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!
  

Our next club meeting is on May 6 at Colony Cottage Recreation Center, with the green flag dropping at 7 p.m.

Our guest speaker is Vince Heywood, a lifelong racer from Antioch, Illinois, who has been living the dream behind the wheel since 1985 when he was just 17 years old. Four decades later, he's still at it, and his story is nothing short of remarkable.

Vince has done it all, street stocks, sportsman, stock cars, modifieds, super modifieds, and sprint cars –on dirt and asphalt – plus nostalgia gasser dragsters. He even shares a piece of history with our own Art Fehrman, having competed in Art's Illinois Vintage Racing Series.

For the past seven seasons, Vince has channeled his passion into nostalgia gasser drag racing, joining a tight-knit brotherhood of racers dedicated to keeping the golden era alive with pre-1966 vintage machines. And when he's not at the track? He's in the garage, collecting and building antique cars, because apparently one racing life isn't enough.

Vince will be bringing photos that take us through a timeline of his adventures and accomplishments. So, get ready for a night full of great stories, iconic machines, and the kind of racing passion that reminds us all why we love this sport.

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

DALLAS -- Half of our Predictors are betting that Tyler Reddick continues with his winning ways while Bob has picked Chase Briscoe for for an upset win. Let's watch to see if Bob is right about this one for his first win to get him within striking distance of earning a spot in the final round.

We've got four different drivers to cheer for. Should be fun to watch!  

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

Dalles Predictions

  1. Pete Zaagman - 3 wins, 370 points - Ryan Blaney - He won the 2022 All-Star Race here, winning $1 million. He has led 451 laps at Texas with Team Penske power.
  2. Bob Patterson - 2 wins, 304 points - Tyler Reddick - This driver has five wins so far this year. Sunday will make number six.
  3. Jim Rezendes - 1 win, 376 points - Tyler Reddick - Won 2/3 intermediate races, most points from those three races. Has a 110-point lead over Hamlin; momentum matters. 45 TEAM on fire!
  4. Larry Palermini - 1 win, 262 points - Chase Elliott - Showing driving prowess while finishing ten out of ten. Has six top 10 finishes and looks fearless
  5. Craig Simundza - 0 wins, 342 points - Tyler Reddick - The points leader is having an amazing season in his Toyota for 23XI Racing with five wins already. Today he gets number six.
  6. Bob Woodsford - 0 wins, 247 points - Chase Briscoe - He’s a top contender with speed and momentum. I expect an upset win at Texas.

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.