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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Thu, Mar 2 - 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.
Thu, Mar 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.
Fri, Mar 3 - 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, Mar 4 - 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, Mar 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, Mar 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.
Sat, Mar 4 - 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, Mar 4 - 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, Mar 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
Tue, Mar 7 - 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, Mar 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!
Thu, Mar 9 - 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.
Sat, Mar 11 - 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, 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 11 - Cars and Coffee Chesapeake, 8:00 am, Sonic Drive-In, 1600 Cedar Rd., Chesapeake. We're back! Team Ultraspeed and Sonic Restaurant are teaming up once again to bring you one of the best car meets in the area! For the month of March, we will be featuring cars from local group COVA EXOTICS. Come check them out! Join us for a community gathering of the most beautiful cars from around town. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee or your favorite Sonic foods while admiring a variety of amazing cars from different makes, models, and eras. Chat with other car lovers, exchange tips, and share your experiences over a delicious breakfast or lunch.
Sat, Mar 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, Mar 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 - (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, Mar 11 - (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, Mar 12 - Boost & Brunch Newport News, 8:30 - 11:00 am, 601 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News. 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. All makes and models welcomed. Sponsored by: United Wireless, Skyline Sports Club of Virginia, Art of imagery, 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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 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.
Sun, Mar 19 - Rides & Coffee MARCH 2023, 8:00 - 11:00 am, Detail Garage Virginia Beach, 4239 Holland Road, Suite 772, Virginia Beach. Detail Garage Virginia Beach invites you ALL to our March 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!
Sun, Mar 19 - Wheels & Waffles Meet, 8:30 am, Priority Toyota Chesapeake, 1800 Greenbrier Blvd. Chesapeake. Come out, walk around, enjoy some coffee, yummy food trucks, raffles and check out the sweet rides. Our Monthly meet is sponsored by Priority Toyota. Come out and bring your classics, exotics, imports, muscles, trucks, jeeps, bikes, and golf carts to show on the third Sunday of the month! No burnouts, loud music, or loud revving.
Thu, Mar 23 - (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, Mar 25 - (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, Apr 2 - Caffeine & Octane April Event, 8:30 – 11:30 am, New Realm Brewing Co., 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach. Come on out to C&O’s first event of 2023! All cars, trucks, and motorcycles welcome. Last years events were great, and hope to see you all here this year. This event we will be sponsoring Irrevrent Warriors, raffle items will go to support them! As always, be respectful of the event, New Realm, vendors, and each other. We look forward to seeing you there!
Sun, Apr 2 - 2023 Spring Cruise-In, 12:00 pm, Sponsored by Century 21 Top Producers, 316 Office Square Ln., Virginia Beach. Shine and Show you Hot Rod! Listen to some great music and
have a good time.
Sat, Apr 15 – 3rd Annual Spring Fling Cruise-In, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Hosted by Tidewater MOPAR Club, Suffolk BBQ at the Airport, 1200 Gene Bolton Dr., Suffolk. This is just a Cruise-In to come hang out with friends and show off your car! $5 Donation with proceeds going to TMC Charities. 50/50 Raffle, DJ Angela Brown, Food available on site.
Sat, Apr 29 - Williamsburg Colonial Car Scene, Season Opener, 4 - 10:00 pm, Daddy-O's Tavern, Norge crossing shopping center, Williamsburg. Our purpose is to bring like minded car enthusiast together in Williamsburg VA and surrounding areas for car meets, upcoming car shows, cruises, and anything discussing about the car community. This will be a non toxic group and any members caught trash talking and or causing issues on this page will be banned immediately. Respect the spot - No Revving - No Burnouts - Pick up after yourself.
Sun, Apr 30 - Boost and Brunch VB, 8:30 - 11:00 am, 2168 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. Calling all car enthusiasts to share and view cars then grab some human fuel or coffee from First Watch as well as some free giveaways! Sponsored by: United Wireless, Skyline Sports Club of Virginia, Art of Imagery, First Watch, Aqua Ice Cream. 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!
UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, ETC.
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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
Sun, Mar 26 - Cruise in for Kids Charity Car Show, 1 - 3:00 pm, HotRodders Cafe, 14357 Mount Pleasant Rd., Chesapeake. Bring your pride and joy out to Cruise in for Kids Charity Car Show at HotRodders Cafe in Chesapeake! This cruise in style car show is open to all makes and models. Come with your family or bring your whole car club. All proceeds go to buy school supplies for indigent children at VBCPS Preschool Assessment Center. Cost per car is only: $20 You can register early by emailing dlabar3@verizon.net or pay the day of the show. Bounce Hoppers in Chesapeake will be setting up a Bounce House so bring the kids! Food and drinks are available from the HotRodders Cafe: https://www.facebook.com/HotroddersCafe We will be having the show on March 26th unless it rains. The rain date is April 2nd. Come on out, have a good time and support a great cause!
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 8 - 2023 Daffodil Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Hosted by Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers, 6920 Main street, Gloucester. Join the Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers for their 2023 Daffodil Car Show! All Years, Makes & Models Welcome. All proceeds benefit CHKD. $20 registration fee, Top 30 Awards, plus special awards. Free Admission for Spectators email - middlepeninsulaclassiccruisers@gmail.com, mpccofgloucester.com
Sat, Apr 15 - Mustang Club of Tidewater Annual Spring Fling Mustang Birthday Car Show, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Cavalier Ford, Greenbrier, located at 1515 S. Military Highway, Chesapeake. MCT will hold our Annual Spring Fling Mustang Birthday Car Show on April 15th, 2023. We happily welcome all years, makes and models of passenger cars, trucks, and motorcycles to participate in this show. This is a family friendly event, so feel free to bring the kids so they can enjoy the show! Registration will be on site and is $20.00 + two cans of non-perishable food per vehicle. The food will be donated to a local food bank, so please be generous. There is no charge for spectators, who will be directed to parking adjacent to the show vehicle parking area. This is a Participant's Choice show, with 25 Participant’s Choice awards, and 3 top awards for Best in Show, Dealer’s Choice, and Club Participation. Vendor spaces are available for a $25.00 fee. This allows you space for a 10x10 shelter and table setup, along Military Hwy at the front of the show lot. Email mustangcluboftidewater67@yahoo.com for more information. There will be burgers, hot dogs and chips provided by Cavalier Ford. We will also have a 50/50 Drawing during the show. When arriving at the show area, please enter via from Military Highway in front of the Cavalier Ford Dealership and follow the directions of the parking coordinators. This is a large parking lot so ample parking will be available for groups, who should try to arrive together to ensure you’re able to park together. There will be a designated parking area for Shelby’s. MCT members will park in front of the dealership showroom. Please, no loud music/bass, engine revving, or exhibitions of speed at or departing the show by attendees.
Sat, Apr 15 - Spring Car Show and Vendor Fair, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Ware Episcopal Church, 7825 John Clayton Memorial Hwy., Gloucester. Come join us! This show brings cars from all over to benefit Venture Crew 111. Antiques, Light Trucks, and Rat Rods. $25 registration at the gate, starts at 8 am, judging ends at 12:30 pm. Dash Plaques for the first 50 registrants. For more info conctact venture.crew.0111@gmail.com
Sat, Apr 22 - Williamsburg British Car Club British & European Car Show, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, The Shops At High St., High Street, Williamsburg. To benefit the ARC of Greater Williamsburg. Schedule: 9:00am show field opens -- 11:00 am show field closes; Show: 10:00am to 2:00pm, 12:00 balloting closes, awards at 2:00pm or earlier if ready. Food from on-site restaurants available. Pre-registration $25.00 by April 8th. Late Registration at the show $30.00 Preregistration Guidelines: All registered cars will be placed in a class for judging and award purposes. Cars must be parked with their assigned class to be eligible for awards. Trailer parking available nearby. All cars must be driven onto the show field under their own power. Classes will be determined by preregistered entries. This is a popular vote car show. Balloting for best in class will be conducted by the registrants; judging for The Chairman's Best will be judged by three WBCC members. This is a rain or shine show since the parking lot is a two story structure, the bottom lot is dry. A portion of the proceeds will be given to The Arc of Greater Williamsburg. Door prizes will be awarded and there will be a 50- 50 raffle. Email: WBCCBCD@gmail.com, contact: Jerald Jacobs, 757-319-2223. Car show dash plaques will be distributed to all preregistered vehicles. Kit cars allowed for display only. Please go to http://www.wmbgbrit.com/ to register for the car show
Sat, Apr 22 - Run for the Son Car and Motorcycle Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Tractor Supply, 6499 Market Dr., Gloucester. The annual Run for the Son Car and Motorcycle show will be at Tractor Supply Parking lot in Gloucester, VA. This year we will staert at 9am and trophies at 3pm. This show is for the benefit of Run for the Son charities. It will once again be professionally judged. Vendors welcome. So come out and help us make this a great show. Cost is $20 to enter. Call 804-815-4155 for additional info. Web Site: http://www.runforthesonshow.com Email: tim@action-insurance.net
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 22 - IPConfigure Spring Fling Car Show, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, IPConfigure HQ, 2330 Bowdens Ferry Road, Norfolk. The 1st Ever IPConfigure Spring Fling Car Show to benefit Tidewater Search & Rescue. April 22nd from 10am to 2pm. All years, makes, and models are welcome! Being held at IPConfigure HQ in Norfolk. We are working on the details to make this a great event...more info to come. Contact Marci with questions: 757-593-1697 Email: marci.hunt@ipconfigure.com
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.
Sun, Apr 30 - Kiwanis Capital District Division 13 Car Show, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Langley Speedway, 11 Dale Lemonds Drive, Hampton. This is our second annual Charity car show at Larry King Law's Langley Speedway. We will host 8 classes of Judged Cars plus Non Judged Display cars. Food, family fun, vendors, Trophies awarded plus dash plaques to the first 100 entrants. (757) 660-1772 / kiwanisclubofgreaterhilton@gmail.com / https://tickets.thefoat.com/division13carshow/event-39347/clear_cart-1
Sat, May 6 - Iron Chariots Car Show Annual Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Ivor Baptist Church, 8506 Bell Ave., Ivor. Iron Chariots Car Show is a festive Down Town event honoring your favorite Iron Chariot whether they are 2/3/4 wheel, custom/stock, John Deere Green/Farmall Red, or simply the Iron Chariot of your youth/dreams. Iron Chariots is a ministry of Ivor Baptist Church designed to provide a means for fellowship among community Iron Chariot Enthusiasts, and to introduce and support IBC’s various missions. Trophies will be awarded for the “TOP 25 Iron Chariots!!”. Additionally, Trophies will be awarded to Iron Chariots voted as “Best in Show, Best Paint, Best Interior, Best in Progress, Best in Blue, & Pastor’s Choice.” Join us Rain or Shine for Food, Music, Craft Show, 50/50 Raffle, Iron Chariots, Fun and More!!! Contact Allen Montgomery @ (757) 287-8150 or Pastor Don Roberts @ (757) 404-6361 for Car Show Information, Vendor Spaces, or Sponsorship Opportunities! Web Site: https://ivorbaptistchurch.org/ministries/iron Email: donald.g.roberts@charter.net
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 13 - 5th Annual Car, Truck & Bike Show, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Victory Life Church, 1741 W. Queen St., Hampton. Registration starts at 8 am, judging starts at 10 am. Registration is $15, spectators are free. Awards will be given in the following categories: Top 35, Best in Show, Best in Show Car / Truck, Best in Show Bike, Kids Choice Award, Best Paint. Games for kids, Puppet Shows, Blowups, and prizes. All proceeds from the Car Show will go towards VLC Children's Summer Camp. Vendors and Food. For more information call 757-838-1304
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):
* These joint events at Cherry Point, NCCAR and VMP are provisional points events, but subject to change: we're working hard to get local sites, and hope to hold a full 2023 season locally in Hampton Roads!
*Sat-Sun, Mar 25-26 / Joint Event w/ NCR-SCCA / Cherry Point
*Sat, Apr 1 / School & Joint Event w/ VMSC / VMP
*Sat-Sun, Apr 8-9 / Joint Event w/ NCR-SCCA / NCCAR
*Sat-Sun, May 6/7 / Joint Event w/ NCR-SCCA / Cherry Point
*Sat, Jun 17 / Joint Event w/ VMSC / VMP
*Sat-Sun, Aug 5-6 / VA v NC Joint Event w/ NCR-SCCA + more! / NCCAR
*Sat, Sep 16 / Joint Event w/ VMSC / VMP
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
Sun, Apr 2 / AX / Virginia Motorsports Park (VMP)
Sun, May ? / AX / TBD
Sat-Sun, May 27-28 / Memorial Day 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
Sun, Apr 2 / Open Pract
Sun, Apr 23 / Race #1
Sun, May 7 / Race # 2
Fri, May 19 / Race #3
Sun, May 21 / Rain make-up
Fri, Jun 9 / Race #4
Sun, Jun 18 / Rain make-up
Fri, Jun 23 / Race #5
Fri, Jun 30 / Race #6
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
Sat, Mar 11 / Long Time No Slide
Fri-Sat, May 26-27
Fri-Sat, Jul 28-29
Sun, Sep 10
Fri-Sat, Oct 20-21
?, Nov
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
Sat, Apr 15 / Virginia Dirt Series Championship weekly racing
Sat, Apr 29 / Virginia Dirt Series Championship weekly racing
Sat, May 6 / Fastrak racing Series
Sat, May 20 / Mud Mayhem Premier Mega Truck Series
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
Fri, Mar 31 / 2023 Spring NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, tbd
Sat, Apr 1 / 2023 NASCAR xfinity Series ToyotaCare 250, 1:00 pm
Sun, Apr 2 / 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400, 3:30 pm
Sat, Jul 29 / 2023 NASCAR Truck Series Worldwide Express 250, 7:30 pm
Sun, Jul 31 / 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Race, 3:00 PM pm
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, Mar 11 / Oval Track Open Practice, 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 11 / First No Prep Street Racing Event of the season. $25 to race or $10 to watch! Gates open 11 am, Test and Tune/Run What you Brung 12-4pm
Sat, Mar 18 / Oval Track Open Practice, 10:00 am
Sat, Apr 1 / Opening Night - Saturday Night NASCAR racing, 6:00 pm
Sat, Apr 8 / 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-Sun, Mar 4-5 / eBayMotors Test & Tune
Fri-Sun, Mar 17-19 / VP Racing Fuels ET Bracket Series
Sat-Sun, Mar 25-26 / Spring 200 Bracket Racing
Sat, Apr 1 / Easter4 Bash Mud Bog
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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