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2/8/22, 12:06 PM |
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Re: Volusia Ocala First Timer?
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One more thing came to mind in regards to things to do while in Florida.
On February 12th the previously and numerously mentioned Racing's North Turn restaurant will sponsor and host the North Turn Legends Beach Parade. This parade is on the beach and consists of racecars that competed in the old beach/road course races held from 1935 through 1958. We've attended this event several time over the years and it is well worth the effort. I can't stress enough for you to get there EARLY. The restaurant will be serving breakfast starting at 8 AM. Given that you are obviously a race fan and this is a very cool event for a race fan that draws a big crowd. I would recommend taking this in if at all possible. http://historicnorthturnbeachparade.com/parade-day.html
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2/8/22, 3:57 PM |
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Good places to eat in Flager Beach.
Hijackers is right beside an airport runway and has great food and drinks. Johnny D's Beach Bar and grill has pizza balls a must try plus other great food.. Funky Pelican has a deck right over the water on the beach with great food.
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2/8/22, 4:50 PM |
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Silver Crown Championship Dirt Cars properly driven on a one mile dirt track are classic poetry in motion. Using that analogy, Jack Hewitt is one of the greatest poets of all time.
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2/8/22, 5:39 PM |
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As mentioned, Don Garlits museum is a MUST see. I found many midwest displays that brought back times past. The Exxon gas station directly in front of the museum has "Tom's Cuban on the go". The best cubano sandwich this side of Key West and always dinner for me heading north to Bubba. Enjoy your racing!
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2/8/22, 5:53 PM | #15 | |
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I guess that means the "Cycle Inn"is now closed.
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2/9/22, 11:59 AM |
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Re: Volusia Ocala First Timer?
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Race Count This Year: 31 Race Count Last Year: 86 Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 10,166 |
When in Ocala check out Sam's St. John Seafood at the same exit as the track. Coming off I-75 go straight at the light to turn to track and it is in shopping center on left about a mile up the road. Good seafood at a reasonable price.
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2/9/22, 2:53 PM |
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2 things:
A) Bring warm clothes just in case... it can get BITTER cold in "The Sunshine State" in February! B) As mentioned previously, Don Garlits Museum! BY FAR the best drag racing museum... |
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Thank you everyone it really means a lot to me 🏁🏁🍺. I can’t wait to get back to watching some racing.
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