The museum features not only many generations of Swamp Rat Top Fuel dragsters, but also some of the race cars from the top competitors throughout Don Garlits’ incredible racing career. A large area of the race car building is dedicated to engine displays with lots of nostalgic speed equipment. A second building on the grounds displays dozens of early hot rods and restored automobiles and explains their connection to Don Garlits. Many of the race car displays include mannequins dressed in drivers’ fire suits and helmets of their corresponding era, pit equipment, and audio-visual presentations that bring the past to life. Pack a lunch and enjoy a day immersed in drag racing history.

4/4/2026 Daytona Beach

1/31/2026 Saint Augustine, FL Pharoahs Car Club of St. Johns, Florida hosts a morning cruise-in on the fifth Saturday of the month at Trout Creek Park.

2/7/2026 Sanford, FL A traditional hot rod and custom car show presented in February by Misfires of Orlando CC at Henry’s Depot

3/29/2026 Daytona Beach, FL Highlights of the 2026 Spring Turkey Run hosted by Daytona Street Rods at Daytona International Speedway, March 27 through 29.

3/28/2026 Melbourne, FL

3/21/2026 DeLand, FL Presented by DeLand Area Cruisers

3/14/2026 Gainesville, FL Presented by Gainesville Street Rods on the grounds of Santa Fe College.

3/8/2026 Ormond Beach, FL Presented by Bad Ass Car Club at Broken Spoke Saloon

1/24/2026 Edgewater, FL The City of Edgewater’s annual car show is a family-friendly event held at Hawks Park.