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.

LAS VEGAS — Five of our six Predictors are betting that either Kyle Larson or Denny Hamlin will take the checkered flag this week. The lone exception is Steve, who—for very good reasons—is putting his faith in Christopher Bell.

Steve could use a winner to keep pace with the rest of the field, so let's all cheer for his success.

No matter how it turns out, this race should be a lot of fun to watch.

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

Las Vegas Predictions

  1. Len Pouncey - 1 win, 217 points - Kyle Larson - Points leader with two wins and 13 top 5 finishes. Has two wins, and a second and fifth place in the four Chase races. He's peaking now.
  2. Cathe Rezendes - 1 win, 196 points - Kyle Larson - On fire in the playoffs and making Hendrick #1 again! Rides the fence and multiple grooves the best.
  3. Pete Zaagman - 1 win, 191 points - Denny Hamlin - Favorites are Hamlin and Larson. Hamlin beat Larson in the last two races here. He is second in points and will make it three straight wins.
  4. Jim Rezendes - 1 win, 170 points - Denny Hamlin - Dominant here, winning the last two races. Has masterful throttle control and corner execution. Playoff average is only 6, but P1 at Vegas!
  5. Steve Poplarski - 0 wins, 189 points - Christopher Bell - He has five top 5 finishes including two second places and three pole-position starts over the last seven races here. Only thing missing is the Win.
  6. Bob Patterson - 0 wins, 165 points - Denny Hamlin - Won the last two races at this track. Usually runs well on the mile-and-a-half tracks. Gotta get going if he wants a championship.

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.