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> On Jun 6, 2023, at 3:31 PM, Harvey Kinnard <harveykinnard@gmail.com> wrote:
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>> On Jun 6, 2023, at 12:52 PM, DENNIS WALJE via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> wrote:
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>> Hi FOT
>>
>> If you have ever thought of driving on a historic race track, you might look
>> at the â??Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revivalâ?? site.
>>
>> The city is recreating the event held in the 50s and 60s. The event is on
>> public roads around a lake in Lake Garnett Kansas. I remember it as a boy
>> and it attracted Carroll Shelby and the Cobra team, the factory Corvette
>> team and entrants from across the country. At one time there were thousands
>> of spectators.
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>> The event is Oct 13-15. While is itâ??s not a sanctioned race it is an
>> opportunity to drive at speed (various classes) as a track day. It also has
>> an auto cross.
>>
>> Itâ??s a low stress way to enjoy your car on track and see a lot of vintage
>> cars.
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Dennis Walje
>> 1968 GT6
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> Hello FOT,
> I want to second this Track and Event. If you pony up and join Heartland
> Vintage Racing for less than $100.00 you can run in the Vintage Racing Class
> without any speed restrictions. There are two actual racing classes, one for
> vintage racers and one for modern race cars. The track is not wide so smaller
> cars do well, often beating the big hp cars. The cars that show up are
> surprising, from super impressive to super, what was that. If you check out
> Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival you will begin to get a feel for this
> historic track. When Shelby showed up to contest the â??factoryâ?? Corvettes
> 60,000 spectators showed up and completely overwhelmed tiny Garnett. Full
> disclosure, they still wonâ??t let anyone race into the sharp turn onto the
> dam. A chicane of hay bales prevents that. It is a course that requires your
> full attention. There is no qualifying or timing and scoring so youâ??ll have
> to figure out how you are doing on your own. It is a great course for
> Triumphs. This year will be the 10th anniversary of the event. Love to see
> everyone there.
> Harvey Kinnard
> Red TR 4 #111
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