Welcome to The Villages Motor Racing Fan Club website!

SHARING INTERESTS IN ALL FORMS OF MOTOR RACING

Curious about who we are and what keeps our engines running? Take a spin through our website -- it's built to keep both members and racing fans up-to-speed (pun fully intended!) on everything we do.

Our club is open to all Villages residents, and we're united by one passion: motor racing in every form. Whether you're a die-hard NASCAR fan, love the roar of NHRA dragsters, root for super late models on dirt and asphalt, or get a kick out of go-karts and motorcycles, you'll find fellow enthusiasts here. The photo above? Believe it or not -- that's not even half our members!

From the legendary 2.5-mile high banks of Daytona to the gritty 1/4-mile dirt of Marion County Speedway, we live and breathe the tracks that make Florida a racing hotspot.

Want to keep the excitement going? Connect with us on Facebook or through our Contacts page. We would love to welcome you into the club!
  


Tony Cassata

Our next meeting is at Colony Cottage Recreation Center on October 7 at 7 p.m. when Smokey Yunick's legacy takes center stage.

Join us for an unforgettable evening with guest speaker Tony Cassata, a lifelong Smokey Yunick guru visiting us from Ormond Beach.

Smokey Yunick was NASCAR's untouchable master of "creative rules interpretation" and a legendary, persistent thorn in the side of NASCAR founder Bill France.

During this special presentation, Tony will share:

  • The Tribute Car: The story behind his own tribute to Yunick's infamous No. 13 1966 Chevelle. Though it never raced a single lap in NASCAR, it has earned honored display space at both the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte and Daytona's Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.
  • The Memorial Monument: How years of persistent effort finally led to the dedication of a permanent monument honoring Yunick. Standing just steps from the former site of Yunick's iconic Best Damn Garage in Town, the monument was brought to life through Tony’s personal dedication alongside the Motor Racing Heritage Association.

Don't miss this inside look at the life, controversy, and mechanical genius of one of motorsport's most enduring legends!

Meetings are open only to club members, but Villages residents are welcome to join at the door. Click Here for more membership information.

 CHARLOTTE — This week we have four different drivers to cheer for in the Charlotte race. Let's hope one of those picks finds Victory Lane, as this group of Predictors could use a few more wins to add to the overall totals.

This should be a fun race to watch!

Standings are based on the number of wins with points breaking any ties.

Charlotte Predictions

  1. Len Pouncey - 1 win, 253 points - Kyle Larson - Points leader with two wins and 14 top 5 finishes. Has two wins, two seconds and a 5th place finish in the five Chase races.
  2. Cathe Rezendes - 1 win, 232 points - Denny Hamlin - Best average finish of 9.1 at these tracks. Expert at equipment management. Third in May and needs a first!
  3. Pete Zaagman - 1 win, 213 points - Denny Hamlin - Second in points. He has led the most laps among active drivers and Joe Gibbs Racing always does well in Charlotte.
  4. Jim Rezendes - 1 win, 192 points - Ryan Blaney - Strong on 1.5-mile tracks. He is exceptional at searching for grip across the track's 24-degree banked turns. Patient and gritty!
  5. Steve Poplarski - 0 wins, 220 points - Christopher Bell - Three top 5 finishes in last five races here including a win in 2024. He had the car to beat last week until power steering issues.
  6. Bob Patterson - 0 wins, 187 points - Denny Hamlin - I believe Toyota got a little off on their car. They have it fixed now. Denny will win on Sunday. Championship is only half over.

Click on the PREDICTION ROW tab at the top of this page so you can keep up with the competition from race to race. Check the notes at the bottom for an explanation of scoring.