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Don Garlits’ Swamp Rat III at EMMR

Swamp Rat III A, Don Garlits’ first Chrome Moly tubing car built in 1960, is now on display at EMMR. Garlits was sidelined due to injuries in 1961, so Connie Swingle drove the Top Fuel dragster in a match race against Art Malone at Detroit Dragway. The car was successful during the summer of 1961…

New for 2024: Valve Cover Racing at Spring Open House

We’ve added another opportunity for Valve Cover Racing to our 2024 schedule. Bring your Valve Cover cars to EMMR on Saturday, April 6th. Registration opens at 9 am, and racing will begin at 10 am. Special division for children 12 and under. Learn More

Mid-Winter Drag Racing Party at EMMR on Saturday, February 10th

Join us at EMMR on Saturday, February 10 for the Mid-Winter Drag Racing Party. Afternoon Racing Pioneers Roundtable will feature Dick McLauthlin, John Anzelmo, Lou Terra and Jack Redd.

Drag Racers Reunion & Cruise-In on July 8th at EMMR

Come & see nostalgic cars and drivers at the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing on Saturday, July 8. Bruce Larson will unveil his Cobra Dragonsnake, and we will also unveil a quarter-scale miniature rail dragster. The museum is open from 10 AM to 4 PM, and this free event is open to the public. Cruise-In…