Case in point: the very speedy maiden voyages of Don Garlits' Swamp Rat 37. Though his tarmac-tearing time of 7.26 seconds at 184.01 miles per hour didn't qualify as a record – his next-fastest ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis is speaking in Ocala alongside Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue. The two are holding a press conference at the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing in Ocala.

GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS BROKE THE CEREMONIAL GROUND BEHIND DON GARLITS MUSEUM OF DRAG RACING, RIGHT HERE ON THE SIDE OF I-75. THE PROJECT WAS ACTUALLY APPROVED ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO, AND IT WILL ADD ...

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In his remarks to more than 200 people gathered at the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing, 13700 SW 16th Ave., DeSantis said the project timeline has been moved up to reduce congestion and improve ...