In the early 1900’s, petrol-heads and automobile designers used the firmly-packed sands of Ormond beach as their race track – thus causing Ormond Beach to become known as the Birthplace of Speed Park and Ormond Garage. Back in the day, racers came from all over the world to set record after record at Ormond Beach. The name has stuck and today visitors come for a nostalgic look back at the origins of motor racing in Florida. Unfortunately the original Ormond Garage (what stories those walls could tell!) burnt down in 1978, taking with it many original vintage racing cars and 100 years of history. Today you can tour a replica of the original Ormond Garage and see a few replica racing cars.

Birthplace of Speed Park, 21 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32176, 386-676-3250

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