HOMESTEAD-MIAMI — We have a winner picker AND a new champion! Congratulations to Jim Rezendes, our final race winner picker, who picked Ryan Blaney and earned his second win of the season! And a big congratulations to Pete Zaagman, who takes home the title of 2026 Prediction Row Champion!

NASCAR may be celebrating its new 2026 champion, Kyle Larson, but everyone in The Village Motor Racing Fan Club is even more excited about our very own 2026 Prediction Row Champion!

It's been a terrific Prediction Row season, filled with plenty of excitement, surprises, and good-natured competition. Many thanks to everyone who participated, as well as all those working behind the scenes who helped make this competition such a success. A special thanks to our good friend, Silky Meegan, who makes this all happen!

Congratulations once again to Jim and Pete. Enjoy the bragging rights, Pete!

We'll see you all again next year for another exciting season of Prediction Row!

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

Final 2026 Prediction Row Standings

  1. Pete Zaagman - 2 wins, 443 points - 2026 Champion!
  2. Jim Rezendes - 2 wins, 361 points 
  3. Len Pouncey - 1 win, 435 points 
  4. Cathe Rezendes - 1 win, 367 points 
  5. Steve Poplarski - 0 wins, 357 points 
  6. Bob Patterson - 0 wins, 354 points 

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.