Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Local Car Happenings for Tidewater VA

HAPPY HALLOWEEN
 

UPCOMING SHOWS ETC.

Sat, Oct 31

- Salute to Our Heroes Ford and Ford Powered Show, Newport News Fuddruckers, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, near Patrick Henry mall, 12361 Hornsby Ln., Newport News. This is the first annual show for the L.Cpl. Cody Childers memorial foundation (we care marines). We are raising money in order to send care packages to marines serving overseas in memory of L.Cpl. Cody Childers who lost his life serving his country in 2010 he was 19 years old. There will be a silent auction with many great prizes and a raffle give away. Also if you bring a flier for the show and have a meal at Fuddruckers they will donate 15% of your total to the organization. Please come out and support this great cause! If you have any further questions you can contact me at 757-816-7420 or my email darkstar375@yahoo.com | Web Site: www.facebook.com/events/1615182805425709/

- Continental Automotive 2nd Annual Charity Car & Motorcycle Show, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 615 Bland Blvd., Newport News. Free to the public. Free parking on-site. All proceeds benefit the Virginia Peninsula Food Bank. Trophies for winners of each category! Raffles for a set of Continental Tires and other Conti prizes! Advanced entry fee $15. ($20 day of show) Vendors must pre-register. Contact: Justin Shank (757-875-7339) Justin.Shank@continental-corporation.com Find us on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/conti.car.show


Sun, Nov 1

- Raising Hope for the Homeless Car & Motorcycle Show, Fuddruckers Newport News, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 12361 Hornsby Ln, Newport News. “Everyone is Welcome” - Trophies for best car and motorcycle. $5 and a donation of any type as entry fee to compete. Items needed:
 New underwear, socks, blankets and sleeping pads, flashlights and batteries, stocking caps, plastic tarps, backpacks, toiletries (toothbrush and toothpaste, razors, soap, combs, brushes, nail clippers, etc.), and clean clothes. For additional info contact: Hector Cruz at 757-995-3643. Sponsored by: Fuddruckers, Saint Michael Lodge, Fast Life Riders, Affiliated Alliance, 757 Sport Bikes, and Tidewater Bikers.


- 2nd Annual Williamsburg Gathering Car Show Featuring Mercedes-Benz, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. Join us in the Square for our second annual fall car show. The show features a different marque each year. This year, we are working with the Mercedes-Benz Club of America to assemble an impressive array of models on Duke of Gloucester Street. There is no fee for the event. Just come on out and enjoy!


Sat, Nov 7

- Suffolk Rods and Muscle Cars Veterans Appreciation Car Show, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Chavis Collision and Repair, 3730 Pruden Boulevard, Suffolk. All makes and models. Top 20 Plus Sponsor awards for Best Paint, Best Ford, Best GM, Best Mopar, Best Modified and others. Entry fee is $20.00 per vehicle. Registration from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Awards will be presented at 3:00 pm. 757-620-9726 | Visit our Facebook page @ Suffolkrodsandmusclecarclub

- 2nd Annual Cans & Cars Show, hosted by The FBLA of Nansemond River High School, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Nansemond River High School parking lot 3301 Nansemond Parkway, Suffolk. This show will be benefiting the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. Open to all makes and models. The entry fee for each car is 10 non-perishable food items or $10. Registration starts at 9:00am. There is no gate fee for public viewing, BUT please bring non-perishable foods to vote on the winners. “Best of the Show” will be awarded to the car that receives the most votes through food donations. Delicious barbeque and hot chocolate will once again be served by Coffield’s Barbeque. Email: joneswarren@yahoo.com

- Shop With A Cop Car Show, The Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers Car Club of Gloucester, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Gloucester Library, 6920 Main St., Gloucester. Early registration is $15 and $20 the day of the show, and registration ends at 12 pm. Trophies are awarded for the top five in GM, Ford, Mopar, Imports, Motorcycles and trucks. Also awarded are trophies for the next 25 vehicles, as well as other special awards. Winners are selected by participant voting. There’ll be Live Music and plenty of fun, including 50/50 Raffle and Food. For further information, contact MPCC on our email address or web page. We look forward to seeing you there!!!


Sat, Nov 14

- 4th Annual Shorty’s Fall Classic Cruz Thru, Shorty’s Diner, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, 627 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg. Join us for our 4th Anniversary and Customer Appreciation Day. Great food and great people. $10 show registration fee. Proceeds go to Child Development Resources. Awards for Best in Show, as well as Fun categories like “Shorty’s Favorite” & much more. www.ShortysDinerVa.com

- Annual Mustang Club of Tidewater Joy Fund Car Show, Cavalier Ford, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4021 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake. Proceeds go to the Virginian Pilot’s Joy Fund Charity & Oasis Food Bank. Registration $20 + 2 Cans of Food. Open to all makes of cars/trucks/motorcycles/boats. All for the spirit of giving as we come into the 2015 Holiday Season.  Email: hottrod6@aol.com  | http://www.mustangcluboftidewater.com/pdf_doc/15_joy.pdf

- Wrench House Auto Show, Damon & Company, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 7104 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Gloucester. Auto show all day trophies will be given out. Come check us out. 50/50 Raffle, all proceeds are going to the local Hu main Society. $5 regular lot and &10 preferred lot first come first serve! https://www.facebook.com/events/1155356344479169/


Sat/Sun, Nov 21/22

- Coastal Virginia Auto Show, The Virginia beach Convention center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. The Largest Auto and Truck Show in the Southeast! Win Cash And Prizes! A 2-day indoor event at the Virginia beach Convention center. Open to all Makes all Models, we have class specific information on the website. If it has wheels we want you to bring it to the event. Vendor spots are available as well. www.CVAutoshow.com
 


WEEKLY/MONTHLY MEETS/CRUISE-INS

Tue, Oct 27 - Suffolk IHOP Cruise-In, 6-8:00 pm, 1210 N Main St., Suffolk. Runs July - Last Tuesday in October, every Tuesday night at the IHOP on Main Street in Suffolk local car enthusiast get together to show off their rides and enjoy some fellowship. Stop by, bring your ride; classic, new, old, car, motorcycle, truck….. bring what you got! No Admission, just come have fun! For more info contact Eley Duke III at 757.539.8777 

Fri, Oct 30 - “CRUZ THRU” at Shorty’s Diner, 5 - 9:00 pm Every Fri, 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

Sat, Oct 31 - 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

Sat, Oct 31 - Saturday night Cruise-in ‘Trunk or Treat’, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3 to 8:00 pm, at the corner of Princess Anne Rd & Dam Neck Rd., Virginia Beach. Join us at the final car cruise of 2015 for a Trunk or Treat on Halloween night! Dress in costumes (if desired), Collect treats from participating cruise cars, Fun for the whole family! For more information, email drbgroupllc@drbgroupllc.com. Weather permitting. Event is subject to change without notice. Follow us on Facebook for up-to-date event information. https://www.facebook.com/events/891699967572645/

Sat, Oct 31 - Suffolk Hardee’s Cruz-in, 4 to 9:00 pm, 2301 Pruden Blvd., Suffolk. A Cruz-in will be held at Hardee’s, every Saturday night weather permitting, all year long.

Sat, Oct 31 - Trunk Or Treat, Liberty Baptist Church Suffolk, 4 - 9:00 pm, 116 Romans Rd, Suffolk. Liberty Baptist Church and Affiliated Alliance are putting together a little show for kids to come out and participate and getting to know the church. When dressing your trunk keep in mind this for children and their parents so nothing too frightening. Also, if you would like to dress up yourselves please do so.  Biker Clubs, will be attending and participating as well, we also plan on having a Fire truck to come out for fun and a Food truck 'SOUTHERN GRILLING’ for when you guys get hungry! We plan on having many games and candy for the kids as well. Please bring your children along and invite any families that would like to come out to this event.

Sat, Oct 31 - Dairy Queen Cruise-In Trunk-or-Treat, 5:00 pm, 4024 Portsmouth Blvd.(Across the street from Cavalier Ford), Chesapeake. Western Branch Car Group. Last of the year. Contact: Ray Hinman, Cell: 757-672-9081 for more info!

Sat, Nov 7 - (1st Sat) 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. https://www.facebook.com/groups/115284668486129/

Sat, Nov 14 - (2nd Sat) 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/

Wed, Nov 18 - Fuddruckers Newport News Open 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 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.

Sat, Nov 21 - (3rd Sat) 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/

Sat, Nov 28 - (4th Sat) Cars & Coffee Norfolk, 9 - 11:00 am, Uno Pizzeria & Grill, JANAF Shopping Center, Military Hwy & VA Beach Blvd., Norfolk. An informal hangout for mature car enthusiasts with a passion for automobiles, who enjoy an early Saturday morning drive.
 


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 Nov 1 / 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):

Nov 15 / AX #9 / Pungo Airfield


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):

Sat/Sun Nov 7/8 - 7th Annual Fall Finale (HPDE 1-2-3-4, Time Trial, OG Racing HyperDriveT, Touring Laps for Cale) / Summit Point Motorsports Park



AUTO RACING / MOTORSPORTS

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.”
http://virnow.com/

Events:

Fri Nov 6 - VIR is hosting its annual Holiday Laps event to raise money for the WAKG Christmas Bucks for Kids. The nonprofit, headed by the Danville Salvation Army, strives to make a merrier, warmer holiday season possible for children in the local area. Learn more about attending our Holiday Laps by visiting http://virnow.com/news/virginia-international-raceway-hosts-annual-event-to-raise-money-for-local-children-in-need/


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.
http://www.rir.com/?homepage=true

Events:

Fri/Sat Oct 30/31 - 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/


Langley Speedway
3165 N Armistead Ave., Hampton
America’s Oldest Consecutively Running Short Track! Three Time Recipient of the NASCAR Hometrack Achievement Award.
http://www.langley-speedway.com/

Events:

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON


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, Oct 30 - Ladies Night Spooktacular Finale / Battle for the Belts / Test-n-Tune

Sat, Oct 31 - 3rd Annual Restoration Reunion & Legends at the Park, plus Outlaw Heads Up Index 4.90, 5.90 and 10.00 and 1/4m Pro

Fri, Nov 6 - O'Reilly Auto Parts Street Wars (Finale)

Sat/Sun, Nov 7/8 - EOPM PRO MODS (Sat) plus 5K Eastern Footbrake Bonanza

Sat/Sun, Nov 14/15 - Fall ET Challenge - Big $$$ ET Racing

Sat, Nov 21 - HTP Horsepower Hustle Fall Brawl, plus Test-n-Tune


I don’t drive too fast, I just fly too low!

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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Local Car Happenings for Tidewater VA


Photo by Jeff Stewart
 
The afternoons are getting shorter and the evening temps are dropping
 
UPCOMING SHOWS ETC.

Fri-Sun, Oct 23-25

- 13th Annual Virginia Fall Classic. The Virginia Fall Classic is an exciting 3-day event, to be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 23, 24 and 25. Pre-register by October 1st and receive special benefits: 13th Annual Virginia Fall Classic Dash Plaque, Preferred Parking ~ Drive Right In, and Personal Notification of Schedule Changes! Fri - Cruise-in, Trunk-or-Treat, and a delicious dinner provided by the Newport News Outback Steakhouse. Sat - Tidewater Virginia's premier Car-Truck-Bike Show in beautiful Newport News Park. Sun - A tour of Tidewater Virginia's picturesque fall scenery. All proceeds go to support the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters. Help us help the children and their families. Open to all Makes, Models and Years of Cars, Trucks and Bikes. Don't miss out! Register now! Pre-registration closes October 1st. Email: vafallclassic.org@gmail.com Web Site: www.vafallclassic.org  Flyer Link: www.vafallclassic.org/forms/VFC_2015_Registration.pdf


Sat, Oct 24

- Aviation Institute Car Show 'Raising money for Vets', 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Aviation Institute of Maintenance, 2211 S. Military Hwy., Chesapeake. AIM, with Affiliated Alliance, & Kingsman Imports will put on its first little show in Chesapeake, come on out Saturday morning. $2 Vehicle Registration, $20 Vendor's table, Free to the public. Campus tours, and activities for all ages: DJ, Raffles, Food, Games, Vendors. Proceeds for Military Veteran Center. For more info (757) 363-2121 | https://www.facebook.com/events/683281265104953/


Sun, Oct 25

- VW Club of Tidewater's ALL VW Show & Shine plus Open House, The Bug House, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5024 Southern Blvd., Virginia Beach. Sponsored by Checkered Flag & The Bug House to benefit Toys For Tots. No pre-registration, $20 0r $15 and a NEW TOY for Toys For Tots. Dash Magnets & 50/50 Drawing. Drive it, Push it, Tow it - as long as it is a VW please bring it to the Show. All VW Enthusiasts welcome to help out a GREAT Charity! Not a VW owner? Please do not let that stop you! Let's work together and help children have a nice Christmas during these tough economic times. Please help out Toys For Tots by bringing any NEW Toy or CASH Donation! Don't miss your opportunity to help raise money and vote for your favorite 5 Volkswagens! More Info: Ty Ryan 757-761-3568 / luv_things@verizon.net or Michelle Crawford 757-404-3846 / flatbug1@cox.net | https://www.facebook.com/events/357959491063099/

- All in All the Time Cartober Fest, Baja Restaurant in Sandbridge, 1 - 5:00 pm, Virginia Beach. We would like to cordially invite all car lovers to our first ever Cartober Fest. This is a fundraiser for "All in All the Time" which is a nonprofit that directly supports families of Naval Special Warfare. Tickets are $50 for car entry which includes; dinner, beer sampling and t-shirt. Other entry includes dinner and beer sampling for $30. Email: marylynn@aiatt.org | www.AIATT.org/events/2015-tommy-v-cartober-fest/


Sat, Oct 31

- Salute to Our Heroes Ford and Ford Powered Show, Newport News Fuddruckers, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, near Patrick Henry mall, 12361 Hornsby Ln., Newport News. This is the first annual show for the L.Cpl. Cody Childers memorial foundation (we care marines). We are raising money in order to send care packages to marines serving overseas in memory of L.Cpl. Cody Childers who lost his life serving his country in 2010 he was 19 years old. There will be a silent auction with many great prizes and a raffle give away. Also if you bring a flier for the show and have a meal at Fuddruckers they will donate 15% of your total to the organization. Please come out and support this great cause! If you have any further questions you can contact me at 757-816-7420 or my email darkstar375@yahoo.com | Web Site: www.facebook.com/events/1615182805425709/

- Continental Automotive 2nd Annual Charity Car & Motorcycle Show, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 615 Bland Blvd., Newport News. Free to the public. Free parking on-site. All proceeds benefit the Virginia Peninsula Food Bank. Trophies for winners of each category! Raffles for a set of Continental Tires and other Conti prizes! Advanced entry fee $15. ($20 day of show) Vendors must pre-register. Contact: Justin Shank (757-875-7339) Justin.Shank@continental-corporation.com Find us on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/conti.car.show


Sun, Nov 1

- Raising Hope for the Homeless Car & Motorcycle Show, Fuddruckers Newport News, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 12361 Hornsby Ln, Newport News. "Everyone is Welcome" - Trophies for best car and motorcycle. $5 and a donation of any type as entry fee to compete. Items needed: New underwear, socks, blankets and sleeping pads, flashlights and batteries, stocking caps, plastic tarps, backpacks, toiletries (toothbrush and toothpaste, razors, soap, combs, brushes, nail clippers, etc.), and clean clothes. For additional info contact: Hector Cruz at 757-995-3643. Sponsored by: Fuddruckers, Saint Michael Lodge, Fast Life Riders, Affiliated Alliance, 757 Sport Bikes, and Tidewater Bikers.


Sat, Nov 7

- Suffolk Rods and Muscle Cars Veterans Appreciation Car Show, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Chavis Collision and Repair, 3730 Pruden Boulevard, Suffolk. All makes and models. Top 20 Plus Sponsor awards for Best Paint, Best Ford, Best GM, Best Mopar, Best Modified and others. Entry fee is $20.00 per vehicle. Registration from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Awards will be presented at 3:00 pm. 757-620-9726 | Visit our Facebook page @ Suffolkrodsandmusclecarclub

- 2nd Annual Cans & Cars Show, hosted by The FBLA of Nansemond River High School, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Nansemond River High School parking lot 3301 Nansemond Parkway, Suffolk. This show will be benefiting the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. Open to all makes and models. The entry fee for each car is 10 non-perishable food items or $10. Registration starts at 9:00am. There is no gate fee for public viewing, BUT please bring non-perishable foods to vote on the winners. "Best of the Show" will be awarded to the car that receives the most votes through food donations. Delicious barbeque and hot chocolate will once again be served by Coffield's Barbeque. Email: joneswarren@yahoo.com

- Shop With A Cop Car Show, The Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers Car Club of Gloucester, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Gloucester Library, 6920 Main St., Gloucester. Early registration is $15 and $20 the day of the show, and registration ends at 12 pm. Trophies are awarded for the top five in GM, Ford, Mopar, Imports, Motorcycles and trucks. Also awarded are trophies for the next 25 vehicles, as well as other special awards. Winners are selected by participant voting. There'll be Live Music and plenty of fun, including 50/50 Raffle and Food. For further information, contact MPCC on our email address or web page. We look forward to seeing you there!!!


Sat, Nov 14

- Wrench House Auto Show, Damon & Company, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 7104 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Gloucester. Auto show all day trophies will be given out. Come check us out. 50/50 Raffle, all proceeds are going to the local Hu main Society. $5 regular lot and &10 preferred lot first come first serve! https://www.facebook.com/events/1155356344479169/



WEEKLY/MONTHLY MEETS/CRUISE-INS

Wed, Oct 21 - Fuddruckers Newport News Open 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 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, Oct 22 - Dairy Queen Cruise-Ins, 5:00 pm, (Every Thu ending on Halloween Night "Trunk-R-Treat", Sat, Oct 31), 4024 Portsmouth Blvd.(Across the street from Cavalier Ford), Chesapeake. Western Branch Car Group. Contact: Ray Hinman, Cell: 757-672-9081 for more info!

Fri, Oct 23 - "CRUZ THRU" at Shorty's Diner, 5 - 9:00 pm Every Fri, 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

Sat, Oct 24 - 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

Sat, Oct 24 - (4th Sat) Cars & Coffee Norfolk, 9 - 11:00 am, Uno Pizzeria & Grill, JANAF Shopping Center, Military Hwy & VA Beach Blvd., Norfolk. An informal hangout for mature car enthusiasts with a passion for automobiles, who enjoy an early Saturday morning drive.

Sat, Oct 24 - Costumes & Customs 2, Field of Screams, hosted by Altered Suspension HR, 2 - 9:00 pm, Azalea Little League, 1130 Pineridge Rd., Norfolk.

Sat, Oct 24 - Saturday night Cruise-in, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3 to 8:00 pm, at the corner of Princess Anne Rd & Dam Neck Rd. Come join us Saturday nights thru Oct 31st, 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, Oct 24 - Suffolk Hardee's Cruz-in, 4 to 9:00 pm, 2301 Pruden Blvd., Suffolk. A Cruz-in will be held at Hardee's, every Saturday night weather permitting, all year long.

Tue, Oct 27 - Suffolk IHOP Cruise-In, 6-8:00 pm, 1210 N Main St., Suffolk. Runs July - Last Tuesday in October, every Tuesday night at the IHOP on Main Street in Suffolk local car enthusiast get together to show off their rides and enjoy some fellowship. Stop by, bring your ride; classic, new, old, car, motorcycle, truck..... bring what you got! No Admission, just come have fun! For more info contact Eley Duke III at 757.539.8777 

Sat, Oct 31 - Trunk Or Treat, Liberty Baptist Church Suffolk, 4 - 9:00 pm, 116 Romans Rd, Suffolk. Liberty Baptist Church and Affiliated Alliance are putting together a little show for kids to come out and participate and getting to know the church. When dressing your trunk keep in mind this for children and their parents so nothing too frightening. Also, if you would like to dress up yourselves please do so.  Biker Clubs, will be attending and participating as well, we also plan on having a Fire truck to come out for fun and a Food truck 'SOUTHERN GRILLING' for when you guys get hungry! We plan on having many games and candy for the kids as well. Please bring your children along and invite any families that would like to come out to this event.

Sat, Oct 31 - Dairy Queen Cruise-In Trunk-or-Treat, 5:00 pm, 4024 Portsmouth Blvd.(Across the street from Cavalier Ford), Chesapeake. Western Branch Car Group. Last of the year. Contact: Ray Hinman, Cell: 757-672-9081 for more info!

Sat, Nov 7 - (1st Sat) 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. https://www.facebook.com/groups/115284668486129/

Sat, Nov 14 - (2nd Sat) 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/

Sat, Nov 21 - (3rd Sat) 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/



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 Nov 1 / 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):

Oct 24 / NCCAR / GripFest

Nov 15 / AX #9 / Pungo Airfield


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):

Sat/Sun Nov 7/8 - 7th Annual Fall Finale (HPDE 1-2-3-4, Time Trial, OG Racing HyperDriveT, Touring Laps for Cale) / Summit Point Motorsports Park



AUTO RACING / MOTORSPORTS

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."
http://virnow.com/

Events:

Fri/Sat Oct 23/24 - NC Region SCCA Halloween Day/Night Enduro at VIR. http://www.ncrscca.com/ncrscca/events/2015/10/halloween-daynight-enduro-vir

Fri Nov 6 - VIR is hosting its annual Holiday Laps event to raise money for the WAKG Christmas Bucks for Kids. The nonprofit, headed by the Danville Salvation Army, strives to make a merrier, warmer holiday season possible for children in the local area. Learn more about attending our Holiday Laps by visiting http://virnow.com/news/virginia-international-raceway-hosts-annual-event-to-raise-money-for-local-children-in-need/


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.
http://www.rir.com/?homepage=true

Events:

Fri/Sat Oct 30/31 - 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/


Langley Speedway
3165 N Armistead Ave., Hampton
America's Oldest Consecutively Running Short Track! Three Time Recipient of the NASCAR Hometrack Achievement Award.
http://www.langley-speedway.com/

Events:

Sat, Oct 24 - 10th Annual Papa John's Pizza & Saint Leo's University Day of Destruction, 1:00 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-Sun, Oct 22-24 - 2015 Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) Championship World Finals

Fri, Oct 30 - Ladies Night Spooktacular Finale / Battle for the Belts / Test-n-Tune

Sat, Oct 31 - 3rd Annual Restoration Reunion & Legends at the Park, plus Outlaw Heads Up Index 4.90, 5.90 and 10.00 and 1/4m Pro

Fri, Nov 6 - O'Reilly Auto Parts Street Wars (Finale)

Sat/Sun, Nov 7/8 - EOPM PRO MODS (Sat) plus 5K Eastern Footbrake Bonanza

Sat/Sun, Nov 14/15 - Fall ET Challenge - Big $$$ ET Racing

Sat, Nov 21 - HTP Horsepower Hustle Fall Brawl, plus Test-n-Tune


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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Local Car Happenings for Tidewater VA



UPCOMING SHOWS ETC.

Sat, Oct 17

- 2nd Annual Medi Home Health & Hospice Stars & Cars Benefit Car Show, Chesapeake City Park, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Section C and D, 900 Greenbrier Road, Chesapeake.  This fundraising event will benefit 2 VSOs: Honor Flight and the Horton Wreath Society and the Medi Charity Fund. For more information, please contact Anastasia Economou at 757-373-9778 or via email at aeconomou@msa-corp.com. | https://medibenefitcarshow.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/mhbcs-flyer-and-reg-form.pdf

- Southeastern Virginia Mustang Club’s (SEVMC) 8th Annual Fordtoberfest, Beach Ford, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 2717 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. All Ford & Ford Powered Show. This year’s show is dedicated to “Honor & Remember”. Pre-register at www.sevmc.org $20, $25 after Oct 12. Trophies, Awards, Silent Auction.  there will be plenty of fun things to do! Food, Games Trophies, Raffles, and much more! Please come by and Support our Show and to this year’s dedication to our Troops who we “Honor and Remember” If you have any questions please feel free to Email our Chairmen of the show, at fordtoberfest@sevmc.org. Thank you and we hope to see you there, Support our troops!

- 6th Annual Air & Auto Classic, presented by First Settlers region Porsche Club of America, Military Aviation Museum, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. All makes and models are welcome! Non-judged car corral is $15.00 per vehicle. Show car registration is $25.00 per vehicle. Rock Star parking is $50.00 per vehicle (online registration only). Proceeds benefit the SPCA and the Foodbank of Virginia. The rain date is Halloween, 31 October, 2015. Spectator parking is $15.00 per vehicle and includes: Free access to the MAM, A unique opportunity to review a large display of fine foreign and domestic motorcars, including rallye, racing, rods and restorations.


Sun, Oct 18

- Portsmouth Tuner Fest with 757 Auto Events, nTelos Wireless Pavilion, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 16 Crawford Cir, Portsmouth. Open event in an amazing location. Spend the day with 757 Auto Events and Grindin’ Gear at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion for an unforgettable car show. 65 Awards will be given out, including the Top 30 and 30 special awards. Portion of the proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association “Heart Walk” through our Team “757iLLEST car club.” This event is open to all makes and models of transportation. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, and pedal bikes. We will have facility provided concessions, DJ’s, and beer will be sold for consumption in the Preferred Parking Show area (no personal alcohol will be allowed at his event.) Event T shirts will be included with our Preregistered entrants along with parking in the Preferred Show lot on the water (for first 100 paid entrants!) Preregistration info will be posted. There will be 100 Preferred parking spots in the Pavilion courtyard and 150+ general showing spots in the parking lot. Spectator parking is free in the Portsmouth City parking garage. (757) 393-8181, info@pavilionconcerts.com  |  https://www.facebook.com/events/116696795341426/


Fri-Sun, Oct 23-25

- 13th Annual Virginia Fall Classic. The Virginia Fall Classic is an exciting 3-day event, to be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 23, 24 and 25. Pre-register by October 1st and receive special benefits: 13th Annual Virginia Fall Classic Dash Plaque, Preferred Parking ~ Drive Right In, and Personal Notification of Schedule Changes! Fri - Cruise-in, Trunk-or-Treat, and a delicious dinner provided by the Newport News Outback Steakhouse. Sat - Tidewater Virginia’s premier Car-Truck-Bike Show in beautiful Newport News Park. Sun - A tour of Tidewater Virginia’s picturesque fall scenery. All proceeds go to support the Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. Help us help the children and their families. Open to all Makes, Models and Years of Cars, Trucks and Bikes. Don’t miss out! Register now! Pre-registration closes October 1st. Email: vafallclassic.org@gmail.com Web Site: www.vafallclassic.org  Flyer Link: www.vafallclassic.org/forms/VFC_2015_Registration.pdf


Sat, Oct 24

- Aviation Car Show ‘Raising money for Vets’, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Aviation Institute of Maintenance, 2211 S. Military Hwy., Chesapeake. AIM, with Affiliated Alliance, & Kingsman Imports will put on its first little show in Chesapeake, come on out Saturday morning. $2 Vehicle Registration, $20 Vendor’s table, Free to the public. Campus tours, and activities for all ages: DJ, Raffles, Food, Games, Vendors. Proceeds for Military Veteran Center. For more info (757) 363-2121


Sun, Oct 25

- VW Club of Tidewater’s ALL VW Show & Shine plus Open House, The Bug House, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5024 Southern Blvd., Virginia Beach. Sponsored by Checkered Flag & The Bug House to benefit Toys For Tots. No pre-registration, $20 0r $15 and a NEW TOY for Toys For Tots. Dash Magnets & 50/50 Drawing. Drive it, Push it, Tow it - as long as it is a VW please bring it to the Show. All VW Enthusiasts welcome to help out a GREAT Charity! Not a VW owner? Please do not let that stop you! Let’s work together and help children have a nice Christmas during these tough economic times. Please help out Toys For Tots by bringing any NEW Toy or CASH Donation! Don’t miss your opportunity to help raise money and vote for your favorite 5 Volkswagens! More Info: Ty Ryan 757-761-3568 / luv_things@verizon.net or Michelle Crawford 757-404-3846 / flatbug1@cox.net

- All in All the Time Cartober Fest, Baja Restaurant in Sandbridge, 1 - 5:00 pm, Virginia Beach. We would like to cordially invite all car lovers to our first ever Cartober Fest. This is a fundraiser for “All in All the Time” which is a nonprofit that directly supports families of Naval Special Warfare. Tickets are $50 for car entry which includes; dinner, beer sampling and t-shirt. Other entry includes dinner and beer sampling for $30. Email: marylynn@aiatt.org | www.AIATT.org/events/2015-tommy-v-cartober-fest/


Sat, Oct 31

- Salute to Our Heroes Ford and Ford Powered Show, Newport News Fuddruckers, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, near Patrick Henry mall, 12361 Hornsby Ln., Newport News. This is the first annual show for the L.Cpl. Cody Childers memorial foundation (we care marines). We are raising money in order to send care packages to marines serving overseas in memory of L.Cpl. Cody Childers who lost his life serving his country in 2010 he was 19 years old. There will be a silent auction with many great prizes and a raffle give away. Also if you bring a flier for the show and have a meal at Fuddruckers they will donate 15% of your total to the organization. Please come out and support this great cause! If you have any further questions you can contact me at 757-816-7420 or my email darkstar375@yahoo.com | Web Site: www.facebook.com/events/1615182805425709/

- Continental Automotive 2nd Annual Charity Car & Motorcycle Show, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 615 Bland Blvd., Newport News. Free to the public. Free parking on-site. All proceeds benefit the Virginia Peninsula Food Bank. Trophies for winners of each category! Raffles for a set of Continental Tires and other Conti prizes! Advanced entry fee $15. ($20 day of show) Vendors must pre-register. Contact: Justin Shank (757-875-7339) Justin.Shank@continental-corporation.com Find us on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/conti.car.show


Sun, Nov 1

- Raising Hope for the Homeless Car & Motorcycle Show, Fuddruckers Newport News, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 12361 Hornsby Ln, Newport News. “Everyone is Welcome” - Trophies for best car and motorcycle. $5 and a donation of any type as entry fee to compete. Items needed:
 New underwear, socks, blankets and sleeping pads, flashlights and batteries, stocking caps, plastic tarps, backpacks, toiletries (toothbrush and toothpaste, razors, soap, combs, brushes, nail clippers, etc.), and clean clothes. For additional info contact: Hector Cruz at 757-995-3643. Sponsored by: Fuddruckers, Saint Michael Lodge, Fast Life Riders, Affiliated Alliance, 757 Sport Bikes, and Tidewater Bikers.



Sat, Nov 7

- Suffolk Rods and Muscle Cars Veterans Appreciation Car Show, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Chavis Collision and Repair, 3730 Pruden Boulevard, Suffolk. All makes and models. Top 20 Plus Sponsor awards for Best Paint, Best Ford, Best GM, Best Mopar, Best Modified and others. Entry fee is $20.00 per vehicle. Registration from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Awards will be presented at 3:00 pm. 757-620-9726 | Visit our Facebook page @ Suffolkrodsandmusclecarclub

- 2nd Annual Cans & Cars Show, hosted by The FBLA of Nansemond River High School, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Nansemond River High School parking lot 3301 Nansemond Parkway, Suffolk. This show will be benefiting the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. Open to all makes and models. The entry fee for each car is 10 non-perishable food items or $10. Registration starts at 9:00am. There is no gate fee for public viewing, BUT please bring non-perishable foods to vote on the winners. “Best of the Show” will be awarded to the car that receives the most votes through food donations. Delicious barbeque and hot chocolate will once again be served by Coffield’s Barbeque. Email: joneswarren@yahoo.com

- Shop With A Cop Car Show, The Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers Car Club of Gloucester, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Gloucester Library, 6920 Main St., Gloucester. Early registration is $15 and $20 the day of the show, and registration ends at 12 pm. Trophies are awarded for the top five in GM, Ford, Mopar, Imports, Motorcycles and trucks. Also awarded are trophies for the next 25 vehicles, as well as other special awards. Winners are selected by participant voting. There’ll be Live Music and plenty of fun, including 50/50 Raffle and Food. For further information, contact MPCC on our email address or web page. We look forward to seeing you there!!!
 


WEEKLY/MONTHLY MEETS/CRUISE-INS

Thu, Oct 15 - Dairy Queen Cruise-Ins, (Every Thu ending on Halloween Night “Trunk-R-Treat”, Sat, Oct 31), 4024 Portsmouth Blvd.(Across the street from Cavalier Ford), Chesapeake. Western Branch Car Group. Contact: Ray Hinman, Cell: 757-672-9081 for more info!

Fri, Oct 16 - “CRUZ THRU” at Shorty’s Diner, 5 - 9:00 pm Every Fri, 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, Oct 16 - Smithfield Lions 5th Annual Trunk & Treat Halloween Cruz-In, 6 - 9:00 pm, Sentara/St. Luke’s Urgent Care Facility, 20209 Sentara Way, Carrollton. Last Cruise-in for the year. Free entry for Canned Food and/or eyeglass donations. Benefits Lions Holiday Food Baskets! Candy for Little Goblins, Dressing in costume and decorated cars! Special Guests: Bombers and Betties. Featuring a different car club at each show as well as car enthusiast vendors, 50’s - 60’s music by DJ Tom Norris, Bubba & Frank’s barbeque. $2 donation at the gate for show cars. Spectators free. Sponsored by Starr Motors, Sentara Health Network and AVES. For further information call 757.371.6061. 

Fri, Oct 16 - Fast Friday Nights 2k15, hosted by Affiliated Alliance, UNO Pizzeria & Grille, 8 - 11:45 pm, 5007 Victory Blvd #120 Village Square Shopping Center, Tabb, VA. Fast Friday Nights 2k15 is back this Friday (in the back of the restaurant). Be sure to come out, but follow the rules as security and management will be watching. Other than that come out cruise and grab something to eat! Location is in Yorktown it’s not that far off from Newport news and Hampton, and it’s only about a 30 min drive from Suffolk.

Fri, Oct 16 - DC5 Nation (Virginia Chapter) Meet And Greet, Vape Xotix, 8:45 - 11:45 pm, 410 Briar Hill Rd Suite 105, Norfolk. Our first DC5 NATION VA chapter meet, everyone is welcome. Dc5 nation members and all dc5 owners will be parking in the main lit together as well as the Hampton Ecotec’s. Everybody else will be parking in the overflow parking lot. We will be enforcing rules. Such as, no revving, no loud music, no tossing garbage wherever you please. Please show respect to others and show respect to the store owners allowing us to hold this meet. Hope to see everybody there and lets have a good time!

Sat, Oct 17 - (3rd Sat) 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/

Sat, Oct 17 - 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

Sat, Oct 17 - Rise & Shine October Meet, Hosted by Sumospeed, Floyd E. Kellam High School, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 2665 West Neck Rd, Virginia Beach. Come out for the first edition of Sumospeed’s Rise and Shine Meets! These gatherings will feature some of the nicest cars in the area as well as some great local food truck offerings. Come out, enjoy some great food and drinks, and check out some gorgeous cars.  https://www.facebook.com/events/957270190963040/

Sat, Oct 17 - Saturday night Cruise-in, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3 to 8:00 pm, at the corner of Princess Anne Rd & Dam Neck Rd. Come join us Saturday nights thru Oct, 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, Oct 17 - Suffolk Hardee’s Cruz-in, 4 to 9:00 pm, 2301 Pruden Blvd., Suffolk. A Cruz-in will be held at Hardee’s, every Saturday night weather permitting, all year long.

Sat, Oct 17 - Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers Car Club, “Let’s Talk Cars” Cruise-In, 5:30-9:00 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, Oct 17 - LAST Classic Cruiser’s Cruise-In, Heritage Square Shopping Center, 5:30 to 9:00 pm, 4318 George Washington Hwy, Grafton. 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, Oct 17 - “Underground”, Hosted by Affiliated Alliance, Too Much Muscle, & DC5 Nation Virginia, The Dump Furniture, 8:45-11:45 pm, 801 N Military Hwy., Norfolk. TMM, DC5 and AA have teamed up to proudly produce another Saturday Night 'UNDERGROUND’ meet, now in Norfolk, come out and check in! There will be parking designated, and security and cops will be there once again for safety purposes and parking assistance. If childishness starts to come about you will no longer be able to park in the 'Parking Lot, we ask of you kind people to not do the following: NO BURNOUTS, NO PEELING OFF, NO STUPIDITY, NO EXCESSIVE REVVING. The rules are simple please don’t ruin it for everyone else and make sure all of your friends come out and have a good time!

Tue, Oct 20 - Suffolk IHOP Cruise-In, 6-8:00 pm, 1210 N Main St., Suffolk. Runs July - Last Tuesday in October, every Tuesday night at the IHOP on Main Street in Suffolk local car enthusiast get together to show off their rides and enjoy some fellowship. Stop by, bring your ride; classic, new, old, car, motorcycle, truck….. bring what you got! No Admission, just come have fun! For more info contact Eley Duke III at 757.539.8777 

Wed Oct 21 - Fuddruckers Newport News Open 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.

Sat, Oct 24 - (4th Sat) Cars & Coffee Norfolk, 9 - 11:00 am, Uno Pizzeria & Grill, JANAF Shopping Center, Military Hwy & VA Beach Blvd., Norfolk. An informal hangout for mature car enthusiasts with a passion for automobiles, who enjoy an early Saturday morning drive.

Sat, Oct 24 - Costumes & Customs 2, Field of Screams, hosted by Altered Suspension HR, 2 - 9:00 pm, Azalea Little League, 1130 Pineridge Rd., Norfolk.

Sat, Oct 31 - Trunk Or Treat, Liberty Baptist Church Suffolk, 4 - 9:00 pm, 116 Romans Rd, Suffolk. Liberty Baptist Church and Affiliated Alliance are putting together a little show for kids to come out and participate and getting to know the church. When dressing your trunk keep in mind this for children and their parents so nothing too frightening. Also, if you would like to dress up yourselves please do so.  Biker Clubs, will be attending and participating as well, we also plan on having a Fire truck to come out for fun and a Food truck 'SOUTHERN GRILLING’ for when you guys get hungry! We plan on having many games and candy for the kids as well. Please bring your children along and invite any families that would like to come out to this event.

Sat, Nov 7 - (1st Sat) 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. https://www.facebook.com/groups/115284668486129/

Sat, Nov 14 - (2nd Sat) 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/
 


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 Nov 1 / 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):

Sat Oct 17 / Military Appreciation Autocross / ACU-4 (Little Creek)

Sun Oct 18 / AX #8 / ACU-4

Oct 24 / NCCAR / GripFest

Nov 15 / AX #9 / Pungo Airfield


Audi Club - Potomac Chesapeake Chapterhttp://www.audiclubpcc.org/

Sun, Oct 18 /  High Performance Driving & Car Control Clinic sponsored by Audi of Silver Spring / Summit Point Motorsports Park, Jefferson Circuit Extended, 2026 Summit Point Road, Summit Point, WV. http://www.audiclubpcc.org/events/high-performance-driving-car-control-clinic-fall


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):

Sat/Sun Nov 7/8 - 7th Annual Fall Finale (HPDE 1-2-3-4, Time Trial, OG Racing HyperDriveT, Touring Laps for Cale) / Summit Point Motorsports Park



AUTO RACING / MOTORSPORTS

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:

Sat/Sun Oct 17/18 - SCCA NC Region, Goblins Go Double Club Race, Full Course. http://www.ncrscca.com/ncrscca/events/2015/10/goblins-go-2016-double


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:

Fri/Sat Oct 16/17 - 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/

Fri-Sun Oct 16-18 - Velocity Driving. Get behind the wheel the world’s best supercars including, the Nissan GTR, Lamborghini Gallardo, Audi R8, Maserati GranTurismo S, BMW M6, Porsche 911 Turbo, Aston Martin DB9, and Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray for 2, 4, or 7 laps around a professionally-designed autocross racetrack with a focus on speed, and exploring what these amazing machines are all about. http://www.velocitydriving.com/schedule.html

Fri/Sat Oct 30/31 - Rusty Wallace Racing Experience.


Langley Speedway
3165 N Armistead Ave., Hampton
America’s Oldest Consecutively Running Short Track! Three Time Recipient of the NASCAR Hometrack Achievement Award.
http://www.langley-speedway.com/

Events:

Sat, Oct 24 - 10th Annual Papa John’s Pizza & Saint Leo’s University Day of Destruction, 1:00 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-Sun, Oct 16-18 - Mid Atlantic Challenge Team Finals

Fri-Sun, Oct 22-24 - 2015 Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) Championship World Finals

Fri, Oct 30 - Ladies Night Spooktacular Finale / Battle for the Belts / Test-n-Tune

Sat, Oct 31 - 3rd Annual Restoration Reunion & Legends at the Park, plus Outlaw Heads Up Index 4.90, 5.90 and 10.00 and 1/4m Pro


I don’t drive too fast, I just fly too low!

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