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Tag: Hal Clark


  • Jul 02 2016

    Henry Austin Clark Jr. and his 1911 Mercer 35R Raceabout

    Last month, I had the opportunity to discuss Henry Austin Clark, Jr.'s 1911 Mercer Type 35R Racebaout with his son Hal Clark. Hal recommended posting this 2014 YouTube video.

  • Jun 18 2016

    A Very Special Hamptons Evening and Tribute to Henry Austin Clark, Jr.

    Over 100 people came out to pay tribute to Henry Austin Clark, Jr. and the Long Island Automotive Museum last Thursday in Southampton. The capacity crowd included members of the Clark family, friends, former museum employees and fans of Long Island automobile history.



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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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