

Soon after the invention of the automobile, Ormond became known as the Birthplace of Speed. The Ormond Garage, known as "Gasoline Alley," was built in 1904 to accommodate the racers and their mechanics. It burned to the ground in 1976, and a plaque commemorates the site at 113. E. Granada Boulevard. The Motor Racing Heritage Association raised funds to build a small replica of the Ormond Garage in the park.
The Ormond Garage is at the Birthplace of Speed Park located where Granada Boulevard (S.R. 40) meets the beach. There is also a gazebo overlooking the ocean.