Friday, January 29, 2016

Local Car Happenings for Tidewater VA

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UPCOMING SHOWS ETC.
Fri, Mar 11 - Night Moves 2016 Meets, The Virginia Beach Sportsplex, 7 - 10:00 pm, 2044 Landstown Centre Way, Virginia Beach. Sumospeed presents season 2 of Night Moves meets at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex. As with last year, there will be an entry cover of $2.00 for the meet. This helps us cover rental of the property, bathrooms, and other features of the event. For 2016 we again will have Dj El Capone playing music each night, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA on site each month with some RC drift action and of course Sumospeed with event merchandise for you to purchase. Chops Creative will be there yet again for our official Night Moves coverage this season.
Sat, Mar 12 - Antique Automobile Club of America’s Tidewater Region Annual Automotive related Swap Meet/Flea Market,  Military Aviation Museum, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, 1341 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Are you looking for a particular car part, or maybe automobile related memorabilia? This is for you! Admission is free for spectators and there is sure to be something you won’t be able to live without for that project in the garage. This is a rain or shine event. Vendor spaces are still available, see the TRAACA website for more information. The following list will give you an idea as to what you might find there: Parts for Ford, Dodge, Chevrolet, Packard, Lincoln, Mercury, Model A, Model T, Franklin, Chrysler, Volkswagen, Maxwell, Nash, Plymouth, Buick, Pontiac, Desoto, Cushman, Volvo - Corvette, Thunderbird, Camaro, GTO, Mustang, etc…There is truly something for everyone at this event. Die cast cars, gas station items, tin & porcelain signs, and other auto related items will be available as well. Come out and join us!
Sat, Apr 2 - Virginia Chevy Lovers 12th Annual Spring Dust Off, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Landstown Commons, Princess Anne and Dam Neck Roads, Virginia Beach. Open to All Cars & Trucks 25 years and older. Registration 8:30 - 11:30 am, Awards at 3:00 pm. For information, Barbara Ann Collins at 757-235-4842 or John Herbert 757-421-0749.

WEEKLY/MONTHLY MEETS/CRUISE-INS
Fri, Jan 29 - Winter Nights 2K16, Beach Vapor, 9:00 pm - Midnight, 2093 General Booth Blvd 104, Virginia Beach. WINTER Special for Virginia be sure to come out! Come out to Beach Vapor, we will cover meets every friday night over the winter time, this is sanctioned organized spot, most vape haear products have been lowered already.
Sat, Jan 30 - Cars, Coffee & Chocolate, sponsored by Simply Fresh Café, every Saturday morning 8 - 10:00 am, Town Center, 180 Central Park Ave, Virginia Beach. Parallel street parking or surface lot parking directly across the street from the host. All makes & models welcome. Contact Bobby Sharon bobcat16@cox.net (757) 404-1406
Sat, Jan 30 - 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, Jan 30 - Winter Nights 2K16, IVAPE - Hampton, 9:00 pm - Midnight, 906 W Mercury Blvd, Hampton. IVAPE & Affiliated Alliance will be hosting mini meets over the winter time! IVAPE will be providng FREE food,drinks, hot dogs, chips ect.. Come out to the shop and warm up & check out some cars and ALL VAPE GEAR IS 20% OFF!
Sun, Jan 31 - Slidefest - Presented by Mosaic Motorsports, HobbyTown Scaletopia, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, 12761 Jefferson Ave, Newport News. Mosaic Motorsports EC presents Slidefest! A 1/10th scale RC drift competiton held at the only indoor scale facility in Hampton Roads, Scaletopia! Doors open at 11 am for practice, competition events start at 2 pm. Shine up your best body for the paint and body contest too! Prizes and awards for the event winner and random giveaways throughout the day. Come out and have some fun!
Sat, Feb 6 - (1st Sat) Virginia Beach Cars & Coffee, La Promenade Shops, 7 - 9:00 am, 1860 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach. This is a casual gathering of car enthusiasts the first Saturday each month to talk cars and share a cup of coffee in the West Hilltop area of Virginia Beach, which features ample parking and Java surf Café & Espresso Bar on location. Please be courteous to the businesses in the shopping center and leave the lot at 9 am promptly.https://www.facebook.com/groups/115284668486129/
Sat, Feb 6 - Traphouse FKNLIT cruise, Freedom Car Wash, 2:00 pm, 1400 S. Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach. Ok guys, looks like Winterfest is not happening this year, so we will move this event from Newport News to VA Beach due to lack of space. Same as before respect the property and the people around you. I personally won’t make you leave but the fine lady’s and gentlemen of the police force will. New Traphouse stickers will be available for purchase as well ( can accept cash, credit and PayPal). Let’s get together and have a good time. It’ll be lit fam.
Sat, Feb 13 - (2nd Sat) Cars & Coffee Newport News, Village Square Shopping Center, 8:00 - 11:00 am, 5007 Victory Boulevard, Newport News. This is an informal cruise-in for enthusiast of all makes, models and years, cars and trucks the second Saturday each month from to talk cars and share a cup of coffee. Parking will be on the furthest left side (Parking lot with UNO, KROGER, KMART), and Coffee/Pastries will be for sale on the patio at UNO. Please: No revving, No Burnouts, No loud music, No parking in loading/fire zones, No double parking. Please be respectful and most of all.https://www.facebook.com/carsandcoffeenewportnews/timeline
Sat, Feb 20 - (3rd Sat) Williamsburg Cars & Coffee, The Coffeehouse, 8 - 10:00 am, 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, Feb 27 - (4th Sat) Cars & Coffee Norfolk, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, 9 - 11:00 am, 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
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
Schedule (Date / Event / Location):
Fri-Sun, Mar 18-20 / Spring HPDE / Virginia International Raceway (VIR) 
Sat/Sun, Apr 30/May 1 / Spring 2016 HPDE / Dominion Raceway, Woodford, VA

Tidewater Sports Car Club (TSCC) 
Founded in Norfolk Virginia in 1953, TSCC has a strong foundation within the local Hampton Roads autocross community and surrounding areas. Our autocross season runs from March through November with championship series events typically taking place on the 3rd Sunday of the month.  We usually host a novice  autocross school early in the season on the Saturday before our Sunday event.  This is a great opportunity for new participants to get involved with autocross.  We also host higher speed time trials at Academi and North Carolina Center for Automotive Research.
Schedule (Date / Event / Location):
Sat, Mar 26 / Autocross Novice School / Pungo
Sun, Mar 27 / Autocross #1 / Pungo
Sat, Apr 23 / Gripfest 10 / NCCAR
Sun, Apr 24 / Autocross #2 / NCCAR

National Auto Sport Association (NASA) Mid-Atlantic
Founded in 2000, we are an autosport events company servicing the Mid Atlantic region of the United States. Our goal is to provide a variety of legal, organized, safety-minded road-racing and education-based high performance driving experiences for as many sports car enthusiasts as possible.
Schedule (Date / Event / Location):
Sat, Jan 30 / 2016 NASA Mid-Atlantic Championship Autocross / Virginia Motorsports Park in Dinwiddie http://www.nasaracing.net/autox.htm
Mar 12-13 / Race for The PI, HPDE 1-4, Time Trials / Road Atlanta (2.5mi GP course) w/ NASA Southeast http://www.nasa-se.com/2016Mar12.php

Sat/Sun, Apr 9/10 - APEXFEST 2016 Open Track Event sponsored by Capital Ford of Rocky Mount
This is a two day track event at NCCAR that is open to all makes and models. The first day we will run clockwise and the second day we will run counter-clockwise! Don’t miss out!
Why have a fast car that you can’t drive fast?? Bring it out to the track for only $169 for one day or $299 for two!
All you need to run this HPDE event is your car (in good condition) and a SA2010 or newer helmet. (A limited amount of Loaner helmets will be available) In a convertible, you will also need to have a roll bar. This roll bar must be strong enough to withstand the forces of compression involved in supporting the full weight of the car. A factory roll bar such as those found on a Honda S2000 and Porsche Boxster may fulfill this requirement, but “style bars” or “show bars” found on some other cars like Saleen Mustangs would not work.
You can sign up for this event here:http://www.motorsportreg.com/events/apexfest-2-day-track-event-at-nccar-apex-events-303193#.VnmSX9LrvIV

Sat, Feb 27 - The Tarheel Sports Car Club First Rallycross of the 2016 season (Rallycross # 1)
The Tarheel Sports Car Club will host Rallycross # 1 at VIR on Saturday, February 27. Registration is open now at motorsportreg.com. Held on the VIR Euro Rally course, the action is fast and exiting. Whether you’re in a stock daily driver or a fully prepped rally car, this venue promises plenty of fun with minimal risk to your car. Come out and see what everyone has been talking about!
Join the fun. https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/thscc-rallycross-1-virginia-international-raceway-tarheel-sports-car-club-364660#.VnWycU_Ko4I

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: 
TRACK CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS

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:
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

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:
CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS

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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Local Car Happenings for Tidewater VA


UPCOMING SHOWS ETC.

Fri-Sun, Jan 8-10 - 2016 Hampton Roads International Auto Show, Virginia Beach Convention Center, Fri/Sat 10:00 am - 10:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach. The largest new vehicle show in Virginia, put on by HRADA to educate the public about everything that's new and exciting in the world of automotive. The show occupies every inch of VBCC floor space and outside displays to accommodate all the factories inventories. Virtually every car and truck manufacturer has exhibition space, and every HRADA dealer member's best sales staff are on hand to answer the public's questions. What makes HRADA's show unique is that it's not a selling event. In fact, there are no sales negotiations within the VBCC. The public sees all the makes and models in one climate-controlled location, without any pressure to buy. http://www.hamptonroadsautoshow.com/

Sat/Sun, Jan 9/10 - 2016 Virginia Hot Rod & Custom Car Show, Hampton Roads Convention Center, Sat 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. This Show will ring in the new year in a great way. Cruise on over to the Hampton Roads Convention Center for the Third annual Virginia Hot Rod and Custom Car Show, a two-day indoor car and motorcycle show featuring some of the hottest “classics,” “hot rods,” and “customs” in the country. Presented by Ocean City, Maryland-based Live Wire Media, last year’s inaugural event at the Hampton Coliseum attracted over 10,000 attendees, making it the biggest classic car show in Hampton. Friends, Family, Hot Rods, the Celebration of VA Car culture can't get better than this. 757-727-8311 | http://www.vacarshow.com

Sat, Feb 6 - Winterfest 2016, Multi Club Meet-Up, Langley Speedway, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 11 Dale Lemonds Dr., Hampton. Winterfest 2016, presented by 757 Auto Events. Open to ALL! NOT a Car Show! 757 Auto Events is extending invitations to local and regional clubs or individuals interested in attending a relaxed event with automotive enthusiasts. Leave attitudes and egos at home. Proper car meet etiquette is expected from all. 
Schedule: 11 am General admission, 12 pm Close gates, 1 pm Food served, 3:30 pm Awards, 4 pm Load out and clean up. Completed pre-registrations will have admission at 10:30 with proper wristband. 
Spectators are free and park in the spectator lot outside the track. 50-50 raffle tickets will be sold throughout the day with drawing during awards. Be ready for a Cookout! Limited amount of food will be provided, so feel free to bring your own picnic lunch as well. We will also have Chips, dip, Drinks, and snacks, but we encourage you to bring your own beverages, and keep in mind, no open containers for adult beverages. General Admission $5 Cash at the gate. https://www.facebook.com/events/1416750311961815/ | Tickets available http://winterfest.bigcartel.com/



WEEKLY/MONTHLY MEETS/CRUISE-INS

Fri, Jan 8 - Friday Night Lights, HobbyTown Scaletopia, 6 - 10:00 pm, 12761 Jefferson Ave, Newport News. Welcome to Scaletopia's first ever Friday Night Lights! We're turning the lights down low and keeping the doors open late for an all-night RC drift session January 8th. Lighted bodies are a must so you can navigate the dim lit corners. There might be a prize for the brightest/ most lit body too!! If you want to get in on the sideways action, you MUST be signed in at HobbyTown by 8pm unless you are a monthly member. Monthly members can enter the event at any time. Only 1/10th scale RC drift and crawling vehicles allowed on the track. Event is FREE for all spectators. Spent all of your money on your full size car and couldn't afford a RC drift?? That's okay because we are hosting an outdoor car meet as well! Grab a spot in the parking lot out front and enjoy some of the 757s nicest rides and some RC drift action! For added fun, we will be showing Furious 7 starting at 8pm and holding various mini competitions throughout the night! 

Fri, Jan 8 - Winter Nights 2K16, IVAPE - Hampton, 9:00 pm - Midnight, 906 W Mercury Blvd, Hampton. IVAPE & Affiliated Alliance will be hosting mini meets over the winter time! IVAPE will be providing FREE food, drinks, hot dogs, chips etc.. Come out to the shop and warm up & check out some cars and ALL VAPE GEAR IS 20% OFF!

Sat, Jan 9 - Cars, Coffee & Chocolate, sponsored by Simply Fresh Café, every Saturday morning 8 - 10:00 am, Town Center, 180 Central Park Ave, Virginia Beach. Parallel street parking or surface lot parking directly across the street from the host. All makes & models welcome. Contact Bobby Sharon bobcat16@cox.net (757) 404-1406

Sat, Jan 9 - (2nd Sat) Cars & Coffee Newport News, Village Square Shopping Center, 8:00 - 11:00 am, 5007 Victory Boulevard, Newport News. This is an informal cruise-in for enthusiast of all makes, models and years, cars and trucks the second Saturday each month from to talk cars and share a cup of coffee. Parking will be on the furthest left side (Parking lot with UNO, KROGER, KMART), and Coffee/Pastries will be for sale on the patio at UNO. Please: No revving, No Burnouts, No loud music, No parking in loading/fire zones, No double parking. Please be respectful and most of all. https://www.facebook.com/carsandcoffeenewportnews/timeline

Sat, Jan 9 - 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, Jan 9 - Winter Nights 2K16, Beach Vapor, 9:00 pm - Midnight, 2093 General Booth Blvd 104, Virginia Beach. WINTER Special for Virginia be sure to come out! Come out to Beach Vapor, we will cover meets every Friday night over the winter time, this is sanctioned organized spot, most vape products have been lowered already.

Sat, Jan 16 - (3rd Sat) Williamsburg Cars & Coffee, The Coffeehouse, 8 - 10:00 am, 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, Jan 23 - (4th Sat) Cars & Coffee Norfolk, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, 9 - 11:00 am, 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. 

Sun, Jan 31 - Slidefest - Presented by Mosaic Motorsports, HobbyTown Scaletopia, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, 12761 Jefferson Ave, Newport News. Mosaic Motorsports EC presents Slidefest! A 1/10th scale RC drift competition held at the only indoor scale facility in Hampton Roads, Scaletopia! Doors open at 11 am for practice, competition events start at 2 pm. Shine up your best body for the paint and body contest too! Prizes and awards for the event winner and random giveaways throughout the day. Come out and have some fun!

Sat, Feb 6 - (1st Sat) Virginia Beach Cars & Coffee, La Promenade Shops, 7 - 9:00 am, 1860 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach. This is a casual gathering of car enthusiasts the first Saturday each month to talk cars and share a cup of coffee in the West Hilltop area of Virginia Beach, which features ample parking and Java surf Café & Espresso Bar on location. Please be courteous to the businesses in the shopping center and leave the lot at 9 am promptly. https://www.facebook.com/groups/115284668486129/



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

Sat, Jan 9 - POSTPONED: Winter Road Rally (Battle of the Builds), Hosted by DTP. Pro, Just Breathe Vapors



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: 
TRACK CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS


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:
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON


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:
CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS



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Friday, January 1, 2016

Local Tidewater Car Happenings



UPCOMING SHOWS ETC.

Sat/Sun, Jan 9/10 - 2016 Virginia Hot Rod & Custom Car Show, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. This Show will ring in the new year in a great way. Friends, Family, Hot Rods, the Celebration of VA Car culture can't get better than this. Questions call (443) 366-5944 / (410) 213-9473. You can get and application to enter your ride by e mailing brad@live-wire-media.com. Print a registration form at vacarshow.com or you can register with our easy online registration. Get in today don't delay.

Sat, Feb 6 - Winterfest 2016, Multi Club Meet-Up, Langley Speedway, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 11 Dale Lemonds Dr., Hampton. Winterfest 2016, presented by 757 Auto Events. Open to ALL! NOT a Car Show! 757 Auto Events is extending invitations to local and regional clubs or individuals interested in attending a relaxed event with automotive enthusiasts. Leave attitudes and egos at home. Proper car meet etiquette is expected from all.
Schedule: 11 am General admission, 12 pm Close gates, 1 pm Food served, 3:30 pm Awards, 4 pm Load out and clean up. Completed pre-registrations will have admission at 10:30 with proper wristband.
Spectators are free and park in the spectator lot outside the track. 50-50 raffle tickets will be sold throughout the day with drawing during awards. Be ready for a Cookout! Limited amount of food will be provided, so feel free to bring your own picnic lunch as well. We will also have Chips, dip, Drinks, and snacks, but we encourage you to bring your own beverages, and keep in mind, no open containers for adult beverages. General Admission $5 Cash at the gate. 
https://www.facebook.com/events/1416750311961815/ | Tickets available http://winterfest.bigcartel.com/



WEEKLY/MONTHLY MEETS/CRUISE-INS

Sat, Jan 2 - (1st Sat) Virginia Beach Cars & Coffee, La Promenade Shops, 7 - 9:00 am, 1860 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach. This is a casual gathering of car enthusiasts the first Saturday each month to talk cars and share a cup of coffee in the West Hilltop area of Virginia Beach, which features ample parking and Java surf Café & Espresso Bar on location. Please be courteous to the businesses in the shopping center and leave the lot at 9 am promptly. https://www.facebook.com/groups/115284668486129/

Sat, Jan 2 - Cars, Coffee & Chocolate, sponsored by Simply Fresh Café, every Saturday morning 8 - 10:00 am, Town Center, 180 Central Park Ave, Virginia Beach. Parallel street parking or surface lot parking directly across the street from the host. All makes & models welcome. Contact Bobby Sharon bobcat16@cox.net (757) 404-1406

Sat, Jan 2 - 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, Dec 26 - (4th Sat) Cars & Coffee Norfolk, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, 9 - 11:00 am, 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. 


Fri, Jan 8 - Friday Night Lights, HobbyTown Scaletopia, 6 - 10:00 pm, 12761 Jefferson Ave, Newport News. Welcome to Scaletopia's first ever Friday Night Lights! We're turning the lights down low and keeping the doors open late for an all night RC drift session January 8th. Lighted bodies are a must so you can navigate the dim lit corners. There might be a prize for the brightest/ most lit body too!! If you want to get in on the sideways action, you MUST be signed in at HobbyTown by 8pm unless you are a monthly member. Monthly members can enter the event at any time. Only 1/10th scale RC drift and crawling vehicles allowed on the track. Event is FREE for all spectators. Spent all of your money on your full size car and couldn't afford a RC drift?? That's okay because we are hosting an outdoor car meet as well! Grab a spot in the parking lot out front and enjoy some of the 757s nicest rides and some RC drift action! For added fun, we will be showing Furious 7 starting at 8pm and holding various mini competitions throughout the night! 

Sat, Jan 9 - (2nd Sat) Cars & Coffee Newport News, Village Square Shopping Center, 8:00 - 11:00 am, 5007 Victory Boulevard, Newport News. This is an informal cruise-in for enthusiast of all makes, models and years, cars and trucks the second Saturday each month from to talk cars and share a cup of coffee. Parking will be on the furthest left side (Parking lot with UNO, KROGER, KMART), and Coffee/Pastries will be for sale on the patio at UNO. Please: No revving, No Burnouts, No loud music, No parking in loading/fire zones, No double parking. Please be respectful and most of all.https://www.facebook.com/carsandcoffeenewportnews/timeline

Sat, Jan 16 - (3rd Sat) Williamsburg Cars & Coffee, The Coffeehouse, 8 - 10:00 am, 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/

Sun, Jan 31 - Slidefest - Presented by Mosaic Motorsports, HobbyTown Scaletopia, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, 12761 Jefferson Ave, Newport News. Mosaic Motorsports EC presents Slidefest! A 1/10th scale RC drift competiton held at the only indoor scale facility in Hampton Roads, Scaletopia! Doors open at 11 am for practice, competition events start at 2 pm. Shine up your best body for the paint and body contest too! Prizes and awards for the event winner and random giveaways throughout the day. Come out and have some fun!



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

Sat, Jan 9 - Winter Road Rally (Battle of the Builds), Hosted by DTP. Pro, Just Breathe Vapors, 12:00 pm, 1105 N King St, Hampton. Welcome to the first Road Rally of the year! Why is this rally called the Battle of the Builds? Because this year's rally will be bigger, longer, have larger awards, and a bit more challenging that the ones before. This event will also emphasize a different approach to keep everyone always guessing what's about to happen. Our road ralleys are NOT who can complete the course the fastest but rather they are who can complete the course (while following all local laws) in the time that we created it in. With that being said there may (or may not) be an award for the person who finished the course the fastest.  Safety is our most important aspect, we will not be held liable for tickets, accidents, reckless driving, etc... Come out and have fun at the 2016's first event Battle of the Builds!



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:
TRACK CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS



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:
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON



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:
CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS
 


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