Villemure Racing
| Biography |
Mike Villemure (Driver/co-driver) |
Villemure Racing
|
Rally
Racing Achievements |
Mike and
Reny started rallying in 1985 at the Tulip 200 where they
earned their SCCA National rally licenses. Unlike most rally racers, Mike &
Reny are "switch hitters". They share the driving and co-driving. That
was the deal from the first day, when they purchased their 1985 Dodge Charger
from Zack Thompson, who in turn, purchased it from Doug Shepherd.
In 1986 they decided to compete in a "new" 1986 Dodge Omni GLH Turbo
in which they finished (29) rallies and DNFed (2).
In 1993 the Dodge was sold and an old ,
but
new, 1972 VW Beetle was
engineered and prepared by, Reny "the brain behind all", Mike
"second fiddle" and Pete's expertise. Nicknamed, "the beetle on steroids",
by the rally fans, it was the talk of
the town at every rally.
To date, Mike & Reny have competed in
61 rallies with only 11 DNF's.
During their career they have won (3) rallies and (2) 2nd places.
2001
Black River Rally was to be the retirement rally
for the Villemure's. They
truly enjoyed the great challenge, that rally racing brings, and the great camaraderie at
all the US and Canadian rallies.
Today, Reny is quite involved in sand drag racing with his
family, golf, bowling and his four grand
kids. Mike is involved playing
hockey, atv riding, mountain
biking, camping, traveling,
golf and contra-dancing.
1972 VW Beetle - Rally car specification
