Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Local Car Happenings in Tidewater Virginia


UPCOMING SHOWS ETC.

Sat May 30

- Poquoson Auto Show, Poquoson City Park, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Poquoson. Open to all Cars, Trucks, & Motorcycles. Awards to top 50 and special trophies, dash plaques to the first 125 registers, grounds open at 7 am, vehicles in place by 12 pm. Spectator parking at Poquoson High School. A variety of concessions, 50/50 Raffle, Prize Drawing, and live music by The Heather Edwards Band. Benefits the Poquoson Fire & Rescue Squad, and Ladies Auxiliary.

- Moparpalooza 8, Dominion Raceway, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Thornburg, VA. The wait is over! We’ve partnered with a true “Car Enthusiast” venue and this year’s event is one you won’t want to miss. Moparpalooza, presented by in 2015 by DCMODERNMOPAR and Dominion Raceway, is a charitable automotive event held annually in the Washington, D.C. area. The 2015 event will celebrate the eighth year of uniting Mopar vehicle owners to share their automotive passion for everything Mopar. In 2015, our nation’s wounded warriors will once again benefit from Moparpalooza proceeds through donations to the Fisher House Foundation. Dodge via the Chrysler Foundation is matching what we raise for the Fisher House up to $25,000.00. The event will again feature a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and merchandise for sale. Over 550 people have submitted their RSVP via Facebook for the event! Web Site: www.moparpalooza.com/register.html | https://www.facebook.com/events/1428441184088256/


Sat Jun 6

- SpringFest 2015, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 12 - 6:00 pm, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. We are excited to have everyone out again and share in the day's festivities. The event will be an indoor/outdoor hybrid event to be held once again at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. For next year we have EXPANDED our indoor hall space to more than double last year's size. Our outdoor space will remain the same as last year. This year's event will feature: Mobile AWD Dyno, Local and National Vendors, Music courtesy of Muzik Lounge, East Coast Rotary Classic, Concessions, RC Drift competition courtesy of hobby town Virginia Beach, Raffles (large item prizes (wheels/coilovers/etc...), and Product Giveaways! Prices for the event will be as follows: Spectator $5, Indoor car registration $35, Outdoor car pre-registration $20, Outdoor car registration day of $30. For information on vendor packages or any other info please email us at springfest@sumospeed.com

- Annual Monitor Lodge Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show, Monitor Lodge No. 197 A.F. & A.M., 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, 212 E. Mellen St., Hampton. Monitor Lodge A.F. & A.M. is back with its annual car, truck and motorcycle show, staring at 8 am, with trophies at 1 pm.  The show will be open to all vehicles, all years & classes. The show is to help raise money for Monitor Lodge charities to include the lodge youth group, scholarship fund and free Child Id services. We will have DJ Tom Norris, the Peninsula Pin-up Angels, free breakfast to car show registrants, and Mustang Corral. Plus we will have a special presentation in honor of D-Day. Web Site:  www.facebook.com/MonitorLodgeCarShow

- Causin' Trauma 2015. Car Audio Competition & Car Show, Paul D. Camp Community College, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, 100 North College Drive, Franklin. There will be a gate fee of $3.00 for contestants and spectators 13 years of age and older. All funds raised from gate fee will be donated to the Children Hospital of the Kings Daughters. Car show $20. Car audio competition: NSPL, DB drag, Bassrace, IDBL, & Bassboxing: 1 class-$20, 2 classes-$40, 3 or more classes-$60. ISPLL: 1 class-$10, 2 classes-$15, & 3 classes-$25. Test-N-Tune $10. Open to anyone who wants to test their sound system on the meter. https://www.facebook.com/events/941353559228865/


Fri Jun 12

- Night Moves June Meet Sponsored by Angel Motorsports, Virginia Beach Sportsplex, 7-10:00 pm, Recreation Drive (off Dam Neck Rd., Virginia Beach. Come out to our second of many meets this spring/summer at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex. All makes and models welcome in this family friendly environment that will feature food, music, and some awesome cars. Please no revving, excessive volume of music, alcohol, burnouts, speeding, or other general jackassery. If such actions are committed, you will be asked to leave or ticketed as there will be police on site. We will be charging per car to cover the cost of these events at the price of $2.00, per car. There will also be trashcans and bathroom facilities on site so please use them. This month's event is being partially sponsored by the fine folks over at Angel Motorsports and we hope to have a new sponsor each month to help contribute to these great, legal, events! https://www.facebook.com/events/843641192337681/


Sat/Sun Jun 13/14

- Fun Ford Weekend, Virginia Motorsports Park, 8018 Boydton Plank Road, N Dinwiddie. The event features Drag Racing, Car Show, Vendors, Swap Meet and Car Corral. For further information, email swallace@vmpdrag.com or call 804.862.3174. |  Web Site:  www.FunFordWeekend.com


Sun Jun 14

- 23rd Annual Beachcombers Corvette Club ALL-CAR Show, Rick Hendrick Chevrolet, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, 6252 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., NORFOLK. FOOD, MUSIC, DASH PLAQUES, SILENT AUCTION & AWARDS. Open to all years, makes, and models. This show traditionally includes many fine examples of vehicles ranging from "Classic to Modern" - "Driver to Custom" representing all vehicle companies. This year's event benefits the FOODBANK of Southeastern VA with proceeds from a Silent Auction and 50/50 drawing.  Additionally, it is requested that attendees please bring non-perishable food items and donations for the Foodbank.  So shine up "your pride and joy" and enter it into the show for all car enthusiasts to come see and enjoy! Get your entry form in early and pass the information to your other friends. Contact Preston Powers 757-449-7676 / preston.powers@hendrickauto.com  /  http://www.beachcomberscorvetteclub.com/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=611&&Itemid=40


Sat Jun 20

- Richmond Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) 46th Annual Car Show and Swap Meet, Richmond International Raceway Complex, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. Classes for virtually every make and model car, truck, and motorcycle, stock and modified alike. This show also attracts one of the largest automotive Swap Meets in Virginia. Find that elusive part or that special vintage license plate to make your restoration complete. Ride in a vintage Chevy or Ford and help raise money for the Children's Hospital Foundation. Fun for the entire family with many activities exclusively for children! http://www.richmondaaca.com/car_show_information.pdf

- 3rd Annual Williamsburg Family Fun Day & Car Show, 9 - 3:00 pm, Williamsburg Church of Christ, 227 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg. Activities for the entire family to enjoy (bounce house and slide, dunk tank, games, visit from the police and fire stations, hot dogs, and cars! All makes and models welcome. the event is free and open to the public. Trophies will be given to the top three and best in Show. Contact: Jonathan Anderson 757 784 2525 or Janet Anderson 757 784 2525 | Email: ncajaa@aol.com | Web Site:  http://www.williamsburgcoc.org/#!carshowreg/c1vjr

- The Egg Bistro Car Show, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, 5860 Harbour View Blvd., Suffolk. AWESOME FOOD, CARS and PEOPLE. All Proceeds benefit The Healing Place of Hampton Roads. Participant’s Choice Vote for best in 39 classes, $20 reg fee. Contact Bobby Sharon bobcat16@cox.net | (757) 404-1406. AWARD SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE.

- Cavalier Mazda Car Show and Barbeque, 10:00 am t0 3:00 pm, Cavalier Mazda, 1552 S. Military Highway, Chesapeake. Judging Open to All Mazda Cars and Trucks. $20.00 Registration fee. All money collected will be donated to The American Cancer Society. Trophies Awarded. Participant Judging. Door Prizes, Free Food and Drinks. Scott Benson will be Cooking a Whole Hog, Beef Brisket and all the fixins. Enter for Judging or just come out and have a good time. For More Information Call Scott Benson at Cavalier Mazda 757-777-3200 | sbenson@cavaliermazda.com | Web Site: www.cavaliermazda.com

- ECPI Car & Bike Show, Ecpi Medical Careers Institute, 12 - 4:00 pm, 1001 Omni Blvd Suite 200, Newport News. Price: $5 Per Car/Bike.  Classes: best in show, best import, best domestic, best euro, best motorcycle, most likely to get pulled over, best work in progress.


Fri Jun 26

- Downtown Smithfield Olden Days Hot Rod Cruse In, hosted by Daniel's Performance Group, 6 - 9:00 pm, Main Street, Downtown Smithfield. Stay tuned for more details!


Sun Jun 28

- DTP Pro Summer Road Rally, Blazin Bones, 11:30 am, 1401 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach. This event is sponsored by Blazin Bonez BBQ, Thisguysdecals.com, and Just Breathe Vapors. This year's Summer Road Rally is all about time matching. There will be a predesignated "course" with a set time that participants must try to match. The person with the closest time to the pre-set time wins. All local laws and speed limits will be adhered to and we are/will not be held liable for any reckless driving involved with this event. With that said there will be a special award presented to the person who may or may not finish with the fastest time. You and your navigator will be given a list of directions and distances to travel. It is your navigators job to help you focus on driving while giving you directions to the next turn. This event is only $10 per team and open to anyone.

- Second Annual Win the Fight Walk & Car Show, Suffolk. All of the proceeds will go directly to Johns Hopkins Scleroderma Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Johns Hopkins is a non-profit organization that has made many strides in the field of medicine. Research is essential in finding effective treatment and hopefully a cure for this devastating disease. Contact us at (757) 638-0624, sclerosuffolk@charter.net of www.sclerodermasuffolk.com for more information.


Jul 4

- Classic Cruisers 4th of July Car, Truck, and Bike Show, sponsored by Shorty's Diner, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, 627 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg. Registration is 10 am to 12 pm. Participant Judging 12 am to 1 pm with awards at 3 pm or earlier. Awards for TOP 40 (Participant’s Ballot) provided by Shorty’s Diner! Open to ALL Years, Makes & Models. Donation on day of show $10. All Proceeds go to CHKD! For more information, call Byron Burks at 757-358-2165 – Email: burksb1@cox.net or call Vince Filippone at 757-898-0872 – Email: filippone46@outlook.com

- Town of Windsor 4th of July Car, Truck & Tractor Show, 5 to 8:00 pm, Church St., Windsor. No entry fee - cars, trucks, tractors. Several prizes including “Scout’s Honor Award”, acrylic plaque w/ town seal on it, NAPA clean car award, Farmer’s Bank award, top award winner will be on next year’s dash plaque, first 50 will receive free dash plaque. Music by “Island Boy.”  Free food & soft drinks, bouncy houses for kids, fireworks at 9:30 pm. Contact Greg Willis @ 757-373-9421 or greg.willis@vafb.com /  call town hall @ 757-242-4288 or follow town of windsor on Facebook & twitter.



WEEKLY/MONTHLY MEETS/CRUISE-INS

Sat - Cars & Coffee: 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. Enjoy your car hobby and still enjoy the rest of your day. Originally started in Irvine, CA at a strip mall on the PCH, the Cars & Coffee idea has steadily spread to various areas across the country. Here in Tidewater Virginia, we have the great Mid-Atlantic coastal region, we have plenty of sports cars in the area, and we have plenty of coffee shops so it seemed a logical fit. This is an informal hangout for mature car enthusiasts who enjoy an early morning drive and a cup of coffee.

1st Sat - (Jun 6) Virginia Beach Cars & Coffee is a gathering of car enthusiasts the first Saturday each month from 7:00 - 9:00 am to talk cars and share a cup of coffee at La Promenade Shops, 1860 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 in the West Hilltop area of Virginia Beach, which features ample parking and BEAN THERE COFFEE on location. Please be courteous to the businesses in the shopping center and leave the lot at 9:00 am promptly. http://carclubcouncil.info/cars_and_coffee.pdf orhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/115284668486129/

2nd Sat - (Jun 13) Newport News Cars & Coffee is a gathering of car enthusiasts the second Saturday each month from 8:00 - 10:00 am to talk cars and share a cup of coffee at AROMA'S, 706 Town Center Drive, Newport News, VA 23606. https://www.facebook.com/groups/385990664766049/

3rd Sat - (Jun 20) Williamsburg Cars & Coffee, 8 - 10:00 am, The Coffeehouse, 5251 John Tyler Hwy, Williamsburg. C&C ~ Williamsburg is an informal gathering of people with a passion for automobiles.  Come on out and share a cup of coffee with the enthusiast you met last month. or plan to make new friends to compare your mods with next month! http://www.carsandcoffeewilliamsburg.com/

Every Sat - Cars, Coffee & Chocolate, sponsored by Simply Fresh Café, every Saturday morning 8 am -10 am Town Center, 180 Central Park Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Parallel street parking or surface lot parking directly across the street from the host. Parking is in the shadows of The Cosmopolitan Apartments for pleasant summer mornings. All makes & models welcome. Contact Bobby Sharon bobcat16@cox.net (757) 404-1406

Wed May 27 - Franklin Cruise, Every Wednesday Night  May 6th to Sep 16, 5:00 pm, at the Main Street parking lot in downtown Franklin. FREE family fun event. Enjoy 50/60's music playing, raffles, 50/50 prizes, and entry to our famous $1000.00 Grand Finale Giveaway. Sponsored by Franklin VFW. For more information please call Mike Smith 757-438-2981

Thu May 28 - Dairy Queen Cruise-Ins, (every Thursday Night ending on Halloween Night "Trunk-R-Treat", Sat, Oct 31), Portsmouth Blvd.(Across the street from Cavalier Ford), Chesapeake. Contact: Ray Hinman, Cell: 757-672-9081 for more info!

Fri May 29 - "CRUZ THRU" at Shorty's Diner, 5 - 9:00 pm, 627 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg. Come join Shorty's Diner every Friday from 5 PM to 9 PM and check out some of the coolest Hot Rods, Street Cars, Trucks and Bikes in the area. Always GREAT food and GREAT people. WWW.ShortysDinerVA.com. 757-603-6674

Fri May 29 - Fast Friday Nights 2k15, hosted by Affiliated Allianced, 8:00 pm - midnight, Kmart 4300 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake. Currently looking for a meet? check out Kmart meet in Chesapeake, No BS, let's all get together in one spot for once, this lot is fairly big with good lighting check it out for all you people on the other side of the water. Hungry? There's plenty of restaurants nearby, don't miss out every Friday Affiliated Alliance hosts meets at Kmart and N2 Vape shop in VA beach on Saturdays, sponsored by N2 Vapes!  Note: We usually cruise out after the meet for fun.

Sat May 30 - Saturday Night Cruise-in at Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 4 to 9:00 pm, at the corner of Princess Anne Rd & Dam Neck Rd. Come join us Saturday nights for fun, friends, cars and music. Dash plaques to first 50 on field. This cruise-in brings in 130+ cars. Coupons given out for shopping center merchants. There is a $2.00 fee per vehicle. Spectators free. All proceeds go to charity. Contact John Herbert at blkpwdrfrm@cox.net or call 757-377-7144 or Rob McPherson at robertmc1958@gmail.com or call 757-553-2012.

Sat May 30 - Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers Car Club "Let's Talk Cars" Cruise-In, 5:30 pm, The Main Street Shopping Center, 6882 Main Street, Gloucester. Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers Car Club would like to you to join us on Saturday nights April to October 2015 for our "Let's Talk Cars" Cruise-In. It starts around 5:30 pm and continues till about 30 minutes after dusk. Admission is $1.00 or more! Come out and join us! For further information: mpccofgloucester.com or middlepeninsulaclassiccruisers@cox.net

Sat May 30 - The Classic Cruiser's Cruise-In takes place every Saturday night from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM beginning April 11 thru October 17. We will not hold a cruise-in on July 4. Our location is Heritage Square Shopping Center, 4318 George Washington Hwy, Grafton, VA. 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 charity. 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 our club, go to www.ccccofva.org or Classic Cruisers Car Club on Facebook, or you can contact Allen Hunt 757-868-6900, alofptown@verizon.net or Blair Armbrister 757-877-4911, my98fordf150@verizon.net.

Sat May 30 - The "Underground", Hosted by Affiliated Allianced, 8:30 pm - midnight, N2 Vape shop, 4221 Pleasant Valley, Virginia Beach. Come on out again this weekend and have a good time, just check out the rides, or get something to eat at the pizza shop next door 2 big slices for 5$. We will continue to host here every Saturday for you guys in VA Beach in return we would like for you guys to check out the Kmart meets in Chesapeake on Friday's!  Note: After events we usually cruise out so keep that in mind.

Wed Jun 3 - Franklin Cruise, Every Wednesday Night  May 6th to Sep 16, 5:00 pm, at the Main Street parking lot in downtown Franklin. FREE family fun event. Enjoy 50/60's music playing, raffles, 50/50 prizes, and entry to our famous $1000.00 Grand Finale Giveaway. Sponsored by Franklin VFW. For more information please call Mike Smith 757-438-2981

Thu Jun 4 - Dairy Queen Cruise-Ins, (every Thursday Night ending on Halloween Night "Trunk-R-Treat", Sat, Oct 31), Portsmouth Blvd.(Across the street from Cavalier Ford), Chesapeake. Contact: Ray Hinman, Cell: 757-672-9081 for more info!

Fri Jun 5 - Smithfield Lions Cruz-In: 1st, & 3rd Fridays of every month, thru Oct 16th, Sentara/St. Luke's Urgent Care Facility, 20209 Sentara Way, Carrollton. $2 donation at gate for show cars, spectators free. Food available from Bubba & Frank's bar-b-cue, car enthusiast vendors, 50's - 60's music provided by Lion Tom Norris, "featured car clubs" at every show. Show sponsored by Starr Motors, Sentara Health Network and AVES. Reserved parking spaces are available for the entire show season for $25 each. Contact Lion Tim Marinelli: smithfield.lions@verizon.net, 757-371-6061

Fri Jun 12 - Cruise In: III The Hard Way, Uno Pizzeria & Grill - Norfolk, 7:00 pm, JANAF Shopping Center, 5900 Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. A monthly Social Gather for All Car Clubs, MCs and Social Clubs. Eat drink network and enjoy.

Sat Jun 13 - CHKD Night Light Garage Meet, Walmart Supercenter - Virginia Beach, 9:00 pm to midnight, 4821 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach. Car meet on the roof top to raise money for CHKD. $5 per car. DJ Trystan Rose will be on site. Grill will be going for burgers and dogs. More info to come



AUTO CROSS(AX, or SOLO)/HI-PERF DRIVERS EDUCATION(HPDE)/TIME TRIALS/CLUB RACING/ROAD RALLY

Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) - Old Dominion Region
The Old Dominion Region (Number 63) is part of the Southeast Division (SEDiv), which consists of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Our Region includes all of 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 Jun 7 / Solo / Pungo Airfield

Sun Jul 5 / Solo / Pungo Airfield
Sun Aug 2 / Solo / Pungo Airfield


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 (140+ club members in 2009). Our autocross season runs from March through November with events taking place on the 2nd or 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.
Our club is not solely structured around autocross. TSCC is, as the name implies, a car club, supporting the enthusiast. Car shows, social gatherings, and community involvement are just a few of the extracurricular activities in which TSCC participates. We host a charity event at least once a year where all the proceeds from the event are donated to a designated charity. Since 2005, we have donated over $20,000.00 to various local and national charities.www.tidewatersportscarclub.com


Schedule (Date / Event / Location):
Jun 20 / Evolution Drivers School /ACU 4 (Members Only)

Jun 21 / AX #4 / ACU 4
Jul 26 / AX #5 / ACU 4


National Auto Sport Association (NASA) Mid-Atlantic
NASA Mid-Atlantic increases track time for HPDE (High Performance Driver's Ed) Drivers!! In response to overwhelming feedback from our participants NASA Mid Atlantic offers even more of its award winning HPDE program to all HPDE Drivers. Starting March 22-23 at VIR NASA will increase the number of on track sessions each HPDE group receives from 3 to 4.

More time. More opportunity to have more fun on track!!!  www.nasaracing.net

Schedule (Date / Event / Location):Jun 6-7 / HPDE, Sprints, Time Trial / Summit Point
Jun 27-28 / HPDE, Sprint Races, Time Trial / Dominion Raceway


Porsche Club of America (PCA) - First Settlers Region (Zone 2)
The Porsche Club of America First Settlers Region desires the comfort of good friends and good conversation, and we praise to a fault the world's finest automobile. With those attributes, our club has grown to over 600 Active Members throughout Virginia. We race each other, show our prized possessions, conduct rallies, autocrosses and tours. The Club sponsors driver education, restoration and technical sessions. We know our Porsche, or Porsches if we're lucky, inside and out. Our Newsletter, Horizontally Opposed, which tells our stories and provides an insider view to everything Porsche. 
www.fsrpca.org
The mission and purpose of the Porsche Club of America's Driver's Education Program is to provide a safe, structured and controlled teaching and learning environment. The PCA DE Program is designed so that participants can improve their driving abilities and acquire a better understanding of vehicle dynamics and driving safety. Participants will experience first-hand the capabilities of high performance automobiles in a controlled, closed-course environment and acquire skills that will enhance safer vehicle operation in all driving situations.

Schedule (Date / Event / Location):
Jun 19-21 / PCA Zone 2 Adv DE, Club Race / VIR

Jul 11-12 / FSR Summer DE / VIR


Audi Club North America, Potomac Chesapeake Chapter (PCC)
The PCC of the Audi Club North America (ACNA) is comprised of members from Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC. Our membership is diverse, but we all share a passion for the Four Rings!
PCC is one of the largest and most active of all ACNA chapters! Our mission is to enhance the Audi ownership experience for our members by offering them a wide variety of benefits including: Driver education and safety instruction held at regional motorsports facilities including Virginia International Raceway (VIR) and Summit Point Raceway,  Social networking with other Audi fans, Technical and product information about the Audi family of vehicles, Discounts on parts and/or labor through our network of sponsors.
www.audiclubpcc.org

Schedule (Date / Event / Location):
Sep 19-20 / HPDE / Old Dominion Raceway



Mercedes-Benz Club of America (MCBA) Virginia
The Virginia Section covers the southeastern portion of Virginia and generally includes the communities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News and Williamsburg. We are an active chapter with monthly events that appeal to the wide interests of our members.  We do driving tours to historical places, visit interesting restaurants in interesting locations and work on our cars at "Driveway Mechanics Gatherings".


Schedule (Date / Event / Location):
Jun 27 / Summer fest 2015 High Speed Driving Event / North Carolina Center for Automotive Research (NCCAR), Garysburg, NC. This event is open to all makes and models and you do not have to be a MBCA club member to participate.  There will be a full day of track time and classroom instruction with 4-5 sessions in a non-timed HPDE set up. Car sharing is allowed with separate registration for each driver.  This event will fill very quickly, so you will need to place your entry soon. The price for this full day at the race track is $99 for MBCA members and $149 for non-members. This road course is ideally situated in Garysburg, NC and features a 40 feet wide bi-directional freshly paved road course with a ½ mile straightaway, 11 constant radius turns and large grassy run-off areas. There is no competition for times or trophies but a lot of fun to be had. Virtually any car is fully capable of handling this type of event.
http://www.motorsportreg.com/events/summerfest-2015-nccar-mbca-virginia-352353#.VQhf6EUpDm8



AUTO RACING

Virginia International Raceway (VIR)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."

Events:
Fri-Sun Jun 5-7 - North American Road Racing Association Weekend. Race the nation with the North American Road Racing Association, America's home for high-end, high-performance cars. This year, NARRA welcomes the US GT Championship, Whelen US Time Trial Championship and inaugural US Prototype Championship (USPC) series along for the ride. Three- and one-day passes are available for this exciting, jam-packed weekend!



Richmond International Raceway (RIR)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.

Events:
Jun 5/6 - Seat Time American Racing School. Seat Time American Racing School's level of personal attention means you get the NASCAR driving experience you came for, which will include expert driving instruction as you take your driving skills to the next level. We put you in control; no pace car to follow and passing is allowed. We cater to the average NASCAR fan and the avid racer alike, we at Seat Time American Racing School will promise you an exciting and fun filled day at the race track. Satisfy your need for Speed, give us a shout and get into one of our race cars.
http://www.seattimeracingschool.com/

Jun 12/13 - Richard Petty Driving Experience: RPDE offers both Ride Along and Driving Experiences. For Ride Alongs you experience real life racing thrills by riding shotgun in a 2-seat NASCAR-style stock car driven by one of our professional driving instructors, 3-lap qualifying run at speeds up to 165 MPH, the Ride-Along program is operated at over 20 NASCAR racing locations. For the Driving Experience you can take command of the wheel and experience the thrill first hand by driving a NASCAR-style stock car, view our complete list of driving experiences and choose the one that is just right for you, must be able to drive a manual (standard) transmission, check out our general itinerary so you know what to expect during your driving experience. http://www.drivepetty.com/Experience/Experience.aspx

Jun 19/20 - Racing with Rusty. Rusty Wallace Racing Experience provides fans and enthusiasts with an authentic NASCAR racing experience. Whether you're 14 or 94, and whether it's your first time or fortieth time, we are proud to share in the unparalleled excitement of your racing experience! Come check us out and go "Racing With Rusty"! Visit our website or call 855-22-RUSTY for more information or to sign up! http://www.racewithrusty.com/

Sat Sep 11 - Virginia529 College Savings 250. Do you like short track racing "under the lights" on a Friday night? How about high octane fun with the family? The Virginia529 College Savings 250 NASCAR XFINITY Series race has all that and more! There's no reason not to bring out the entire family when children 12 and younger are FREE with a ticketed adult in general admission seating areas.

Sat Sep 12 - Federated Auto Parts 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup. Richmond International Raceway is all a buzz for one final time in 2015, and it could not be a better one. The Federated Auto Parts 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race is the perfect recipe for a good time. With this being "One Last Race to Make The Chase," drivers are putting it all on the line in order to get on the grid. Drivers are desperate for points and a win.  They'll surely put on a sparks-flying, no mercy show as they battle for a spot to compete for the championship. Once the checkered flag waves, only the top 16 drivers get on the grid and will move on to compete for the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship.


Langley Speedway, Hampton
America's Oldest Consecutively Running Short Track! Three Time Recipient of the NASCAR Hometrack Achievement Award.
http://www.langley-speedway.com/

Events:
Every Wed - Wacky Wednesday, our premier midweek street car racing event. Any street legal car with current inspection tags are eligible for competition. Registration and spectator gates open at 6 pm with the drivers meeting just after 7 pm and competition beginning shortly after, which includes Time Attacks, One Lap Oval Drag Racing, and Monthly Burnout competition. Racing is usually complete by 10:30, providing great family fun on a week night while still ending at a decent hour. Coolers are allowed in the grandstands during the events. Come on out and join the fun!


Wed May 27 - Wacky Wednesday

Sat May 30 - Smithfield Night: Late Models, Grand Stocks, Super Trucks, Pro Six, Enduros, 7:00 pm

Wed Jun 3 - Wacky Wednesday

Sat Jun 6 - Thomas Roofing Night: Modifieds, Super Trucks, Super Streets, U-Cars, Winged Karts, 7:00 pm


Virginia Motorsports Park, Dinwiddie, 8018 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803.
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.
http://www.virginiamotorsports.com/drag/

Events:
Fri May 29 - Ladies Night plus! MSHS


Thu-Sat Jun 4-6 - Dinwiddie Music Festival

Fri Jun 12 - O'Reilly Auto Parts Street Wars / Street Points

Sat/Sun Jun 13/14 - Fun Ford Weekend, PLUS! Ford vs. The World (Sunday) & ET Bracket Points Race #6 (Sunday)



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Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Local Tidewater Virginia Car Happenings



UPCOMING SHOWS ETC.

Sat May 23

- Cavalier Classic Car, Truck & Bike Show, Princess Anne High School, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 4400 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. Come out and support the Fabulous Marching Cavaliers of Princess Anne High School with their first annual show of everything with wheels. ALL proceeds benefit the Marching Cavaliers Band program. $20 entry fee for cars and trucks, $15 for bikes. Registration 9 am - 2 pm, Awards 4:30 pm, Show ends 5 pm. Extreme club games, demos by the FMC Band, vendors and fun for the entire family.

- Pungo Strawberry Festival Parade, 10 - 11:00 am, Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Questions? Give us a call at 757-721-6001. If no one answers, just leave a message and someone from the Festival Committee will return your call. http://www.pungostrawberryfestival.info/Pungo15/Parade.doc

- M.A.Y.[Mid-Atlantic Yotas] in May 2015, Toyota Lexus and Scion Meet, hosted by Mideast Region Supra Owners [MRSO], 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Priority Toyota, 1800 Greenbrier Pkwy, Chesapeake. Registration is $15, Spectating is free. Gates open at 10 am, and Judging begins at 10:30. There will be trophies for: Best Toyota, Best Lexus, Best Scion, Best Supra, Best in show, Best Stance, Best Truck, Longest Haul (Who came from the farthest place). Afterwards we will go out to dinner and go on a cruise that everyone is invited to attend.


Mon May 25

- 9th Annual Summer Bash Memorial Day Car, Truck & Bike Show, sponsored by Shorty's Diner, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, 627 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg.  RAIN OR SHINE. The event is free to the public and is open to ALL makes, models, and years of vehicles. Day of show registration is a $10 donation for all vehicles, and is open from 9:00 am to noon, with participant judging beginning at noon, and the awards presentation beginning around 3:00 pm. There will be goody bags, dash plaques, music, a 50/50 raffle, and GREAT food. Top 50 awards will be given as well. ALL money raised will go directly to the Gathering of Mountain Eagles to benefit our local wounded veterans and their families! Web Site: www.facebook.com/pages/Summer-Bash-Car-Truck-Bike-Show/188787974503545  Email: r.craig.ham@gmail.com

- Outer Banks Shallowbag Shag Beach Music Festival, at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo. The theme of the festival is the Old Nags Head Casino Shag Club. We would like your 50's to 60's car or truck to display at the festival. Each participate will receive free tickets to the festival. All those interested should email a photo of their car to OBXShag@gmail.com to reserve space. Web Site: www.OBXShag.com


Sat May 30

- Poquoson Auto Show, Poquoson City Park, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Poquoson. Open to all Cars, Trucks, & Motorcycles. Awards to top 50 and special trophies, dash plaques to the first 125 registers, grounds open at 7 am, vehicles in place by 12 pm. Spectator parking at Poquoson High School. A variety of concessions, 50/50 Raffle, Prize Drawing, and live music by The Heather Edwards Band. Benefits the Poquoson Fire & Rescue Squad, and Ladies Auxiliary.

- Moparpalooza 8, Dominion Raceway, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Thornburg, VA. The wait is over! We’ve partnered with a true “Car Enthusiast” venue and this year’s event is one you won’t want to miss. Moparpalooza, presented by in 2015 by DCMODERNMOPAR and Dominion Raceway, is a charitable automotive event held annually in the Washington, D.C. area. The 2015 event will celebrate the eighth year of uniting Mopar vehicle owners to share their automotive passion for everything Mopar. In 2015, our nation’s wounded warriors will once again benefit from Moparpalooza proceeds through donations to the Fisher House Foundation. Dodge via the Chrysler Foundation is matching what we raise for the Fisher House up to $25,000.00. The event will again feature a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and merchandise for sale. Over 550 people have submitted their RSVP via Facebook for the event! Web Site: www.moparpalooza.com/register.html | https://www.facebook.com/events/1428441184088256/


Sat Jun 6

- SpringFest 2015, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 12 - 6:00 pm, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. We are excited to have everyone out again and share in the day's festivities. The event will be an indoor/outdoor hybrid event to be held once again at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. For next year we have EXPANDED our indoor hall space to more than double last year's size. Our outdoor space will remain the same as last year. This year's event will feature: Mobile AWD Dyno, Local and National Vendors, Music courtesy of Muzik Lounge, East Coast Rotary Classic, Concessions, RC Drift competition courtesy of hobby town Virginia Beach, Raffles (large item prizes (wheels/coilovers/etc...), and Product Giveaways! Prices for the event will be as follows: Spectator $5, Indoor car registration $35, Outdoor car pre-registration $20, Outdoor car registration day of $30. For information on vendor packages or any other info please email us at springfest@sumospeed.com

- Annual Monitor Lodge Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show, Monitor Lodge No. 197 A.F. & A.M., 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, 212 E. Mellen St., Hampton. Monitor Lodge A.F. & A.M. is back with its annual car, truck and motorcycle show, staring at 8 am, with trophies at 1 pm.  The show will be open to all vehicles, all years & classes. The show is to help raise money for Monitor Lodge charities to include the lodge youth group, scholarship fund and free Child Id services. We will have DJ Tom Norris, the Peninsula Pin-up Angels, free breakfast to car show registrants, and Mustang Corral. Plus we will have a special presentation in honor of D-Day. Web Site:  www.facebook.com/MonitorLodgeCarShow

- Causin' Trauma 2015. Car Audio Competition & Car Show, Paul D. Camp Community College, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, 100 North College Drive, Franklin. There will be a gate fee of $3.00 for contestants and spectators 13 years of age and older. All funds raised from gate fee will be donated to the Children Hospital of the Kings Daughters. Car show $20. Car audio competition: NSPL, DB drag, Bassrace, IDBL, & Bassboxing: 1 class-$20, 2 classes-$40, 3 or more classes-$60. ISPLL: 1 class-$10, 2 classes-$15, & 3 classes-$25. Test-N-Tune $10. Open to anyone who wants to test their sound system on the meter. https://www.facebook.com/events/941353559228865/


Fri Jun 12

- Night Moves June Meet Sponsored by Angel Motorsports, Virginia Beach Sportsplex, 7-10:00 pm, Recreation Drive (off Dam Neck Rd., Virginia Beach. Come out to our second of many meets this spring/summer at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex. All makes and models welcome in this family friendly environment that will feature food, music, and some awesome cars. Please no revving, excessive volume of music, alcohol, burnouts, speeding, or other general jackassery. If such actions are committed, you will be asked to leave or ticketed as there will be police on site. We will be charging per car to cover the cost of these events at the price of $2.00, per car. There will also be trashcans and bathroom facilities on site so please use them. This month's event is being partially sponsored by the fine folks over at Angel Motorsports and we hope to have a new sponsor each month to help contribute to these great, legal, events! https://www.facebook.com/events/843641192337681/


Sat/Sun Jun 13/14

- Fun Ford Weekend, Virginia Motorsports Park, 8018 Boydton Plank Road, N Dinwiddie. The event features Drag Racing, Car Show, Vendors, Swap Meet and Car Corral. For further information, email swallace@vmpdrag.com or call 804.862.3174. |  Web Site:  www.FunFordWeekend.com


Sun Jun 14

- 23rd Annual Beachcombers Corvette Club ALL-CAR Show, Rick Hendrick Chevrolet, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, 6252 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., NORFOLK. FOOD, MUSIC, DASH PLAQUES, SILENT AUCTION & AWARDS. Open to all years, makes, and models. This show traditionally includes many fine examples of vehicles ranging from "Classic to Modern" - "Driver to Custom" representing all vehicle companies. This year's event benefits the FOODBANK of Southeastern VA with proceeds from a Silent Auction and 50/50 drawing.  Additionally, it is requested that attendees please bring non-perishable food items and donations for the Foodbank.  So shine up "your pride and joy" and enter it into the show for all car enthusiasts to come see and enjoy! Get your entry form in early and pass the information to your other friends. Contact Preston Powers 757-449-7676 / preston.powers@hendrickauto.com  /  http://www.beachcomberscorvetteclub.com/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=611&&Itemid=40


Sat Jun 20

- Richmond Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) 46th Annual Car Show and Swap Meet, Richmond International Raceway Complex, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. Classes for virtually every make and model car, truck, and motorcycle, stock and modified alike. This show also attracts one of the largest automotive Swap Meets in Virginia. Find that elusive part or that special vintage license plate to make your restoration complete. Ride in a vintage Chevy or Ford and help raise money for the Children's Hospital Foundation. Fun for the entire family with many activities exclusively for children! http://www.richmondaaca.com/car_show_information.pdf

- 3rd Annual Williamsburg Family Fun Day & Car Show, 9 - 3:00 pm, Williamsburg Church of Christ, 227 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg. Activities for the entire family to enjoy (bounce house and slide, dunk tank, games, visit from the police and fire stations, hot dogs, and cars! All makes and models welcome. the event is free and open to the public. Trophies will be given to the top three and best in Show. Contact: Jonathan Anderson 757 784 2525 or Janet Anderson 757 784 2525 | Email: ncajaa@aol.com | Web Site:  http://www.williamsburgcoc.org/#!carshowreg/c1vjr

- The Egg Bistro Car Show, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, 5860 Harbour View Blvd., Suffolk. AWESOME FOOD, CARS and PEOPLE. All Proceeds benefit The Healing Place of Hampton Roads. Participant’s Choice Vote for best in 39 classes, $20 reg fee. Contact Bobby Sharon bobcat16@cox.net | (757) 404-1406. AWARD SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE.

- Cavalier Mazda Car Show and Barbeque, 10:00 am t0 3:00 pm, Cavalier Mazda, 1552 S. Military Highway, Chesapeake. Judging Open to All Mazda Cars and Trucks. $20.00 Registration fee. All money collected will be donated to The American Cancer Society. Trophies Awarded. Participant Judging. Door Prizes, Free Food and Drinks. Scott Benson will be Cooking a Whole Hog, Beef Brisket and all the fixins. Enter for Judging or just come out and have a good time. For More Information Call Scott Benson at Cavalier Mazda 757-777-3200 | sbenson@cavaliermazda.com | Web Site: www.cavaliermazda.com

- ECPI Car & Bike Show, Ecpi Medical Careers Institute, 12 - 4:00 pm, 1001 Omni Blvd Suite 200, Newport News. Price: $5 Per Car/Bike.  Classes: best in show, best import, best domestic, best euro, best motorcycle, most likely to get pulled over, best work in progress.


Fri Jun 26

- Downtown Smithfield Olden Days Hot Rod Cruse In, hosted by Daniel's Performance Group, 6 - 9:00 pm, Main Street, Downtown Smithfield. Stay tuned for more details!


Sun Jun 28

- DTP Pro Summer Road Rally, Blazin Bones, 11:30 am, 1401 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach. This event is sponsored by Blazin Bonez BBQ, Thisguysdecals.com, and Just Breathe Vapors. This year's Summer Road Rally is all about time matching. There will be a predesignated "course" with a set time that participants must try to match. The person with the closest time to the pre-set time wins. All local laws and speed limits will be adhered to and we are/will not be held liable for any reckless driving involved with this event. With that said there will be a special award presented to the person who may or may not finish with the fastest time. You and your navigator will be given a list of directions and distances to travel. It is your navigators job to help you focus on driving while giving you directions to the next turn. This event is only $10 per team and open to anyone.

- Second Annual Win the Fight Walk & Car Show, Suffolk. All of the proceeds will go directly to Johns Hopkins Scleroderma Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Johns Hopkins is a non-profit organization that has made many strides in the field of medicine. Research is essential in finding effective treatment and hopefully a cure for this devastating disease. Contact us at (757) 638-0624, sclerosuffolk@charter.net of www.sclerodermasuffolk.com for more information.


Sat Jul 4

- Classic Cruisers 4th of July Car, Truck, and Bike Show, sponsored by Shorty's Diner, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, 627 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg. Registration is 10 am to 12 pm. Participant Judging 12 am to 1 pm with awards at 3 pm or earlier. Awards for TOP 40 (Participant’s Ballot) provided by Shorty’s Diner! Open to ALL Years, Makes & Models. Donation on day of show $10. All Proceeds go to CHKD! For more information, call Byron Burks at 757-358-2165 – Email: burksb1@cox.net or call Vince Filippone at 757-898-0872 – Email: filippone46@outlook.com



WEEKLY/MONTHLY MEETS/CRUISE-INS

Sat - Cars & Coffee: 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. Enjoy your car hobby and still enjoy the rest of your day. Originally started in Irvine, CA at a strip mall on the PCH, the Cars & Coffee idea has steadily spread to various areas across the country. Here in Tidewater Virginia, we have the great Mid-Atlantic coastal region, we have plenty of sports cars in the area, and we have plenty of coffee shops so it seemed a logical fit. This is an informal hangout for mature car enthusiasts who enjoy an early morning drive and a cup of coffee.

1st Sat - (Jun 6) Virginia Beach Cars & Coffee is a gathering of car enthusiasts the first Saturday each month from 7:00 - 9:00 am to talk cars and share a cup of coffee at La Promenade Shops, 1860 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 in the West Hilltop area of Virginia Beach, which features ample parking and BEAN THERE COFFEE on location. Please be courteous to the businesses in the shopping center and leave the lot at 9:00 am promptly. http://carclubcouncil.info/cars_and_coffee.pdf orhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/115284668486129/

2nd Sat - (Jun 13) Newport News Cars & Coffee is a gathering of car enthusiasts the second Saturday each month from 8:00 - 10:00 am to talk cars and share a cup of coffee at AROMA'S, 706 Town Center Drive, Newport News, VA 23606. https://www.facebook.com/groups/385990664766049/

3rd Sat - (May 20) Williamsburg Cars & Coffee, 8 - 10:00 am, The Coffeehouse, 5251 John Tyler Hwy, Williamsburg. C&C ~ Williamsburg is an informal gathering of people with a passion for automobiles.  Come on out and share a cup of coffee with the enthusiast you met last month. or plan to make new friends to compare your mods with next month! http://www.carsandcoffeewilliamsburg.com/

Every Sat - Cars, Coffee & Chocolate, sponsored by Simply Fresh Café, every Saturday morning 8 am -10 am Town Center, 180 Central Park Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Parallel street parking or surface lot parking directly across the street from the host. Parking is in the shadows of The Cosmopolitan Apartments for pleasant summer mornings. All makes & models welcome. Contact Bobby Sharon bobcat16@cox.net (757) 404-1406

Wed May 20 - Franklin Cruise, Every Wednesday Night  May 6th to Sep 16, 5:00 pm, at the Main Street parking lot in downtown Franklin. FREE family fun event. Enjoy 50/60's music playing, raffles, 50/50 prizes, and entry to our famous $1000.00 Grand Finale Giveaway. Sponsored by Franklin VFW. For more information please call Mike Smith 757-438-2981

Wed May 20 - Newport News Fuddruckers Cruise-In, 6 - 8:00 pm, 12361 Hornsby Lane Newport News. All new cruise in to be held on The third Wednesday of the month from 6-8 pm with a trophy going to the Fuddruckers Staff pick of the night. This event is open to all makes and models and we are limited to about 60 cars at a time. Participants are encouraged to donate $1.00 to participate. At the end of the season the money that is raised through participants will be donated to WoundedWear.org. Any questions please feel free to contact the VPCCC Vice President. As a general guideline this event will be monitored and it is requested that there be no revving, loud music or other Shenanigans that may cause this event to be cancelled.

Thu May 21 - Dairy Queen Cruise-In, (every Thursday Night ending on Halloween Night "Trunk-R-Treat", Sat, Oct 31), Portsmouth Blvd.(Across the street from Cavalier Ford), Chesapeake. Contact: Ray Hinman, Cell: 757-672-9081 for more info!

Fri May 22 - Richmond Test and Tune / Street Wars Meet, Freedom Wash VB, 4:00 pm, 1400 S Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach. We will be cruising to Virginia Motorsports Park for their "O'Reilly Auto Parts Street Wars" (VMP - 8018 Boydton Plank Road, North Dinwiddie, VA 23803) for $20 it is unlimited 1/4 mile runs! RSVP please! And get with me (Thomas Wise) for more info. If you'll be faster than 13.99 then you'll be required to wear a helmet! First we will meet one is Freedom Wash in VB at 4:00, leaving at 4:05pm, then we will cruise down 64 to meet the peninsula people at target in Hampton at 4:35 pm roll out from there.

Fri May 22 - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND... "CRUZ THRU" at Shorty's Diner, 5 - 9:00 pm, 627 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg. Come join Shorty's Diner every Friday from 5 to 9 pm and check out some of the coolest Hot Rods, Street Cars, Trucks and Bikes in the area. Always GREAT food and GREAT people. WWW.ShortysDinerVA.com. 757-603-6674

Fri May 22 - Friday Night Lights 2k15, hosted by Affiliated Allianced, 8:00 pm - midnight, Kmart 4300 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake. Ok Ladies and Gentlemen, we're back in action and Kmart meets are back up in Chesapeake!

Sat May 23 - Cruise for a Cause Food "Drive", Hosted by DTP Pro, Blazin Bonez BBQ, 11:00 am, 1401-B Lynnhaven Pkwy., Virginia Beach. Each day millions of Americans go to bed hungry. Food insecurity (unable to obtain food) is a growing issue among employed and unemployed citizens. We would like to help assist this growing epidemic by partnering up with the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore by hosting our own Food "Drive". Will be hosting a "cruise" from Blazin Bonez BBQ down to the food bank to drop off our donations and take pictures in the process. This is a very rewarding experience and we encourage everyone to participate. Event cost: Minimum of 2 non-perishable food items. https://www.facebook.com/events/903622893012454/

Sat May 23 - Saturday Night Cruise-in at Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 4 to 9:00 pm, at the corner of Princess Anne Rd & Dam Neck Rd. Come join us Saturday nights for fun, friends, cars and music. Dash plaques to first 50 on field. This cruise-in brings in 130+ cars. Coupons given out for shopping center merchants. There is a $2.00 fee per vehicle. Spectators free. All proceeds go to charity. Contact John Herbert at blkpwdrfrm@cox.net or call 757-377-7144 or Rob McPherson at robertmc1958@gmail.com or call 757-553-2012.

Sat May 23 - Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers Car Club "Let's Talk Cars" Cruise-In, 5:30 pm, The Main Street Shopping Center, 6882 Main Street, Gloucester. Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers Car Club would like to you to join us on Saturday nights April to October 2015 for our "Let's Talk Cars" Cruise-In. It starts around 5:30 pm and continues till about 30 minutes after dusk. Admission is $1.00 or more! Come out and join us! For further information: mpccofgloucester.com or middlepeninsulaclassiccruisers@cox.net

Sat May 23 - The Classic Cruiser's Cruise-In takes place every Saturday night from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM beginning April 11 thru October 17. We will not hold a cruise-in on July 4. Our location is Heritage Square Shopping Center, 4318 George Washington Hwy, Grafton, VA. 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 charity. 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 our club, go to www.ccccofva.org or Classic Cruisers Car Club on Facebook, or you can contact Allen Hunt 757-868-6900, alofptown@verizon.net or Blair Armbrister 757-877-4911, my98fordf150@verizon.net.

Sat May 23 - Saturday Night Lights 2K15, Hosted by Affiliated Allianced, 8:00 pm - midnight, V2 Vape shop, 4221 Pleasant Valley, Virginia Beach. Ok Ladies and Gentlemen, starting on Saturdays only we will meet up at the V2 Vape shop In VA Beach and yes there will be two separate events so get prepared! Come on out and have a good time and chill with us!

Wed May 27 - Franklin Cruise, Every Wednesday Night  May 6th to Sep 16, 5:00 pm, at the Main Street parking lot in downtown Franklin. FREE family fun event. Enjoy 50/60's music playing, raffles, 50/50 prizes, and entry to our famous $1000.00 Grand Finale Giveaway. Sponsored by Franklin VFW. For more information please call Mike Smith 757-438-2981

Thu May 28 - Dairy Queen Cruise-In, (every Thursday Night ending on Halloween Night "Trunk-R-Treat", Sat, Oct 31), Portsmouth Blvd.(Across the street from Cavalier Ford), Chesapeake. Contact: Ray Hinman, Cell: 757-672-9081 for more info!

Fri Jun 5 - Smithfield Lions Cruz-In: 1st, & 3rd Fridays of every month, thru Oct 16th, Sentara/St. Luke's Urgent Care Facility, 20209 Sentara Way, Carrollton. $2 donation at gate for show cars, spectators free. Food available from Bubba & Frank's bar-b-cue, car enthusiast vendors, 50's - 60's music provided by Lion Tom Norris, "featured car clubs" at every show. Show sponsored by Starr Motors, Sentara Health Network and AVES. Reserved parking spaces are available for the entire show season for $25 each. Contact Lion Tim Marinelli: smithfield.lions@verizon.net, 757-371-6061



AUTO CROSS(AX, or SOLO)/HI-PERF DRIVERS EDUCATION(HPDE)/TIME TRIALS/CLUB RACING/ROAD RALLY

Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) - Old Dominion Region
The Old Dominion Region (Number 63) is part of the Southeast Division (SEDiv), which consists of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Our Region includes all of 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 Jun 7 / Solo / Pungo Airfield

Sun Jul 5 / Solo / Pungo Airfield
Sun Aug 2 / Solo / Pungo Airfield


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 (140+ club members in 2009). Our autocross season runs from March through November with events taking place on the 2nd or 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.
Our club is not solely structured around autocross. TSCC is, as the name implies, a car club, supporting the enthusiast. Car shows, social gatherings, and community involvement are just a few of the extracurricular activities in which TSCC participates. We host a charity event at least once a year where all the proceeds from the event are donated to a designated charity. Since 2005, we have donated over $20,000.00 to various local and national charities.www.tidewatersportscarclub.com

Schedule (Date / Event / Location):
May 24 / Spring Track Attack / ACADEMI, NC (Members Only)

Jun 20 / Evolution Drivers School /ACU 4 (Members Only)
Jun 21 / AX #4 / ACU 4
Jul 26 / AX #5 / ACU 4


National Auto Sport Association (NASA) Mid-AtlanticNASA Mid-Atlantic increases track time for HPDE (High Performance Driver's Ed) Drivers!! In response to overwhelming feedback from our participants NASA Mid Atlantic offers even more of its award winning HPDE program to all HPDE Drivers. Starting March 22-23 at VIR NASA will increase the number of on track sessions each HPDE group receives from 3 to 4. More time. More opportunity to have more fun on track!!!  www.nasaracing.net

Schedule (Date / Event / Location):
Jun 6-7 / HPDE, Sprints, Time Trial / Summit Point

Jun 27-28 / HPDE, Sprint Races, Time Trial / Dominion Raceway


Porsche Club of America (PCA) - First Settlers Region (Zone 2)The Porsche Club of America First Settlers Region desires the comfort of good friends and good conversation, and we praise to a fault the world's finest automobile. With those attributes, our club has grown to over 600 Active Members throughout Virginia. We race each other, show our prized possessions, conduct rallies, autocrosses and tours. The Club sponsors driver education, restoration and technical sessions. We know our Porsche, or Porsches if we're lucky, inside and out. Our Newsletter, Horizontally Opposed, which tells our stories and provides an insider view to everything Porsche.  www.fsrpca.org
The mission and purpose of the Porsche Club of America's Driver's Education Program is to provide a safe, structured and controlled teaching and learning environment. The PCA DE Program is designed so that participants can improve their driving abilities and acquire a better understanding of vehicle dynamics and driving safety. Participants will experience first-hand the capabilities of high performance automobiles in a controlled, closed-course environment and acquire skills that will enhance safer vehicle operation in all driving situations.

Schedule (Date / Event / Location):
Jun 19-21 / PCA Zone 2 Adv DE, Club Race / VIR

Jul 11-12 / FSR Summer DE / VIR


Audi Club North America, Potomac Chesapeake Chapter (PCC)
The PCC of the Audi Club North America (ACNA) is comprised of members from Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC. Our membership is diverse, but we all share a passion for the Four Rings!
PCC is one of the largest and most active of all ACNA chapters! Our mission is to enhance the Audi ownership experience for our members by offering them a wide variety of benefits including: Driver education and safety instruction held at regional motorsports facilities including Virginia International Raceway (VIR) and Summit Point Raceway,  Social networking with other Audi fans, Technical and product information about the Audi family of vehicles, Discounts on parts and/or labor through our network of sponsors.
www.audiclubpcc.org

Schedule (Date / Event / Location):
Sep 19-20 / HPDE / Old Dominion Raceway



Mercedes-Benz Club of America (MCBA) Virginia
The Virginia Section covers the southeastern portion of Virginia and generally includes the communities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News and Williamsburg. We are an active chapter with monthly events that appeal to the wide interests of our members.  We do driving tours to historical places, visit interesting restaurants in interesting locations and work on our cars at "Driveway Mechanics Gatherings".


Schedule (Date / Event / Location):
Jun 27 / Summer fest 2015 High Speed Driving Event / North Carolina Center for Automotive Research (NCCAR), Garysburg, NC. This event is open to all makes and models and you do not have to be a MBCA club member to participate.  There will be a full day of track time and classroom instruction with 4-5 sessions in a non-timed HPDE set up. Car sharing is allowed with separate registration for each driver.  This event will fill very quickly, so you will need to place your entry soon. The price for this full day at the race track is $99 for MBCA members and $149 for non-members. This road course is ideally situated in Garysburg, NC and features a 40 feet wide bi-directional freshly paved road course with a 1/2 mile straightaway, 11 constant radius turns and large grassy run-off areas. There is no competition for times or trophies but a lot of fun to be had. Virtually any car is fully capable of handling this type of event.
http://www.motorsportreg.com/events/summerfest-2015-nccar-mbca-virginia-352353#.VQhf6EUpDm8



AUTO RACING

Virginia International Raceway (VIR)
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."


Events:
Fri-Sun Jun 5-7 - North American Road Racing Association Weekend. Race the nation with the North American Road Racing Association, America's home for high-end, high-performance cars. This year, NARRA welcomes the US GT Championship, Whelen US Time Trial Championship and inaugural US Prototype Championship (USPC) series along for the ride. Three- and one-day passes are available for this exciting, jam-packed weekend!



Richmond International Raceway (RIR)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.

Events:
Jun 5/6 - Seat Time American Racing School. Seat Time American Racing School's level of personal attention means you get the NASCAR driving experience you came for, which will include expert driving instruction as you take your driving skills to the next level. We put you in control; no pace car to follow and passing is allowed. We cater to the average NASCAR fan and the avid racer alike, we at Seat Time American Racing School will promise you an exciting and fun filled day at the race track. Satisfy your need for Speed, give us a shout and get into one of our race cars.
http://www.seattimeracingschool.com/

Jun 12/13 - Richard Petty Driving Experience: RPDE offers both Ride Along and Driving Experiences. For Ride Alongs you experience real life racing thrills by riding shotgun in a 2-seat NASCAR-style stock car driven by one of our professional driving instructors, 3-lap qualifying run at speeds up to 165 MPH, the Ride-Along program is operated at over 20 NASCAR racing locations. For the Driving Experience you can take command of the wheel and experience the thrill first hand by driving a NASCAR-style stock car, view our complete list of driving experiences and choose the one that is just right for you, must be able to drive a manual (standard) transmission, check out our general itinerary so you know what to expect during your driving experience. http://www.drivepetty.com/Experience/Experience.aspx

Jun 19/20 - Racing with Rusty. Rusty Wallace Racing Experience provides fans and enthusiasts with an authentic NASCAR racing experience. Whether you're 14 or 94, and whether it's your first time or fortieth time, we are proud to share in the unparalleled excitement of your racing experience! Come check us out and go "Racing With Rusty"! Visit our website or call 855-22-RUSTY for more information or to sign up! http://www.racewithrusty.com/

Sat Sep 11 - Virginia529 College Savings 250. Do you like short track racing "under the lights" on a Friday night? How about high octane fun with the family? The Virginia529 College Savings 250 NASCAR XFINITY Series race has all that and more! There's no reason not to bring out the entire family when children 12 and younger are FREE with a ticketed adult in general admission seating areas.

Sat Sep 12 - Federated Auto Parts 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup. Richmond International Raceway is all a buzz for one final time in 2015, and it could not be a better one. The Federated Auto Parts 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race is the perfect recipe for a good time. With this being "One Last Race to Make The Chase," drivers are putting it all on the line in order to get on the grid. Drivers are desperate for points and a win.  They'll surely put on a sparks-flying, no mercy show as they battle for a spot to compete for the championship. Once the checkered flag waves, only the top 16 drivers get on the grid and will move on to compete for the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship.


Langley Speedway, Hampton
America's Oldest Consecutively Running Short Track! Three Time Recipient of the NASCAR Hometrack Achievement Award.
http://www.langley-speedway.com/

Events:
Every Wed - Wacky Wednesday, our premier midweek street car racing event. Any street legal car with current inspection tags are eligible for competition. Registration and spectator gates open at 6 pm with the drivers meeting just after 7 pm and competition beginning shortly after, which includes Time Attacks, One Lap Oval Drag Racing, and Monthly Burnout competition. Racing is usually complete by 10:30, providing great family fun on a week night while still ending at a decent hour. Coolers are allowed in the grandstands during the events. Come on out and join the fun!


Wed May 20 - Wacky Wednesday

Sat May 23 - 4CDL.com / TNCC Night: Modifieds, Super Streets, Bandos, U-Cars, Winged Karts, 7:00 pm

Wed May 27 - Wacky Wednesday

Sat May 30 - Smithfield Night: Late Models, Grand Stocks, Super Trucks, Pro Six, Enduros, 7:00 pm

Wed Jun 3 - Wacky Wednesday

Sat Jun 6 - Thomas Roofing Night: Modifieds, Super Trucks, Super Streets, U-Cars, Winged Karts, 7:00 pm


Virginia Motorsports Park, Dinwiddie, 8018 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803.
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.
http://www.virginiamotorsports.com/drag/

Events:
Fri May 22 - O'Reilly Auto Parts Street Wars


Sat May 23 - Brown's Racing Bert Jackson Memorial Race

Sun May 24 - Bugout 77 VW Race & Show

Fri May 29 - Ladies Night plus! MSHS



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