Could the Annual Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival be in jeopardy? At a recent Anderson County Commission Meeting, Tracy Modlin and Susan Wettstein met with the commission. They discussed the North Lake Road and the repairs required. A Board has been formed to raise funds to replace the road and repair a bridge on the northeast side of the lake. Modlin commented that without the road repair the Lake Grand Prix revival will not be able to take place due to safety concerns. Wettstein stated with the road repair, Garnett could attract more events such as motorcycle racing and bring go-kart racing back.
The Board is inquiring about Anderson County possibly allocating monies toward the project. Commissioner McGhee stated that the county does not have any expendable income at this time but could use funds that were originally allocated to economic development that have not been spent.
Garnett was recently awarded a grant for over $94,000 from the Department of Commerce to go toward the repair; however, more money is needed for the repairs to be completed. The Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival is scheduled for October 11th through the 13th.
