Welcome to The Villages Motor Racing Fan Club website!

SHARING INTERESTS IN ALL FORMS OF MOTOR RACING

You are cordially invited to view the pages in our site, all of which have been designed to keep our members and interested parties up-to-speed (pun intended!) on who we are and what we do.

Our club is open to all Villages residents. Collectively, we are dedicated to providing a forum to share common interests in ALL forms of motor racing.

Besides many of us being NASCAR fans, we are equally interested in the local racing venues so prevalent here in Florida. The classes we watch range from Super Late Models to Go-Karts, NHRA dragsters, and motorcycles. The tracks we have been known to visit range from the 2.5-mile, high-banked asphalt Daytona International Speedway to the 1/4-mile, flat dirt Marion County Speedway.

There are several ways for you to stay in touch with us:
  

It's time to renew your club membership - $20 per year. Please renew at the next meeting. Can't make it to a meeting? Click Here to download the membership form to renew.

Our next meeting is on Wednesday, January 8 at Colony Cottage Recreation Center, going green at 7 p.m. Please note the meeting date - the recreation centers are closed on January 1.

Our guest speaker will be club favorite, Bill Watson, who will be returning with behind-the-scenes stories that we normally never hear.

Watson's career as a photographer at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway spanned over four decades, capturing some of the most iconic moments in racing history. Starting in the late 1960s, Bill began documenting the legendary Indy 500, using his sharp eye to immortalize the thrill of the race. His work was celebrated for its dramatic angles and ability to capture the raw energy of the track.

Watson's photographs graced magazines, newspapers, and countless racing publications, earning him a reputation as one of the sport's premier visual storytellers.

Beyond his technical expertise, Bill was known for his deep passion for racing and the people involved. His legacy endures, with his work continuing to inspire new generations of motorsport photographers and fans. Bill Watson's contribution to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway remains an indelible part of its storied history.

Meetings are open only to club members, but Villages residents can join at the door. If you are interested, Click Here for more information.

Hall of Fame Induction Celebration

Saturday, February 1, 2025
Doors Open: 4:30 PM     Dinner: 4:45 PM

Eisenhower Recreation Center
3560 Buena Vista Blvd

Join us as we celebrate the induction of these luminaries into our Hall of Fame.

Class of 2024
 Lenny Batycki Jeff Ing
Robert Malke Jim McCraw
Joe Ruttman  Linda Samuels
Kenny Troutt  Rich Udell

Dinner by Pasta Faire
Entertainment by Ms. Toni Booker

This event is not limited to members only. It is open to members, spouses, significant others and friends.
Please feel free to invite your friends.

Admission is $40 per person. Purchase deadline is January 15.
Tickets are available at club meetings or by contacting Donna Gross, 352-450-0405.