Rare Chance to View Don Smith's Private Collection

Jerry Shaw · 11/1/08, 2:36 PM

It's hard to describe just how extensive this collection is! That was worth WAY more than the $10 it cost to see it. One thing that kind of stands out is the enormous amount of AJ Foyt memorabilia that Don has. I bet he has more than AJ does, himself. Don was no doubt a big Pat O'Connor fan, too. Steve Turner would definitely enjoy seeing Don's collection.

Jerry

popham · 11/1/08, 2:38 PM

It was the second time for me, this was better than the museum at the speedway!

dirtnonwingfan · 11/1/08, 6:30 PM

Not only is the collection great, but Mr. Smith was there to personally greet and talk with everyone. I had the opportunity to chat with him for a couple of minutes. What a gentleman! It is so evident that he loves racing.

If he opens this again, I urge those who couldn't make it this time to go. You will enjoy it greatly.

Frank Daigh

terrehautian · 11/1/08, 7:53 PM

I was able to see the collection and I was amazed at the collection. The street cars alone was well worth the 10 dollar admission, the race cars were a added bonus.

All my pictures.
http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...ith/?start=all

Now to see Frank Kleptz's collection.

Dusty Goggles · 11/1/08, 8:13 PM

I agree about the Don Smith collection. I was there today, saw our buddy Kyle. Photos and words don't do it justice. The non race car stuff is indeed facinating.
Dusty

1BIGracefan · 11/1/08, 8:24 PM

I took photos for a gallery on T2D that will go up SOON I promise!!!!

11/1/08, 2:36 PM	#21 Re: Rare Chance to View Don Smith's Private Collection
Jerry Shaw Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,739	It's hard to describe just how extensive this collection is! That was worth WAY more than the $10 it cost to see it. One thing that kind of stands out is the enormous amount of AJ Foyt memorabilia that Don has. I bet he has more than AJ does, himself. Don was no doubt a big Pat O'Connor fan, too. Steve Turner would definitely enjoy seeing Don's collection. Jerry

11/1/08, 2:38 PM	#22 Re: Rare Chance to View Don Smith's Private Collection
popham Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 143	It was the second time for me, this was better than the museum at the speedway!

11/1/08, 6:30 PM	#23 Re: Rare Chance to View Don Smith's Private Collection
dirtnonwingfan Senior Member Race Count This Year: 6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7,033	Not only is the collection great, but Mr. Smith was there to personally greet and talk with everyone. I had the opportunity to chat with him for a couple of minutes. What a gentleman! It is so evident that he loves racing. If he opens this again, I urge those who couldn't make it this time to go. You will enjoy it greatly. Frank Daigh

11/1/08, 7:53 PM	#24 Re: Rare Chance to View Don Smith's Private Collection
terrehautian Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,519	I was able to see the collection and I was amazed at the collection. The street cars alone was well worth the 10 dollar admission, the race cars were a added bonus. All my pictures. http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...ith/?start=all Now to see Frank Kleptz's collection.

11/1/08, 8:13 PM	#25 Re: Rare Chance to View Don Smith's Private Collection
Dusty Goggles Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 55	I agree about the Don Smith collection. I was there today, saw our buddy Kyle. Photos and words don't do it justice. The non race car stuff is indeed facinating. Dusty

11/1/08, 8:24 PM	#26 Re: Rare Chance to View Don Smith's Private Collection
1BIGracefan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,100	I took photos for a gallery on T2D that will go up SOON I promise!!!!