning the 1912 French Grand Prix in Dieppe, France Grand Prix motor racing has its roots in organized automobile racing that began in France as far back as 1894. ... Sarthe is a French département, named after the Sarthe River. ...

Learning from his cousin about the success of the French Grand Prix and the rapid expansion of Grand Prix racing in other European countries, William Vanderbilt conceived a way to solve the safety issue as well as improve attendance to his race. Vanderbilt formed a company to build the Long Island Motor Parkway, one of the country's first modern paved parkways that could not only be used for the race but would open up Long Island for easy access and economic development. Construction began in 1907 of the multi-million dollar toll highway, to run from the Kissena Corridor in Queens County over numerous bridges and overpasses to Lake Ronkonkoma, a distance of 48 miles. The 1908 race was held over parts of the new highway and much to the delight of the large crowd on hand, 23-year-old local hero George Robertson from Garden City, New York became the first American to win the event. The French Grand Prix is a Formula One race held as part of Fédération Internationale de lAutomobiles annual Formula One automobile racing championship season. ... The Long Island Motor Parkway (LIMP), also known as the Vanderbilt Parkway and Motor Parkway, was one of the first limited-access automobile highways, privately constructed on Long Island, New York. ... Lake Ronkonkoma is a census-designated place located in Suffolk County, New York. ... The Village of Garden City, New York is located in Nassau County, New York in the USA. The village is located 18. ...

The Vanderbilt Cup was held successfully on Long Island until 1911 when it was showcased at Savannah, Georgia in combination with the American Grand Prize. The next year it moved to a racecourse in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, then for three years in California: Santa Monica in 1914 and 1916, San Francisco in 1915. The race was canceled after the United States joined the Allies in World War I in 1917. Some of the drivers who participated in the Vanderbilt Cup became famous names, synonymous with automobiles and racing such as Louis Chevrolet, Vincenzo Lancia and Ralph DePalma. Nickname: The Coastal Empire or The Hostess City Official website: Savannah, Georgia Location Government County Chatham Mayor Otis S. Johnson Geographical characteristics Area Total 202. ... The United States Grand Prix is a motor racing event which has taken place at various times since 1959 in several locations, at first as a part of the American Grand Prize series and later as a race in the Formula One World Championship. ... Nickname: The City of Festivals, The Brew City, The Cream City, The Nations Watering Hole Official website: http://www. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  - Total   - Width   - Length   - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 3rd 158,302 sq mi  410,000 km² 250 miles  402. ... Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica is a coastal city located in Los Angeles County, California USA, by the Pacific Ocean, south of Pacific Palisades and Brentwood, west of Westwood, Los Angeles, and north of Venice. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... When spelt with a capital A, Allies usually denotes the countries supporting the Triple Entente who fought together against the Central Powers in World War I and against the Axis Powers in World War II. For more information, see the related articles: Allies of World War I and Allies of... ‹ The template below has been proposed for deletion. ... Louis Chevrolet Memorial, Indianapolis Speedway. ... Vincenzo Lancia (Fobello 1881- Turin 1937) Italian pilot, engineer and founder of Lancia Vincenzo Lancia was born in the small village of Fobello on August 24th, 1881, close to Turin. ... Ralph DePalma (January 23, 1884 – March 31, 1956) was an Italian-American racecar driving champion. ...

Louis Chevrolet in the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup

The race winners during this period were: Image File history File links LouisChevrolet_1910VanderbiltCup. ... Image File history File links LouisChevrolet_1910VanderbiltCup. ...

• 1904 - George Heath (Panhard)
• 1905 - Victor Hémery (Darracq)
• 1906 - Louis Wagner (Darracq)
• 1908 - George Robertson (Locomobile)
• 1909 - Harry Grant (ALCO)
• 1910 - Harry Grant (ALCO)
• 1911 - Ralph Mulford (Lozier)
• 1912 - Ralph DePalma (Mercedes)
• 1914 - Ralph DePalma (Schroeder-Merc)
• 1915 - Dario Resta (Peugeot)
• 1916 - Dario Resta (Peugeot)

The Vanderbilt Cup was not held again until 1936 when William Kissam Vanderbilt II's nephew, George Washington Vanderbilt III picked up the cause and sponsored a 300-mile race at the new facilities at Roosevelt Raceway. Once again, the Europeans were enticed by the substantial prize money and Scuderia Ferrari entered three Alfa Romeo racers. A lack of American competition and a less than exciting course layout saw the race run for only two years, both won by Europeans: A Panhard-Levassor was the first automobile to be introduced in Japan, in 1898 A 1920s Panhard A VBL of the French Army Panhard, originally Panhard et Levassor, is a French automobile manufacturer. ... Victor Hémery, 1912 Victor Hémery (November 18, 1876 - September 9, 1950) was a champion driver of early Grand Prix motor racing who was born in Brest, Finistère, France. ... Darracq poster ad, London, England Automobiles Darracq S.A. was a French motor vehicle manufacturing company founded in 1896 by Alexandre Darracq. ... Locomobile was a company that produced automobiles in the United States of America from 1899 to 1929. ... The American Locomotive Company, shortened to ALCO (or Alco) was a builder of railroad locomotives in the United States. ... imange from a 1912 advertisement for a Lozier touring car priced at $5,000. ... Ralph DePalma (January 23, 1884 – March 31, 1956) was an Italian-American racecar driving champion. ... This page is about the Mercedes-Benz brand of automobiles and trucks from the DaimlerChrysler automobile manufacturer. ... Dario Resta (1884-1923) was an Italian race car driver born in Milan Italy. ... Peugeot is a major French car brand which is today part of PSA Peugeot Citroën. ... George Washington Vanderbilt III (1914-1961) was a yachtsman and a scientific explorer who was a member of the prominent United States Vanderbilt family. ... The Roosevelt Raceway motor sports race track was a Vanderbilt Cup / GP venue on New Yorks Long Island for the United States Grand Prix in 1936 and 1937. ... Scuderia Ferrari is the common name for the Gestione Sportiva, the division of the Ferrari automobile company concerned with racing. ... Alfa Romeo is an Italian automobile manufacturing company, founded as Darracq Italiana by Cavaliere Ugo Stella, an aristocrat from Milan in partnership with the French automobile firm of Alexandre Darracq. ...

• 1936 - Tazio Nuvolari (Alfa Romeo)
• 1937 - Bernd Rosemeyer (Auto Union)

The Vanderbilt cup would not return to the United States motor racing scene for more than twenty years, and then only once in 1960. Sponsored by Cornelius Vanderbilt IV, it was run as a Formula Junior event and held again at Roosevelt Raceway. Tazio Giorgio Nuvolari (November 16, 1892 – August 11, 1953) was an Italian racing motorcycle and car driver. ... Alfa Romeo is an Italian automobile manufacturing company, founded as Darracq Italiana by Cavaliere Ugo Stella, an aristocrat from Milan in partnership with the French automobile firm of Alexandre Darracq. ... Bernd Rosemeyer born October 14, 1909 in Lingen, Lower Saxony, Germany – died January 27, 1938 on the Frankfurt/Darmstadt Autobahn. ... 1936 Auto Union Wanderer Auto Union was a joint venture of four German automobile manufacturers, established in 1932 in Zwickau, Saxony, during the Great Depression. ... Cornelius (Neil) Vanderbilt IV; 1898-1974 The son of Grace and Cornelius Vanderbilt III, Neil served in the First World War and was discharged a Lieutenant. ... Formula Junior is a racing class first adopted in October 1958 by the CSI (Controller of International Motorsport, now FIA). ...

• 1960 - Harry Carter (Stanguellini)

The Vanderbilt Cup name disappeared for another 36 years until 1996. In recognition of William Kissam Vanderbilt's place in automotive racing history, a copy of the original cup was created as the trophy for the CART U.S. 500 race. In 2000, CART designated the Vanderbilt Cup as its series championship trophy. Names of U.S. 500 winners from 1996-99 and the CART series winners since 2000, are etched into the new Cup. A simple wooden cart in Australia A cart transporting watermelons in Harbin, China. ... The U.S. 500 was an automobile race sanctioned by CART between 1996 and 1999 at the Michigan International Speedway as an alternative to the Indianapolis 500. ...

• 1996 - Jimmy Vasser (Reynard-Honda)
• 1997 - Alex Zanardi (Reynard-Honda)
• 1998 - Greg Moore (Reynard-Mercedes)
• 1999 - Tony Kanaan (Reynard-Honda)
• 2000 - Gil de Ferran (Reynard-Honda)
• 2001 - Gil de Ferran (Reynard-Honda)
• 2002 - Cristiano da Matta (Lola-Toyota)
• 2003 - Paul Tracy (Lola-Ford)
• 2004 - Sebastien Bourdais (Lola-Ford)

The original Cup was cast of Stirling silver and measures 2½ feet in height. As seen here, it bears the image of William K. Vanderbilt II driving his record-setting Mercedes at Ormond Beach in 1904. The trophy today can be found at the Smithsonian Institution. Jimmy Vasser (born November 20, 1965 in Canoga Park, California ) is a an American racing driver. ... Reynard Motorsport was at one time the worlds largest racing car manufacturer. ... Honda Motor Co. ... Alessandro Alex Zanardi, b. ... Greg Moore (born April 22, 1975; died October 31, 1999) was a Canadian race car driver. ... Reynard Motorsport was at one time the worlds largest racing car manufacturer. ... This page is about the Mercedes-Benz brand of automobiles and trucks from the DaimlerChrysler automobile manufacturer. ... Tony Kanaan is a race car driver of Jewish heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... Gil de Ferran (born November 11, 1967) in Paris, France to Brazilian parents, is a former racing driver. ... Gil de Ferran (born November 11, 1967) in Paris, France to Brazilian parents, is a former racing driver. ... Cristiano da Matta (born September 19, 1973) is a Brazilian auto racing driver. ... Toyota redirects here. ... Paul Tracy Tracy at Laguna Seca in 1993 Paul Tracy (born December 17, 1968 in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada) is a professional automobile racer. ... Ford may mean a number of things: A ford is a river crossing. ... Sebastien Bourdais is a racing driver born on February 28, 1979 in Le Mans, France. ... The Smithsonian Institution Building or Castle on the National Mall serves as the Institutions headquarters. ...