The Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing and International Drag Racing Hall of Fame, honoring Don Garlits, father of drag racing, offers a unique collection of classic cars and automobile memorabilia at its location at Exit 67 of I-75.
Don Garlits' contributions to motorsports and drag racing are second to none. In addition to many engine and car design innovations, he was the first to win three National Hot Rod Association national titles and three world championships, and won a total of 144 national events. "Big Daddy" helped grow the sport with many speed records and an unmatched competitive spirit.
Over 75 race cars and memorabilia from the early days of drag racing to the present have been put together by "Big Daddy Don Garlits" and his friends. Stop by The Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing and International Drag Racing Hall of Fame during your trip to Ocala to learn more about the father of drag racing.
