News Release
Roslyn,
New York -August, 04, 2010 – The Alco “Black Beast” Racer will be featured at
the 3rd Annual Vanderbilt Centennial Celebration to be held at
Roosevelt Field Mall in Roslyn, New York on August 8, 2010 from 10:00 AM to
3:00 PM. “The Alco Racer won the
Vanderbilt Cup Races for the USA in 1909 and 1910 and we are thrilled to have
Howard Kroplick on hand to demonstrate his “Black Beast” during the event”, says
Vanderbilt Cup Races Executive Director Guy Frost. Kroplick’s vintage Alco
Racer participated in major early automobile races including the American Grand
Prize, the Elgin National Trophy Race and the inaugural Indy 500 Race.
Car
owners are encouraged to enter both a judged Concours and Demonstration Runs
and will be eligible for Concours awards. Demonstration Runs will be held to
the southwest of Roosevelt Mall at Clinton Avenue near a wooded area that marks
the site of the original Vanderbilt Cup raceway. “Concours judging will be
based on live broadcast interviews with the owners of all entered cars and
based on special significance, not on spit and polish”, declares Frost.
The
event encourages owners of Competition vehicles and club groups to participate
in both the Concours and the Demonstration Runs. “We started the Vanderbilt
Centennial Celebration in 2004, not only to pay tribute to this exciting time
in automotive history, but to also pay tribute to the incredible cars that
participated”, shares Frost. The general public is urged to attend and join in
the celebration. Car entries will
be accepted onsite the day of the event for a $20.00 fee. A registration form is
posted at http://www.Vanderbiltcupraces.com
or entrants may contact 516 621-2745.
More:
http://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com
About
the Vanderbilt Cup Races
The Vanderbilt Cup Races were proposed by William K. Vanderbilt Jr.,
heir to the Vanderbilt transportation empire and a pioneer race car driver.
Originally held on public unpaved roads in western Long Island, in 1904
Vanderbilt challenged the best of Europe's automakers to compete in the first
international auto competition ever staged in the United States. As a venue for the races, Vanderbilt
and his business associates in 1908 financed the first road built exclusively
for automobiles -the Long Island Motor Parkway. Held from 1904 to 1910 on Long
Island, the Vanderbilt Cup Races had a far-reaching impact on the development
of American automobiles and parkways and are a testament to the early racing
spirit and drama.
Event Contact
Guy
L. Frost
Vanderbilt
Cup Races Centennial Celebration
Executive Director
516
621-2745
Media
Contact
Cindy A. Meitle
CAR PR USA
480
277-1864
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