Name: “Big Daddy” Don Garlits City: Ocala, Fla. Occupation: Operates the Don Garlits’ Museum of Drag Racing (13700 South West 16th Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34473 904-245-8661). Hobbies: Restoring antique, special interest and muscle cars. Accomplishments: • Won multiple NHRA and IHRA world championships • Set many drag racing speed records • Founded the only drag racing museum in the world.

Favorite Food: Country cooking (fresh vegetables, fried chicken etc.) Quote: “I want to leave something for future generations when I’m gone.” Profile: Believes in hard work, God, family values and every individuals’ right to succeed or fail. Preferred Supplier: Year One Photo by Jim Jernigan.