Sunday, January 28, 2018

Local Car Happenings for Tidewater VA



UPDATED LISTING OF LOCAL MEETS/CRUISE-INS, UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, CLUB & MOTORSPORT EVENTS, AND REGIONAL AUTO RACING 


WEEKLY/MONTHLY CAR MEETS/CRUISE-INS
(scroll down for Car Shows and Motorsports Events) 

Sat, Jan 27 - (4th Sat) Cars & Coffee Norfolk, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, 9 - 11:00 am, JANAF Shopping Center, Military Hwy & VA Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Rat Rods? Mustangs? Minis? Camaros? Bring your vehicle (Cars, motorcycle, or bicycle) out to Uno's in Norfolk on the fourth Saturday of each month from 9-11 am. Proceeds from all your food and beverage purchases bill go towards The Joy Fund as long as you let your wait staff know. Meetup starts at 9 am. Suggestions, ideas and all cars are welcome! Please, no burnouts or loud music. Coffee and tea will be provided free of charge.

Mon, Jan 29 - Bi-Weekly Car Meet, Hosted by ESCM Norfolk, 7:00 pm, Sonic Drive-In, 1093 Military Highway, Norfolk. Don't have a car? No problem we still would love to have you, there will be other things available to do! The more people we have the better the outcome! Do you have an Xbox or Playstation? We race in Forza Horizon 3! Rules for the event: Reason for the following rules is we treat this group professionally and want to positively reflect our sponsors and the people who back us - No revving - No burnouts - No loud music - Please leave the meet cleaner than you found it, we want to keep the location - We do NOT condone street racing - We do NOT condone illegal activity - We do NOT condone hate towards any individual based on race, religion, culture or any other demographic - We do NOT condone any actions made by members in their personal social media whether it be Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, ECT. If any of these rules/laws are violated you will be asked to leave group and will not be approved to represent the group in any way. Proudly supported by: Meek Nation, Street Syndicate.

Tue, Jan 30 - RC Drift Night, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 4 - 7:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. Join us every Tuesday & Thursday for indoor RC Drift Night! We turn our activity room into a 1/10th scale drift track. Event is always free and all skill levels are welcome. Track layout is different each time making it always fun and challenging. The perfect chance to meet fellow RC drifters, better your drifting skills, and have fun!

Wed, Jan 31 - Slot Car Racing, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 6 - 8:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. It's race time! Join us every Wednesday for slot car racing on our computerized 1/32nd scale slot car track. Just bring out your own car and controller and have some fun! Event is free and open to all skill levels. 

Thu, Feb 1 - RC Drift Night, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 4 - 7:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. Join us every Tuesday & Thursday for indoor RC Drift Night! We turn our activity room into a 1/10th scale drift track. Event is always free and all skill levels are welcome. Track layout is different each time making it always fun and challenging. The perfect chance to meet fellow RC drifters, better your drifting skills, and have fun!

Fri, Feb 2 - Friday Night Lights, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 3 - 11:00 pm, 12761 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Join us for an all-night drift session starting at 3 pm! Track will be open until at least 11 pm. All drivers must sign in at HobbyTown by 8 pm unless you already have a monthly membership. Entry fee is $10 for the night. Or free if you have a monthly membership. RWD and AWD drift cars are both welcome to slide. All skill levels are welcome too!  Tandem competition will start at 9 pm. Spec tire is Yokomo Asphalt tire. RWD must run these in the rear for tandems. Awards and prizes for the winners! Track lights be go out after the tandem competition. Lighted body will be needed if you want to run after 9:30 pm!  Spread the word and come get sideways!!

Sat, Feb 3 - (1st Sat) Cars and Coffee Virginia Beach, hosted by Java Surf, La Promenade Shops, 6 - 9:00 am, 1860 Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach. Sponsored by American Do It Yourself Garage of Virginia Beach - find them on Facebook. This is an organized but casual gathering of car enthusiasts ($3 per car), normally the first Saturday each month to talk cars and share a cup of coffee. Hosted by Java surf CafĂ© & Espresso Bar, at La Promenade Shops in the West Hilltop area of Virginia Beach, which features ample parking (no parking in spots for the Massage Lux Spa). Please be courteous to the businesses in the shopping center and leave the lot promptly by 9 am. https://www.facebook.com/groups/115284668486129/ 

Sat, Feb 10 - (2nd Sat) Cars & Coffee Williamsburg at the Coffeehouse, 8 - 10:00 am, 5251 John Tyler Hwy., Williamsburg. C&C Williamsburg is an informal gathering of people with a passion for automobiles. Come on out and share a cup of coffee with the enthusiast you met last month, or plan to make new friends to compare your mods with next month! http://www.carsandcoffeewilliamsburg.com/ 

Mon, Feb 12 - Bi-Weekly Car Meet, Hosted by ESCM Norfolk, 7:00 pm, Sonic Drive-In, 1093 Military Highway, Norfolk. Don't have a car? No problem we still would love to have you, there will be other things available to do! The more people we have the better the outcome! Do you have an Xbox or Playstation? We race in Forza Horizon 3! Rules for the event: Reason for the following rules is we treat this group professionally and want to positively reflect our sponsors and the people who back us - No revving - No burnouts - No loud music - Please leave the meet cleaner than you found it, we want to keep the location - We do NOT condone street racing - We do NOT condone illegal activity - We do NOT condone hate towards any individual based on race, religion, culture or any other demographic - We do NOT condone any actions made by members in their personal social media whether it be Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, ECT. If any of these rules/laws are violated you will be asked to leave group and will not be approved to represent the group in any way. Proudly supported by: Meek Nation, Street Syndicate.

Sat, Feb 17 - (3rd Sat) Cars & Coffee Newport News, Village Square Shopping Center, 9 - 11:00 am, 5007 Victory Blvd., Yorktown. Car enthusiasts of all kinds are welcome! Family friendly. This is an informal cruise-in for enthusiast of all makes, models and years, cars and trucks the second Saturday each month from to talk cars and share a cup of coffee. Note: Coffee and tables available at Uno on the patio. Rainout date is always the next Sunday with good weather. Please follow this short, but strongly enforced set of rules: No revving, no Burnouts, no loud music, no parking in loading/fire zones, no double parking. Please be respectful of everyone most of all. 

Sat, Feb 17 - GenRight 4x4 Hangout, Hotrodders Cafe, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1457 Mount Pleasant Rd., Ste. 109, Chesapeake. Come and hang out with some local jeepers and talk about your build, and any upcoming wheeling trips. Oh and the food is always good!

Sun, Feb 18 - Sunday Cars & Coffee VB, La Promenade Distinctive Shoppes, 8 - 11:00 am, 1860 Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach. We've had MANY requests for us to add a Sunday gathering date and a later time. Our Sunday gathering hits on both of those requests. $3/car. Come hang out with us and the Java Surf Crew. Features ample parking (no parking in spots for the Massage Lux Spa). Please be courteous to the businesses in the shopping center and leave the lot promptly by 11 am. https://www.facebook.com/events/178430002741459/

Wed, Mar 7 - Abandoned Vehicle Auction, Hosted by Naval Station Norfolk, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 1530 Gilbert St., Norfolk. All vehicles have been abandoned on the Naval Station and are sold as is. There is no guarantee that the vehicles will run. All sales are final. Vehicles maybe viewed at Bldg. SP-123 from 1000 - 1300 on the Monday & Friday prior to the day of the auction. Registration will start at 1000 on the day of the auction at auction site. Auction will start at 1200 at the direction of the auctioneer.

Sat, Mar 10 - Tidewater Region AACA Annual Swap Meet, Military Aviation Museum, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, 1341 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach. Antique and Collectible vehicle parts, accessories, and
transportation-related memorabilia. Indoor spaces: 10’ x 10’ – $30 each before March 3rd. $35 after March 3rd. (ONE table and two chairs provided per space.) Outdoor spaces: 10’ x 30’ – $25 each before March 3rd. $30 after March 3rd. (Bring your own tables and chairs. PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MARCH 3rd, WWW.TRAACA.COM

Sun, Mar 25 - Rent-A-Lift Open House, 12 - 5:00 pm, Hosted by Rent A Lift and Team Xclusive Motorsports, 5724 Sellger Dr., Norfolk. Come out Sunday, March 25 as we host the Rent-A-Lift open house! Come check out the shop and see how they make working on your own vehicle so easy! Staff will be on-site to give tours and schedule appointments for you to come back and install parts on your own. If you aren't brave enough to risk it on your own there are ASE certified technicians that can help you along the way! Free for all ages! Food and drinks will be provided! We will see you there!



UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, ETC. 
(scroll down for Club and Regional Motorsports Events) 

Sat, Feb 3 - 2018 Winter Cruise Tour Stop#3, Hosted by 757 Auto Events and East Coast Family Organization, 10:00 am - 4;00 pm, Q-Master Billiards, 5612 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join us on the "Third STOP" of the Winter Cruise! Altered Suspension and Neurotic Nissans are hosting your car show at Q-masters Billiards in Norfolk. This is the third leg of our points race, and all participants will receive points for registration and placing with any awards. "Club participation" will be tracked throughout the 4 show series. Bass Off managed by Wizard's Fabrication. $15 entry for 2 runs and $5 for additional runs. 4 Class Limbo Competition with awards! Lowest Car, Lowest Convertible, lowest Truck, and Unlimited Class! Food and drinks will be available onsite with access to Indoor Karting experiences! stay tuned for event specials! 50-50 and Raffles! Cars and trucks: $16 Preregistration; $20 "Day of" Registration. Bikes and motorcycles: $6 Preregistration; $10 "Day of" Registration.


Sat, Feb 24 - 2018 Winter Cruise Tour Stop #4, Hosted by 757 Auto Events and East Coast Family Organization, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Aviation Institute of Maintenance, 2211 S. Military Hwy., Chesapeake. East Coast Family has returned to present you with the Winter Cruise Tour! Join us on the "FOURTH STOP" of the Winter Cruise! Neighborhood Dreamz and Picture Perfect are hosting your car show at Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Chesapeake. This is the Fourth and Final leg of our points race, and all participants will receive points for registration and placing with any awards. "Club participation" will be tracked throughout the 4 show series. Bass Off managed by Wizard's Fabrication. $15 entry for 2 runs and $5 for additional runs. 4 Class Limbo Competition with awards! Lowest Car, Lowest Convertible, lowest Truck, and Unlimited Class! Food and drinks will be available onsite with access to Indoor Karting experiences! stay tuned for event specials! 50-50 and Tons of Raffles. Cars and trucks: $16 Preregistration; $20 "Day of" Registration. Bikes and motorcycles: $6 Preregistration; $10 "Day of" Registration.


Sat, Mar 3 - MPOY Car Show at the Langley Speedway, 3165 N Armistead Ave, Hampton. Every year we put on the Maintenance Professional of the Year Banquet to recognize all of the stellar maintainers of the 1st Maintenance Group. Bring your ride out to the Langley Speedway on March 3rd to help us raise money! All vehicles welcome! Classes TBD. Tentative rain date will be March 4th. General admittance is free but donations are welcome at the gate! Spectator parking will be in the main parking lot at the Speedway. Registration for the show will be first come first serve until track space has ran out. Cost will be $20 per vehicle. This will gain entrance into the track for judging. Track gates close at 10 AM and will not reopen until the show is over so get there early!  Concessions will be available. We are still working a few details to make this a great event, including possible raffle prizes so mark your calendars!


Sat, Mar 10 - Winterfest Finale Car Show and NSPL Bass Off, Hosted by 757 Auto Events and East Coast Family Organization, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Military Circle Mall, Norfolk. WINTERFEST FINALE!! Join us on the "LAST STOP" of the Winter Cruise! 757 Auto Events is hosting your car show with the help of the East Coast Family at Military Circle Mall In Norfolk. This is the final stop of our Winter Cruise Tour. Coloring contest, Club Games, Individual challenges with awards. "Club participation" has been tracked throughout the 4 show series, and we will recognize today's winners, as well as our Series Champions! NSPL Bass Off! Food and drinks will be onsite with access to great shopping experiences! $15 Preregistration; 20 "Day of" Registration; $15 Club Supporter Plaque.


Sat, Mar 17 - York High School Car Show 2018, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, York High School, 9300 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Yorktown. Each year, York High School PTSA hosts a Car Show to benefit the yearly After-Prom for our graduating class. The event brings Cars, Trucks anf Folks from miles around to kick-off the Car Show season and is a great time for everyone. http://www.edline.net/pages/YHS/Parents/PTSA


Sat, Mar 17 - Sumospeed Night Moves 2018, Beach Sportsplex and Regional Training Center, 7:00 pm, 2044 Landstown Centre Way, Virginia Beach. Our 2018 Night Moves season will be running from March until November with this meets this year on Fridays and Saturdays. Come out and see some awesome local cars, network, eat some food, listen to some music, and partake in the activities we have planned through the year! We do have a cover charge for paved lot parking for the meets, and that price is once again $5. There is also a 300+ space gravel parking lot that is free to enter. Each month we will have a different title sponsor that will be hosting that month's meet and selecting criteria for free entry on their month, March is sponsored by Angel Motorsports. As always, we do have rules and regulations that we plead with our attendees to abide by to keep this meet going successfully, safely, and without issues. They are as follows: - No Burnouts - No excessive revving - No excessive music volume or bass - No speeding/racing in the lot - Respect other people's property in the lot - Pick up after yourselves and your pets - No alcohol - No other general jackassery. We do have VBPD on staff for these meets and if necessary, will utilize them to help intervene in situations involving the above criteria, but we hope to not have to and just ask everyone to act like mature adults. We look forward to seeing everyone this season!


Sat, Apr 7 - 2018 Daffodil Car & Truck Show, Hosted by Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 6920 Main St, Gloucester. Come out and celebrate Spring at the Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers annual Daffodil Car & Truck Show at The Main Street Center 6920 Main Street, Gloucester 23061 on April 7, 2018 (rain date April 14, 2017) from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Trophies include Best in Show, Top 3 in GM, Ford, Mopar, Truck, Import, Other plus more for a total of over 50 awards. We will also have raffle items, 50/50, DJ, and Vendors. Dash plaques presented to the first 75 Registrants. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Fees, Pre-registration: $15, Day of show: $20, Vendors: $25. Event is free for spectators.


Sat, Apr 14 - 19th Annual 2018 Williamsburg British & European Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, sponsored by the Williamsburg British Car Club, The Shops of High Street, Williamsburg. Open the 2018 car show season by visiting beautiful Colonial Williamsburg Virginia for the 19th Annual British and European Car Show. We are very excited to announce our NEW VENUE, The Shops at High St. This new location offers close proximity to hotels, restaurants, shops and the Colonial district. Registration form on our website. Featured marque is Daimler to celebrate the 40th year of the Daimler & Lanchester Owners Club of North American. web site - http://www.wmbgbrit.com/ 


Sat, Apr 21 - Virginia Chevy Lovers 14th Annual Spring Dust Off, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center. Open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles 25 years and older. Pre registration: $20 Day of Show: $25 Bicycles/Tricycles: $10 Vendors: $40 Registration form on back of flyer PayPal pre registration will be set up in December Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Email: blkpwdrfrm@cox.net | Web Site: www.virginiachevylovers.org



CLUB RACING/AUTO CROSS(AX, or SOLO)/HI-PERF DRIVERS EDUCATION(HPDE)/TIME TRIALS/ROAD RALLY 

National Auto Sport Association (NASA) Mid-Atlantic 
Founded in 2000, we are an autosport events company servicing the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Our goal is to provide a variety of legal, organized, safety-minded road-racing and education-based high performance driving experiences for as many sports car enthusiasts as possible.  www.nasaracing.net 

Schedule (Date / Event / Location): 2018

Fri-Sun, Mar 23-25 / March Madness / VIRginia International Raceway (3.3mi full course). HPDE, Sprint Races, Time Trial, SuperComp Licensing, Inst. Clinic.  http://www.nasaracing.net/march-23-25-2018-vir/

Sat-Sun, Apr 21-22 / Spring Rumble / Summit Point Raceway (2.0mi main circuit). HPDE, Sprint Races, Time Trial, Comp Evaluation, Inst. Clinic.  http://www.nasaracing.net/april-21-22-2018-summit-point/

Fri-Sun, May 18-20 / HyperFest / VIRginia International Raceway (3.3mi full course). HPDE, Sprint Races, Time Trial, SuperComp Licensing, Inst. Clinic.  http://www.nasaracing.net/may-18-20-2018-vir/


Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) - Old Dominion Region 
Part of the Southeast Division (SEDiv), which consists of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Our Region includes all of the cities in the Hampton Roads area as well as several surrounding cities. We primarily host two types of events: Solo (Auto Cross) and Road Rally.  www.odr-scca.org 

Schedule (Date / Event / Location): 

Sun, Apr 8 / Solo #1 / Suffolk Executive Airport

Sun, May 6 / Solo #2 / Suffolk Executive Airport


Tidewater Sports Car Club (TSCC)
Founded in Norfolk Virginia in 1953, TSCC has a strong foundation within the local Hampton Roads autocross community and surrounding areas. Our autocross season runs from March through November with championship series events typically taking place on the 3rd Sunday of the month. We usually host a novice autocross school early in the season on the Saturday before our Sunday event. This is a great opportunity for new participants to get involved with autocross. We also host higher speed time trials at Academi and North Carolina Center for Automotive Research.  www.tidewatersportscarclub.com

Schedule (Date / Event / Location): 

Sun, Feb 18 / Test Day Autocross / Suffolk Executive Airport

Su, Mar 18 / Autocross Points Event #1 / Suffolk Executive Airport



REGIONAL AUTO RACING/MOTORSPORTS 

Larry King Law's Langley Speedway
3165 N Armistead Ave., Hampton
America's Oldest Consecutively Running Short Track! Three Time Recipient of the NASCAR Hometrack Achievement Award.  www.langley-speedway.com 

Schedule (Date / Event): TENTATIVE 2018

Sat, Mar 10 / Spring Day of Destruction

Sat, Mar 25 / Practice, All Divisions

Sat, Mar 31 / Weekly Opening Night: twin late models | grand stocks | super trucks | legends | bandoleros | enduros

Wed, May 2 / Wacky Wednesday Opening Night - Save the Date


Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway
4426 Tidewater Trail, Jamaica, VA
A ½-mile clay surface with 14 degree banking in both corners and 4 degrees on the front and back stretch. Divisions: Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds, Limited Stock Car, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, World of Outlaws Late Models, World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and mud bogs. Virginia Motor Speedway runs on select Saturday nights April through the first week of October, Closed on RIR NASCAR weekends (check website for schedule of events).  www.vamotorspeedway.com

Schedule (Date / Event): TENTATIVE

Sat, Apr 7 / Opening Night of 2018 Season (Pro Late Model, Sportsman, Modified, Limited Stock)

Sat, Apr 14 / Aaron’s King of the Commonwealth Ultimate Super Late Models $20K -  FASTRAK Pro Late Model National Bonus event

Sat, Apr 21 / RIR WEEKEND – CLOSED

Sat, Apr 28 / Aaron's weekly (Pro Late Model, Sportsman, Modified, Limited Stock)


Virginia Motorsports Park
Dinwiddie, 8018 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA 
Built in 1994, a state of the art multi-million dollar facility encompassing 500 acres featuring: Drag Strip, Mud Bog Pit, Truck and Tractor Pull Arena, Motocross facility, and a BMX Track.  www.virginiamotorsports.com

Schedule (Date / Event): TENTATIVE 2018

Sat, Mar 3 / Test & Tune

Sat-Sun, Mar 10-11 / Test & Tune

Thu-Sun, Mar 15-18 / Loose Rocker's St. Patrick's Classic - Test & Tune/64 Car Shootout/Big Money Top ET/Mod ET

Sat-Sun, Mar 24-25 / ET Points Bracket Points #1 & #2


Southside Speedway
12800 Genito Rd., Midlothian, VA
"The Toughest Short Track in the South," Chesterfield County's favorite family-friendly venue! Locally owned and operated, Southside Speedway has been a fixture in Chesterfield County since 1959. With a paved 1/3 mile oval track located on Genito Road, and featuring races from six different divisions, the speedway draws drivers both locally and throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.  www.southsidespeedway.net

Schedule (Date / Event): TENTATIVE 2018

Sat, Mar 24 / Open Practice

Fri, Apr 6 / Opening Night


Richmond Dragway
1955 Portugee Rd., Sandston, VA  23150
Richmond Dragway is a 1/4 mile International Hot Rod Association sanctioned drag racing facility in Sandston, VA. The site features 130 acres with a full service concession stand, VP Fuel Station, and a 3 story Timing and Scoring tower.  www.richmonddragway.com

Schedule (Date / Event): 

Sat, Mar 3 / Open Test and Tune

Sat, Mar 10 / Open Test and Tune

Sat, Mar 17 / Open Test and Tune

Sat, Mar 24 / getfast1.com RVA List - TNT

Sat, Mar 31 / AED Performance ET Points Kickoff

Fri, Apr 6 / Friday Nite Street Fight - TNT

Sat, Apr 7 / AED Performance ET Points


Richmond International Raceway (RIR)
600 East Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA
Known as America's Premier Short Track, RIR offers great night racing action and a commitment to the fan experience. One of the most popular facilities among drivers and fans in all of motorsports, Richmond International Raceway annually hosts two NASCAR Doubleheader weekends, featuring the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series, under the lights on a ¾-mile D-Shaped oval. The unique layout traditionally produces exciting side-by-side racing, yet drivers reach high enough speeds for a superspeedway feel. Combined with first-class amenities and a focus on the fans, guests at Richmond International Raceway can expect to experience what "Racing Perfection" truly is.  www.rir.com 

Schedule (Date / Event): TENTATIVE 2018

Fri, Apr 20 / TOYOTACARE 250: See the series where names are made, and watch NASCAR's rising stars compete with battle-tested veterans in the NASCAR XFINITY Series race on Friday night.

Sat, Apr 21 / TOYOTA OWNERS 400: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race will go "under the lights" in 2018. Watch your favorite driver put their skills on America's Premier Short Track. 


Dominion Raceway & Entertainment
Exit 118 I-95, 6501 Dominion Raceway Ave., Woodford, VA 
Representing a new model for Motorsports facilities and Entertainment venues. Dominion Raceway & Entertainment is a multipurpose facility located on "America's Main Street", I-95. Located between Washington DC and Richmond VA the complex includes: a two-mile road course, a 4/10ths mile paved NASCAR oval, 1/8th mile drag strip, festival concert venue and more. Our 36,600 square foot building includes meeting space, hospitality and a full service kitchen and bar.  www.dominionraceway.com

Schedule (Date / Event): 

Sun, Feb 11 / DR Track Attack, 11 am - 4 pm. Get On Track Now - No Experience Needed! / Track Attack is a safe, constructive, and fun experience that only costs $99. No helmet is required and almost any street legal car, truck, or SUV can be used - rain or shine! It's a great starting point before signing up for a faster road course offering like TrackCross or HPDRE. Registration is limited to 20 cars per event, so please sign up ASAP. More info - http://events.dominionraceway.com/trackattack/

Sun, Feb 25 / DR Track Attack, 1 - 4 pm. Get On Track Now - No Experience Needed! / Track Attack is a safe, constructive, and fun experience that only costs $99. No helmet is required and almost any street legal car, truck, or SUV can be used - rain or shine! It's a great starting point before signing up for a faster road course offering like TrackCross or HPDRE. Registration is limited to 20 cars per event, so please sign up ASAP. More info - http://events.dominionraceway.com/trackattack/

Sat, Mar 10 / DR Track Attack, 4 - 7 pm. Get On Track Now - No Experience Needed! / Track Attack is a safe, constructive, and fun experience that only costs $99. No helmet is required and almost any street legal car, truck, or SUV can be used - rain or shine! It's a great starting point before signing up for a faster road course offering like TrackCross or HPDRE. Registration is limited to 20 cars per event, so please sign up ASAP. More info - http://events.dominionraceway.com/trackattack/

Sat, Apr 7 / Saturday Night NASCAR Racing, Gates open 5 pm, Pre-race show is at 6 pm, and RACING at 7 pm. Late Model, Dominion Racer, Dominion Stock, UCAR


Virginia International Raceway (VIR)
1245 Pine Tree Road, Alton, VA
Chosen as one of Car & Driver's Top 6 tracks in the nation, Virginia International Raceway is a multi-purpose road racing facility, located on the Dan River between Danville and South Boston, Virginia. VIR hosts a wide range of professional and amateur auto and motorcycle racing and track events, and is well established as "America's Motorsport Resort."  http://virnow.com/ 

Schedule (Date / Event): 

Sat-Sun, Feb 10-11 / SVT Cobra Car Club (SCMC) - Track Club USA (TCUSA) Winterfest (Full Course). The event will be an HPDE with no car show or dyno, just plain ole wide open, full throttle, full course VIR for two days.  www.svtcobraclub.com  or  www.trackclubusa.com

Sat-Sun, Feb 24-25 / Tarheel Sports Car Club Frozen Frenzy HPDE. http://www.thscc.com/

Fri, Mar 2 / 2018 Spring Charity Laps / A $25 donation* gets you a 20 minute paced** session. We'll also be offering hot lap ride-alongs for $15. Don't miss out!  Benefits Victory Junction

Sat, Mar 3 / ChampCar  12-Hr Race, 9 am - 9 pm, (South Course). www.chumpcar.com

Sat-Sun, Mar 3-4 / Chin Track Days - a leading provider of non-competition track events for sports car enthusiasts. www.ChinTrackDays.com

Sat-Sun, Mar 10-11 / SCCA "March into Spring at VIR", (Full Course). www.ncrscca.com

Fri-Sun, Mar 16-18 / 2018 Porsche Club of America (PCA) Zone 2 Drivers Ed. https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/2018-pca-zone-2-de-virginia-international-raceway-295713

Mon-Tue, Mar 19-20 / Track Daze - TrackDaze is dedicated to the education of the track enthusiast to the racing car driver (Full Course). www.trackdaze.com



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Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Local Car Happenings for Tidewater VA



UPDATED LISTING OF LOCAL MEETS/CRUISE-INS, UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, CLUB & MOTORSPORT EVENTS, AND REGIONAL AUTO RACING 


WEEKLY/MONTHLY CAR MEETS/CRUISE-INS
(scroll down for Car Shows and Motorsports Events) 

Wed, Jan 10 - Slot Car Racing, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 6 - 8:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. It's race time! Join us every Wednesday for slot car racing on our computerized 1/32nd scale slot car track. Just bring out your own car and controller and have some fun! Event is free and open to all skill levels. 

Thu, Jan 11 - RC Drift Night, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 4 - 7:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. Join us every Tuesday & Thursday for indoor RC Drift Night! We turn our activity room into a 1/10th scale drift track. Event is always free and all skill levels are welcome. Track layout is different each time making it always fun and challenging. The perfect chance to meet fellow RC drifters, better your drifting skills, and have fun!

Sat, Jan 13 - (2nd Sat) Cars & Coffee Newport News, Village Square Shopping Center, 9 - 11:00 am, 5007 Victory Blvd., Yorktown. Car enthusiasts of all kinds are welcome! Family friendly. This is an informal cruise-in for enthusiast of all makes, models and years, cars and trucks the second Saturday each month from to talk cars and share a cup of coffee. Note: Coffee and tables available at Uno on the patio. Rainout date is always the next Sunday with good weather. Please follow this short, but strongly enforced set of rules: No revving, no Burnouts, no loud music, no parking in loading/fire zones, no double parking. Please be respectful of everyone most of all. 

Tue, Jan 16 - RC Drift Night, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 4 - 7:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. Join us every Tuesday & Thursday for indoor RC Drift Night! We turn our activity room into a 1/10th scale drift track. Event is always free and all skill levels are welcome. Track layout is different each time making it always fun and challenging. The perfect chance to meet fellow RC drifters, better your drifting skills, and have fun!

Wed, Jan 17 - Slot Car Racing, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 6 - 8:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. It's race time! Join us every Wednesday for slot car racing on our computerized 1/32nd scale slot car track. Just bring out your own car and controller and have some fun! Event is free and open to all skill levels. 

Thu, Jan 18 - RC Drift Night, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 4 - 7:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. Join us every Tuesday & Thursday for indoor RC Drift Night! We turn our activity room into a 1/10th scale drift track. Event is always free and all skill levels are welcome. Track layout is different each time making it always fun and challenging. The perfect chance to meet fellow RC drifters, better your drifting skills, and have fun!

Sat, Jan 20 - (3rd Sat) Williamsburg Cars & Coffee, The Coffeehouse, 8 - 10:00 am, 5251 John Tyler Hwy., Williamsburg. C&C Williamsburg is an informal gathering of people with a passion for automobiles. Come on out and share a cup of coffee with the enthusiast you met last month, or plan to make new friends to compare your mods with next month! http://www.carsandcoffeewilliamsburg.com/ 

Sat, Jan 20 - Genright 4x4 Breakfast, Hotrodders Cafe, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1457 Mount Pleasant Rd., Ste. 109, Chesapeake. Come and hang out with some local jeepers and talk about your build, and any upcoming wheeling trips. Oh and the food is always good!

Sun, Jan 21 - Sunday Cars & Coffee VB, La Promenade Distinctive Shoppes, 8 - 11:00 am, 1860 Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach. We've had MANY requests for us to add a Sunday gathering date and a later time. Our Sunday gathering hits on both of those requests. $3/car. Come hang out with us and the Java Surf Crew. Features ample parking (no parking in spots for the Massage Lux Spa). Please be courteous to the businesses in the shopping center and leave the lot promptly by 11 am. https://www.facebook.com/events/178430002741459/

Sat, Jan 27 - (4th Sat) Cars & Coffee Norfolk, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, 9 - 11:00 am, JANAF Shopping Center, Military Hwy & VA Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Rat Rods? Mustangs? Minis? Camaros? Bring your vehicle (Cars, motorcycle, or bicycle) out to Uno's in Norfolk on the fourth Saturday of each month from 9-11 am. Proceeds from all your food and beverage purchases bill go towards The Joy Fund as long as you let your wait staff know. Meetup starts at 9 am. Suggestions, ideas and all cars are welcome! Please, no burnouts or loud music. Coffee and tea will be provided free of charge.

Fri, Feb 2 - Friday Night Lights, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 3 - 11:00 pm, 12761 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Join us for an all-night drift session starting at 3 pm! Track will be open until at least 11 pm. All drivers must sign in at HobbyTown by 8 pm unless you already have a monthly membership. Entry fee is $10 for the night. Or free if you have a monthly membership. RWD and AWD drift cars are both welcome to slide. All skill levels are welcome too!  Tandem competition will start at 9 pm. Spec tire is Yokomo Asphalt tire. RWD must run these in the rear for tandems. Awards and prizes for the winners! Track lights be go out after the tandem competition. Lighted body will be needed if you want to run after 9:30 pm!  Spread the word and come get sideways!!

Sat, Feb 3 - (1st Sat) Cars and Coffee Virginia Beach, hosted by Java Surf, La Promenade Shops, 6 - 9:00 am, 1860 Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach. Sponsored by American Do It Yourself Garage of Virginia Beach - find them on Facebook. This is an organized but casual gathering of car enthusiasts ($3 per car), normally the first Saturday each month to talk cars and share a cup of coffee. Hosted by Java surf CafĂ© & Espresso Bar, at La Promenade Shops in the West Hilltop area of Virginia Beach, which features ample parking (no parking in spots for the Massage Lux Spa). Please be courteous to the businesses in the shopping center and leave the lot promptly by 9 am. https://www.facebook.com/groups/115284668486129/ 



UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, ETC. 
(scroll down for Club and Regional Motorsports Events) 

Fri-Sun, Jan 12-14 - 2018 Hampton Roads International Auto Show, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street Virginia Beach. Sponsored by the Hampton Roads Automobile Dealers Association. If you are an automotive fanatic or looking forward to seeing the latest and greatest car models, this event is for you. HRADA aims to educate the public on different models, the latest technology, newest innovations and the direction that the automobile industry is headed. Although you'll find virtually every type of car and truck manufacturer models, the show is not a selling event. You can peruse all models freely with no pressure to buy. HRADA experts are available to answer questions or set up appointments for purchase at their own dealerships. www.hamptonroadsautoshow.com/show-info.html


Sat, Jan 13 - RESCHEDULED: 2018 Winter Cruise Tour Stop #1, Hosted by 757 Auto Events and East Coast Family Organization, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. East Coast Family has returned to present you with the 2018 Winter Cruise Tour! Join us on the "FIRST STOP" of the Winter Cruise! Morgan' Customs and 757 Auto Events are hosting your car show at Landstown Commons Shopping Center in Virginia Beach. This is the first leg of our points race, and all participants will receive points for registration and placing with any awards. "Club participation" will be tracked throughout the 4 show series. Landstown Commons and Kite Realty are providing you with the location, Live DJ, and dash plaques to the first 100 entries! They are also providing the flyers to promote the show! Be sure to support the surrounding businesses to show our appreciation. Bass Off managed by Wizard's Fabrication. $10 entry for 2 runs and $5 for additional runs. 4 Class Limbo Competition with awards! Lowest Car, Lowest Convertible, lowest Truck, and Unlimited Class! Food and drinks will be onsite with access to great shopping experiences! stay tuned for event specials! 50-50 and Raffles. Cars and trucks - $16 Preregistration; $20 "Day of" Registration. Bikes and motorcycles - $6 Preregistration; $10 "Day of" Registration. 


Sat, Jan 20 - 2018 Winter Cruise Tour Stop #2, Hosted by 757 Auto Events and East Coast Family Organization, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, American Indoor Karting, 2736 N Mall Dr., Virginia Beach. Come on out to America Indoor Carting for the Second Stop on the Winter Cruise Tour! Open to All Makes and Models, $20 for cars and trucks, $10 for motorcycles and bikes/toys! There will be a 50/50 Raffle, DJ, Vendors, Food and a Low Vehicle Limbo Contest. Top 30 and 12 Specialty awards. Proceeds go to 757 Auto Events Technical Training Scholarship and Caitlin's Toy Chest! This event is sponsored by a CCCHR member club and Morgan's Custom! So come join us for a good time!


Sat, Feb 3 - 2018 Winter Cruise Tour Stop #3, Hosted by 757 Auto Events and East Coast Family Organization, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Q-Master Billiards, 5612 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach.


Sat, Mar 17 - York High School Car Show 2018, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, York High School, 9300 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Yorktown. The Annual Car Show funds the yearly After-Prom for our graduating class. The event brings folks from miles around and is a great time for everyone.



CLUB RACING/AUTO CROSS(AX, or SOLO)/HI-PERF DRIVERS EDUCATION(HPDE)/TIME TRIALS/ROAD RALLY 

National Auto Sport Association (NASA) Mid-Atlantic 
Founded in 2000, we are an autosport events company servicing the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Our goal is to provide a variety of legal, organized, safety-minded road-racing and education-based high performance driving experiences for as many sports car enthusiasts as possible.  www.nasaracing.net 

Schedule (Date / Event / Location): 2018

Fri-Sun, Mar 23-25 / March Madness / VIRginia International Raceway (3.3mi full course). HPDE, Sprint Races, Time Trial, SuperComp Licensing, Inst. Clinic.  http://www.nasaracing.net/march-23-25-2018-vir/

Sat-Sun, Apr 21-22 / Spring Rumble / Summit Point Raceway (2.0mi main circuit). HPDE, Sprint Races, Time Trial, Comp Evaluation, Inst. Clinic.  http://www.nasaracing.net/april-21-22-2018-summit-point/

Fri-Sun, May 18-20 / HyperFest / VIRginia International Raceway (3.3mi full course). HPDE, Sprint Races, Time Trial, SuperComp Licensing, Inst. Clinic.  http://www.nasaracing.net/may-18-20-2018-vir/


Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) - Old Dominion Region 
Part of the Southeast Division (SEDiv), which consists of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Our Region includes all of the cities in the Hampton Roads area as well as several surrounding cities. We primarily host two types of events: Solo (Auto Cross) and Road Rally.  www.odr-scca.org 

Schedule (Date / Event / Location): 

TBA 2018


Tidewater Sports Car Club (TSCC)
Founded in Norfolk Virginia in 1953, TSCC has a strong foundation within the local Hampton Roads autocross community and surrounding areas. Our autocross season runs from March through November with championship series events typically taking place on the 3rd Sunday of the month. We usually host a novice autocross school early in the season on the Saturday before our Sunday event. This is a great opportunity for new participants to get involved with autocross. We also host higher speed time trials at Academi and North Carolina Center for Automotive Research.  www.tidewatersportscarclub.com

Schedule (Date / Event / Location): 

TBA 2018



REGIONAL AUTO RACING/MOTORSPORTS 

Larry King Law's Langley Speedway
3165 N Armistead Ave., Hampton
America's Oldest Consecutively Running Short Track! Three Time Recipient of the NASCAR Hometrack Achievement Award.  www.langley-speedway.com 

Schedule (Date / Event): TENTATIVE 2018

Sat, Mar 10 / Spring Day of Destruction

Sat, Mar 25 / Practice, All Divisions

Sat, Mar 31 / Weekly Opening Night: twin late models | grand stocks | super trucks | legends | bandoleros | enduros


Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway
4426 Tidewater Trail, Jamaica, VA
A ½-mile clay surface with 14 degree banking in both corners and 4 degrees on the front and back stretch. Divisions: Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds, Limited Stock Car, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, World of Outlaws Late Models, World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and mud bogs. Virginia Motor Speedway runs on select Saturday nights April through the first week of October, Closed on RIR NASCAR weekends (check website for schedule of events).  www.vamotorspeedway.com

Schedule (Date / Event): 

TBA April 2018


Virginia Motorsports Park
Dinwiddie, 8018 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA 
Built in 1994, a state of the art multi-million dollar facility encompassing 500 acres featuring: Drag Strip, Mud Bog Pit, Truck and Tractor Pull Arena, Motocross facility, and a BMX Track.  www.virginiamotorsports.com

Schedule (Date / Event): TENTATIVE 2018

Sat, Mar 3 / Test & Tune

Sat, Mar 10 / Test & Tune

Sun, Mar 11 / Test & Tune

Thu-Sun, Mar 15-18 / Loose Rocker's St. Patrick's Classic - Test & Tune/64 Car Shootout/Big Money Top ET/Mod ET


Southside Speedway
12800 Genito Rd., Midlothian, VA
"The Toughest Short Track in the South," Chesterfield County's favorite family-friendly venue! Locally owned and operated, Southside Speedway has been a fixture in Chesterfield County since 1959. With a paved 1/3 mile oval track located on Genito Road, and featuring races from six different divisions, the speedway draws drivers both locally and throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.  www.southsidespeedway.net

Schedule (Date / Event): TENTATIVE 2018

Sat, Mar 24 / Open Practice

Fri, Apr 6 / Opening Night


Richmond Dragway
1955 Portugee Rd., Sandston, VA  23150
Richmond Dragway is a 1/4 mile International Hot Rod Association sanctioned drag racing facility in Sandston, VA. The site features 130 acres with a full service concession stand, VP Fuel Station, and a 3 story Timing and Scoring tower.  www.richmonddragway.com

Schedule (Date / Event): TENTATIVE 2018

Sat-Sun, Apr 28-29 / $10 Grand Slams Big money race 


Richmond International Raceway (RIR)
600 East Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA
Known as America's Premier Short Track, RIR offers great night racing action and a commitment to the fan experience. One of the most popular facilities among drivers and fans in all of motorsports, Richmond International Raceway annually hosts two NASCAR Doubleheader weekends, featuring the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series, under the lights on a ¾-mile D-Shaped oval. The unique layout traditionally produces exciting side-by-side racing, yet drivers reach high enough speeds for a superspeedway feel. Combined with first-class amenities and a focus on the fans, guests at Richmond International Raceway can expect to experience what "Racing Perfection" truly is.  www.rir.com 

Schedule (Date / Event): TENTATIVE 2018

Fri, Apr 20 / TOYOTACARE 250: See the series where names are made, and watch NASCAR's rising stars compete with battle-tested veterans in the NASCAR XFINITY Series race on Friday night.

Sat, Apr 21 / TOYOTA OWNERS 400: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race will go "under the lights" in 2018. Watch your favorite driver put their skills on America's Premier Short Track. 


Dominion Raceway & Entertainment
Exit 118 I-95, 6501 Dominion Raceway Ave., Woodford, VA 
Representing a new model for Motorsports facilities and Entertainment venues. Dominion Raceway & Entertainment is a multipurpose facility located on "America's Main Street", I-95. Located between Washington DC and Richmond VA the complex includes: a two-mile road course, a 4/10ths mile paved NASCAR oval, 1/8th mile drag strip, festival concert venue and more. Our 36,600 square foot building includes meeting space, hospitality and a full service kitchen and bar.  www.dominionraceway.com

Schedule (Date / Event): 

Sun, Jan 14 / DR Track Attack, 12 - 4 pm / Track Attack is a safe, constructive, and fun experience that only costs $99. No helmet is required and almost any street legal car, truck, or SUV can be used - rain or shine! It's a great starting point before signing up for a faster road course offering like TrackCross or HPDRE. Registration is limited to 20 cars per event, so please sign up ASAP. More info - http://events.dominionraceway.com/trackattack/

Sun, Jan 28 / DR Track Attack, 12 - 4 pm / Track Attack is a safe, constructive, and fun experience that only costs $99. No helmet is required and almost any street legal car, truck, or SUV can be used - rain or shine! It's a great starting point before signing up for a faster road course offering like TrackCross or HPDRE. Registration is limited to 20 cars per event, so please sign up ASAP. More info - http://events.dominionraceway.com/trackattack/


Virginia International Raceway (VIR)
1245 Pine Tree Road, Alton, VA
Chosen as one of Car & Driver's Top 6 tracks in the nation, Virginia International Raceway is a multi-purpose road racing facility, located on the Dan River between Danville and South Boston, Virginia. VIR hosts a wide range of professional and amateur auto and motorcycle racing and track events, and is well established as "America's Motorsport Resort."  http://virnow.com/ 

Schedule (Date / Event): 

Sat-Sun, Feb 10-11 / SVT Cobra Car Club (SCMC) - Track Club USA (TCUSA) Winterfest (Full Course). The event will be an HPDE with no car show or dyno, just plain ole wide open, full throttle, full course VIR for two days.  www.svtcobraclub.com  or  www.trackclubusa.com

Sat-Sun, Feb 24-25 / Tarheel Sports Car Club Frozen Frenzy HPDE. http://www.thscc.com/



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Thursday, January 4, 2018

Local Car Happenings for Tidewater VA

WINTER IS HERE


UPDATED LISTING OF LOCAL MEETS/CRUISE-INS, UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, CLUB & MOTORSPORT EVENTS, AND REGIONAL AUTO RACING 


WEEKLY/MONTHLY CAR MEETS/CRUISE-INS
(scroll down for Car Shows and Motorsports Events) 

Thu, Jan 4 - RC Drift Night, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 4 - 7:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. Join us every Tuesday & Thursday for indoor RC Drift Night! We turn our activity room into a 1/10th scale drift track. Event is always free and all skill levels are welcome. Track layout is different each time making it always fun and challenging. The perfect chance to meet fellow RC drifters, better your drifting skills, and have fun!

Fri, Jan 5 - Friday Night Lights, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 3 - 11:00 pm, 12761 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Join us for an all-night drift session starting at 3 pm! Track will be open until at least 11 pm. All drivers must sign in at HobbyTown by 8 pm unless you already have a monthly membership. Entry fee is $10 for the night. Or free if you have a monthly membership. RWD and AWD drift cars are both welcome to slide. All skill levels are welcome too!  Tandem competition will start at 9 pm. Spec tire is Yokomo Asphalt tire. RWD must run these in the rear for tandems. Awards and prizes for the winners! Track lights be go out after the tandem competition. Lighted body will be needed if you want to run after 9:30 pm!  Spread the word and come get sideways!!

Sat, Jan 6 - CANCELLED - (1st Sat) Cars and Coffee Virginia Beach

Tue, Jan 9 - RC Drift Night, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 4 - 7:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. Join us every Tuesday & Thursday for indoor RC Drift Night! We turn our activity room into a 1/10th scale drift track. Event is always free and all skill levels are welcome. Track layout is different each time making it always fun and challenging. The perfect chance to meet fellow RC drifters, better your drifting skills, and have fun!

Wed, Jan 10 - Slot Car Racing, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 6 - 8:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. It's race time! Join us every Wednesday for slot car racing on our computerized 1/32nd scale slot car track. Just bring out your own car and controller and have some fun! Event is free and open to all skill levels. 

Thu, Jan 11 - RC Drift Night, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 4 - 7:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. Join us every Tuesday & Thursday for indoor RC Drift Night! We turn our activity room into a 1/10th scale drift track. Event is always free and all skill levels are welcome. Track layout is different each time making it always fun and challenging. The perfect chance to meet fellow RC drifters, better your drifting skills, and have fun!

Sat, Jan 13 - (2nd Sat) Cars & Coffee Newport News, Village Square Shopping Center, 9 - 11:00 am, 5007 Victory Blvd., Yorktown. Car enthusiasts of all kinds are welcome! Family friendly. This is an informal cruise-in for enthusiast of all makes, models and years, cars and trucks the second Saturday each month from to talk cars and share a cup of coffee. Note: Coffee and tables available at Uno on the patio. Rainout date is always the next Sunday with good weather. Please follow this short, but strongly enforced set of rules: No revving, no Burnouts, no loud music, no parking in loading/fire zones, no double parking. Please be respectful of everyone most of all. 

Sat, Jan 20 - (3rd Sat) Williamsburg Cars & Coffee, The Coffeehouse, 8 - 10:00 am, 5251 John Tyler Hwy., Williamsburg. C&C Williamsburg is an informal gathering of people with a passion for automobiles. Come on out and share a cup of coffee with the enthusiast you met last month, or plan to make new friends to compare your mods with next month! http://www.carsandcoffeewilliamsburg.com/ 

Sat, Jan 20 - Genright 4x4 Breakfast, Hotrodders Cafe, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1457 Mount Pleasant Rd., Ste. 109, Chesapeake. Come and hang out with some local jeepers and talk about your build, and any upcoming wheeling trips. Oh and the food is always good!

Sun, Jan 21 - Sunday Cars & Coffee VB, La Promenade Distinctive Shoppes, 8 - 11:00 am, 1860 Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach. We've had MANY requests for us to add a Sunday gathering date and a later time. Our Sunday gathering hits on both of those requests. $3/car. Come hang out with us and the Java Surf Crew. Features ample parking (no parking in spots for the Massage Lux Spa). Please be courteous to the businesses in the shopping center and leave the lot promptly by 11 am. https://www.facebook.com/events/178430002741459/

Sat, Jan 27 - (4th Sat) Cars & Coffee Norfolk, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, 9 - 11:00 am, JANAF Shopping Center, Military Hwy & VA Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Rat Rods? Mustangs? Minis? Camaros? Bring your vehicle (Cars, motorcycle, or bicycle) out to Uno's in Norfolk on the fourth Saturday of each month from 9-11 am. Proceeds from all your food and beverage purchases bill go towards The Joy Fund as long as you let your wait staff know. Meetup starts at 9 am. Suggestions, ideas and all cars are welcome! Please, no burnouts or loud music. Coffee and tea will be provided free of charge.

Sat, Feb 3 - (1st Sat) Cars and Coffee Virginia Beach, hosted by Java Surf, La Promenade Shops, 6 - 9:00 am, 1860 Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach. Sponsored by American Do It Yourself Garage of Virginia Beach - find them on Facebook. This is an organized but casual gathering of car enthusiasts ($3 per car), normally the first Saturday each month to talk cars and share a cup of coffee. Hosted by Java surf CafĂ© & Espresso Bar, at La Promenade Shops in the West Hilltop area of Virginia Beach, which features ample parking (no parking in spots for the Massage Lux Spa). Please be courteous to the businesses in the shopping center and leave the lot promptly by 9 am. https://www.facebook.com/groups/115284668486129/ 



UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, ETC. 
(scroll down for Club and Regional Motorsports Events) 

Sat, Jan 6 - 2018 Winter Cruise Tour Stop #1, Hosted by 757 Auto Events and East Coast Family Organization, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. East Coast Family has returned to present you with the 2018 Winter Cruise Tour! Join us on the "FIRST STOP" of the Winter Cruise! Morgan' Customs and 757 Auto Events are hosting your car show at Landstown Commons Shopping Center in Virginia Beach. This is the first leg of our points race, and all participants will receive points for registration and placing with any awards. "Club participation" will be tracked throughout the 4 show series. Landstown Commons and Kite Realty are providing you with the location, Live DJ, and dash plaques to the first 100 entries! They are also providing the flyers to promote the show! Be sure to support the surrounding businesses to show our appreciation. Bass Off managed by Wizard's Fabrication. $10 entry for 2 runs and $5 for additional runs. 4 Class Limbo Competition with awards! Lowest Car, Lowest Convertible, lowest Truck, and Unlimited Class! Food and drinks will be onsite with access to great shopping experiences! stay tuned for event specials! 50-50 and Raffles. Cars and trucks - $16 Preregistration; $20 "Day of" Registration. Bikes and motorcycles - $6 Preregistration; $10 "Day of" Registration. 


Sat-Sun, Jan 6-7 - Virginia Hot Rod & Custom Car Show, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Dr., Hampton. The biggest indoor car show in Virginia is back! The Virginia Hot Rod and Custom Car Show will return to the Hampton Roads Convention Center, January 2018. The show is the area's biggest celebration of classic cars and 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s culture. Only the best lineup of hand-selected classics, muscle cars, restored cars, classic trucks, pro street cars, custom bikes from the Mid-Atlantic and South East will be there! Regional and national celebrities come together for this show every year! There will be music, kid's activities, and fun for everyone! You can't miss it! Want to have your car in the show? Register at: VACarShow.com


Fri-Sun, Jan 12-14 - 2018 Hampton Roads International Auto Show, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street Virginia Beach. Sponsored by the Hampton Roads Automobile Dealers Association. If you are an automotive fanatic or looking forward to seeing the latest and greatest car models, this event is for you. HRADA aims to educate the public on different models, the latest technology, newest innovations and the direction that the automobile industry is headed. Although you'll find virtually every type of car and truck manufacturer models, the show is not a selling event. You can peruse all models freely with no pressure to buy. HRADA experts are available to answer questions or set up appointments for purchase at their own dealerships. www.hamptonroadsautoshow.com/show-info.html


Sat, Jan 20 - 2018 Winter Cruise Tour Stop #2, Hosted by 757 Auto Events and East Coast Family Organization, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, American Indoor Karting, 2736 N Mall Dr., Virginia Beach. Come on out to America Indoor Carting for the Second Stop on the Winter Cruise Tour! Open to All Makes and Models, $20 for cars and trucks, $10 for motorcycles and bikes/toys! There will be a 50/50 Raffle, DJ, Vendors, Food and a Low Vehicle Limbo Contest. Top 30 and 12 Specialty awards. Proceeds go to 757 Auto Events Technical Training Scholarship and Caitlin's Toy Chest! This event is sponsored by a CCCHR member club and Morgan's Custom! So come join us for a good time!


Sat, Feb 3 - 2018 Winter Cruise Tour Stop #3, Hosted by 757 Auto Events and East Coast Family Organization, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Q-Master Billiards, 5612 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach.


Sat, Mar 17 - York High School Car Show 2018, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, York High School, 9300 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Yorktown. The Annual Car Show funds the yearly After-Prom for our graduating class. The event brings folks from miles around and is a great time for everyone.



CLUB RACING/AUTO CROSS(AX, or SOLO)/HI-PERF DRIVERS EDUCATION(HPDE)/TIME TRIALS/ROAD RALLY 

National Auto Sport Association (NASA) Mid-Atlantic 
Founded in 2000, we are an autosport events company servicing the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Our goal is to provide a variety of legal, organized, safety-minded road-racing and education-based high performance driving experiences for as many sports car enthusiasts as possible.  www.nasaracing.net 

Schedule (Date / Event / Location): 2018

Fri-Sun, Mar 23-25 / March Madness / VIRginia International Raceway (3.3mi full course). HPDE, Sprint Races, Time Trial, SuperComp Licensing, Inst. Clinic.  http://www.nasaracing.net/march-23-25-2018-vir/

Sat-Sun, Apr 21-22 / Spring Rumble / Summit Point Raceway (2.0mi main circuit). HPDE, Sprint Races, Time Trial, Comp Evaluation, Inst. Clinic.  http://www.nasaracing.net/april-21-22-2018-summit-point/

Fri-Sun, May 18-20 / HyperFest / VIRginia International Raceway (3.3mi full course). HPDE, Sprint Races, Time Trial, SuperComp Licensing, Inst. Clinic.  http://www.nasaracing.net/may-18-20-2018-vir/


Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) - Old Dominion Region 
Part of the Southeast Division (SEDiv), which consists of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Our Region includes all of the cities in the Hampton Roads area as well as several surrounding cities. We primarily host two types of events: Solo (Auto Cross) and Road Rally.  www.odr-scca.org 

Schedule (Date / Event / Location): 

TBA 2018


Tidewater Sports Car Club (TSCC)
Founded in Norfolk Virginia in 1953, TSCC has a strong foundation within the local Hampton Roads autocross community and surrounding areas. Our autocross season runs from March through November with championship series events typically taking place on the 3rd Sunday of the month. We usually host a novice autocross school early in the season on the Saturday before our Sunday event. This is a great opportunity for new participants to get involved with autocross. We also host higher speed time trials at Academi and North Carolina Center for Automotive Research.  www.tidewatersportscarclub.com

Schedule (Date / Event / Location): 

TBA 2018



REGIONAL AUTO RACING/MOTORSPORTS 

Larry King Law's Langley Speedway
3165 N Armistead Ave., Hampton
America's Oldest Consecutively Running Short Track! Three Time Recipient of the NASCAR Hometrack Achievement Award.  www.langley-speedway.com 

Schedule (Date / Event): TENTATIVE 2018

Sat, Mar 10 / Spring Day of Destruction

Sat, Mar 25 / Practice, All Divisions

Sat, Mar 31 / Weekly Opening Night: twin late models | grand stocks | super trucks | legends | bandoleros | enduros


Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway
4426 Tidewater Trail, Jamaica, VA
A ½-mile clay surface with 14 degree banking in both corners and 4 degrees on the front and back stretch. Divisions: Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds, Limited Stock Car, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, World of Outlaws Late Models, World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and mud bogs. Virginia Motor Speedway runs on select Saturday nights April through the first week of October, Closed on RIR NASCAR weekends (check website for schedule of events).  www.vamotorspeedway.com

Schedule (Date / Event): 

TBA April 2018


Virginia Motorsports Park
Dinwiddie, 8018 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA 
Built in 1994, a state of the art multi-million dollar facility encompassing 500 acres featuring: Drag Strip, Mud Bog Pit, Truck and Tractor Pull Arena, Motocross facility, and a BMX Track.  www.virginiamotorsports.com

Schedule (Date / Event): TENTATIVE 2018

Sat, Mar 3 / Test & Tune

Sat, Mar 10 / Test & Tune

Sun, Mar 11 / Test & Tune

Thu-Sun, Mar 15-18 / Loose Rocker's St. Patrick's Classic - Test & Tune/64 Car Shootout/Big Money Top ET/Mod ET


Southside Speedway
12800 Genito Rd., Midlothian, VA
"The Toughest Short Track in the South," Chesterfield County's favorite family-friendly venue! Locally owned and operated, Southside Speedway has been a fixture in Chesterfield County since 1959. With a paved 1/3 mile oval track located on Genito Road, and featuring races from six different divisions, the speedway draws drivers both locally and throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.  www.southsidespeedway.net

Schedule (Date / Event): TENTATIVE 2018

Sat, Mar 24 / Open Practice

Fri, Apr 6 / Opening Night


Richmond Dragway
1955 Portugee Rd., Sandston, VA  23150
Richmond Dragway is a 1/4 mile International Hot Rod Association sanctioned drag racing facility in Sandston, VA. The site features 130 acres with a full service concession stand, VP Fuel Station, and a 3 story Timing and Scoring tower.  www.richmonddragway.com

Schedule (Date / Event): TENTATIVE 2018

Sat-Sun, Apr 28-29 / $10 Grand Slams Big money race 


Richmond International Raceway (RIR)
600 East Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA
Known as America's Premier Short Track, RIR offers great night racing action and a commitment to the fan experience. One of the most popular facilities among drivers and fans in all of motorsports, Richmond International Raceway annually hosts two NASCAR Doubleheader weekends, featuring the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series, under the lights on a ¾-mile D-Shaped oval. The unique layout traditionally produces exciting side-by-side racing, yet drivers reach high enough speeds for a superspeedway feel. Combined with first-class amenities and a focus on the fans, guests at Richmond International Raceway can expect to experience what "Racing Perfection" truly is.  www.rir.com 

Schedule (Date / Event): TENTATIVE 2018

Fri, Apr 20 / TOYOTACARE 250: See the series where names are made, and watch NASCAR's rising stars compete with battle-tested veterans in the NASCAR XFINITY Series race on Friday night.

Sat, Apr 21 / TOYOTA OWNERS 400: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race will go "under the lights" in 2018. Watch your favorite driver put their skills on America's Premier Short Track. 


Dominion Raceway & Entertainment
Exit 118 I-95, 6501 Dominion Raceway Ave., Woodford, VA 
Representing a new model for Motorsports facilities and Entertainment venues. Dominion Raceway & Entertainment is a multipurpose facility located on "America's Main Street", I-95. Located between Washington DC and Richmond VA the complex includes: a two-mile road course, a 4/10ths mile paved NASCAR oval, 1/8th mile drag strip, festival concert venue and more. Our 36,600 square foot building includes meeting space, hospitality and a full service kitchen and bar.  www.dominionraceway.com

Schedule (Date / Event): 

Sun, Jan 14 / DR Track Attack, 12 - 4 pm / Track Attack is a safe, constructive, and fun experience that only costs $99. No helmet is required and almost any street legal car, truck, or SUV can be used - rain or shine! It's a great starting point before signing up for a faster road course offering like TrackCross or HPDRE. Registration is limited to 20 cars per event, so please sign up ASAP. More info - http://events.dominionraceway.com/trackattack/

Sun, Jan 28 / DR Track Attack, 12 - 4 pm / Track Attack is a safe, constructive, and fun experience that only costs $99. No helmet is required and almost any street legal car, truck, or SUV can be used - rain or shine! It's a great starting point before signing up for a faster road course offering like TrackCross or HPDRE. Registration is limited to 20 cars per event, so please sign up ASAP. More info - http://events.dominionraceway.com/trackattack/


Virginia International Raceway (VIR)
1245 Pine Tree Road, Alton, VA
Chosen as one of Car & Driver's Top 6 tracks in the nation, Virginia International Raceway is a multi-purpose road racing facility, located on the Dan River between Danville and South Boston, Virginia. VIR hosts a wide range of professional and amateur auto and motorcycle racing and track events, and is well established as "America's Motorsport Resort."  http://virnow.com/ 

Schedule (Date / Event): 

Sat-Sun, Feb 10-11 / SVT Cobra Car Club (SCMC) - Track Club USA (TCUSA) Winterfest (Full Course). The event will be an HPDE with no car show or dyno, just plain ole wide open, full throttle, full course VIR for two days.  www.svtcobraclub.com  or  www.trackclubusa.com

Sat-Sun, Feb 24-25 / Tarheel Sports Car Club Frozen Frenzy HPDE. http://www.thscc.com/



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