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Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival Returns With All New Asphalt

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By the Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival Group

 

GARNETT, Kan. (Sept 30, 2024) — Sixty-five years after race cars first roared into the small Kansas town of Garnett, a dedicated group of passionate individuals is once again bringing horsepower to the heartland. The 11th Annual Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival (LGGPR) will see vintage race cars, classic sports cars, and modern performance automobiles descend upon North Lake Park from Oct. 12th-13th, 2024, along with thousands of enthusiasts and their families.

The LGGPR has become one of the premier vintage and sports car events in the region, and this year promises to be even more thrilling with the newly resurfaced track and repaired bridges, making for smoother and safer driving conditions. Repairs were made possible by the generous donations of countless supporters to the Save the Track Fund, hosted by the Garnett Community Foundation, plus major additional contributions from the City of Garnett, GSSB Bank, Kansas Tourism, Thrive Allen County, and McAnany Construction Inc.

Thanks to these efforts, the historic Lake Garnett Raceway is roaring back to life with a fresh asphalt surface and crucial repairs to a pair of bridges. Additional repairs are still needed and in the planning phases, but for the time being Lake Garnett is now ready to host sports car enthusiasts once again, honoring its past while paving the way for future events.

This multi-day event will include high-performance driving exhibitions around the historic 2.8-mile track, the EKAE Autocross at the Garnett Municipal Airport, the Gateway Classic Cars Car Show in downtown Garnett, and the chance for spectators to enjoy a ride around the track in one of 40-different high-performance cars during the Sifer’s VALOMILK Charity Rides.

The track sessions offer something for everyone, with a multitude of speed-regulated classes that allow drivers of every experience level to get seat time behind the wheel of their performance cars. New for 2024, the LGGPR has expanded its schedule to include additional track sessions on Saturday, offering participants even more chances to experience the freshly resurfaced Lake Garnett Raceway. These sessions have proven incredibly popular, with spots nearly sold out due to high demand from drivers eager to test their skills on the upgraded track. This early success reflects the growing excitement surrounding the event, and those interested in securing a spot are encouraged to register quickly before the remaining spots are gone.

Race car exhibitions will feature both historic and modern machines, offering spectators the chance to witness everything from late- model race cars to vintage American, European, and Japanese sports cars attacking the challenging corners. This unique event brings automotive and racing history to life, with cars that are typically relegated to museums taking center stage on the historic road course.

Admission and parking are free for spectators, and the LGGPR team invites families and car enthusiasts of all ages to join in celebrating these remarkable automobiles. For a full schedule of events and more information, visit www.lggpr.org.

About the Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival

For one weekend in October of each year, the historic Lake Garnett Raceway comes back to life with the roar of powerful engines and the smell of high-octane fuel. Fans of the Golden Era of Sports Car Racing will remember that the raceway hosted some of the most popular races in the Midwest from 1959-1972. Safety concerns eventually silenced the engines and Lake Garnett became a “ghost track” until some 40-years later, when a small group of sports car enthusiasts from the region banded together to celebrate memories of the legendary road course and the extraordinary automobiles that once raced there.

In 2014, the first Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival (LGGPR) was held, comprised of a controlled track event, autocross, car show, and rides for charity around the 2.8-mile road course which raise funds for charitable organizations around the area. Since then, the LGGPR has become known as one of the most fan-friendly and reasonably priced events of its kind to attend, attracting more than 300 cars as well as thousands of participants and spectators.

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