Every great event begins with a group of people willing to raise their hands and say, “Let’s make this happen.”
This historic photograph captures one of those moments — a meeting of the original organizers of the Lake Garnett Grand Prix during the 1960s. The names of those present are handwritten directly on the photo, a small but powerful detail that reminds us these weren’t just racers and spectators — they were neighbors, volunteers, planners, and visionaries.
These were the people who helped turn a bold idea into a community tradition.
The People Behind the Race
The Lake Garnett Grand Prix did not organize itself. It took dedication, coordination, and a shared passion for motorsport to bring road racing to Garnett’s lakeside roads.
This photo preserves that leadership in action.
One of the names captured in the image is Glen Duvall, who continues to participate in the modern-day Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival. That connection alone makes this photograph especially meaningful. It is rare to see such a direct thread linking the founders of an event to its present-day celebration.
While we may not recognize every name in the photo today, each person played a role in building something that would endure for decades.
A Rare Piece of LGGP History
Images like this are more than snapshots — they are artifacts. They document the quiet work behind the scenes: the meetings, the planning sessions, the logistics discussions that made the races possible.
The engines and trophies often get the spotlight, but without gatherings like this one, there would have been no green flag.
We are grateful to Susan Wettstein for submitting and preserving this piece of Lake Garnett Grand Prix history. Contributions like this help us tell the full story — not just of the races themselves, but of the people who made them happen.
From Then to Now
Looking at this photo today, it is inspiring to realize that the passion of those early organizers still echoes through the Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival. The spirit of volunteerism, community involvement, and love of racing remains at the heart of the event.
If you recognize any of the names or have stories connected to this meeting, we would love to hear from you. Every memory helps fill in another piece of the Lake Garnett Grand Prix story.
