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!
  

The Villages Motor Racing Fan Club is proud to be included in this fantastic car show on Monday, May 11, 5 - 8 p.m.

Come on out to Brownwood Paddock Square and join us for a night of cars, music, and drinks.

Cars around the square will also be presented by The Heart of Florida Model A Restorers Club and Tin Lizzies of North Central Florida.

WATKINS GLEN -- Shane van Gisbergen appears to be the favorite of our Predictors. However, Conner Zilisch did get two votes and his win will seal the deal for Pete. A Zilisch win will also place Jim, who has an impressive high number of points, in a good position to possibly end up in the top three. All six of our Predictors are still in the hunt, even Craig and Bob.

Should be fun to watch.

Standings are based on the number of wins with points breaking any ties. The top 3 transfer to the Chase Segment.

 Watkins Glen Predictions

  1. Pete Zaagman - 3 wins, 397 points - Connor  Zilisch - He was strong at the road course at COTA. He will be the third Cup Series first time winner of 2026.
  2. Bob Patterson - 2 wins, 346 points - Shane van Gisbergen - This driver had five road course wins last year. He is the king of road courses until somebody dethrones him.
  3. Larry Palermini - 2 wins, 331 points  - Chris Buescher - He won here in 2024.  He has been a top 5 finisher in the last two races. A win will cap it off.
  4. Jim Rezendes - 1 win, 418 points - Shane van Gisbergen - Cool, calm and collected. First time at the Glen, second place; first place 2025 by 11 seconds! Mediocre pit crew.
  5. Craig Simundza - 0 wins, 384 points - Connor Zilisch - This 19-year-old phenom makes both right- and left-hand turns. He won the Xfinity race here in '25. Today he makes a loud statement in the Cup Series.
  6. Bob Woodsford - 0 wins, 267 points - Shane van Gisbergen - Last year's Rookie of the Year has not won so far this year. The "Road Course King" finished second at COTA, however.

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.