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UPDATED LISTING OF LOCAL MEETS/CRUISE-INS, UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, CLUB & MOTORSPORT EVENTS, AND REGIONAL AUTO RACING
WEEKLY/MONTHLY CAR MEETS/CRUISE-INS
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Wed, Sep 28 - Franklin Cruise In, 4:30 - 7:30 pm, Main Street Parking Lot in front of the Fire Station, downtown Franklin. Weekly family-friendly, cruise-in in the heart of Downtown Franklin in front of SERVE Restaurant & Taphouse. FREE to all participants and spectators. Open to all antiques, classics, customs, motorcycles and modern specialty vehicles. FREE entry to win $3000 (3 — $1000 categories of vehicles) with a participating vehicle. Weekly 50/50 raffle drawings. T-Shirts available for purchase—$20.
Wed, Sep 28 - Monthly Brews & Roos Subaru Meet at The Garage, 5:30 - 9:00 pm, The Garage Brewery, 1011 Eden Way N, Chesapeake. Calling any and all 757 Subarus! This event is free and open to the public Co-Hosted by Adventure Dad Wagon. Come early to get a front spot & you are welcome to park on the grass on Eden Way, all the way to the end. Rotating food trucks, go to garage-brewery.com to see which one will be there this week! Rotating Subarus get the opportunity to park INSIDE the brewery.
Wed, Sep 28 - Doumar's Weekly Cruise in, 6 - 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.
Thu, Sep 29 - Thursday Night Cruise-In at the DQ, 3:00 pm - ?, 4024 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake. So if you're not doing anything on Thursday afternoons get those cars out and come up to DQ. You can go in and order food and bring it out to eat. Make sure you bring a chair because they've taken the tables and chairs in. People start getting there around 2:00 and hang out for 3-4 hours or so. The weather is starting to get nice and there's not a whole lot of places we can go. This is one of the few places we can. But PLEASE make sure you adhere to the social distancing rules.
Thu, Sep 29 - Simply Eat to Donate Cruise-In, 5 - 9:00 pm, Hosted by Hot Rod Veterans of Hampton Roads, Bubba's 33 - Chesapeake, 1725 DeBaun Ave., Chesapeake. Bubba's 33 is partnering with local non-profit Give Them Something Good to Eat. Your role is to come on out, have an awesome meal, mention the non profit, and 10 percent of the bill will be donated. Give Them Something Good to Eat aims to help families in need throughout the Halloween season with food pantry donations, Halloween costumes for kids, and trick-or-treating supplies. They have an outside seating area right where the Hot Rods will be lined up. The fund raiser is going on all day, so please tell family and friends they also can support. Don't forget to mention Give Them something Good to Eat for the 10 percent donation from your bill.
Fri, Sep 30 - 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.
Fri, Sep 30 - Let's Talk Cars Friday Night Cruise-in, 5:00 pm - Dusk, 6920 Main St., Gloucester. Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers hold a weekly cruise every Friday Night from April to October. All years, makes and models welcome. Family Freindly Fun, Music, and Car Talk. Cruiser of the week award presented 30 minutes before dusk. Free for everyone, donations are appreciated and benefit CHKD. Contact Pete (757) 968-1913 or Tony (908) 500-3404, email: middlepeninsulaclassiccruiser@gmail.com web: mpccofgloucester.com
Fri, Sep 30 - NK Cruisers Cruise-In, 5 - 9:00 pm, Rosie's Lot 7, 10515 Colonial Downs Pkwy., New Kent. NK Cruisers meet every Friday 5 to 9 pm (Apr-Oct). NK Cruisers, a local car enthusiast and cruise-in group bringing the car community together between Richmond and Williamsburg. The focus is New Kent, Charles City, and Lanexa but we welcome all folks from all areas. All years, makes, models, years, cars, truck, motorcycles, golf carts, bboats, tractors, and trailered vehicles always welcome. Inclement weather cancels. For more information email: nkcruisers@gmail.com and NK Cruisers Facebook page for announcements and information.
Sat, Oct 1 - (1st Sat) Cars & Coffee Virginia Beach, 6 - 9:00 AM, hosted by Java Surf, NOW at the Virginia Beach Sports Center parking lot, 1045 19th St., Virginia Beach. This is an organized but casual gathering of car enthusiasts, normally the first Saturday each month to talk cars and share a cup of coffee. Enter Parking lot at 19th & Parks Avenue. Cars - $10; Motorcycle- $5; Vendors - $100; Info Booth - $50; Food Truck - $150. Bathrooms onsite! Ample parking for everyone. See everyone bright and early! https://www.carsandcoffeevb.com/
Sat, Oct 1 - Real Life Christian Church Cars & Coffee, 8 - 10:00 am, Real Life Christian Church, 900 Centerville Tpke. North, Chesapeake. Cruising around or going to a car show on Saturday, Oct. 1st? - stop by Real Life Christian Church in Chesapeake first! We'll be hosting our final 2022 Cruise-in,so stop by and enjoy complimentary coffee and breakfast treats. Our first two events had awesome turnouts, with a wide variety of cars and a lot of friendly folks. This is an informal, family friendly cruise-in for all makes, models and years of cars, trucks, and motorcycles. We don’t care what you drive, bring it out and start the morning on a high note. As before, no registration or fee is required, and we will once again be giving out some trophies in differing categories. In case of inclement weather, we will notify in advance and reschedule the date.
Sat, Oct 1 - (1st Sat) MPCC cars and coffee, 8:30 - 11:00 am, Eggheads Diner, 1785 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Gloucester Point. Join the Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers for Cars and Coffee first Saturday of each month at the Gloucester Point Shopping Center. All cars are welcome and admission is free!
Sat, Oct 1 - [CANX] (1st Sat) Chili-Dog Cruz-In, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Nasemond Masonic Lodge #77, 5681 Lee Farm Ln., Suffolk. Every 1st Saturday at Nasemond Lodge. Cars, Bikes, and Chili Dogs. A great way to spend a couple of hours with old friends and new. EVERYONE WELCOME! Chili Dog Combo $6.00
Sat, Oct 1 - Suffolk Hardee's Cruise in, 2 - 6:00 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.
Sat, Oct 1 - Landstown Commons Cruise-In, 3 - 7:00 pm, Presented by Coastal R/C Indoor Speedway and Hobbies, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Saturday night cruise-in happening every Saturday night through October 29th. Live DJ music with DVC Entertainment. All makes, years, and models encouraged to attend. Bring out your work in progress and share what you’re working on! Donation of $2 per vehicle to enter. End of year proceeds are donated to the charity of the hosting car clubs choice. Free spectator parking and attendance.
Sat, Oct 1 - Classic Cruisers Car Club Cruise in, 4:30 - 8:00 pm, Coastal Community Church, 101 Village Ave., Yorktown. Cruisers, hope everyone is ready to come out of hibernation and start cruising again! Every Saturday running through Saturday October 15, 2022! It's only a $2.00 donation to show your vehicle. There is no admission fee for spectators. All cruise-in donations are donated to local charities. So dust off your hot rod and give your a motor tune up and we will see you real soon!
Sat, Oct 1 - Fort Monroe Cruise In, 6 - 10:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd, Fort Monroe, Hampton. All makes and models welcome. Kid and pet friendly. Use the parking lot closest to the water, the one with the light poles. As always, no revving, burnouts, loud music, etc. Please use the parking spots, and dispose of all trash in the dumpster. We are joining up with the Kris Kaatz Memorial Cruise In. It’s going to be a hot day! Come hang out!
Sun, Oct 2 - Caffeine & Octane October Event, 8:30 am - 11:30 pm, New Realm Brewery, 1209 Craft Ln., Virginia Beach. LAST CAFFEINE & OCTANE OF THE SEASON! Trunk or treat style!! We will be sponsoring @Irrevrent Warriors! We look forward to seeing you all there at New Realm Brewery. They will be open again for drinks, food and lounging. Vendors and DJ Mikey V spinning the best tracks. Open to all makes, models and years.
Tue, Oct 4 - Southern Chesapeake Tuesday Night Cruz-in, 5:00 pm, Edinburgh North Shopping Center, Hillcrest Pkwy., Chesapeake. Every Tuesday at 5 pm, Edinburgh Target parking lot, Across from Chick fil-a. Everyone welcome. Bring your ”Cars” to layed back cruz-in. Friendly Folks
Tue, Oct 4 - Topless Tuesday Jeep Takeover, 5:30 - 9:00 pm, The Garage Brewery, 1011 Eden Way N., Chesapeake. Topless Tuesday is every other Tuesday at The Garage! FIRST 10 Jeeps will receive $5 off their bill! Line up your jeeps on our grass, and overflow can go into parking spaces. Food truck rotating every week. (Check our website for more info!) Rain or Shine. We won't judge you if you aren't.... Topless. Check out our website for the current food truck!
Thu, Oct 6 - (1st Thu) Cars 'n' Chicken Cruise-in, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, Hosted by Seven Cities Camaro Club, Wild Wing Café, 1437 Sam's Drive, Chesapeake. Come join us on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month. Come spend your Friday Eve at Cars 'n' Chicken, and join us on the patio for chicken and entertainment. All makes, years, and models encouraged to attend. Help support local charities by coming and spending some money on chicken. End of year proceeds are donated to the local charities supported by the Seven Cities Camaro Club. This is an organized and laid-back event with amazing food and company so come on out, show your ride, and get yourself an amazing dinner.
Fri, Oct 7 - Smithfield Ruritan Club First Friday Cruise-Ins, 5 - 8:00 pm, Luter Sports Complex, 900 W. Main St., Smithfield. The Smithfield Ruritan Club will be doing a monthly cruise-in on the first Friday of the month through September from 5-8pm. This month, Cockeyed Rooster will be our food vendor. No registration needed, no fee. Food and Drinks available for purchase. 50/50 Raffle and Music. Shine up that Classic and come on out and join the fun!
Sat, Oct 8 - Cars n 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, Oct 8 - (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.
Sat, Oct 8 - Cruise-In Car Show at the Newport News Habitat ReStore 5th Anniversary Celebration, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 71 Chatham Dr., Newport News. Come to the Newport News ReStore on Saturday, October 8, 2022 for a Cruise-In CAR SHOW as part of the Newport News 5th Anniversary Celebration. Whether you drive a muscle car or a Tesla, car enthusiasts can show off their favorite vehicle by parking in the lot of the ReStore, located just off of Jefferson Avenue at 371 Chatham Drive in Newport News, from 9 am to 12 pm. Anyone who loves cars is invited to check out the classic models, talk with the owners and then shop at the Newport News ReStore! For more information, contact Jennifer Pye, Procurement Management at Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg at 757-913-5656 or by emailing jennifer@habitatpgw.org
Sat, Oct 8 - 2022 Franklin Cruise-In Grand Finale, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 102 N Main St., Franklin. We invite everyone out-- car cruisers, enthusiasts, and admirers to join us as we celebrate the Franklin Cruise-In Grand Finale. FREE to all participants and spectators! Vintage and custom vehicles will be on display all day, our 3-$1000 cash prize winners will be selected, a 50/50 drawing will take place and some really nice door prizes will be handed out. Franklin is growing by leaps and bounds, so bring the whole family and be sure to shop our wonderful retail locations and bring your appetite as we have incredible places to eat in downtown, too!! You don’t want to miss out on this special event! Please share with all your friends!
Sat, Oct 8 - (2nd & 4th Sat) Winston's Raw Bar and Grill Cruise-in, 4:30 - ?pm, 1620 Cedar Rd., Chesapeake. Come on out to Winston'scruise in! Whatever you drive, come show us what you got. Classic car / truck, roadster, muscle car, motorcycle, etc.
Sun, Oct 9 - (2nd Sun) Boost and Brunch Newport News, 8:30 - 11:00 am, 601 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News. Newport News - Every 2nd Sunday of each month. All makes and models welcomed. Calling all car enthusiasts to share and view cars then grab some human fuel from @riogoodfood(NN) as well as some free giveaways! Free coffee from First Watch. Sponsored by: Adcomm Digitel; Skyline Sports Club of Virginia; Keyless Media Group; First Watch; RESPECT THE SPOT! NO SPEEDING, BURN OUTS, ETC. Don't forget to tag us in your shots! @boostandbrunch on Instagram & follow for updates. Thanks for coming out and sharing your rides with everyone!
Wed, Oct 12 - Corvette Takeover at The Garage, 6 - 9:00 pm, The Garage Brewery, 1011 Eden Way N., Chesapeake. Calling all Corvette owners! Come meet up with the members of "Beachcombers Corvette Owners of Virginia" and enjoy 10% off your beer while checking out all the other Vettes. Rotating food trucks each month, check out our site for an updated list!
Wed, Oct 12 - (Every 2nd Wed) Cars4Awareness Cruise-in / Dine to Donate, 6 - 9:00 pm, Bubba's 33 - Chesapeake, 1725 Debaun Ave., Chesapeake. Cars4Awareness has partnered with Bubba’s 33 to provide you with a monthly cruise-in and charity event. All Makes & Models are welcomed, this includes your daily. 6-9pm is designated for the cruise-in but fundraising is all day! Let your server know that you support Cars4Awareness and 10% of your bill will go directly to this charitable organization. Special parking is located in the back by the patio for the cruise-in while there is still plenty of room for spectators and dine to donators. This is a Free event, No registration is required. Cars4Awareness, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) designated Non-profit organization founded in the Hampton Roads, VA to bring awareness and provide various support programs to those individuals and families affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. To learn more about Cars4Awareness go to www.cars4awareness.org
Fri, Oct 14 - Friday Cruise-In at Suffolk Executive Airport, 4 - 8:00 pm, Suffolk BBQ, 1200 Gene Bolton Dr., Suffolk. Weather permitting. Starting in April and running through October we will be doing the cruise-ins on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. All vehicles are welcome - cars, trucks, motorcycles, even tractors. The restaurant is open with limited seating inside and the patio is open for outside dining. Come on out and bring your ride, hang out with friends, and eat some good food. Hope you can make it out here.
Sat, Oct 15 - (3rd Sat) C4 Cruise-In, 8 - 9:30 am, River Oak Church, 255 Great Bridge Blvd., Chesapeake. Owners and lookers welcome, it’s all free – free to show, free to look, free to eat, (donuts & coffee). Talk cars, show off your ride and meet other’s that share the same love. All rides are welcome – imports, exotics, trucks, bikes (any vintage, old or new), tractors, customs tuners, off-road, whatever! If you can get it here we’ll enjoy it. We start early, (8:00 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 whatever your Saturday looks like!
Sat, Oct 15 - (3rd Sat) Cars & Coffee Williamsburg, 9 - 11:30 am, The Tipsy Beans Café ( www.tipsybeanscafe.com ), 1430 High Street, Williamsburg. SHOWTIME! Fellow Cars & Coffee fans (“Motorheads”), we were delighted to receive approvals to move forward with our monthly meets. 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. We ask for the following considerations: Mask up! Not the time to let your guard down, Social distancing (we do anyway so not to get door dings), Patronize Tipsy Beans Café and stay for lunch at any of the great dining options at High Street. The weather calls for cold in the AM going to high of 51 with a small chance of precipitation. Gentleman and Ladies…start your engines! See you Saturday!
Sat, Oct 15 - 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, Oct 22 - Cars and Coffee Chesapeake (Trunk or Treat Edition), 8 - 11:00 am, Pale Horse Coffee, 540 Belaire Ave., Chesapeake. In the spirit of Halloween, we will be having a Trunk or Treat during our October Cars and Coffee Chesapeake event. Come out, decorate your ride and pass out some candy for the kids! The top 3 best decorated cars will each win a prize. Cars and Coffee Chesapeake will start at 8AM. Trunk or Treat will start at 10AM. As always, the first 20 visitors will get a free coffee from Pale Horse, so get there early! We will also be raffling off some awesome prizes. The main parking lot can hold a little over 100 cars. There is more parking on the street and a parking garage just across the street. Join the Cars and Coffee Chesapeake Facebook group to keep up with updates on future events! https://www.facebook.com/groups/3152789744932532/
Sat, Oct 23 - Trunk or Treat Sponsored by Century 21 Top Producers, 12 - 4:00 pm, 316 Office Square Ln., Virginia Beach. Vintage Cars. Free Food, and Snacks. EVERYONE is invited to come, enjoy nice cars, fellowship and give out some candy to the kids.
Thu, Oct 27 - (4th Thu) AJ Gators Cruise-in, 6 - 9:00 pm, AJ Gator's Sports Bar & Grill - Fairfield, 5218 Fairfield Shopping Center (corner of Kempsville and Providence Roads), Virginia Beach. Join the Seven Cities Camaro Club and AJ Gators Sports Bar & Grill for a Thursday Night Cruise-in. All Makes & Models are Welcomed! Please park in the designated area marked with the cones. For more info on the Event or the Seven Cities Camaro Club, please message the page or go to www.7citiescamaro.org
Fri, Oct 28 - Detail Garage Trunk or Treat 2022, 5 - 8:00 pm, 4239 Holland Rd., Virginia Beach. You are invited to Detail Garage Virginia Beach's 1st Annual Trunk or Treat! Costumes WELCOME... scratch that ENCOURAGED! This will be a FAMILY friendly event! Lets see those decorated trunks! Bring your own candy! We will be having raffle entries for those in costumes as well as contests for BEST Costume and BEST TRUNK!
Sat, Oct 29 - (4th Sat) Cars & Coffee Norfolk, 9 - 11:00 am, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, JANAF Shopping Center, Military Hwy & VA Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Kick off the new year with TWO meets! Rat Rods? Mustangs? Minis? Camaros? Bring your vehicle (Cars, motorcycle, or bicycle) out to Uno's in Norfolk on the 4th and 5th Saturdays of every 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, Park in the back lot (please only take one space). Coffee will be supplied! We'd love to get a food truck to attend, so if you operate one, or know of someone who would be interested, send us a message! Please, no burnouts or loud music.
Sat, Oct 29 - (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 the 4th 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, Oct 29 - Cars4Awareness at Bubba's 33 Trunk or Treat, 2 – 5:00 pm, Bubba's 33 Chesapeake, 1725 Debaun Ave. Chesapeake. Join Cars4Awareness at Bubba's 33 for a Trunk or Treat! The Trunk or Treat is from 2-5pm but please be here no later than 1:30 pm to set up. Once the event starts at 2 pm you will not be permitted to move your vehicle until 5 pm when the event ends. ONLY Store-bought snacks / candies that are Individually wrapped are allowed. Bubba's is awarding a $100 Bubba's Gift Card to the fan favorite decorated trunk! To RSVP your organization email Bubba's at: Bubbas33chesapeake@gmail.com
Sun, Oct 30 - Boost & Brunch, 8:30 - 11:00 am, First Watch - Red Mill, 2168 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. Calling all car enthusiasts to share and view cars then grab some human fuel at First Watch and Pelons. Every last Sunday of each month. All makes and models welcomed. Spread the word! Sponsored by: Adcomm Digitel, Skyline Sports Club of Virginia, Pelons, First Watch. RESPECT THE SPOT! NO SPEEDING, BURN OUTS, ETC. overflow parking at T-mobile across the street.
Sun, Oct 30 - Cars and Coffee / Trunk or Treat, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, by Outkasts Society, Lucky Cup Coffee, 901 Chimney Hill Shopping Center, Holland Rd., Virginia Beach. Come join the fun at Lucky Cup Coffee, bring candy for the kids and decorate your cars, bring some winter clothing for a winter clothes donations for women, men, children.
Sun, Oct 30 - COVA Overland & Goin’ Coastal ‘Trunk or Treat!’ at The Garage Brewery, 12 - 5:00 pm, Eden Way, Chesapeake. Bring the whole fam out in their Halloween costumes for all the candy, decked out vehicles, delicious food and tasty beer! Actual trunk or treating starts @ 2pm. Vehicle Decoration Competition. Beers allowed in our parking lot. Outdoor Activities.
Sat, Nov 5 - (1st Sat) Chili-Dog Cruz-In, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Nasemond Masonic Lodge #77, 5681 Lee Farm Ln., Suffolk. Every 1st Saturday at Nasemond Lodge. Cars, Bikes, and Chili Dogs. A great way to spend a couple of hours with old friends and new. EVERYONE WELCOME! Chili Dog Combo $6.00
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Sat, Oct 1 - 2nd Annual Kars4Kids Charity Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Chesapeake City Park, 900 City Park Dr., Chesapeake. Join us in our 2nd Annual Kars4Kids Charity Car Show to raise money and awareness for this amazing charity. This show will be an All Years, Makes & Models event with awards, we even have a special RC class for you. All Proceeds will benefit the Connect With a Wish organization. This event is hosted by the Seven Cities Camaro Club & Cars4Awareness. This is a family friendly event. Bring out the whole family and enjoy the day at Chesapeake City Park. There is plenty of parking for the Car Show and for Spectators to include and area for Trailer Parking. The Kars4Kids Charity Show is More than just a Car Show! Sponsorships & Vendor spots are available. Go to www.7citiescamaro.org to fill out a Sponsor Application and select your tier.
Sat, Oct 1 - Rock 'N' Roll Car Show, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Langley AFB, Ash & 4th Streets, Hampton. Salute to the Air Force & Army, hosted by Langley's Community Programs and Auto Skills Center. Free and Open to All DoD ID holders. ALL makes, models, and years of cars, so if you have an, import, muscle car, rat rod, a six figure car, or your daily driver, show it off at the car show and you might win a prize. For more info call Langley Community Programs at 757-764-2983
Sat, Oct 1 - Atlantic Shores Retirement Community Classic Car Cruise-in, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 1200 Atlantic Shores Drive, Virginia Beach. Roll up and join Atlantic Shores for our fourth annual classic car cruise-in. It is time to get your baby shined up and ready to show off at Atlantic Shores Retirement Communitys Classic Car Cruise-in. Put her in park, compete for one of three prizes, enjoy lunch prepared by our award-winning culinary team. $250 gift cards awarded to first place winners in these categories: Best in Show, Fan Favorite, Best Themed Car. Then we will follow up the festivities with our traditional Parade of Classics ride through the neighborhood. Rain date - Sunday, October 2, 2022. Reserve your spot early. Space is limited. Participants are asked to arrive between 9:30 - 10:15AM for placement and parking. Lunch is provided for all participants. RSVP to Matt Doscher, 757-448-7048 or VLW78@Hotmail.com by September 26, 2022.
Sat, Oct 8 - York County Customs 5th Annual Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, York County Customs, 1000 Old York-Hampton Highway, Yorktown. Vehicle Registration fee is $20.00. Reserve your spot(s) early! Spectators are welcome and free and will be fun for everyone! It will be a judged show - Best in Show (car), Best in Show (truck), Best Classic, Best Motorcycle, Longest Owned Vehicle, Farthest Traveled and RatRod. Fun and games, free door prizes, 50/50 raffle and music. Food will be cooked by Sheriff Danny Diggs and Supervisor Chad Green. Monetary donations at food tent will be split equally between Project 55 York County Fire & Life Safety and the Yorktown Kiwanis Club. For more information contact YCC at 757 303 8006 or yccmobile1@gmail.com. Look for more information on the York County Customs Facebook page.
Sat, Oct 8 - Phoebus Fall Festival Classic and Show Car Cruise In, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Mellen Street, Phoebus, Hampton. The Beautiful historic Phoebus section of Hampton will have a Fall Festival Saturday October 8. Mellen Street will be filled with live music, food vendors, beer festival, craft exhibitors, local restaurants and businesses. and a Classic and show car Cruise In. This event is free and open to the public. Cruise In Cars please enter at the intersection of Willard Avenue and East Mellon Street at the Cruise In gate. All Cruise In car exhibitors will line up on East Mellen Street. Come for a few hours or make it a day of fun! Trophies will be awarded at 2 pm.Cruise In Contact Terry Fuller 757-373-3332 terry@credcontrol.com event info www.phoebusva.com/events
Sat, Oct 8 - A Taste of New Kent,11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Colonial Downs & Rosie's Game Emporium, New Kent. Come out to the 13th Annual "A Taste of New Kent" wine festival in a new location at Colonial Downs! There will be free wine tasting from several local wineries. Enjoy a variety of craft vendors, the most delicious food trucks and a variety of beer! And back to bring us music by popular demand... Slapnation. We are also excited to announce that the New Kent Chamber is collaborating with Rotary International this year. Bring your vintage, classic or custom ride and join numerous antique and new vehicles, some as a part of the former New Kent Rotary Motor Fest! The proceeds from this fun-packed festival will go to benefit local businesses, charities and non-profits. https://www.atasteofnewkent.org/TicketEvent/ATasteofNewKent/Page/CarShow
Sun, Oct 9 - Custom Classic Corvette Club 7th Annual Car, Truck, Bike Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Rick Hendrick Chevrolet, 6252 East Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Trophys, 50/50 raffles, Door Prizes, Food Truck, Vendors on site. Registration fee of $25. If you have any questions or would like more information please contact: Mike Hall (757) 390-8238 or Keith Camper (757) 377-2907
Sat, Oct 15 - TAMS 30th Annual Model Car & Truck Contest and Swap Meet, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, VFW 4809, 5728 Bartee St., Norfolk. Theme: MOPAR 1955-80, 25 Years of Style and Power, 28 classes + Best of Show, Theme and Peoples Choice, $15 Unlimited Entries, 18 and Under FREE, FREE General Admission, $20 Vendor Tables, Food and Raffle, VFW Post 4809 - 5728 Bartee St, Norfolk VA. Join https://www.facebook.com/groups/724971351007510 for more info or contact Greg: emailglayton@aol.com or Joe: akorna@aol.com
Sat, Oct 15 - Seventh Annual 2022 ECW AutoFest, 10:00 am, Hosted by European Cars of Williamsburg, Williamsburg Jamestown Airport, 100 Marclay Dr., . Join us at our Seventh Annual 2022 ECW AutoFest as we benefit the Historic Virginia Land Conservancy! https://historicvirginialandconservancy.org/ FREE FOR SPECTATORS! Free beer and wine tasting! Food! ALL MAKES AND MODELS WELCOME! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Trophies! Email Helen@ecwsales.com with questions. Five Judged Categories: 1. European Classic; 2. European Modern; 3. European Modified; 4. Domestic; 5. Import/Other; And one People’s Choice Award! Raffle Prizes - 50/50 Raffle - Food - Music! Vendor spots available! Register online
Sun, Oct 16 - 4th Annual Warwick Moose Lodge Auto Show, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, 1711 Warwick Moose Ln., Newport News. Open to all classics and bikes. $20 application/vendor fee. Homemade BBQ, Live Entertainment. Located off Turlington Rd., behind Dean and Don's on Warwick Blvd. All proceeds go support Mooseheart, a residential childcare facility, located on a 1,000-acre campus 38 miles west of Chicago. The Child City is a home for children and teens in need, from infancy through high school. For more information contact Michelle Dore (757) 469-7799.
Sun, Oct 16 - Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department Car Show & Craft Fair, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 15020 Carrollton Blvd., Carrollton. Free admission. $10 Early Entry for Cars, $15 at the gate. Vendor booths available. Contact Carshow@carrolltonforedept.org with questions or for more information. Early Entry & Vendors tickets are available at: www.eventbrite.com/e/cvfd-car-show-craft-fair-tickets-422930074237
Sun, Oct 16 - Cruise into Fall at the Antique Mall, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Williamsburg Antique Mall, 500 Lightfoot Road, Williamsburg. Cruise In to raise awareness for Alzheimers Disease. Open to all makes, models, years - cars, trucks & motorcycles. Donations accepted to benefit the Alzheimers Association of Southeastern Virginia. DJ, raffle, & restaurant on site. Co Sponsored by the Williamsburg Antique Mall and the Classic Cruisers Car Club. Info Wes Taylor www.antiqueswilliamsburg.com 757-776-0094 or Al Crane - Classic Cruisers Car Club cranejra@aol.com Spectators Welcome.
Fri-Sun, Oct 21-23 - Virginia Fall Classic, Newport News Park, Newport News. The Virginia Fall Classic is Tidewater Virginias premier Car-Truck-Bike Show in beautiful Newport News Park. The event is a fund-raising event for CHKD in Norfolk. The VFC has taken place annually since 2003. Though-out that time, we have raised $550,524.00 for CHKD. This year’s show will take place on October 21, 22 & 23, 2022. More details as the date approaches. Web Site: http://vafallclassic.org Email: mapofptown@gmail.com
Sat, Oct 29 - CCCHR Presents : Landstown Commons Creepy Car Show, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Landstown Commons, 3312 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join us for the Fall Car Club Council of Hampton Roads fundraiser! This is the weekend closer for car shows and cruise ins at Landstown Commons. We have a traditional car show with a fun Halloween twist! Bring your vehicles out to compete for awards and get yourself prepared for the trunk or treat cruise in to follow this event! This is always an awesome weekend for cars, families, and costumes!
Sat, Nov 5 - 35th Annual MOPAR Madness, hosted by Tidewater MOPAR Club, Hall Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, 3353 Western Branch Blvd., Chesapeake.
Sat, Nov 5 - Shop with a Cop Car & Truck Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Presented by Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers, 6819 Walton’s Lane, Gloucester. Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers presents the Shop with a Cop Car & Truck Show. Proceeds benefit the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Department Shop with a Cop program, so every child can have a merry Christmas! Trophies for Top 25 including Best in Show. We will also have raffle items, 50/50, DJ, and Vendors. Dash plaques presented to the first 50 Registrants. Registration starts at 9 am, fee is $20. Event is free for spectators. Check our Facebook page for updates. If you have any questions contact middlepeninsulaclassiccruisers@gmail.com Web Site: http://www.mpccofgloucester.com
CLUB RACING/AUTOCROSS(AX, or SOLO)/HI-PERF DRIVERS EDUCATION(HPDE)/TIME TRIALS/ROAD RALLY
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):
Sun, Oct 2 – Solo Championship Series Event #7, Pungo
Sun, Nov 13 – Solo Championship Series Event #8, Pungo
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):
Sun, Oct 16 / Autocross Points Event #8 / Pungo
Sun, Nov 20 / Autocross Points Event #9 / Pungo
Sat-Sun, Dec 10-11 / HPDE / VIR
Hampton Roads Kart Club
Langley Speedway, 11 Dale Lemonds Dr., Hampton.
Since 1971, over 45 years, HRKC has been bringing go-kart racing to young and old alike on Sunday mornings at Langley Speedway.
http://www.hrkc.com/schedule/
Schedule (Date / Event):
Sun, Oct 2 / Race #12
Sun, Oct 9 / Race #12
Sat, Nov 5 / ROVAL
Sun, Nov 6 / Turkey Race
Langley Drift Club
Langley Speedway, 11 Dale Lemonds Dr., Hampton.
Local Drifters planning and running drift events at Langley Speedway
https://langley-speedway.com/langley-drift-club/
Schedule (Date / Event): 2022
Sat-Sun, Oct 22-23 / Battle on the Bay
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):
Fri-Sun, Oct 21-23 / ! OktoberFAST ! / VIR Full Course
Sat-Sun, Nov 12-13 / ! 14th Annual FALL FINALE ! / Summit Point Raceway (HPDE/TT only)
REGIONAL AUTO RACING/MOTORSPORTS
Larry King Law's Langley Speedway
11 Dale Lemonds Dr., 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):
Wed, Sep 28 / Wacky Wednesdays Asset Auto Recovery King of the Hill, 6:00 pm
Sat, Oct 1 / 3rd Annual Shawn Balluzzo Memorial 100 | Portsmouth Armie Navie Store Championship Night 1
Sat, Oct 8 / Visit Hampton VA Championship Night 2
Sat, Oct 15 / Virginia Penninsula Community College Fall Day of Destruction
Sat, Oct 22 / US Drift & Langley Droft Club Battle on the Bay, 1 - 4:30 pm
Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway
4426 Tidewater Trail, Jamaica, VA
A 1/2-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): Competitor Gates Open: 3pm; Spectator Gates Open: 5pm; Drivers Meeting: 5:15pm; Hot Lap Qualifying: 6:00pm; Driver Registration / Pit Pass Window Closes: 6:30pm; Racing: 8pm
Sat, Oct 8 / 18th Annual Run-A-Muck Mud Bog & Sling
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):
Sat, Oct 15 / Junior League of Richmond Touch a Truck, https://www.jlrichmond.org/home/support/touch-a-truck/
Sat-Sun, Oct 22-23 / Rusty Wallace Racing Experience, https://racewithrusty.com/
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):
Fri, Sep 30 / Open Oval Track Practice, 5:00 pm
Fri, Sep 30 / No Prep 1/8 Mile Friday Night Street Racing, 6:00 pm
Sat, Oct 1 / Saturday Night Nascar Racing, 7:00 pm, gates open 5:00 pm
Tue, Oct 4 / Velocity Racing, 8:00 am
Thu, Oct 6 / SCCA Track Night America, 2:00 pm
Fri, Oct 7 / No Prep 1/8 Mile Friday Night Street Racing, 6:00 pm
Sat, Oct 8 / High Performance DR Education on Road Course, 6:00 am
Sat, Oct 8 / Track Attack, 5:00 pm
Sun, Oct 9 / Dominion TrackCross, 7:00 am
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):
Thu-Sun, Sep 29-Oct 2 / [CANX] - NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series
Thu-Sun, Oct 6-9 / The final Triple Threat Bracket Series event
Thu-Sun, Oct 13-16 / PDRA Pro Line Racing Brian Olson Memorial World Finals
Fri-Sat, Oct 21-22 / HorsePower Hustle presented by HTP Racing
Sun, Oct 23 / Virginia Motor Sport Club Auto Cross
Fri, Oct 28 / Ladies Night
Sat, Oct 29 / No Clock Small Block Grudge-N-Treat
Sun, Oct 30 / Virginia Motor Sport Club Auto Cross
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): TBA 2022
Fri, Sep 23 - Sun, Oct 2 / SCCA Run-Offs
Thu-Sun, Oct 6-9 / SVRA SpeedTour
Fri, Nov 11 / Victory Junction Charity Laps
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