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, Jul 26 - 2023 Wednesday Franklin Cruise-In, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, Main Street Parking Lot in front of the Fire Station, downtown Franklin. Mark your calendars for the 2023 Franklin Cruise-In season. Weekly cruise-ins will continue each Wednesday until October 11, 2023. The Franklin Independence Day Celebration with the City of Franklin and Franklin Experience will be on Wednesday, June 28th with fireworks and a live band. The Grand Finale will be on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
Wed, Jul 26 - (Last Wed) Brews & Roos: Subaru Meet @TGB, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, The Garage Brewery, 1011 Eden Way N., Chesapeake. This event is FREE & open to the public. Co-Hosted by Adventure Dad Wagon. Come early to get a front spot or park in the grass on Eden Way! Rotating food trucks daily, so go to garage-brewery.com to see which one will be there! Rotating Subarus get the opportunity to park INSIDE the brewery! *LAST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH*
Wed, Jul 26 - Doumar's Weekly Cruise in, 6 - 8:00 pm, Hosted by The Mustang and Ford Association of Virginia, Doumar's Cones & Barbecue, 1919 Monticello Ave., Norfolk. We are back at Doumar’s, all are invited! Please join us for some cars at a weekly cruise-in every Wednesday night. They are open during these hours, so enjoy all the great eats and drinks they provide, including their amazing ice cream and handmade cones! Be kind, clean up after yourselves, no excessive revving, and no burnouts and do not speed off when leaving their parking lot.
Thu, Jul 27 - Thursday Night Cruise-In at the DQ, 3:00 pm - ?, 4024 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake. So if you're not doing anything on Thursday afternoons get those cars out and come up to DQ. You can go in and order food and bring it out to eat. Make sure you bring a chair because they've taken the tables and chairs in. People start getting there around 2:00 and hang out for 3-4 hours or so. The weather is starting to get nice and there's not a whole lot of places we can go. This is one of the few places we can.
Thu, Jul 27 - (4th Thu) AJ Gators Cruise-in, 6 - 9:00 pm, AJ Gator's Sports Bar & Grill - Fairfield, 5218 Fairfield Shopping Center (corner of Kempsville and Providence Roads), Virginia Beach. Join the Seven Cities Camaro Club and AJ Gators Sports Bar & Grill for a Thursday Night Cruise-in. All Makes & Models are Welcomed! Please park in the designated area marked with the cones. For more info on the Event or the Seven Cities Camaro Club, please message the page or go to www.7citiescamaro.org
Thu, Jul 27 - Colonial Car Scene Thursday Night Meet, 7 - 10:00 pm, (New Spot) Bruster's real ice cream, 5289 John Tyler Hwy., Williamsburg. Keep in mind that being around in ice cream establishment there are going to be children so please remain respectful! Hope to see you all out there this week. Respect the spot. No Revving - No Burnouts - No Loud Music. Pick-up after yourself.
Fri, Jul 28 - Friday Night Hardee's Cruise-Ins, 4 - 8:00 pm, Hardee's at 7007 George Washington Hwy (Route 17), Gloucester. We will be having Friday Night Cruise-ins from 4-8 pm. At this time, the restaurant is open for take-out orders only. Come on out and see some cool cars and hang out with other car folks.
Fri, Jul 28 - Let's Talk Cars Friday Night Cruise-in, 5:00 pm - Dusk, Main Street Shopping Center, 6920 Main St., Gloucester. Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers hold a weekly cruise in (weather permitting) from April through October. All years, makes and models welcome. Family Freindly Fun, Music, and Car Talk. Cruiser of the week award presented 30 minutes before dusk. Free for everyone, donations are appreciated and benefit CHKD.
Fri, Jul 28 - USDrift Battle On The Bay Pre-Party and Car Show, 5 - 10:00 pm, Hosted by Speed Trend Society, Larry King Law's Langley Speedway, . Friday night we're having a pre-party and Saturday the car show! YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS OUT ON THIS!! Live DJ, VIP Bar, VIP Lounge, Vendors, and much more! Special thanks to @langleyspeedway and @usdrift for bringing us on as an event host! Get those rides shined up and those drift vehicles ready. It's gonna be a BANGER!
Sat, Jul 29 - Cars n Coffee, 7 - 9:00 am, Hosted by Tidewater Mopar Club (TMC), Heritage Amish Bake Shoppe, next to the Old VB Farmer's Market, 3600 Dam Neck Rd., Virginia Beach. The Bakery may or mayn't have Coffee so it is advised to bring your own.
Sat, Jul 29 - (5th 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, Jul 29 - Classic Cars & Coffee at the Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmers Market, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm, Courthouse and High St., Portsmouth. Join us for informal Classic Cars & Coffee at the historic Olde Towne Farmers Market. Classic cars get FREE up-front, car-show-style parking and FREE gourmet coffee for the drivers. Great spot to bring the spouse and family, 50+ vendors with fresh produce, grilled items, baked goods, sweets, juices, confections, even handmade jewelry and artisan items. Always something different, and very welcoming! Just flag down anyone in a yellow traffic safety vest and our deputy sheriffs will guide you to a prime spot.
Sat, Jul 29 - Virginia Coast Euros Poker Run II, 11:30 am, by Tim Costa and Virginia Coast Euros Events, Cars & Coffee - Norfolk. We are almost done setting up the Second annual poker run event! Last event was a huge success, and a lot of fun. We put in a lot of work to plan this, so it will go smoothly. Sponsors include Jax Wax, New Realm Brewery, Protime Automotive, the Atlantic Restaurant, Weissworx, and more! Also, photography coverage provided by our own Benjack Media. Drive, have fun, see the sights, get some pics, and celebrate with us at the end at New Realm Brewing Co. There will be Prizes as well!
Sat, Jul 29 - Suffolk Hardee's Cruise in, 2 - 6:00 pm, Hardee's Drive-In, Pruden Blvd., Suffolk. Every Saturday Weekly gathering of car enthusiasts at Hardee's in Suffolk. Get those hot rods out and come see some cool cars and have a great time hanging out with friends. If it's cold, we hangout inside.
Sat, Jul 29 - Landstown Commons Customs and Classics Cruise Ins, 4 - 8:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3312 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads every Saturday starting April 1 through October 28 for Custom Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Bicycles, Toys, and vehicles of all varieties. Live DJ, local eateries, the best shopping, family fun, and community. Free to spectate and $3 donation to display your vehicle in the show lot. Spring and Summer hours 4-8 PM and Fall Hours shift to 3-7 PM.
Sat, Jul 29 – Classic Cruisers Car Club Cruise-In, 4:30 - 8:00 pm, Coastal Community Church, 101 Village Ave., Yorktown. It is open to all years, all makes, and all models. If it’s cool, bring it. It is only a $2.00 donation to show your vehicle. There is no admission fee for spectators. All cruise-in donations are donated to local charities. It is a great place to listen to some great tunes played by our DJs, look at some great rides, see your old friends, and make some new ones. For more information about the cruise-ins, go to our website at http://www.ccccva.com or our Classic Cruisers Car Club Facebook page. You can also contact Kathy Jefferson 757-871-7666
Sat, Jul 29 - Fort Monroe Cruise In, 6 - 9:00 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!
Tue, Aug 1 - Southern Chesapeake Tuesday Night Cruz-in, 5:00 pm, Edinburgh North Shopping Center, Hillcrest Pkwy., Chesapeake. Every Tuesday at 5 pm, Edinburgh Target parking lot, Across from Chick fil-a. Everyone welcome. Bring your ”Cars” to layed back cruz-in. Friendly Folks.
Thu, Aug 3 - (1st Thu) Cars 'n' Chicken Cruise-in, 7 - 9:00 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, Aug 4 - (1st Fri) Smithfield Ruritans 1st Fridays Cruise-Ins, 5 - 8:00 pm, Luter Sports Complex, 900 West Main St., Smithfield. The Smithfield Ruritan Club will be starting their 1st Friday cruise-ins on April 7 from 5-8 pm at Luter Sports Complex, 900 W. Main Street (Route 258), Smithfield. We will be doing them on the first Friday of every month through October. Hope to see you out here.
Fri, Aug 4 - NK Cruisers Cruise In, 6 - 9:00 pm, Rosie's Lot 7, 10515 Colonial Downs Pkwy., New Kent. NK Cruisers meet the 1st and 3rd Friday from April-October. 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, Aug 5 - (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, Aug 5 - (1st Sat) MPCC cars and coffee, 8:30 - 11:00 am, Eggheads Diner, 1785 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Gloucester Point. Join the Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers for Cars and Coffee first Saturday of each month at the Gloucester Point Shopping Center. All cars are welcome and admission is free!
Sat, Aug 5 - (1st Sat) Chili-Dog Cruz-In, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Nasemond Masonic Lodge #77, 5681 Lee Farm Ln., Suffolk. Mark your calendar and join us again this year for Cool Cars, Good friends, and Tasty Chili Dogs. Every 1st Saturday at Nasemond Lodge. Cars, Bikes, and Chili Dogs. A great way to spend a couple of hours with old friends and new. EVERYONE WELCOME! Chili Dog Combo $6.00
Sun, Aug 6 - Caffeine & Octane August Event, 8:30 - 11:30 am, New Realm Brewing Co., 1209 Craft Ln., Virginia Beach. Cars, motorcycles, trucks, Jeeps off all kinds, come one come all to our FREE event! Keeping the ball rolling with the fun, friendly, family atmosphere, vendors, food, and raffles. Bringing the fun to New Realm Brewery and as always make sure you support our vendors.
Sun, Aug 6 - (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, Aug 8 - 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, Aug 10 - (2nd Thu) Team NvUS: Crews & Brews @TGB, 5:30 – 8:00 pm, The Garage Brewery, 1011 Eden Way N., Chesapeake. Every 2nd Thursday, Designated parking outside and one vehicle parked inside! Team NvUS is a WorldWide Car Club that was established in 2011. The team focuses on maintaining that family atmosphere amongst enthusiasts, all while showcasing quality vehicles at many High Exposure Shows and Charity Shows/Events. All Team NvUS Members are shown with an "NvUS" banner on their car. Virginia 757 Chapter is just one of 4 Chapters in Virginia and also one of over 200 chapters worldwide.
Sat, Aug 12 - Cars and Coffee Chesapeake, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, Sonic Drive-In, 1600 Cedar Rd., Chesapeake. Team Ultraspeed and Sonic Restaurant are teaming up to bring you one of the best car meets in the area! 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. Mark your calendars and we'll see you there!
Sat, Aug 12 - (2nd Sat) Cars & Coffee Newport News, 9 - 11:00 am, Village Square Shopping Center, 5007 Victory Blvd., Yorktown. Car enthusiasts of all kinds are welcome! Family friendly. This is an informal cruise-in for enthusiast of all makes, models and years, cars and trucks the second Saturday each month from to talk cars and share a cup of coffee. Note: Coffee and tables available at Uno on the patio. Rainout date is always the next Sunday with good weather. Please follow this short, but strongly enforced set of rules: No revving, no Burnouts, no loud music, no parking in loading/fire zones, no double parking. Please be respectful of everyone most of all.
Sat, Aug 12 - (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, Aug 13 - (2nd Sun) Boost & Brunch Newport News, 8:30 - 11:00 am, 12515 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. All makes and models welcomed. Calling all car enthusiasts to share and view cars then grab some human fuel at Donatos as well as some free giveaways from United Wireless. Sponsored by: United Wireless T-Mobile, Skyline Sports Club of Virginia, Art of imagery, Sweet Frogs, Donatos Pizza. RESPECT THE SPOT! NO SPEEDING, BURN OUTS, ETC. Don't forget to tag us in your shots! @boostandbrunch on Instagram & follow for updates. Thanks for coming out and sharing your rides with everyone!
Sun, Aug 13 - Wheels & Waffles August Meet, 8:30 - 11:30 am, Priority Toyota Chesapeake, 1800 Greenbrier Pkwy., Chesapeake. Come join us for our June Wheels and Waffles VA meet. Come out, walk around, enjoy some coffee, yummy food trucks, neat raffles, music, and check out the sweet rides. Bring your classics, exotics, imports, muscles, trucks, jeeps, bikes, and golf carts to show! No burnouts, loud music, or loud revving.
Tue, Aug 15 - (3rd Tue) Corvettes @ New Realm Brewing, 6 - 9:00 pm, 1209 Craft Ln., Virginia Beach. 3rd Tuesday monthly from 6-9 pm. Reserved parking for the first 20 Corvettes. All sports car friends are welcome! Full on-site dine-in menu and expansive beer and spirits selection.
Thu, Aug 17 - (3rd Thu) Cruise and Brews, 6:30 pm, Hosted by The Seven Cities Camaro Club, MoMac Brewing Company, 3228 Academy Ave., Portsmouth. Join 7CCC for our cruise in and local beers at MoMac. Food trucks will be available. Every third Thursday at 6:30 pm. If you're going to drink, drink responsibly. No Burnouts or any other Childish Shenanigans.
Sat, Aug 19 - (3rd Sat) C4 Cruise-In, 8 - 9:30 am, River Oak Church, 255 Great Bridge Blvd., Chesapeake. Owners and lookers welcome, it’s all free – free to show, free to look, free to eat, (donuts & coffee). Talk cars, show off your ride and meet other’s that share the same love. All rides are welcome – imports, exotics, trucks, bikes (any vintage, old or new), tractors, customs tuners, off-road, whatever! If you can get it here we’ll enjoy it. We start early, (8:00 am), and we end early, (9:30 am), before the heat of the day, so you have plenty of your Saturday left to do other shows, polish off your honey-do list, or whatever your Saturday looks like!
Sat, Aug 19 - (3rd Sat) Cars & Coffee Williamsburg, 9 - 11:30 am, The Tipsy Beans Café ( www.tipsybeanscafe.com ), 1430 High Street, Williamsburg. C & C Williamsburg is an informal gathering of people with a passion for automobiles. This venue along with the great coffee and treats at The Tipsy Beans Cafe is a winning combination and we look forward to meeting there the third Saturday of every month from 9-11:30 am. Patronize Tipsy Beans Café and stay for lunch at any of the great dining options at High Street. Gentleman and Ladies…start your engines! See you Saturday!
Sat, Aug 19 - GenRight 4x4 Meet-up, 10:00 am, Hotrodders Cafe, 1457 Mount Pleasant Rd., Ste. 109, Chesapeake. A great event to come and hang out with some local jeepers/off-roaders and check out some awesome jeeps, talk about your build, and any upcoming wheeling trips. Oh, and the food is always good!
Sat, Aug 19 - 1st Annual Those Fabulous Fords Fall Meet, 4 - 8:00 pm, Suffolk Executive Airport, 1200 Gene Bolton Dr., Suffolk. All Ford and Ford powered Vehicles, Any Year. Top 5 Driver awards. This is a free event. Donations appreciated. Info contact Jurz Jurick, (757) 810-3243, jurz@verizon.net
Sun, Aug 20 - RIDES AND COFFEE August, 8 – 11:00 am, Detail Garage (Virginia Beach, VA), 4239 Holland Road Suite 772, Virginia Beach. Detail Garage Virginia Beach invites you ALL to our AUGUST Rides & Coffee! ALL MAKES & MODELS WELCOME! The Coffee Shoppe will be setting Up their breakfast food truck supplying food and coffee! There will be: TECH SESSIONS! VENDORS! FOOD TRUCKS! RAFFLES EVERY HOUR! AND MORE! Keep an eye out for the Official Parking Lot Guide on where to park to guarantee everyone in the shopping center has a great time! Please RESPECT THE PARKING LOT!
Sun, Aug 20 - (3rd Sun) Cheeseburgers & Classic Car Cruise in, 12 - 9:00 pm, Hosted by Farmer’s Table of Newport News, 11135 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. 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 3rd Sunday of each month! Bring the kids, young and old! no fees or registrations. Please do not park in the front row - thank you.
Sat, Aug 26 – (4th Sat) Great Bridge Cars ‘n’ Coffee, 8 – 10:00 am, Great Bridge United Methodist Church, 201 Stadium Dr., Chesapeake. Cars ‘n’ Coffee at GBUMC! Open to all, just a morning of cars and conversation. The Great Bridge Ruritan Club will be offering a fund-raising breakfast.
Sun, Aug 27 - Team Ultraspeed August Summer Social, 3 - 6:00 pm, Reaver Beach Brewing Co., 1505 Taylor Farm Rd., Virginia Beach. Join us again at Reaver Beach Brewing with Lab Bistro for our July Summer Social! We're so excited to be back and cant wait to see you all and your rides! Parking is at a premium so get there early!
Fri, Sep 1 - Boulevard of Wheels Meet and Greet, 6 - 10:00 pm, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, JANAF Shopping Center, Military Hwy & VA Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Hosted by Street Dreams Corvette Club.
UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, ETC.
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Sun, Jul 30 - [New Date] Summer Showdown - NOT Just Another Car Show, 3:30 – 8:30 pm, Landstown Commons, 3312 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. The Summer Showdown returns after years in hibernation for a wacky and fun charity event at Landstown commons! THIS WILL BE A DAYTIME JUDGED CAR SHOW AND A SEPARATE JUDGED "LIGHT THE NIGHT" EVENT. Join us as we celebrate the widest variety of Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Slingshots, Side by Sides, Golf Carts, Toys, Bikes, and custom builds ever seen at Landstown! This will be an all years, makes, and models event with awards. Portion of proceeds will benefit 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. Pre-registration saves you money! $21 Car Show Registration ($25), $16 Sun Bum Registration (non-judged) ($20), $40 vendor spots 10x10 and display vehicle, $20 Non-profit space 10X10 space.
Sat, Sep 2 - 15th Annual Boulevard of Wheels Custom Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, JANAF Shopping Center, Military Hwy & VA Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Hosted by Street Dreams Corvette Club.
Sat, Sep 9 - 2nd Annual Patriot Classic - Custom Car Show, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, 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 all makes and models event! We are returning to Church of the Ascension! Proceeds Benefit Charity! Family fun, Coloring Contest, Food truck, Silent auction, Judged car show, 50/50 Raffle - All proceeds for 50/50 will be donated to Charity. $25 entry with 2 canned goods, $21 Pre-registration.
Sun, Sep 10 - 15th Annual Williamsburg Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Duke of Gloucester St, between Henry and Nassau Streets, Williamsburg. A Display of select vehicles featuring cars from the 30's & 40's, Woodies, EV's and Porsche - the early years. In the heart of colonial Williamsburg, Duke of Gloucester St. between Henry St. and Nassau St. Registration Fee $25 per car, Viewing Public Free. Kids can play the CAR SHOW GAME and win a model car. Proceeds benefit RIDES Transportation Services.
Sat, Sep 23 - 10TH ANNUAL CHARITY CAR SHOW benefitting the Lions Charity Foundation, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Nansemond–Suffolk Academy, 3373 Pruden Boulevard, Suffolk. Open to all makes/models/years. Registration 8 to 11:00 am, $20.00 per vehicle (CASH ONLY PLEASE!). Awards 2:00 pm. Participant judging. Spectators Free! Custom designed, one of a kind awards. Top 20, Class Awards in over 25 categories. DJ, 50/50, Raffle, Food vendor. Swap meet spaces $20.00 per parking space. Call 757-620-9726 or Facebook: suffolkrodsandmusclec
Sat, Sep 23 - Elizabeth Lodge #34 Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 7001 Granby St., Norfolk. Elizabeth Lodge #34 is proud to sponsor the 20th Annual Shine and Show Before the Snow Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show, September 23, 2023 at Norfolk Masonic Temple, 9 am til 3 pm, 7001 Granby Street, Norfolk, Va. 23505 (beside Granby High School). Open to all makes, models and years of cars, trucks and motorcycles. Goodie bags and dash plaques Peoples Choice Awards $25.00 registration (day of show) $20.00 Pre-registration. For info call Larry @ (757)409-0112 or e-mail mae52@mail.com Vendors, crafters and garage sale spaces available.
Sat, Sep 23 - Car Show Classic, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm,, Kingdom Life Church, 1280 Bells Mill Rd., Chesapeake. Kingdom Life Church in Chesapeake will be hosting the “Car Show Classic”. With registration from 9-11 am. Registration is FREE and lunch will be provided for all of those participating. We know many of you will be coming from other Saturday morning car get togethers, some which end at 9am. Please consider joining us for which we hope will be one of the best shows of the fall. It ends at 1pm, so we are not going to keep you all day or make you wait around five hours for trophies to be called. This show is put on by car guys and car show attendees. We get what will make the best experience for all of us. ADD this event to your Google or Apple Calendar Now. Email Ryan at newtopco2015@gmail.com for any questions. We will have a Facebook event set up for this as well.
Sat, Sep 23 - Vanguard Landing Custom Car Show, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm, Landstown Commons, 3312 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join 757 Auto Events and ClearShine - VA as we host a Car Show and Fund Raiser! Proceeds benefit Vanguard Landing. Open class judged car show, Pre Registration $21, Day Of Registration $25. We will have activities for the kids and grown ups! Stay tuned for details!
Sat, Sep 23 - 2nd Annual Helping Hands Fall Festival, Fundraiser and Fall Classic Car Show, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Presented by Giving Hope in Hampton Roads, Poquoson Museum, 968 Poquoson Ave., Poquoson. To benefit the Tom Hunt Store restoration project. 60+ Vendors, Crafters, Artists, Food Trucks, Music, Raffles, and Kids Area. If you have a cool car you want to enter in the car show, it is $10 per entry. Three awards will be given. Let's help the museum as well as restoring a piece of history! For more information, to register your car, or to make a donation email info@givinghopeinhr.org Hope to see you all there, and Thank you all!
Sat, Sep 30 - Car & Bike Show, 2 - 6:00 pm, 5462 Olde Towne Rd., Williamsburg. Best Old School & New School Cars, Cruisers & Sport Bikes. Contest Entry $20, Event Entree $5, All Kids Free. Raffles, Music, Bounce House, Face Painting & Balloon Animals for the Kids.
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):
*Sat-Sun, Aug 5-6 / VA v NC Joint Event w/ NCR-SCCA + more! / NCCAR
*Sat, Sep 16 / Joint Event w/ VMSC / VMP
* 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!
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, 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
Fri, Aug 11 / Race #9, Carmasters
Fri, Aug 18 / Race #10, Autumn Weaver Racing
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
Fri-Sat, Jul 28-29 / Battle on the Bay 2023. Pre-Car Show Party (July 28th) Outside Car Show (July 29th), Live DJ, VIP Bar, VIP Lounge, Vendors, Custom Trophies, Racing, Drifting, and much more!
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, 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
Wed, Jul 26 / Wacky Wednesday, 6:00 pm Gates Open, 7:00 pm Drivers Meeting
Fri-Sat, Jul 28-29 / Battle on the Bay 2023. Pre-Car Show Party (July 28th) Outside Car Show (July 29th), Live DJ, VIP Bar, VIP Lounge, Vendors, Custom Trophies, Racing, Drifting, and much more!
Wed, Aug 2 / Wacky Wednesday, 6:00 pm Gates Open, 7:00 pm Drivers Meeting
Sat, Aug 5 / Weekly Racing, 7:00 pm
Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway
4426 Tidewater Trail, Jamaica, VA
A 1/2-mile clay surface with 14-degree banking in both corners and 4 degrees on the front and back stretch. Divisions: Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds, Limited Stock Car, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, World of Outlaws Late Models, World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, and mud bogs. Virginia Motor Speedway runs on select Saturday nights April through the first week of October, Closed on RIR NASCAR weekends (check website for schedule of events).
www.vamotorspeedway.com
Schedule (Date / Event): 2023
Sat, Aug 5 / Modified Mafia $2500 to Win Series
Sat, Aug 19 / Virginia Dirt Series Championship weekly racing
Sat, Aug 26 / Virginia Dirt Series Championship weekly racing
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
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
Sat, Aug 12 / Rusty Wallace Racing Experience, https://racewithrusty.com/
Sat, Sep 2 / USDRIFT, https://www.usdrift.com/
Sat-Sun, Sep 16-17 / NASCAR Racing Experience, https://www.nascarracingexperience.com/
Dominion Raceway & Entertainment
Exit 118 I-95, 6501 Dominion Raceway Ave., Woodford, VA
Representing a new model for Motorsports facilities and Entertainment venues. Dominion Raceway & Entertainment is a multipurpose facility located on "America's Main Street", I-95. Located between Washington DC and Richmond VA the complex includes: a two-mile road course, a 4/10ths mile paved NASCAR oval, 1/8th mile drag strip, festival concert venue and more. Our 36,600 square foot building includes meeting space, hospitality and a full-service kitchen and bar.
www.dominionraceway.com
Schedule (Date / Event): 2023
Fri, Aug 4 / No Prep Street Racing, 5:00 pm
Fri, Aug 4 / Oval Track Open Practice, 5 - 10:00 pm
Sat, Aug 5 / Saturday Night NASCAR racing, 5:00 pm
Sat, Aug 5 / Track Attack, 4:00 pm
Fri, Aug 11 / No Prep Street Racing, 5:00 pm
Fri, Aug 11 / Oval Track Open Practice, 5 - 10:00 pm
Sat, Aug 12 / Saturday Night NASCAR racing, 5:00 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.
https://www.RaceVMP.com/
Schedule (Date / Event): 2023
Fri, Jul 28 / Ladies Night
Sat-Sun, Jul 29-30 / No Button Nationals
Sat, Aug 5 / Virginia Motor Sport Club AX
Sun, Aug 6 / Tidewater Sports Car Club AX
Fri-Sun, Aug 11-13 / VP Racing Fuels ET Bracket Series
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, 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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