The Garnett Library has a fascinating collection of Lake Garnett Grand Prix Memorabilia. The items are from the collection of Tracy Modlin, long time Garnett resident who has been acquiring his collection since the late 1970’s. He purchased most of the items at auctions and sales. Friends and family help out too. The photographs of the racers and crews will take everyone back to an exciting time in Garnett. Included in the exhibit are several programs and magazines featuring the races. One object of special interest, is a spent gas canister used by the police to help break up the rioters when a riot broke out one year during the races. You will also see the pit passes and the special jacket worn by doctors.
Tracy has a special picture of Carroll Shelby, race car driver and designer of the AC Cobra and the Ford Mustang, who, just by chance, heard about a race in Kansas on his way home from the east coast and decided to stop by.
The exhibit will be in the Gallery through August.
