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.

 

BRISTOL — A Ryan Blaney victory this week would solidify Cathe’s position as the top predictor in the competition. As for Len and Steve, a second consecutive win by Kyle Larson would be quite a feat.

Now, let’s see how it all unfolds. As always, it should be fun to watch.

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

Bristol Predictions

  1. Cathe Rezendes - 0 wins, 101 points - Ryan Blaney - A 5.75 average finish in the last four races here and he just missed first in April by .055 seconds!
  2. Len Pouncey - 0 wins, 94 points - Kyle Larson - Most laps led at Bristol in previous four races with two wins and a third. An aggressive and intense driver with extensive short-track experience.
  3. Steve Poplarski - 0 wins, 91 points - Kyle Larson - He has 11 top 10 finishes in the last 13 starts here, which includes three wins and three second place finishes.
  4. Pete Zaagman - 0 wins, 78 points - Denny Hamlin - He is still ahead in the Chase standings. He has won here four times and is one of top performing drivers here.
  5. Bob Patterson - 0 wins, 77 points - Denny Hamlin - Too quick to throw caution flags. It's been a rough two weeks. It's gonna be a fight right to the end.
  6. Jim Rezendes - 0 win, 57 points - Denny Hamlin - Consistent at this 3 Gs roller coaster. 3.4 average in 5/6 last Bristol races. He is an excellent tire manager with a top pit crew. 

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.