Monday, January 23, 2023

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 

(scroll down for Car Shows and Motorsports Events) 


Tue, Jan 24 - 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, Jan 26 - (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


Thu, Jan 26 - 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, Jan 27 - Friday Night Hardee's Cruise-Ins, 4 - 8:00 pm, Hardee's at 7007 George Washington Hwy (Route 17), Gloucester. We will be having Friday Night Cruise-ins from 4-8 pm. At this time, the restaurant is open for take-out orders only. Come on out and see some cool cars and hang out with other car folks.


Sat, Jan 28 - 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, Jan 28 - (4th Sat) Cars & Coffee 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. 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, Jan 28 - (2nd & 4th Sat) 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 running their Saturday Cruise-Ins through March 25 on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 12-4 pm. 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, Jan 28 - Fort Monroe Cruise In, 1 - 4:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd, Fort Monroe, Hampton. With the cooler weather, we are using the bigger lot with the light poles. All makes and models welcome. Kid and pet friendly. Please use the parking spots, as intended. As always, no revving, burnouts, loud music, etc. Please dispose of all trash in the dumpster. This is across from a police station, so mind your manners when entering/leaving. Speed limit is 25mph on all of Fort Monroe. Come hang out! 


Sat, Jan 28 - 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, Jan 28 - (2nd & 4th Sat) Winston's Raw Bar and Grill Cruise-in, 4:30 - ?pm, 1620 Cedar Rd., Chesapeake. Come on out to Winston's cruise in! Whatever you drive, come show us what you got. Classic car / truck, roadster, muscle car, motorcycle, etc. 


Sun, Jan 29 - 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. 


Thu, Feb 2 - (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, Feb 4 - (1st Sat) Cars & Coffee Virginia Beach, 7 - 11:00 am, Virginia Beach Sports Center parking lot, 1045 19th St., Virginia Beach. Welcome to Cars & Coffee Virginia Beach, sponsored by Java Surf® Café & Espresso Bar. The first Saturday of every nice weather month. (Gates open by 6:30) Since 2005, Cars & Coffee VB has been a constantly growing, laid back, family friendly, all vehicle style event. Are you normally busy on Saturdays with a list of honey-do's or family commitments? Well that's perfectly fine because you can be back home before your spouse is even up. You don't need a fancy car to come and enjoy your car hobby and still enjoy the rest of your day. https://www.carsandcoffeevb.com/ 


Sat, Feb 4 - (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, Feb 4 - Sumospeed Yahtzee Run, 10:00 am, . Coming back for the first one of these since 2019! For those not familiar, Yahtzee runs are our take on the traditional poker run. Our participants will play a game of the popular board game Yahtzee, taking two turns per stop to try to have the top score on the day. We chose this game because in Yahtzee, there's a chance, even later in the game, to be able to make a run for a high score. The players with the top three scores at the end of the day will win a portion of the pot. $50 Entry to play. 10 am registration, Noon roll out; 60%, 30%, 10% pot payouts to top 3 scores. We are currently finalizing our seven stops and will be announcing them and the route next week. Sign up for a fun day cruising for friends, checking out local businesses,  and maybe take home some money! For more info, photo coverage of previous runs, a tutorial on how to play the game, and registration, visit https://sumospeed.com/yahtzee-run


Sat, Feb 4 - (1st & 3rd Sat) New Kent Cruisers Cruise-In, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Rosie's Lot 7, 10515 Colonial Downs Pkwy., New Kent. NK Cruisers meet the 1st and 3rd Saturday from 11am-2 pm 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, 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. 


Sun, Feb 5 - (1st Sun) Cheeseburgers & Classic Car Cruise in, 2 - 9:00 pm, Hosted by Farmer’s Table, 13416 Benns Church Blvd., Smithfield. Cheeseburgers & Classic Cars is a family event open to all automotive enthusiast. We welcome all Classic Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles and Tractors, including show quality restorations to rusty survivors and everything in-between on the 1st Sunday of each month at Cypress creek shopping center! Bring the kids, young and old! no fees or registrations. Please do not park in the front row of the stores - thank you. For outdoor dining, Tailgate, or curbside call 757-357-1717. View our menu on the website and order online at: www.farmerstableofsmithfield.com


Wed, Feb 8 - 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, Feb 8 - (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, Feb 11 - (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, Feb 11 - (2nd Sat) 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. 


Sat, Feb 18 - (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, Feb 18 - (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, Feb 18 - 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, Mar 11 - Tidewater Region Antique Automobile Club of America Annual Swap Meet, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, 3373 Pruden Blvd., Suffolk. TRAACA'a Annual Swapmeet Show is Rain or Shine. Indoor spaces with tables, outdoor spaces on pavewment. Antique and collectible vehicle parts, accessories and transportation-related memorabilia. Free admission and parking for shoppers and spectators. Breakfast and lunch available from local food vendors. Pre-registered inside vendor set-up available Friday 1-5 pm. Pre-registration deadline 1 March. For more information contact: Bill Treadwell; (757) 650-3667, Jetty Adams, (757) 673-3240, TRAACAMeet@gmail.com


Sat, Mar 18 -  March Muscle Car Madness, 3:00 pm, Doumar's Cones and Barbecue, Norfolk. Get together and show off what we have been working on over the winter. We will take pictures and have great food. A great place to meet up with other motor heads.




UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, ETC.

(scroll down for Club and Regional Motorsports Events) 


Sat, Mar 11 - Winterfest 2023 - Custom Car Show and Bass Off at Coastal R/C, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, 2425 Bainbridge Blvd., Chesapeake. Winterfest 2023 - Custom Car Show and Bass Off at Coastal R/C. Get situated for the show season as we say goodbye to the cold! Car Show, Bass Off, & Pin Up Contest! Hosted by: 757 Auto Events; ClearShine Virginia; Coastal Virginia Auto Show; Pin-up Contest Hosted by Hepcat Honeys. $20 Preregistration cars and trucks; $15 Preregistration R/C Vehicles, Bikes, toys, and Motorcycles; $25 "Day of" Registration cars and trucks; $20 "Day of" Registration R/C Vehicles, bikes, toys, motorcycles; $20 "Day of" Sound Competition; $10 Street Meet Entry (Non Judged);$40 vendor fee. 


Sat, Mar 18 -  2023 York High School Annual Car Show, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, 9300 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Yorktown. The Annual Car Show supports our York High Falcons Senior Send-Off. Bring your car and some friends for an amazing time to kick off car show season. Come together, park together. Registration opens at 9:30 am. Early bird registration is $15 until March 12th. Registration the day of the show is $20. Registration gets you a ballot to vote for the Top 50. First 125 registered receive a goodie bag and magnet. Raffle prizes all day! Concession sold. Want to sponsor a trophy or set up a booth? Contact us! yhscarshow@gmail.com  Pay online at yhsptsa.memberhub.com


Sat, Apr 1 - 5th Annual George E Smith Memorial Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Landstown commons, 3312 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join us as we celebrate the memory of a local car enthusiast who passed away December 28, 2018. George was a vital part of the Landstown Cruise-Ins, and we are proud to remember him with an annual event. George also served on the board of the Beachcomber Corvette Club served as the president of the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads. This will be an all years, makes, and models event with awards. Portion of proceeds will benefit a charity that George believed in, the Southeastern Food Bank. We will be accepting all non perishable food items for the food bank. Proceeds will also benefit the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads as we work on improved events for all of our attendees. This event is hosted by 757 Auto Events, ClearShine -Virginia, and the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads. 


Sat, Apr 22 - 1st Annual Country Cruise N’ Car, Truck, and Bike Show,  hosted by Slow Movement and Jax Wax, Surry Community Center, Surry Parks and Rec, 205 Enos Farm Dr., Surry. A perfect season opener in an amazing location. Located an hour from Richmond, an hour from Norfolk/VB. And 15 minutes and a ferry ride from historic Williamsburg! Trophies, giveaways, games, and more! Register your vehicle below to be judged! Vendor, Media, and Food Trucks use the links below to register! All pricing will be on the registration links! https://www.slowmovementevents.com/registration


Sat, Apr 29 - Audio One Presents the 18th Annual Spring Dust Off - Cruisn' thru the Decades, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Landstown commons, 3312 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Audio One presents the “18th Annual Spring Dust Off - Cruisn' thru the Decades” car show to benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The Virginia Chevy Lovers in conjunction with 757 Auto Events are bringing the memories back! ALL MAKES AND MODELS WELCOME! ALL YEARS INVITED! The Hepcat Honeys will be hosting a Pin-Up contest. Classics and Late Models will compete separately! 16 Best of Awards and 40 Outstanding Build Awards.


Sat, May 13 - Rollin' with the Knights III - Custom Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Church of the Ascension, 4853 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join 757 Auto Events as we team up with Rollin' with the Knights, and the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads to bring an awesome event to your community! We are returning to Church of the Ascension in Virginia Beach. Proceeds Benefit Charity! Family fun, Food truck onsite, Vendors, Silent Auction and 50/50, Judged car show. All participants asked to bring 2 non-perishable food items for the Southeastern VA Food Bank.


Sat, May 20 - Inaugural Custom Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Real Life Christian Church, Chesapeake. We have had some great Cruise-In events, and it is time to host a full car show and celebration! This will be an all years, makes, and models event with awards. This event is hosted by 757 Auto Events and the Real Life Automobile Ministry. Pre registration saves you money! $21 Car Show Registration ($25 at Show) $16 Bike or Motorcycle registration ($20 at Show) $40 vendor spots 10x10 and display vehicle 


Sat, May 27 - VB Strong Memorial - Custom Car/Truck Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Landstown Commons, 3312 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join US Flag Runners VA Division, ClearShine - Virginia, The Iron Kat, and 757 Auto Events as we host an all makes and models charity car show at Landstown Commons Shopping Center. Join us in this annual charity fund raiser for the families of the fallen. We are looking for all forms of support for this event. All event proceeds benefit the affected families through the #VBStrong Tragedy Fund. Make plans to stop by for the donation drive-thru, or spend the day with us for a judged car show with 50+ awards. This event is free and open to spectators, and we will be accepting donations throughout the day towards our fundraiser. Dr. Mark will be emceeing the event with DJ Vinlo from DVC Entertainment, LLC. We will have refreshments, and we will have our coloring station available for our visiting artists. Vendor Spots are available for $40 - 10X10 booth space and 1 display car. Non Profit Booth Space $20




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, Jan 29 / Farewell to Pungo Winter Series AX #3/ Pungo

Sat, Feb 25 / Farewell to Pungo Winter Series One Last Spin Around Pungo Day 1/ Pungo

Sun, Feb 26 / Farewell to Pungo Winter Series One Last Spin Around Pungo Day 2/ 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): 2023 

Sat-Sun, Feb 11-12 / HPDE / VIR

Sun, Feb 26 / AX / Pungo

Sun, Apr 2 / AX / VMP

Sun, May ? / AX / TBD

Sat-Sun, May 27-28 / HPDE / VIR

Sun, Jun 18 / AX / VMP

Sun, Jul 2 / AX / VMP

Sun, Aug 6 / AX / VMP

Sun, Sep 17 / AX / VMP

Sun, Oct 29 / AX / VMP

Sun, Nov 19 / AX / VMP

Sat-Sun, Dec 9-10 / 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): 2023 TBA



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 TBA



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): 2023 

Fri-Sun, Mar 17-19 / VIR Full Course

Sat-Sun, Apr 15-16 / Summit Point Main

Fri-Sun, May 19-21 / HyperFest / VIR Full Course

Sat-Sun, Jun 24-25 / Summit Point Main

Fri-Sun, Jul 21-23 / Pitt Race (Combo event w/ NASA Great Lakes)

Fri-Sun, Aug 18-20 / Thunderbolt, NJMP (Combo event w/ NASA NorthEast)

Thu-Sun, Sep 7-10 / Pitt Race - NASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Fri-Sun, Oct 20-22 / VIR Full Course

Sat-Sun, Nov 11-12 / Summit Point Main (HPDE and 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): 2023 

Sat, Mar 18 / Spring Day of Destruction

Sat, Apr 1 / Open Practice - All Divisions

Sat, Apr 8 / Weekly Racing Opening 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): 2023 TBA



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): 2023 

Sat, Feb 25 / First Test and Tune of the year, 11:00 am

Sat, Apr 1 / Opening Night - Saturday Night NASCAR 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): 2023 

Sat, Feb 11 / USDrift Winter Series Drift Day, 10:00 am

Sat, Feb 18 / NASA Mid-Atlantic Autocross

Sat, Feb 25 / Frostbite Car/Truck/Bike Show, Vol. 3, Stunt Like Me Productions 



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): 2023 

Fri-Sun, Apr 7-9 / SCCA Super Tour

Fri-Sun, May 19-21 / NASA HyperFest

Fri-Sun, Jun 16-18 / SRO GT World Challenge

Fri-Sun, Aug 25-27 / IMSA Michelin GT Challenge

Fri, Sep 22-Sun, Oct 1 / SCCA Runoffs

Thu-Sun, Oct 5-8 / SVRA Speed Tour




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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

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 

(scroll down for Car Shows and Motorsports Events) 


Thu, Jan 19 - 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, Jan 20 - Friday Night Hardee's Cruise-Ins, 4 - 8:00 pm, Hardee's at 7007 George Washington Hwy (Route 17), Gloucester. We will be having Friday Night Cruise-ins from 4-8 pm. At this time, the restaurant is open for take-out orders only. Come on out and see some cool cars and hang out with other car folks.


Sat, Jan 21 - 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, Jan 21 - (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, Jan 21 - (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, Jan 21 - GenRight 4x4 Meet-up, 10:00 am, Hotrodders Cafe, 1457 Mount Pleasant Rd., Ste. 109, Chesapeake. A great event to come and hang out with some local jeepers/off-roaders and check out some awesome jeeps, talk about your build, and any upcoming wheeling trips. Oh, and the food is always good! 


Sat, Jan 21 - (1st & 3rd Sat) New Kent Cruisers Cruise-In, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Rosie's Lot 7, 10515 Colonial Downs Pkwy., New Kent. NK Cruisers meet the 1st and 3rd Saturday from 11am-2 pm 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, 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, Jan 21 - Fort Monroe Cruise In, 1 - 4:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd, Fort Monroe, Hampton. With the cooler weather, we are using the bigger lot with the light poles. All makes and models welcome. Kid and pet friendly. Please use the parking spots, as intended. As always, no revving, burnouts, loud music, etc. Please dispose of all trash in the dumpster. This is across from a police station, so mind your manners when entering/leaving. Speed limit is 25mph on all of Fort Monroe. Come hang out! 


Sat, Jan 21 - 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.


Sun, Jan 22 - Cars and Tacos, 12 - 4:00 pm, Guapos Mexican Grill, 980 Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. Starting at 12 pm til 4 pm. Bring your  Rides to exhibit at out parking lot! Trucks, Sport Cars, Muscle Cars, Low Riders, and different categories! 


Tue, Jan 24 - 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, Jan 26 - (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


Sat, Jan 28 - (4th Sat) Cars & Coffee 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. 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, Jan 28 - (2nd & 4th Sat) 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 running their Saturday Cruise-Ins through March 25 on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 12-4 pm. 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, Jan 28 - (2nd & 4th Sat) Winston's Raw Bar and Grill Cruise-in, 4:30 - ?pm, 1620 Cedar Rd., Chesapeake. Come on out to Winston's cruise in! Whatever you drive, come show us what you got. Classic car / truck, roadster, muscle car, motorcycle, etc. 


Sun, Jan 29 - 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. 


Thu, Feb 2 - (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, Feb 4 - (1st Sat) Cars & Coffee Virginia Beach, 7 - 11:00 am, Virginia Beach Sports Center parking lot, 1045 19th St., Virginia Beach. Welcome to Cars & Coffee Virginia Beach, sponsored by Java Surf® Café & Espresso Bar. The first Saturday of every nice weather month. (Gates open by 6:30) Since 2005, Cars & Coffee VB has been a constantly growing, laid back, family friendly, all vehicle style event. Are you normally busy on Saturdays with a list of honey-do's or family commitments? Well that's perfectly fine because you can be back home before your spouse is even up. You don't need a fancy car to come and enjoy your car hobby and still enjoy the rest of your day. https://www.carsandcoffeevb.com/ 


Sat, Feb 4 - (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, Feb 4 - Sumospeed Yahtzee Run, 10:00 am. Coming back for the first one of these since 2019! For those not familiar, Yahtzee runs are our take on the traditional poker run. Our participants will play a game of the popular board game Yahtzee, taking two turns per stop to try to have the top score on the day. We chose this game because in Yahtzee, there's a chance, even later in the game, to be able to make a run for a high score. The players with the top three scores at the end of the day will win a portion of the pot. $50 Entry to play. 10 am registration, Noon roll out; 60%, 30%, 10% pot payouts to top 3 scores. We are currently finalizing our seven stops and will be announcing them and the route next week. Sign up for a fun day cruising for friends, checking out local businesses,  and maybe take home some money! For more info, photo coverage of previous runs, a tutorial on how to play the game, and registration, visit https://sumospeed.com/yahtzee-run


Sun, Feb 5 - (1st Sun) Cheeseburgers & Classic Car Cruise in, 2 - 9:00 pm, Hosted by Farmer’s Table, 13416 Benns Church Blvd., Smithfield. Cheeseburgers & Classic Cars is a family event open to all automotive enthusiast. We welcome all Classic Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles and Tractors, including show quality restorations to rusty survivors and everything in-between on the 1st Sunday of each month at Cypress creek shopping center! Bring the kids, young and old! no fees or registrations. Please do not park in the front row of the stores - thank you. For outdoor dining, Tailgate, or curbside call 757-357-1717. View our menu on the website and order online at: www.farmerstableofsmithfield.com


Wed, Feb 8 - 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, Feb 8 - (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, Feb 11 - (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, Feb 11 - (2nd Sat) 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. 


Sat, Mar 11 - Tidewater Region Antique Automobile Club of America Annual Swap Meet, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, 3373 Pruden Blvd., Suffolk. TRAACA'a Annual Swapmeet Show is Rain or Shine. Indoor spaces with tables, outdoor spaces on pavewment. Antique and collectible vehicle parts, accessories and transportation-related memorabilia. Free admission and parking for shoppers and spectators. Breakfast and lunch available from local food vendors. Pre-registered inside vendor set-up available Friday 1-5 pm. Pre-registration deadline 1 March. For more information contact: Bill Treadwell; (757) 650-3667, Jetty Adams, (757) 673-3240, TRAACAMeet@gmail.com


Sat, Mar 18 -  March Muscle Car Madness, 3:00 pm, Doumar's Cones and Barbecue, Norfolk. Get together and show off what we have been working on over the winter. We will take pictures and have great food. A great place to meet up with other motor heads.




UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, ETC.

(scroll down for Club and Regional Motorsports Events) 


Sat, Mar 11 - Winterfest 2023 - Custom Car Show and Bass Off at Coastal R/C, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, 2425 Bainbridge Blvd., Chesapeake. Winterfest 2023 - Custom Car Show and Bass Off at Coastal R/C. Get situated for the show season as we say goodbye to the cold! Car Show, Bass Off, & Pin Up Contest! Hosted by: 757 Auto Events; ClearShine Virginia; Coastal Virginia Auto Show; Pin-up Contest Hosted by Hepcat Honeys. $20 Preregistration cars and trucks; $15 Preregistration R/C Vehicles, Bikes, toys, and Motorcycles; $25 "Day of" Registration cars and trucks; $20 "Day of" Registration R/C Vehicles, bikes, toys, motorcycles; $20 "Day of" Sound Competition; $10 Street Meet Entry (Non Judged);$40 vendor fee. 


Sat, Mar 18 -  2023 York High School Annual Car Show, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, 9300 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Yorktown. The Annual Car Show supports our York High Falcons Senior Send-Off. Bring your car and some friends for an amazing time to kick off car show season. Come together, park together. Registration opens at 9:30 am. Early bird registration is $15 until March 12th. Registration the day of the show is $20. Registration gets you a ballot to vote for the Top 50. First 125 registered receive a goodie bag and magnet. Raffle prizes all day! Concession sold. Want to sponsor a trophy or set up a booth? Contact us! yhscarshow@gmail.com  Pay online at yhsptsa.memberhub.com


Sat, Apr 1 - 5th Annual George E Smith Memorial Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Landstown commons, 3312 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join us as we celebrate the memory of a local car enthusiast who passed away December 28, 2018. George was a vital part of the Landstown Cruise-Ins, and we are proud to remember him with an annual event. George also served on the board of the Beachcomber Corvette Club served as the president of the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads. This will be an all years, makes, and models event with awards. Portion of proceeds will benefit a charity that George believed in, the Southeastern Food Bank. We will be accepting all non perishable food items for the food bank. Proceeds will also benefit the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads as we work on improved events for all of our attendees. This event is hosted by 757 Auto Events, ClearShine -Virginia, and the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads. 


Sat, Apr 22 - 1st Annual Country Cruise N’ Car, Truck, and Bike Show,  hosted by Slow Movement and Jax Wax, Surry Community Center, Surry Parks and Rec, 205 Enos Farm Dr., Surry. A perfect season opener in an amazing location. Located an hour from Richmond, an hour from Norfolk/VB. And 15 minutes and a ferry ride from historic Williamsburg! Trophies, giveaways, games, and more! Register your vehicle below to be judged! Vendor, Media, and Food Trucks use the links below to register! All pricing will be on the registration links! https://www.slowmovementevents.com/registration


Sat, Apr 29 - Audio One Presents the 18th Annual Spring Dust Off - Cruisn' thru the Decades, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Landstown commons, 3312 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Audio One presents the “18th Annual Spring Dust Off - Cruisn' thru the Decades” car show to benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The Virginia Chevy Lovers in conjunction with 757 Auto Events are bringing the memories back! ALL MAKES AND MODELS WELCOME! ALL YEARS INVITED! The Hepcat Honeys will be hosting a Pin-Up contest. Classics and Late Models will compete separately! 16 Best of Awards and 40 Outstanding Build Awards.


Sat, May 13 - Rollin' with the Knights III - Custom Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Church of the Ascension, 4853 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join 757 Auto Events as we team up with Rollin' with the Knights, and the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads to bring an awesome event to your community! We are returning to Church of the Ascension in Virginia Beach. Proceeds Benefit Charity! Family fun, Food truck onsite, Vendors, Silent Auction and 50/50, Judged car show. All participants asked to bring 2 non-perishable food items for the Southeastern VA Food Bank.


Sat, May 20 - Inaugural Custom Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Real Life Christian Church, Chesapeake. We have had some great Cruise-In events, and it is time to host a full car show and celebration! This will be an all years, makes, and models event with awards. This event is hosted by 757 Auto Events and the Real Life Automobile Ministry. Pre registration saves you money! $21 Car Show Registration ($25 at Show) $16 Bike or Motorcycle registration ($20 at Show) $40 vendor spots 10x10 and display vehicle 


Sat, May 27 - VB Strong Memorial - Custom Car/Truck Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Landstown Commons, 3312 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join US Flag Runners VA Division, ClearShine - Virginia, The Iron Kat, and 757 Auto Events as we host an all makes and models charity car show at Landstown Commons Shopping Center. Join us in this annual charity fund raiser for the families of the fallen. We are looking for all forms of support for this event. All event proceeds benefit the affected families through the #VBStrong Tragedy Fund. Make plans to stop by for the donation drive-thru, or spend the day with us for a judged car show with 50+ awards. This event is free and open to spectators, and we will be accepting donations throughout the day towards our fundraiser. Dr. Mark will be emceeing the event with DJ Vinlo from DVC Entertainment, LLC. We will have refreshments, and we will have our coloring station available for our visiting artists. Vendor Spots are available for $40 - 10X10 booth space and 1 display car. Non Profit Booth Space $20




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, Jan 29 / Farewell to Pungo Winter Series AX #3/ Pungo

Sat, Feb 25 / Farewell to Pungo Winter Series One Last Spin Around Pungo Day 1/ Pungo

Sun, Feb 26 / Farewell to Pungo Winter Series One Last Spin Around Pungo Day 2/ 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): 2023 

Sat-Sun, Feb 11-12 / HPDE / VIR

Sun, Feb 26 / AX / Pungo

Sun, Apr 2 / AX / VMP

Sun, May ? / AX / TBD

Sat-Sun, May 27-28 / HPDE / VIR

Sun, Jun 18 / AX / VMP

Sun, Jul 2 / AX / VMP

Sun, Aug 6 / AX / VMP

Sun, Sep 17 / AX / VMP

Sun, Oct 29 / AX / VMP

Sun, Nov 19 / AX / VMP

Sat-Sun, Dec 9-10 / 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): 2023 TBA



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 TBA



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): 2023 

Fri-Sun, Mar 17-19 / VIR Full Course

Sat-Sun, Apr 15-16 / Summit Point Main

Fri-Sun, May 19-21 / HyperFest / VIR Full Course

Sat-Sun, Jun 24-25 / Summit Point Main

Fri-Sun, Jul 21-23 / Pitt Race (Combo event w/ NASA Great Lakes)

Fri-Sun, Aug 18-20 / Thunderbolt, NJMP (Combo event w/ NASA NorthEast)

Thu-Sun, Sep 7-10 / Pitt Race - NASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Fri-Sun, Oct 20-22 / VIR Full Course

Sat-Sun, Nov 11-12 / Summit Point Main (HPDE and 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): 2023 

Sat, Mar 18 / Spring Day of Destruction

Sat, Apr 1 / Open Practice - All Divisions

Sat, Apr 8 / Weekly Racing Opening 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): 2023 TBA



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): 2023 

Sat, Feb 25 / First Test and Tune of the year, 11:00 am

Sat, Apr 1 / Opening Night - Saturday Night NASCAR 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): 2023 

Sat, Jan 21 / Daily Driver Winter Series, No-Prep, Bracket Racing, gates open at 9:00 am

Sat, Feb 11 / USDrift Winter Series Drift Day, 10:00 am

Sat, Feb 18 / NASA Mid-Atlantic Autocross

Sat, Feb 25 / Frostbite Car/Truck/Bike Show, Vol. 3, Stunt Like Me Productions 



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): 2023 

Fri-Sun, Apr 7-9 / SCCA Super Tour

Fri-Sun, May 19-21 / NASA HyperFest

Fri-Sun, Jun 16-18 / SRO GT World Challenge

Fri-Sun, Aug 25-27 / IMSA Michelin GT Challenge

Fri, Sep 22-Sun, Oct 1 / SCCA Runoffs

Thu-Sun, Oct 5-8 / SVRA Speed Tour




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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

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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Wed, Jan 11 - 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, Jan 11 - (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


Thu, Jan 12 - 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, Jan 13 - Friday Night Hardee's Cruise-Ins, 4 - 8:00 pm, Hardee's at 7007 George Washington Hwy (Route 17), Gloucester. We will be having Friday Night Cruise-ins from 4-8 pm. At this time, the restaurant is open for take-out orders only. Come on out and see some cool cars and hang out with other car folks.


Sat, Jan 14 - 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, Jan 14 - (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, Jan 14 - (2nd Sat) 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. 


Sat, Jan 14 - Not a Mystery - Mystery Cruise, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm, Sears parking lot, Greenbrier Mall, Chesapeake. Come join us for the First Mystery Cruise of 2023. We are letting you know where we are ending this time! Open to all clubs and members! All makes and models! Bring the daily and let's ride! Hall Chevrolet in Chesapeake will be hosting us with an open parking lot, and your CCCHR will be providing lunch and refreshments! Our route will be provided in the morning before we depart. This is a great way to meet new friends, get your car/truck out of winter storage and have some fun. We will meet at Greenbrier Mall at 0930 in front of the old Sears, with a departure at 1000 for our destination. Come with a full tank of fuel. This trip will be approximately 2 hours one way to our destination. We will divide up into groups of 5-7 cars with a lead car who is responsible for that group. This Mystery Cruise will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. This is a Sunshine only event!


Sat, Jan 14 - (2nd & 4th Sat) 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 running their Saturday Cruise-Ins through March 25 on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 12-4 pm. 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, Jan 14 - Fort Monroe Cruise In, 1 - 4:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd, Fort Monroe, Hampton. With the cooler weather, we are using the bigger lot with the light poles. All makes and models welcome. Kid and pet friendly. Please use the parking spots, as intended. As always, no revving, burnouts, loud music, etc. Please dispose of all trash in the dumpster. This is across from a police station, so mind your manners when entering/leaving. Speed limit is 25mph on all of Fort Monroe. Come hang out! 


Sat, Jan 14 - 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, Jan 14 - (2nd & 4th Sat) Winston's Raw Bar and Grill Cruise-in, 4:30 - ?pm, 1620 Cedar Rd., Chesapeake. Come on out to Winston's cruise in! Whatever you drive, come show us what you got. Classic car / truck, roadster, muscle car, motorcycle, etc. 


Sun, Jan 15 - First Rides & Coffee of 2023, 8 - 11:00 am, Detail Garage Virginia Beach, 4239 Holland Road, Suite 772, Virginia Beach. Detail Garage Virginia Beach invites you ALL to our Monthly Rides & Coffee! ALL MAKES & MODELS WELCOME! FREE COFFEE AND DONUTS! We will provide a Parking Guide to guarantee patrons of the surrounding businesses are taken care of! Please RESPECT THE PARKING LOT! 


Tue, Jan 17 - 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 a layed back cruz-in, and Friendly Folks.


Sat, Jan 21 - (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, Jan 21 - (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, Jan 21 - GenRight 4x4 Meet-up, 10:00 am, Hotrodders Cafe, 1457 Mount Pleasant Rd., Ste. 109, Chesapeake. A great event to come and hang out with some local jeepers/off-roaders and check out some awesome jeeps, talk about your build, and any upcoming wheeling trips. Oh, and the food is always good! 


Sat, Jan 21 - (1st & 3rd Sat) New Kent Cruisers Cruise-In, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Rosie's Lot 7, 10515 Colonial Downs Pkwy., New Kent. NK Cruisers meet the 1st and 3rd Saturday from 11am-2 pm 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, 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.


Tue, Jan 24 - 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, Jan 26 - (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


Sat, Jan 28 - (4th Sat) Cars & Coffee 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. 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. 


Sun, Jan 29 - 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. 


Thu, Feb 2 - (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, Feb 4 - (1st Sat) Cars & Coffee Virginia Beach, 7 - 11:00 AM, Virginia Beach Sports Center parking lot, 1045 19th St., Virginia Beach. Welcome to Cars & Coffee Virginia Beach, sponsored by Java Surf® Café & Espresso Bar. The first Saturday of every nice weather month. (Gates open by 6:30) Since 2005, Cars & Coffee VB has been a constantly growing, laid back, family friendly, all vehicle style event. Are you normally busy on Saturdays with a list of honey-do's or family commitments? Well that's perfectly fine because you can be back home before your spouse is even up. You don't need a fancy car to come and enjoy your car hobby and still enjoy the rest of your day. https://www.carsandcoffeevb.com/ 


Sat, Feb 4 - (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!


Sun, Feb 5 - (1st Sun) Cheeseburgers & Classic Car Cruise in, 2 - 9:00 pm, Hosted by Farmer’s Table, 13416 Benns Church Blvd., Smithfield. Cheeseburgers & Classic Cars is a family event open to all automotive enthusiast. We welcome all Classic Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles and Tractors, including show quality restorations to rusty survivors and everything in-between on the 1st Sunday of each month at Cypress creek shopping center! Bring the kids, young and old! no fees or registrations. Please do not park in the front row of the stores - thank you. For outdoor dining, Tailgate, or curbside call 757-357-1717. View our menu on the website and order online at: www.farmerstableofsmithfield.com


Sat, Mar 18 -  March Muscle Car Madness, 3:00 pm, Doumar's Cones and Barbecue, Norfolk. Get together and show off what we have been working on over the winter. We will take pictures and have great food. A great place to meet up with other motor heads.




UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, ETC.

(scroll down for Club and Regional Motorsports Events) 


Fri-Sun, Jan 13-15 - 2023 Hampton Roads International Auto Show, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. Virginia’s largest new car show presented by the Hampton Roads Automobile Dealers Association.  Almost every make and model on display without any sales pressure. The Virginia Beach Convention Center has 2,000 parking spaces on site. Parking is free to all exhibitors and attendees. The Exhibit Hall is 150,000 square feet of contiguous space comprised of four sections with an additional 31,000 square feet of floor space in an adjacent ballroom. There are another 10,000 square feet of display space outside of the exhibit hall. Tickets: Adults and children over 12 – $12; Children (12 and younger) – Free; Senior Citizens (65 and older) – $9; Military (with ID) – $9.  Enter your email to claim a $3 discount at https://hamptonroadsautoshow.com/#coupon


Sat, Mar 11 - Winterfest 2023 - Custom Car Show and Bass Off at Coastal R/C, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, 2425 Bainbridge Blvd., Chesapeake. Winterfest 2023 - Custom Car Show and Bass Off at Coastal R/C. Get situated for the show season as we say goodbye to the cold! Car Show, Bass Off, & Pin Up Contest! Hosted by: 757 Auto Events; ClearShine Virginia; Coastal Virginia Auto Show; Pin-up Contest Hosted by Hepcat Honeys. $20 Preregistration cars and trucks; $15 Preregistration R/C Vehicles, Bikes, toys, and Motorcycles; $25 "Day of" Registration cars and trucks; $20 "Day of" Registration R/C Vehicles, bikes, toys, motorcycles; $20 "Day of" Sound Competition; $10 Street Meet Entry (Non Judged);$40 vendor fee. 


Sat, Mar 18 -  2023 York High School Annual Car Show, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, 9300 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Yorktown. The Annual Car Show supports our York High Falcons Senior Send-Off. Bring your car and some friends for an amazing time to kick off car show season. Come together, park together. Registration opens at 9:30 am. Early bird registration is $15 until March 12th. Registration the day of the show is $20. Registration gets you a ballot to vote for the Top 50. First 125 registered receive a goodie bag and magnet. Raffle prizes all day! Concession sold. Want to sponsor a trophy or set up a booth? Contact us! yhscarshow@gmail.com  Pay online at yhsptsa.memberhub.com


Sat, Apr 1 - 5th Annual George E Smith Memorial Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Landstown commons, 3312 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join us as we celebrate the memory of a local car enthusiast who passed away December 28, 2018. George was a vital part of the Landstown Cruise-Ins, and we are proud to remember him with an annual event. George also served on the board of the Beachcomber Corvette Club served as the president of the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads. This will be an all years, makes, and models event with awards. Portion of proceeds will benefit a charity that George believed in, the Southeastern Food Bank. We will be accepting all non perishable food items for the food bank. Proceeds will also benefit the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads as we work on improved events for all of our attendees. This event is hosted by 757 Auto Events, ClearShine -Virginia, and the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads. 


Sat, Apr 29 - Audio One Presents the 18th Annual Spring Dust Off - Cruisn' thru the Decades, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Landstown commons, 3312 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Audio One presents the “18th Annual Spring Dust Off - Cruisn' thru the Decades” car show to benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The Virginia Chevy Lovers in conjunction with 757 Auto Events are bringing the memories back! ALL MAKES AND MODELS WELCOME! ALL YEARS INVITED! The Hepcat Honeys will be hosting a Pin-Up contest. Classics and Late Models will compete separately! 16 Best of Awards and 40 Outstanding Build Awards.


Sat, May 13 - Rollin' with the Knights III - Custom Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Church of the Ascension, 4853 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join 757 Auto Events as we team up with Rollin' with the Knights, and the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads to bring an awesome event to your community! We are returning to Church of the Ascension in Virginia Beach. Proceeds Benefit Charity! Family fun, Food truck onsite, Vendors, Silent Auction and 50/50, Judged car show. All participants asked to bring 2 non-perishable food items for the Southeastern VA Food Bank.


Sat, May 20 - Inaugural Custom Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Real Life Christian Church, Chesapeake. We have had some great Cruise-In events, and it is time to host a full car show and celebration! This will be an all years, makes, and models event with awards. This event is hosted by 757 Auto Events and the Real Life Automobile Ministry. Pre registration saves you money! $21 Car Show Registration ($25 at Show) $16 Bike or Motorcycle registration ($20 at Show) $40 vendor spots 10x10 and display vehicle 


Sat, May 27 - VB Strong Memorial - Custom Car/Truck Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Landstown Commons, 3312 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join US Flag Runners VA Division, ClearShine - Virginia, The Iron Kat, and 757 Auto Events as we host an all makes and models charity car show at Landstown Commons Shopping Center. Join us in this annual charity fund raiser for the families of the fallen. We are looking for all forms of support for this event. All event proceeds benefit the affected families through the #VBStrong Tragedy Fund. Make plans to stop by for the donation drive-thru, or spend the day with us for a judged car show with 50+ awards. This event is free and open to spectators, and we will be accepting donations throughout the day towards our fundraiser. Dr. Mark will be emceeing the event with DJ Vinlo from DVC Entertainment, LLC. We will have refreshments, and we will have our coloring station available for our visiting artists. Vendor Spots are available for $40 - 10X10 booth space and 1 display car. Non Profit Booth Space $20




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, Jan 29 / Farewell to Pungo Winter Series AX #3/ Pungo

Sat, Feb 25 / Farewell to Pungo Winter Series One Last Spin Around Pungo Day 1/ Pungo

Sun, Feb 26 / Farewell to Pungo Winter Series One Last Spin Around Pungo Day 2/ 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): 2023 TBA 



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): 2023 TBA



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 TBA



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): 2023 

Fri-Sun, Mar 17-19 / VIR Full Course

Sat-Sun, Apr 15-16 / Summit Point Main

Fri-Sun, May 19-21 / HyperFest / VIR Full Course

Sat-Sun, Jun 24-25 / Summit Point Main

Fri-Sun, Jul 21-23 / Pitt Race (Combo event w/ NASA Great Lakes)

Fri-Sun, Aug 18-20 / Thunderbolt, NJMP (Combo event w/ NASA NorthEast)

Thu-Sun, Sep 7-10 / Pitt Race - NASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Fri-Sun, Oct 20-22 / VIR Full Course

Sat-Sun, Nov 11-12 / Summit Point Main (HPDE and 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): 2023 

Sat, Mar 18 / Spring Day of Destruction

Sat, Apr 1 / Open Practice - All Divisions

Sat, Apr 8 / Weekly Racing Opening 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): TBA



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): 2023 TBA



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): 2023 

Sat, Jan 14 / NASA Mid-Atlantic Winter Autocross Championship Event #2, Rounds 3 & 4

Sat, Jan 21 / Daily Driver Winter Series, No-Prep, Bracket Racing, gates open at 9:00 am

Sat, Feb 11 / USDrift Winter Series Drift Day, 10:00 am



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): 2023 

Fri-Sun, Apr 7-9 / SCCA Super Tour

Fri-Sun, May 19-21 / NASA HyperFest

Fri-Sun, Jun 16-18 / SRO GT World Challenge

Fri-Sun, Aug 25-27 / IMSA Michelin GT Challenge

Fri Sep 22-Sun Oct 1 / SCCA Runoffs

Thu-Sun, Oct 5-8 / SVRA Speed Tour




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