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)
Tue, Nov 17 - Jeep Takeover at The Garage for Topless Tuesday, 5:30 - 9:00 pm, The Garage Brewery, 1011 Eden Way N, Chesapeake. Jeep take-over is back! ??FIRST 10 Jeeps will receive $5 off their bill! ??Every Jeep will have the opportunity to be entered into our contest to park inside The Garage Brewery at the next event! ?? Food truck rotating every week. Check our website for more info! ??Rain or Shine. We won't judge you if you aren't.... Topless. Follow us for updates on the next Topless Tuesday event.
Wed, Nov 18 - RC Drift Night, 4 - 8:00 pm, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 12761 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Join us every Wednesday and Saturday for indoor RC Drift Night. Event is always free, and all skill levels are welcome. The perfect chance to meet fellow RC drifters, better your drifting skills, and have fun!
Wed, Nov 18 - Doumar's Weekly Cruise in, 7 - 9:00 pm, Hosted by The Mustang and Ford Association of Virginia, Doumar's Cones & Barbecue, 1919 Monticello Ave., Norfolk. We are going back to Doumar’s, all are invited! Please join us for some cars at a weekly cruise-in every Wednesday night. They are open during these hours, so enjoy all the great eats and drinks they provide, including their amazing ice cream and handmade cones! Be kind, clean up after yourselves, no excessive revving, and no burnouts and do not speed off when leaving their parking lot. Please, social distancing and masks are recommended.
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Fri-Sun, Nov 20-22 - The 24th Annual Mayflower Marathon Food Drive, Presented by Bud's Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electric, 106.9 The Fox, Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. WHAT TO DONATE: Turkeys, Hams and all of the traditional sides; Lean Canned Protein – peanut butter, tuna, chicken, turkey, beans; Fruits and Vegetables – canned fruits and vegetables, pasta sauce, 100% fruit juice, fruit preserves, dried fruit; Whole Grains – cereal, pasta, oatmeal, family size box rice, crackers; Meals – soups, stews, boxed meals, canned pasta.
WHERE TO DONATE: 4 LOCATIONS
1. KROGER AT COLISEUM CENTRAL (New location), 1050 W MERCURY BLVD., HAMPTON
2. PEMBROKE MALL, 4554 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD., VIRGINIA BEACH
All weekend in the parking lot towards the back of the mall. Same place as last year
3. KROGER, 5007-2 VICTORY BLVD. TABB, YORKTOWN
Same place as last year, Fri. 11/20: 7am – 7pm; Sat. 11/21: 7am – 7pm; Sun. 11/22 : 7am – 3pm
4. KROGER, 1017 University Blvd., SUFFOLK
Fri. 11/20: 7am – 7pm; Sat. 11/21: 7am – 7pm; Sun. 11/22 : 7am – 3pm
All donations collected in Virginia Beach and Suffolk will benefit the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. All donations collected in Hampton and Tabb will go to the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank.
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Fri, Nov 20 - Friday Night Hardee's Cruise-Ins, 4 - 8:00 pm, Hardee's at 7007 George Washington Hwy (Route 17), Gloucester. We will be having Friday Night Cruise-ins from 4-8 pm. At this time, the restaurant is open for take-out orders only. Come on out and see some cool cars and hang out with other car folks.
Sat, Nov 21 - Cars and Coffee, 7 - 9:00 am, Hosted by Tidewater Mopar Club TMC, Heritage Amish Bake Shoppe, next to the Old VB Farmer's Market, 3600 Dam Neck Rd., Virginia Beach. The Bakery may or mayn't have Coffee so it is advised to bring your own.
Sat, Nov 21 - (3rd Sat) Cars & Coffee Great Bridge, 8 - 10:00 am, Great Bride United Methodist Church, 201 Stadium Dr., Chesapeake. Cars & Coffee Great Bridge is normally held on the third Saturday of every month at Great Bridge United Methodist Church. 2020 dates are September 19, October 17 and November 21. Come out to share a love of cars and comradery.
Sat, Nov 21 - [POSTPONED] (3rd Sat) Cars & Coffee Williamsburg, 9 - 11:30 am, The Tipsy Beans Café ( www.tipsybeanscafe.com ), 1430 High Street, Williamsburg.
Sat, Nov 21 - GenRight 4x4 Meet-up, 10:00 am, Hotrodders Cafe, 1457 Mount Pleasant Rd., Ste. 109, Chesapeake. A great event to come and hang out with some local jeepers/off-roaders and check out some awesome jeeps, talk about your build, and any upcoming wheeling trips. Oh, and the food is always good!
Sat, Nov 21 - 2020 Suffolk Hardee's Weekly Cruise In, 4 - 8:00 pm, Hardee's Drive-In, Pruden Blvd., Suffolk. Every Saturday Weekly gathering of car enthusiasts at Hardee's in Suffolk. Get those hot rods out and come see some cool cars and have a great time hanging out with friends. If it's cold, we hangout inside.
Sun, Nov 22 - Sunday Slides, 12 - 5:00 pm, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 12761 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Join us every Sunday afternoon for indoor RC Drifting. Event is always free, and all skill levels are welcome. The perfect chance to meet fellow RC drifters, better your drifting skills, and have fun!
Sun, Nov 22 - Sunday Cruise-In at Suffolk Executive Airport, 1 - 4:00 pm, Suffolk BBQ, 1550 Airport Rd, Suffolk. Weather permitting. We are starting our Sunday Cruise-Ins. The restaurant is open with limited seating inside and the patio is open for outside dining. There will be music by DJ Big Al (better know as Alan Sims to some of you). Come on out and bring your car, hang out with friends, and eat some good food. Hope you can make it out there.
Sun, Nov 22 - Sonic Cruise-In, 3 - 6:00 pm, Sonic Drive-In, 13450 Carrollton Blvd., Carrollton. Cruise-In 2nd and 4th Sundays. Come out to network and fellowship! The event is FREE! Sonic will have 20% off on all food and drinks there will also be a 50/50 raffle as well! Hope to see everyone there with big smiling faces and having a great time.
Wed, Nov 25 - RC Drift Night, 4 - 8:00 pm, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 12761 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Join us every Wednesday and Saturday for indoor RC Drift Night. Event is always free, and all skill levels are welcome. The perfect chance to meet fellow RC drifters, better your drifting skills, and have fun!
Wed, Nov 25 - Doumar's Weekly Cruise in, 7 - 9:00 pm, Hosted by The Mustang and Ford Association of Virginia, Doumar's Cones & Barbecue, 1919 Monticello Ave., Norfolk. We are going back to Doumar’s, all are invited! Please join us for some cars at a weekly cruise-in every Wednesday night. They are open during these hours, so enjoy all the great eats and drinks they provide, including their amazing ice cream and handmade cones! Be kind, clean up after yourselves, no excessive revving, and no burnouts and do not speed off when leaving their parking lot. Please, social distancing and masks are recommended.
Sat, Nov 28 - 2019 River Oak C4 Cruise-In, 8 - 9:30 am, Hosted by the men of River Oak Church, 255 Great Bridge Blvd., Chesapeake. Join the monthly gathering happening the 4th Saturday every month at River Oak Church. Owners and lookers welcome, it’s all free – free to show, free to look, free to eat, (donuts & coffee). Nothing fancy; talk cars, show off your ride and meet others that share the same love. All rides are welcome – imports, exotic, trucks, bikes (any vintage, old or new), tractors, customs, tuners, off-road, whatever! We start early, (8 am), and we end early, (9:30 am), before the heat of the day, so you have plenty of your Saturday left to do other shows, polish off your honey-do list, or do whatever you do in the summertime when the weather is hot.
Sat, Nov 28 - Rides and Coffee Virginia Beach, 8 - 11:00 am, Detail Garage, 4239 Holland Rd., Suite #772, Virginia Beach. Our Famous Rides & Coffee event takes place the last Saturday of every month! Always show up early for a good spot and be prepared to kick off your weekend like a Boss! So, who's ready to represent in beautiful VA weather with the baddest Car care supplier in North America? LIVE DEMOS - Raffles - SALES! - Coffee - Donuts. TAG EVERYONE: Car Clubs, Bike Clubs, Truck Clubs are ALWAYS WELCOME!
Sat, Nov 28 - (4th Sat) Cars & Coffee Norfolk, 9 - 11:00 am, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, 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, Nov 28 - Yorktown cars and Coffee, 9:00 am - 12:00pm, Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson, 6450 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Yorktown. Bring out your rides of all sorts. We welcome cars, trucks, and bikes, whatever you have. Family friendly and very laid back. Come check out some sweet rides and show off your hard work and passion.
Sat, Nov 28 - (4th Sat) Yorktown Cars and Coffee, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson, 6450 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Yorktown. We are finally back! Yorktown Cars and Coffee Saturday cruise-ins are back starting saturday November 28th, 2020. We will resume on theth Saturday of every month, and as always, this event is open to all vehicles, people, and pets. Come out and show off your ride, and meet some like-minded people.
Sat, Nov 28 - Pints & Pistons #9: Toy Drive Edition, 12 - 6:00 pm, Hosted by Sumospeed, The Garage Brewery, 1011 Eden Way N., Chesapeake. Come out to Pints & Pistons #9: Toy Drive Edition! We will be accepting you donations all day with each donation being good for 10% off of your tab. Unfortunately due to the new restrictions put in place by the state, this event will be 100% drive through. We will be setting up parade style with a stop for donations and a stop to pick up a 10% coupon after making your donation. The brewery and food truck will be open to patrons but everyone must adhere to the rules put in place by The Garage Brewery to prevent them from dealing with any issues. We will also be welcoming Ginger Beard Man Photo for the first time as our official coverage partner so bring your car for some shots!
Thu, Dec 3 - Support Stuff the Sleigh, 5 - 9:00 pm, Hosted by Seven Cities Camaro Club, New Realm Brewing, . A call out to the Car Community to come join us in supporting Connect With a Wish. Come to the New Realm Brewery to support local foster youth this Christmas season! Come with a new unwrapped gift or gift card to receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win amazing prizes such as a $100 gift card to Cheesecake Factory and 2 hang gliding lessons with Kitty Hawk Kites! More prizes to come!! You can also purchase raffle tickets to be entered to win! Enjoy a beer by the fire pit while making this Christmas one to remember for local children in foster care!
Sat, Dec 5 - (1st Sat) Cars and Coffee Virginia Beach, 7 - 10:00 am, hosted by Java Surf, NOW at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St, 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 ($5 per car.), normally the first Saturday each month to talk cars and share a cup of coffee. Enter Parking lot at 19th & Parks Avenue. Gates open at 6:30. New Food trucks! Fikka Coffee Bar onsite! Quick Walk up Coffee station! Bathrooms onsite! Ample parking for everyone. See everyone bright and early! https://www.facebook.noclick_com/groups/115284668486129/
Sun, Dec 6 - Classic Car/Truck/Motorcycle/Tractor Cruise in, 2 - 8:00 pm, Hosted by Farmer’s Table, 13416 Benns Church Blvd., Smithfield. We welcome all Classic Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles and Tractors! Bring the kids , young and old! For outdoor dining, Tailgate, or curbside call 757-357-1717. View our menu on the website and order online at www.farmerstableofsmithfield.com
Sat, Dec 12 - (2nd Sat) Cars & Coffee Newport News, 9 - 11:00 am, Village Square Shopping Center, 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.
Sun, Dec 13 - Wicked Cars and Coffee, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Wicked Stitching, 6701 Ruritan Blvd., Suffolk. Come on out for a good time talking cars with great people and enjoy our complimentary coffee and doughnuts. This will take place on the second Sunday of every month. So, mark your calendar!
Sat, Dec 19 - (3rd Sat) Cars & Coffee Williamsburg, 9 - 11:30 am, The Tipsy Beans Café ( www.tipsybeanscafe.com ), 1430 High Street, Williamsburg. C & C Williamsburg is an informal gathering of people with a passion for automobiles. This venue along with the great coffee and treats at The Tipsy Beans Cafe is a winning combination and we look forward to meeting there the third Saturday of every month from 9-11:30 am. As always please exercise the proper health protocols with face coverings and social distancing. We look forward to seeing you. Until then be safe and happy motoring!
UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, ETC.
(scroll down for Club and Regional Motorsports Events)
Sat, Nov 21 - [CANX] Carroll Shelby Racing "Car Show", 1 - 6:00 pm, Rent A Lift, 3490 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk.
Sat, Dec 5 - 20th Annual Toys for Tots Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Smithfield Auto and Truck Center, 928 S. Church St., Smithfield. Join us for our 20th Annual Toy Drive and Community Fun Day, at Smithfield Auto and Truck Center. SANTA comes at noon! Vendors; Music; Food; Kids Activites; Rescue Vehicles. 8:30 am Registration (entry fee $25). Spectators please bring toys. Make checks payable to: Toys for Tots. Subject to COVID restrictions and guidelines. Please wear your mask and practice social distancing.
CLUB RACING/AUTOCROSS(AX, or SOLO)/HI-PERF DRIVERS EDUCATION(HPDE)/TIME TRIALS/ROAD RALLY
SPIRIT.jp Drifting Series
Richmond International Raceway Complex, 600 E Laburnum Ave., Richmond
Drifting was born in the mountains of Japan where skill and style were blended into an aggressive show of speed and car control.
http://www.spiritjpdriftseries.com
Schedule (Date / Event):
Sun, Nov 22 / SOUKOUKAI Practice Drift Event, 7:00 am. Exciting Driving! **It is required that drivers have done one Novice Clinic or Skid Pad Session with us before driving a Practice Day** Drivers will be broken down into 4 groups; Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced (double group depending on Drivers). Driver's will be bumped up or down depending on skill level shown during the morning sessions. This is an open-practice format. Maximum seat time and aggressive style driving. Drift Games will be held at Lunch. The Tanso Solo-Entry Challenge will be 100% focused on you displaying your progression! Most importantly, prepare to have fun, and drive so much you'll be exhausted! Get ready to learn! https://www.spiritjpdriftseries.com/rules-1
Apex Track Events
We give classroom training to new high-performance drivers then put trained instructors in the car with students to reinforce and build upon that knowledge
https://www.motorsportreg.com/orgs/apex-track-events
Schedule (Date / Event / Location):
TBD
Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) - Old Dominion Region
Part of the SCCA's Southeast Division (SEDiv), which consists of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Our Region includes all 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 - 2021
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 regional tracks such as North Carolina Center for Automotive Research.
www.tidewatersportscarclub.com
Schedule (Date / Event / Location): TBA 2020
TBA - 2021
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):
TBA - 2021
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.
http://www.langley-speedway.com/
Schedule (Date / Event):
TBA - 2021
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): [Weekly Schedule of Events - Competitor Gates Open 3 pm, Spectator Gates Open 5 pm, Drivers Meeting 5:45 pm, Hot Lap Qualifying 6:30 pm, Driver Registration / Pit Pass Window Closes 6:30 pm, Racing 8 pm
TBA - 2021
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 including Late Models, Modifieds, Grand Stocks, UCARs, Legends and Bandoleros. The speedway draws drivers both locally and throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
www.southsidespeedway.net
Schedule (Date / Event):
TBA - 2021
Richmond Dragway
1955 Portugee Rd., Sandston, VA
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):
TBA - 2021
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.
http://www.richmondracewaycomplex.com
Schedule (Date / Event):
Sun, Nov 22 / SPIRIT.jp Drifting Series. RR's Exclusive Drifting Series! Come out and enjoying exciting driving from local drivers as they put on a show and entertain the crowd! Exciting fun for the whole family! Spectators are welcome at all of our monthly events! $10 for adults, $5 for kids under 13, under 3 is free! Pet Friendly! You'll feel as if you're in Japan when you step into our event; from our drifting style, to our vendors, and our food trucks.
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):
Sat, Nov 21 / Land Of the Hurricane Street Racing, 9:00 am. Test n Tune, Dig or Die Testing
Sat, Nov 21 / No Prep 1/8 Mile Street Racing, 12:00 pm
Sun, Nov 22 / Track Attack - Get On The Track Now, 1:00 pm
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):
Sat, Nov 21 / USDrift Night Ripper Fall Finale
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, Dec 5-6 / TireRack.com ChampCar Endurance Series "Eights on North"
Built Not Bought - Driven Daily
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