Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing

About Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing

The Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing is an American automobile museum in Ocala, Florida. Opened in 1984 by Don Garlits, it chronicles the history of the sport of drag racing. Some 90 racing cars can be seen in the Drag Race building, while a further 50 vehicles are in the Antique Car building. Many of the Garlits "Swamp Rat" cars are on display, along with cars and memorabilia associated with other figures in the sport. Two of Dean Moon's cars, the Mooneyes gas dragster and the Moonbeam sports car, are also shown.

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