Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Local Car Happenings in Tidewater Virginia

 


Go get out in your Scary Ride!


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, Oct 25 - 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


Wed, Oct 26 - 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, Oct 26 - 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, Oct 27 - 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, 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 - Friday Cruise-In at Suffolk Executive Airport, 4 - 7:00 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. 


Fri, Oct 28 - 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, 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! 


Fri, Oct 28 - Last 2022 Friday 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 29 - 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 29 - (5th Sat) Cars & Coffee Halloween Edition Norfolk, 9 - 11:00 am, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, JANAF Shopping Center, Military Hwy & VA Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Monthly car meet - occurs on 4th and 5th Saturdays of every month. TWO events this month! In celebration of Halloween, wear a costume, bring candy, and decorate your car! Free coffee and doughnuts! All cars, motorcycles, bicycles, etc. welcome! 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: Revving, loud music, burnouts. 


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 


Sat, Oct 29 - 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 29 - Landstown Commons Trunk or Treat Cruise-In, 3 - 7:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Bring the kids and join us for this Trunk or Treat event held in conjunction with the Coastal R/C Speedway and Hobbies Car Cruise In at Landstown Commons. This is a very popular and highly successful event. Thanks to all of our hosting clubs: US FlagRunner - VA Division, Beachcombers Corvette Club, Virginia Chevy Lovers, Rollin' with the Knights. This event follows the Creepy Car Show, and we will have community services onsite with Mounted patrol, SWAT Team Display, and multiple vehicles from EMS and VBPD! Participants are encouraged to bring lots of candy for the ghouls, goblins, princesses, and heroes working the lot! DJVinlo with DVC Entertainment will be there spinning the Halloween tunes, Sponsors and Vendors on-site, along with 757 Auto Events and Sinclair Communications. Car entry is from 3 PM till 4 PM! $3 charitable donation at entry. BRING LOTS OF CANDY OR GOODIES! Trunk or Treat is from 4 to 6 pm and no vehicles will be permitted to come or go during that time. 


Sat, Oct 29 - Trunk or Treat and R/C Show 'n Shine, 5:00 pm, Coastal RC. Indoor Speedway and Hobbies, 2425 Bainbridge Blvd., Chesapeake. Come join us for the first ever Trunk or Treat and R/C show 'n shine. We'll have Games, Music, RC Car demos, Magic the Gathering, Raffles. Costumes are encouraged, and there will be Food available. Show 'n Shine participant fee $10, and includes 1 Food Voucher. If you would like to show your decorated vehicle, text or call Chris Horn (757) 904-3538.


Sat, Oct 29 - Fort Monroe Cruise In, 5 - 9:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd, Fort Monroe, Hampton. With the cooler weather, we are trying a Saturday afternoon meet. 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. Come hang out! 


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 - Back Bay Brew House Farmhouse Trunk or Treat, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm, . ATTENTION ALL GHOSTS AND GOBLINS. Tons of Candy for the Kids. Everyone wear your costume! Trunk or Treating for the kids, 11 am - 3 pm. Kate's next door Haunted Vendor Market & Food Trucks, 11 am - 5 pm. Live Music on the Porch with Red Stapler Duo & the Doorway Singers at 4 pm. 


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. 


Sun, Oct 30 - UFC GYM Norfolk 1st Annual Trunk or Treat, 12 - 6:00 pm, 5930 E. Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk. FREE EVENT. Join us for our FIRST Trunk or Treat hosted at our Gym. Food Trucks, Awards for best Trunk setup and costume, Family Fun event, Music, Games, Vendors. Gym parking will be for decorated trunks ONLY! Contact Coach Joe for any questions - (757) 448-8959, norfolkgm@ufcgym.com


Sun, Oct 30 - Bombshell Burgers Grand Opening Classic Car Cruise-In with Lucky 757 Band, 12:00 pm, 446 Oceana Blvd., Virginia Beach. Bombshell Burgers Grand Opening. Classic Car Cruise-In. Live Music - Lucky 757 Band. Pinup Contest. Local Vendors. Bomb Burgers Fries and Shakes. Staying true to the American classic favorite cuisine, Bombshell Burgers offers fresh handmade Burgers, Fries, Shakes and more...We make things the old-fashioned way. This event is free and open to the public.


Sun, Oct 30 - Boozlefest Trunk-or-Treat, 4  – 9:00 pm,  Oozlefinch Beers & Blending, 81 Patch Rd., Fort Monroe, Hampton. Dress yourself & your dog in costume, collect some candy or set up a Trunk-or-Treat station, and have a blast at this kid-friendly Boozlefest!  Trunk-or-Treat from 4-6pm (tailgate around the perimeter of our lawn and set up your decked-out vehicle trunk with candy for the trick-or-treaters!) Costume Contests & Prizes;  Cotton Candy Cart;  Pop's Kettle Corn;  Pet Costume Contest with our coinciding Howl-o-woof Event (5:45pm);  Kid-Friendly Halloween Movie in the Barrel Room; *This event will be geared toward all the little Oozlefinchlings, so if you're looking for a 21+ party, join us on 10/29! 


Tue, Nov 1 - 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, Nov 1 - 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, Nov 3 - (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.


Sat, Nov 5 - (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, Nov 5 - (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, 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


Sat, Nov 5 - NK Cruisers Cruise-In, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Rosie's Lot 7, 10515 Colonial Downs Pkwy., New Kent. NK Cruisers meet the 1st and 3rd Saturday from 11-3pm November to March. 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, Nov 5 - Outkasts Society Night Meet, 6 – 9:00 pm, 3312 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Come on out for our very first night meet, respect the spot the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads is nice enough to let us come in out of normal operations and if you have questions on about joining ccchr come up to the trailer, we will also be having a DJ (DVC Entertainment, DJ Vinlow) come on out for a night of fun


Wed, Nov 9 - 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, Nov 9 - (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


Sat, Nov 12 - Real Life Christian Church Cars & Coffee, 8 - 10:00 am, Real Life Christian Church, 900 Centerville Tpke. North, Chesapeake . There are so many car events happening every weekend in October, we're moving our (Oct.1 postponed) Cruise-in into November. We'll be hosting our final 2022 Cruise-in Saturday morning, Nov.12, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, 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. 


Sat, Nov 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. 


Sat, Nov 12 - Weissworx Benefit Poker Run, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, Detail Garage, 4239 Holland Rd., Suite#772, Virginia Beach. **ALL MAKES AND MODELS** Poker Run to benefit Ryan Weiss and his family, who lost nearly everything when a garbage truck destroyed their house. Event will start at 11:00 am sharp at Detail Garage on Holland Road. From there the route is up to you. You will collect a playing card at each location and return to Coastal Cafe on Princess Anne where winners will be determined promptly at 4:00 pm. **THIS IS NOT A RACE**  Playing cards will be provided with a $20 donation. Donations of any amount will be gladly accepted. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded at Coastal Cafe courtesy of our sponsors. Donations can be made in advance via PayPal: @virginiacoasteuros  Donations will also be accepted the day of. For questions please contact virginiacoasteurosevents@gmail.com


Sat, Nov 12 - (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, Nov 13 - (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! 


Sun, Nov 13 - (2nd & 4th Sun) Cruise-In at Suffolk Executive Airport, 12 - 4:00 pm, Suffolk BBQ, Co. at 1200 Gene Bolton Drive, Suffolk Executive Airport, Suffolk. Weather permitting. The Suffolk BBQ Co. will be starting their Sunday Cruise-Ins on October 10 through March 27 on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 12-4pm. All vehicles are welcome - cars, trucks, motorcycles, even tractors. The restaurant will be open for indoor and outdoor dining (on their covered patio). Hope to see you out here. 


Sat, Nov 19 - (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, Nov 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. Patronize Tipsy Beans Café and stay for lunch at any of the great dining options at High Street. Gentleman and Ladies…start your engines! See you Saturday!


Sat, Nov 19 - 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, Dec 10 - Outkasts Society | Cars and Coffee, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Lucky Cup Coffee, 901 Chimney Hill Shopping Center, Holland Rd., Virginia Beach. We have partnered up with Lucky Cup Coffee to bring you a Cars and Coffee every second Saturday even when it’s cold out, bring them jackets out and enjoy a delicious cup of hot coffee!!! And as always food pantry items and book, take one leave one no questions asked. 




UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, ETC.

(scroll down for Club and Regional Motorsports Events)


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. Car Show registration 8 - 11 am, Awards 2 pm. Registration at the Show - $20 plus two canned goods, or $25. Top 20 Participant Choice Awards, Top 3 Choice Awards. Portion of the Proceeds go to Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.


Sat, Nov 5 - 4th Annual Hall Chevrolet Custom Car Show and Fall Festival, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 3412 Western Branch Blvd., Chesapeake. Join 757 Auto Events as we team up with local powerhouses including Hall / MileOne Autogroup, ClearShine Virginia, Coastal Virginia Auto Show, and the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads to bring an awesome event to your community! Proceeds Benefit Charity - Americamn Cancer Society - Virginia Chapter! Judged car show. $25 entry includes $8 food voucher! Family fun - Coloring Contest! Food truck rodeo: Road Dogs - Hot Dog Bistro; Smokey's Place for Food; Ice Cream Man 911


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


Fri-Sun, Nov 11-13 - VA Beach Jeepfest 2022, 2901 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. Gathering of the Tidewater Jeep Community and embracing the Jeep Heritage and 4x4 lifestyle. Events daily that showcase what  a Jeep can do and what its owners want to do.  Exciting beach cruise and sand course  will take place with the awesome setting of the atlantic ocean in the background. The Show and Shine is a show within the show for Jeep owners to display their vehicles and receive awards for different categories. Vendors, and 4x4 Village where Industry leaders showcase products and services that Jeep and 4x4 enthusiasts would be excited to visit. For info to be a vendor or participant email us at vajeepfest@gmail.com,  https://www.vabeachjeepfest.com/


Fri-Sun, Nov 18-20 - 7th Annual Coastal Virginia Auto Show, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. The 2022 Coastal Virginia Auto Show will feature celebrity appearances, displays and demonstrations, live entertainment, lots of giveaways, prizes, a children’s area and so much more. This family friendly event has something for everyone! https://cvautoshow.com/info/




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, Nov 6 / 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): 

Sat-Sun, Dec 10-11 / TSCC December to VIRmember 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): 

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): 2023 TBD 



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): 

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): 

Sat, Oct 29 / Shawn Balluzzo Memorial 100 - Portsmouth Armie Navie Store Championship Night



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): 2023 TBA



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): 



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, Oct 28 / Street Racing and "Nightmare Before Christmas", 5:00 pm

Sat, Oct 29 / DR Swap Meet, 11:00 am

Fri,Nov 4 / No Prep 1/8 Mile Friday Night Street Racing, 6:00 pm

Sat, Nov 5 / High Performance DR Education, 6:00 am

Sun, Nov 6 / Dominion TrackCross, 7:00 am

Fri, Nov 11 / No Prep 1/8 Mile Friday Night Street Racing, 6:00 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): 

Fri, Oct 28 / Ladies Night

Sat, Oct 29 / No Clock Small Block Grudge-N-Treat 

Sun, Oct 30 / Virginia Motor Sport Club Auto Cross

Sat, Nov 5 / Ebay Motors Test and Tune

Sun, Nov 6 / Virginia Motor Sport Club Auto Cross

Sat-Sun, Nov 12-13 / The Fall 150 Challenge



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, Nov 11 / Victory Junction Charity Laps




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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Local Car Happenings in Tidewater Virginia

 


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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Tue, Oct 18 - 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 18 - 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!


Wed, Oct 19 - 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, Oct 20 - 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.


Fri, Oct 21 - 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, Oct 21 - Virginia Fall Classic Kasual Kruz-in and Trunk or Treat, 4:30 to 8:00 pm, Fergusion Enterprises, 12500 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Join us on Friday night for our 20th Virginia Fall Classic Kasual Kruz-in and Trunk or Treat.Children's Costume Contests with awards, and trophies for best decorated car. The Kruz-in is from 4:30 to 8:00, Trunk or Treat is from 6:00 to 7:30 with Trophies from 7:00 to 7:30.  https://vafallclassic.org/


Fri, Oct 21 - NK Cruisers 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat 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. Join us for NK Cruisers 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat. Come decorate your rides and pass out candy to the kids. All years, makes, models, years, cars, truck, motorcycles, golf carts, boats, 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 22 - 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 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 22 - Cars & Coffee Halloween Edition Norfolk, 9 - 11:00 am, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, JANAF Shopping Center, Military Hwy & VA Beach Blvd., Norfolk. TWO events this month!!! In celebration of Halloween, wear a costume, bring candy, and decorate your car! Free coffee and doughnuts! All cars, motorcycles, bicycles, etc. welcome! 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: Revving, loud music, burnouts. 


Sat, Oct 22 - Fort Monroe Cruise In, 1 - 5:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd, Fort Monroe, Hampton. With the cooler weather, we are trying a Saturday afternoon meet. 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. Come hang out! 


Sat, Oct 22 - 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 22 - 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 22 - (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. 


Sat, Oct 22 - Trunk or Treat, 5:00 pm, W.L. Daniels Community Center, 1615 Isaac St., Norfolk. Free Event. Treats, Dinner, Prizes for Best Costume, and much more.


Sat, Oct 22 - York NJROTC Boosters Trunk-or-Treat, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, York High School, 9300 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Yorktown. TRUNK-OR-TREAT! York NJROTC Boosters are hosting a Trunk-or-Treat fundraiser event at YHS. Trunkers- reserve your spot and support this amazing group of young people! We will be awarding a prize to the best decorated car! All proceeds will go to the NJROTC unit to help fund competitions, equipment, the annual Military Ball, and other unit needs. Treaters- come out on October 22nd for an evening of fun with lots of treats, prizes, raffles, and maybe a surprise or two. The event is FREE for treaters but we are asking for donations for YHS’s clothing/hygiene closet. https://york-njrotc-parent-booster.square.site/1st-annual-trunk-or-treat/ 


Sun, Oct 23 - Boost & Biscuits Meet Up - Round 2, 8:30 - 11:30 am, Priority Honda Chesapeake, 621 N. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake. Food, Music, Competitions, Prizes. Join us Sunday, October 23 for our 2nd Boost & Biscuits Meet Up! We invite all cars, trucks, motorcycles and more down to enjoy a morning with 4 food trucks to choose from, competitions and prizes for Best Domestic, Best Import, and Best Honda. Friends and family welcome! We'll have designated parking for you on our car lot that we'll guide you to upon arrival. Please no burnouts, revving or littering. To sign up for the contest visit: www.priorityhondachesapeake.com/event-boosts-and-biscuits


Sun, 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. 


Wed, Oct 26 - 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.


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 - Friday Cruise-In at Suffolk Executive Airport, 4 - 7:00 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. 


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 Halloween Edition Norfolk, 9 - 11:00 am, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, JANAF Shopping Center, Military Hwy & VA Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Monthly car meet - occurs on 4th and 5th Saturdays of every month. TWO events this month! In celebration of Halloween, wear a costume, bring candy, and decorate your car! Free coffee and doughnuts! All cars, motorcycles, bicycles, etc. welcome! 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: Revving, loud music, burnouts. 


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 


Sat, Oct 29 - Landstown Commons Trunk or Treat Cruise-In, 3 - 7:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Bring the kids and join us for this Trunk or Treat event held in conjunction with the Coastal R/C Speedway and Hobbies Car Cruise In at Landstown Commons. This is a very popular and highly successful event. Thanks to all of our hosting clubs: US FlagRunner - VA Division, Beachcombers Corvette Club, Virginia Chevy Lovers, Rollin' with the Knights. This event follows the Creepy Car Show, and we will have community services onsite with Mounted patrol, SWAT Team Display, and multiple vehicles from EMS and VBPD! Participants are encouraged to bring lots of candy for the ghouls, goblins, princesses, and heroes working the lot! DJVinlo with DVC Entertainment will be there spinning the Halloween tunes, Sponsors and Vendors on-site, along with 757 Auto Events and Sinclair Communications. Car entry is from 3 PM till 4 PM! $3 charitable donation at entry. BRING LOTS OF CANDY OR GOODIES! Trunk or Treat is from 4 to 6 pm and no vehicles will be permitted to come or go during that time. 


Sat, Oct 29 - Trunk or Treat and R/C Show 'n Shine, 5:00 pm, Coastal RC. Indoor Speedway and Hobbies, 2425 Bainbridge Blvd., Chesapeake. Come join us for the first ever Trunk or Treat and R/C show 'n shine. We'll have Games, Music, RC Car demos, Magic the Gathering, Raffles. Costumes are encouraged, and there will be Food available. Show 'n Shine participant fee $10, and includes 1 Food Voucher. If you would like to show your decorated vehicle, text or call Chris Horn (757) 904-3538.


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 - Back Bay Brew House Farmhouse Trunk or Treat, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm, . ATTENTION ALL GHOSTS AND GOBLINS. Tons of Candy for the Kids. Everyone wear your costume! Trunk or Treating for the kids, 11 am - 3 pm. Kate's next door Haunted Vendor Market & Food Trucks, 11 am - 5 pm. Live Music on the Porch with Red Stapler Duo & the Doorway Singers at 4 pm. 


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. 


Sun, Oct 30 - Bombshell Burgers Grand Opening Classic Car Cruise-In with Lucky 757 Band, 12:00 pm, 446 Oceana Blvd., Virginia Beach. Bombshell Burgers Grand Opening. Classic Car Cruise-In. Live Music - Lucky 757 Band. Pinup Contest. Local Vendors. Bomb Burgers Fries and Shakes. Staying true to the American classic favorite cuisine, Bombshell Burgers offers fresh handmade Burgers, Fries, Shakes and more...We make things the old-fashioned way. This event is free and open to the public.


Sun, Oct 30 - Boozlefest Trunk-or-Treat, 4  – 9:00 pm,  Oozlefinch Beers & Blending, 81 Patch Rd., Fort Monroe, Hampton. Dress yourself & your dog in costume, collect some candy or set up a Trunk-or-Treat station, and have a blast at this kid-friendly Boozlefest!  Trunk-or-Treat from 4-6pm (tailgate around the perimeter of our lawn and set up your decked-out vehicle trunk with candy for the trick-or-treaters!) Costume Contests & Prizes;  Cotton Candy Cart;  Pop's Kettle Corn;  Pet Costume Contest with our coinciding Howl-o-woof Event (5:45pm);  Kid-Friendly Halloween Movie in the Barrel Room; *This event will be geared toward all the little Oozlefinchlings, so if you're looking for a 21+ party, join us on 10/29! 


Thu, Nov 3 - (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.


Sat, Nov 5 - (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, Nov 5 - (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, 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


Sat, Nov 5 - Outkasts Society Night Meet, 6 – 9:00 pm, 3312 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Come on out for our very first night meet, respect the spot the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads is nice enough to let us come in out of normal operations and if you have questions on about joining ccchr come up to the trailer, we will also be having a DJ (DVC Entertainment, DJ Vinlow) come on out for a night of fun


Wed, Nov 9 - 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, Nov 9 - (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


Sat, Nov 12 - Real Life Christian Church Cars & Coffee, 8 - 10:00 am, Real Life Christian Church, 900 Centerville Tpke. North, Chesapeake . There are so many car events happening every weekend in October, we're moving our (Oct.1 postponed) Cruise-in into November. We'll be hosting our final 2022 Cruise-in Saturday morning, Nov.12, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, 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. 


Sat, Nov 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, Nov 13 - (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! 


Sat, Nov 19 - (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, Nov 19 - (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, Nov 19 - 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, Dec 10 - Outkasts Society | Cars and Coffee, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Lucky Cup Coffee, 901 Chimney Hill Shopping Center, Holland Rd., Virginia Beach. We have partnered up with Lucky Cup Coffee to bring you a Cars and Coffee every second Saturday even when it’s cold out, bring them jackets out and enjoy a delicious cup of hot coffee!!! And as always food pantry items and book, take one leave one no questions asked. 




UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, ETC.

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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. Car Show registration 8 - 11 am, Awards 2 pm. Registration at the Show - $20 plus two canned goods, or $25. Top 20 Participant Choice Awards, Top 3 Choice Awards. Portion of the Proceeds go to Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.


Sat, Nov 5 - 4th Annual Hall Chevrolet Custom Car Show and Fall Festival, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 3412 Western Branch Blvd., Chesapeake. Join 757 Auto Events as we team up with local powerhouses including Hall / MileOne Autogroup, ClearShine Virginia, Coastal Virginia Auto Show, and the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads to bring an awesome event to your community! Proceeds Benefit Charity - Americamn Cancer Society - Virginia Chapter! Judged car show. $25 entry includes $8 food voucher! Family fun - Coloring Contest! Food truck rodeo: Road Dogs - Hot Dog Bistro; Smokey's Place for Food; Ice Cream Man 911


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


Fri-Sun, Nov 11-13 - VA Beach Jeepfest 2022, 2901 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. Gathering of the Tidewater Jeep Community and embracing the Jeep Heritage and 4x4 lifestyle. Events daily that showcase what  a Jeep can do and what its owners want to do.  Exciting beach cruise and sand course  will take place with the awesome setting of the atlantic ocean in the background. The Show and Shine is a show within the show for Jeep owners to display their vehicles and receive awards for different categories. Vendors, and 4x4 Village where Industry leaders showcase products and services that Jeep and 4x4 enthusiasts would be excited to visit. For info to be a vendor or participant email us at vajeepfest@gmail.com,  https://www.vabeachjeepfest.com/


Fri-Sun, Nov 18-20 - 7th Annual Coastal Virginia Auto Show, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. The 2022 Coastal Virginia Auto Show will feature celebrity appearances, displays and demonstrations, live entertainment, lots of giveaways, prizes, a children’s area and so much more. This family friendly event has something for everyone! https://cvautoshow.com/info/




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, Nov 6 / 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): 

Sat-Sun, Dec 10-11 / TSCC December to VIRmember 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): 

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): 

Sat, Oct 22 / US Drift & Langley Droft Club Battle on the Bay, 1 - 4:30 pm

Sat, Oct 29 / Shawn Balluzzo Memorial 100 - Portsmouth Armie Navie Store Championship Night



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): 2023 TBA



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-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, Oct 21 / Street Racing and "Nightmare on Main Street", 5:00 pm

Fri, Oct 28 / Street Racing and "Nightmare Before Christmas", 5:00 pm

Sat, Oct 29 / DR Swap Meet, 11:00 am

Fri,Nov 4 / No Prep 1/8 Mile Friday Night Street Racing, 6:00 pm

Sat, Nov 5 / High Performance DR Education, 6:00 am, gates open 5:00 pm

Sun, Nov 6 / 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): 

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, Oct 21 / 2nd Car and Driver Grand Course Lightning Lap Time Trial, organized by Kaizen Autosport and NASA Mid-Atlantic region. $100 OFF Promo Code: 100VIR-x08fxd  Learn More: https://bit.ly/3SoEEer

Fri-Sun, Oct 21-23 / NASA Mid-Atlantic ! OktoberFAST ! / Full Course 

Fri, Nov 11 / Victory Junction Charity Laps




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