2023 will be the 36th year of Mopars with Big Daddy. This year we have chosen the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Foundation as the organization we will be raising money for. The 2023 raffle proceeds will go to MCSOF which raises funds necessary to help operate the volunteer and outreach programs. These programs are not completely funded through the Marion County budget process. Programs include: Crime Watch (local communities), Senior At-Risk Assistance, Mounted Horse Patrol, Reserve Deputy Program, Explorer Program....see more
2023 will be the 36th year of Mopars with Big Daddy. This year we have chosen the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Foundation as the organization we will be raising money for. The 2023 raffle proceeds will go to MCSOF which raises funds necessary to help operate the volunteer and outreach programs. These programs are not completely funded through the Marion County budget process. Programs include: Crime Watch (local communities), Senior At-Risk Assistance, Mounted Horse Patrol, Reserve Deputy Program, Explorer Program. These Volunteers make a difference, and make Marioncounty a better place to live, work and visit. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post will be parking spectators again; with part of the money from parking going to the Explorer Post. The 2023 Mopars with Big Daddy will feature to events with Don. Friday, back by popular demand, Wynn's presents dinner with Don, at 7PM, followed by a Q&A session with Don inside the museum starting at 8PM for approximately 80 people. Saturday you can tour the museum with Don as he tells the story of some of the drag racing vehicles in the museum. This tour is limited to 25 people. Saturday Show will feature new Diesel Class Sponsored by DieselArmy.com. This year Dream Giveaway will be giving away a 1971 Demon 340 on Saturday. To enter for a chance to win go to https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/dg/demon-340The Sleep Inn next to the museum has a block of rooms for the Mopars with Big Daddy. You can book a room by clicking on the link. https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/FJ41R9Pricing for the show are as follows: Car Show Registration – Pre-Registration $35.00 Day of Event $40.0020’ x 20’ Vendor Space – Pre-Registration $50.00 Day of Event $60.00Car Coral Space – Pre-Registration $40.00 Day of Event $Dry Camp RV Spots - $25.00 a nightFriday Night Dinner & Q&A with Don - $50.00** Last day to pre-register is October 30, 2023**Make checks payable to Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing and mail to Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing 13700 SW 16th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34473.The Hemi Under Glass will be on display all weekend during the show. Companies & Individuals who have donated items to the fundraiser for the Marion County Sheriff's Office Foundation are:Summit Racing EquipmentArt Of Thomas EstradaKendall Motor OilJohn Force RacingJW & Kim McNeal O'Reilly Auto PartsHere is the daily schedule for the 2022 Mopars with Big Daddy. These schedules are subject to change and updates. Friday November 3th8:00 am - Gates open for Vendor Set Up6:00-7:00 pm – Museum open for individuals participating in Q&A.7:00-8:00 pm – Dinner with Big Daddy8:00 pm – Q&A with Don begins in the museum.Saturday November 4th8:00 am – Gates Open2:30 pm – Dream Giveaway drawing and presentation of 1971 Demon 340.3:00 pm – Raffle for Maron County Sheriff’s Office Foundation (Could be moved to Sunday due to bad weather). 3:30 pm – Participant judging Trophies awarded. 5:00 pm – Tour of museum with Don. ***SOLD OUT***Sunday November 5th8:00am – Gates Open 3:00 pm – Judged Show Trophies awarded. For more information please call: Vendor Questions call Shari at 352-303-9094Show Information call Jim at 813-493-2970If you are a business or individual and would like to donate an item for the raffle; raising money for Marion County Sheriff’s Office Foundation, please call Chuck at 352-245-8661.
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