This week's newsletter features a never before seen film of the 1960 Long Island Fair held at Roosevelt Raceway. Watch antique automobiles race at speed!


The film was provided by Arthur Mauriello, grandson of Thomas and Josephine Zinzi, Motor Parkway police officer and lodge keeper.


Enjoy,


Howard Kroplick 


InstaGRAM Report: Rare Home Film of Antique Automobile Racing at the 1960 Long Island Fair

Thanks to Arthur Mauriello for forwarding his family’s home video capturing the events of the 1960 Long Island Fair at Roosevelt Raceway including an antique automobile race. 

Film: The 1960 Long Island Fair at

 Roosevelt Raceway, Westbury, New York

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