Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Local Car Happenings for Tidewater VA


UPDATED LISTING OF LOCAL MEETS/CRUISE-INS, UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, CLUB & MOTORSPORT EVENTS, AND REGIONAL AUTO RACING


WEEKLY/MONTHLY CAR MEETS/CRUISE-INS
(scroll down for Car Shows and Motorsports Events)

Wed, Jul 26 - Franklin Cruise-In, 5 - 8:00 pm (until sundown), Main Street parking lot, 115 S. Main Street, Franklin. Every Wed thru September 6th. This is a family friendly environment for everyone. Free to all participants and spectators. Free entry to win $3000 in prize money. We will have 3 classes of vehicles at registration. Under 1972 cars and trucks; 1972 and newer cars and trucks; Motorcycle (2 and 3 wheeled vehicles). One ticket per vehicle/per class given each week for a chance to win the Grand Finale Prize Money. Free hot dogs at Fred's restaurant with participating vehicle. 50/50 Raffle drawings. New this year: drawing to win a 2012 Mustang convertible! We want to encourage all car and motorcycle enthusiasts to join us in beautiful downtown Franklin. Looking forward to seeing you there. Like us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/FranklinCruiseIn.

Wed, Jul 26 - Wednesday Night Madness, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 6 - 8:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. $5. Drive a race car on a computerized 1/32 scale slot car track.

Wed, Jul 26 - Wacky Wednesday, Larry King Law's Langley Speedway. TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! Oval Drag Racing is back in Hampton VA - Wacky Wednesday Returns to Larry King Law's Langley Speedway! We will even be doing a Burnout competition! The racing is set to start at 7 pm and gates will open at 6 pm! Make sure to bring your friends and enjoy a great night out in Hampton Roads!

Wed, Jul 26 - Food Cruise, Tapped Crafthouse, 8:00 pm, 2181 Upton Drive, Suite 400, Virginia Beach. Car scene Dinner. Come out and have a good time. Everybody welcomed.

Thu, Jul 27 - Cruise-In Night at Western Branch Dairy Queen, 5:00 pm, 4024 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake. Happening every Thursday night through October. Family friendly event has classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars and modern sports cars. Come earlier for best parking and stay as late as you wish. We end our DQ Cruise-In's on Halloween Night with a Trunk-R-Treat for the kids and grownups. Contact Ray Hinman at 757-672-9081.

Fri, Jul 28 - Cruz Thru and Fish Fry, Shorty's Diner, 5 - 8:00 pm, 627 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg. Come join Shorty's every Friday thru October and check out some of the coolest Hot Rods, Street Cars, Trucks and Bikes in the area. GREAT food, Fresh Fish Fry, and classic Ice Cream treats, along with GREAT people. www.ShortysDinerVA.com. 757-603-6674

Fri, Jul 28 - Let's Talk Cars cruise-in, 6:00 pm to 30 minutes after dusk, Main Street Shopping Center, 6882 Main St, Gloucester Courthouse. Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers presents Let's Talk Cars cruise-ins on Friday Nights from April 21 to October 13, 2017. Donations of $1.00 or more are asked to help with MPCC support of local organizations and charities. The cruise-in is open to all makes, models, and years. Weekly Cruiser of the Week trophies will be awarded!

Fri, Jul 28 - Bdubs And Meet Ups, 7:00 pm, Buffalo Wild Wings, 3300 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Nothing's been going on lately. Figured something ought to happen. Stay woke fam!

Fri, Jul 28 - Nissan meet, Event for 757 Nissan, 8:00 pm, Hobbytown USA, 12761 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. A p lot to chill and meet some peeps! May rain or whatever but y'all street kids love that!

Sat, Jul 29 - Cars and Coffee Special Edition, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, 9 - 11:00 am, JANAF Shopping Center, Military Hwy & VA Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Rat Rods? Mustangs? Minis? Camaros? Show off your vehicle and stick around for some great food. Proceeds from your bill go towards The Joy Fund as long as you let your wait staff know.

Sat, Jul 29 - Cruise-In night at Landstown Commons, 4 - 8:00 pm, 3334 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach. Come on out for this charity driven event. Sponsored by the Virginia Chevy Lovers, Custom Classic Corvette Club, Beachcombers Corvette Club, and the Independent Fire Company. Enjoy some time with old friends and see some real nice cars.

Sat, Jul 29 - Suffolk Hardee's Cruise-In, 4 to 8:00 pm, Pruden Blvd., Suffolk. Every Saturday night from March through October. All vehicles are welcome. Come out and bring your family, Let's talk cars, see old friends and stroll down memory lane. There will be many classic cars & trucks, newer model classics and others. Hope to see you there.

Sat, Jul 29 - The Classic Cruiser's cruise-in, Coastal Community Church, 5 to 9:00 pm, 101 Village Avenue, Yorktown. Takes place every Saturday night beginning April 22 thru October 14. 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 http://www.ccccva.com 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.

Sun, Jul 30 - Summer 17 Car Meet, 2 - 5:00 pm, 1440 Air Rail Ave., Virginia Beach. RoyalCrew757 is hosting their Summer 17' Virginia Beach car meet, Join us every other Sunday 2-5 pm! New location was found, just be respectful to the property and not try to get the Meet shutdown and let's see how big of turnouts we can get! Drinks and food, try to bring something small if you want to eat or $2 if you wanna eat, just to help out, and music and photographers!

Sun, Jul 30 - Antique Car Show, 5 - 8:00 pm, Sonic Drive-In, 13450 Carrollton Blvd., Carrollton. Anyone who wants to come and enjoy a night with other classic car owners, feel free to join us!!!

Fri, Aug 4 - Smithfield Lions Club Cruz-In, Sentara St Luke's Healthcare, 6 to 9:00 pm, 20209 Sentara Way (off US 258, Brewers Neck Road), Carrollton. Dates are the first and third Fridays from April through October. Folks usually start arriving around 5:30 pm. Proceeds support Smithfield Lions charity efforts. For further info watch our Facebook page. All years/types of vehicles welcome. Get your cars ready and come on out. Hope to see you out there.

Sat, Aug 5 - (1st Sat) Cars & Coffee Virginia Beach, hosted by Java Surf, La Promenade Shops, 6 - 9:00 am, 1860 Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach. Sponsored by American Do It Yourself Garage of Virginia Beach <https://americandiyg.com/adiyg> – find them on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/americandiyg>. This is an organized but casual gathering of car enthusiasts ($3 per car), normally the first Saturday each month to talk cars and share a cup of coffee. Hosted by Java surf CafĂ© & Espresso Bar, at La Promenade Shops in the West Hilltop area of Virginia Beach, which features ample parking (no parking in spots for the Massage Lux Spa). Please be courteous to the businesses in the shopping center and leave the lot promptly by 9 am. https://www.facebook.com/groups/115284668486129/

Fri, Aug 11 - 757 Street Meet, 9:00 pm, 200 County Street, Portsmouth. All car clubs and car enthusiasts are invited to Energized Elite's SECOND 757 Street Meet in Downtown Portsmouth in the parking garage on County street; We ask everyone please be respectful, no obnoxious revving, no burnouts, things of that nature due to spot respect.

Sat, Aug 12 - (2nd Sat) Cars & Coffee Newport News, Village Square Shopping Center, 9 - 11:00 am, 5007 Victory Blvd., Yorktown. Car enthusiasts of all kinds are welcome! Family friendly. This is an informal cruise-in for enthusiast of all makes, models and years, cars and trucks the second Saturday each month from to talk cars and share a cup of coffee. Note: Coffee and tables available at Uno on the patio. Rainout date is always the next Sunday with good weather. Please follow this short, but strongly enforced set of rules: No revving, no Burnouts, no loud music, no parking in loading/fire zones, no double parking. Please be respectful of everyone most of all.

Fri, Aug 18 - Night Moves 2017 Meets, 7 - 10:00 pm, Virginia Beach Sportsplex and Regional Training Center, 2044 Landstown Centre Way, Virginia Beach. Sumospeed presents season 3 of Night Moves meets at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex, this month with Professional Rim Repair. There is an entry cover of $5 for the meet. This helps us cover rental of the property, bathrooms, and other features of the event. We'll again 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. The same rules apply as last season: No revving, No speeding or burnouts in the parking lot, No excessively loud music or bass, Clean up after yourselves, we are all adults, No alcohol, If you have any questions or concerns about the above conditions, VBPD will be on hand to address them.

Sat, Aug 19 - (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, Aug 26 - (4th Sat) Cars & Coffee Norfolk, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, 9 - 11:00 am, JANAF Shopping Center, Military Hwy & VA Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Our special edition to celebrate the 5th Saturday of the month. Rat Rods? Mustangs? Minis? Camaros? Bring your prettiest car out to Uno's in Norfolk on the fourth Saturday of Each Month. Then stay around and have some great food. Proceeds from your bill will go towards the Joy Fund. All you need to do it let your wait staff know.



UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, ETC
(scroll down for Club and Regional Motorsports Events)

Sat, Aug 5 - United States Coast Guard Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4000 Coast Guard Blvd., Portsmouth. Entry fee is $20 and 2 cans of food. There will be dash plaques and Trophies. If you don't have a Military ID card or a CAC card the below info is required NLT Tuesday, 25 July. Please send info via email to: ray.hinman@navy.mil, Ray Hinman (7570 672-9081. Name: (last and first name as it appears on picture ID); U.S. Citizen: Yes or No (must have picture ID with you for access); Vehicle Year, Make & Model, Vehicle Registration, Vehicle Color, Insurance Company (must have proof of insurance). PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE BEFORE 10 AM.

Sat, Aug 5 - CANCELED: AUTOLIFE Show, Norfolk Scope, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, 201 E Brambleton Ave., Norfolk.

Sat, Aug 19 - Khedive Autos Shriners 26th Annual Fun-n-Shine Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, The Shrine Center, 645 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake. Pre-registration: $25 and free T-shirt. Day of show: $25. Open to all makes and models. Awards for 1st and 2nd in each class, Potentates Choice, and Sponsor Trophies. Contact: Jack Smith: 757-287-1801.

Sat, Aug 19 - 4th Annual Goin' Coastal Jeep Show to Benefit CHKD, 12 - 4:00 pm, WalMart, 731 E Rochambeau Dr., Williamsburg. This will be our Fourth Annual Jeep Show to raise money for the Children of CHKD. Goin' Coastal Jeep Club Host this event and All Money raised goes to CHKD. We have a $20 entry fee for Jeeps that would like to enter the show and we sell food and drinks to help raise the money. Registration open from 12-1 pm. We will also have a raffle for some great prizes. Awards will be given out to Category Winners as well as a Best of Show Award. Last year we raised over $3,000 for the children of CHKD. This year we hope to raise even more. For more information contact Michael Wezensky, (757) 272-2280, goincoastaljeepclub@gmail.com

Sat, Aug 26 - Charity Car Show Benefiting Boy's & Girl's Clubs of The Virginia Peninsula, 10:00 am - 3;30 pm, Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson, 6450 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Yorktown. General Info: Open format Show, DJ, Bounce house, Coloring Contest, $20 Entry per car, $40 Vendor Set Up Fee (with 1 Show entry included), Hybrid judging of all entrants (People's Choice and judged), Low Car/Truck Limbo, Awards (Trophies), 50/50 raffle, Gift certificate raffles, COLORING CONTEST WITH 4 AWARDS! Awards: Best in Show (based on Score), Best in Show Runner Up (based on Score), Harley-Davidson's Top Pick, Top 30 (based on Score), Low Car Limbo, Low Truck Limbo, Low Convertible Limbo, Unlimited Class Limbo. Special Class Awards: Best Custom Build, Best Motorcycle Build, Most Unique

Sat, Sep 2 - Boulevard of Wheels Custom Car Show, Hendrick Chevrolet, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, 6252 Virginia beach Blvd., Virginia beach. Street Dreams Corvette Club Inc. would like to invite you to the most highly anticipated and influential car show of the year. The 9th Annual Boulevard of Wheels Custom Car Show. Sponsored by Rick Hendrick Chevrolet (Labor Day Weekend) for more info visit our website www.streetdreamscorvetteclub.com. See you at the show.

Sat, Sep 2 - Salem Crossing Walmart Charity Car Show, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Walmart, 2021 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Virginia Beach. Join 757 Auto Events as we team with Virginia Beach Wal-Mart for a charity car show! Proceeds to benefit The Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters through Wal-Mart, Virginia Beach collection efforts. Come out for cars, trucks, food, fun, and friends. Concessions will be available from onsite and will benefit the charity collection. Look forward to grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, drinks, funnel cakes, deep fried Oreos, and cotton candy. Pre-Paid entry fee $15. On spot fee $20. Vendors welcome, must pre-pay $35. Get in on the Low Car/Truck Limbo to see, "how low can you go!" Free entry with your paid admission. Limbo riders will have to sign a waiver before competition. We will have a 50-50 raffle in effect. Carnival games and family fun center. Free Coloring Contest for all ages with awards.

Sat, Sep 9 - 7th Annual A.O.H Car Show, Bishop Sullivan Catholic HS, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, 552 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach. This event is open to all makes and models. Show car entry starts at 7:30 am, 50/50 Raffle, food & music. People's choice awards for all classes. Early registration is $20, $25 day of show.

Sat, Sep 9 - Mathews Market Days Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Hunter Middle School, 387 Church Street, Mathews. Open to all cars/trucks/motorcycles. Donation only to register/show vehicle. Judged show. Awards include best in show, 1,2 & 3 top, Sherriff's, & Mayor's Choice. DJ, 50/50, & raffle. Free shuttle to Market Days Show craft, food vendors & activities. Proceeds benefit Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters (CHKD). Sponsored by Classic Cruisers Car Club and Middle Peninsula Car Club. Spectators Welcome and free. Info: www.ccccva.com, Paul James pjs68camaro@yahoo.com, 804-725-5456 

Sat, Sep 30 - Southeast Virginia (SE VA) Street Rod 25th Annual Charity Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Charlie Daniels Performance Group, 20128 IWIP Road, Smithfield. Event is open to pre-1980 Cars and Trucks. Pre-registration before September 22nd is $15. Registration day of show is $20. Free to the Public - Food Vendors, Dash Plaques, Door Prizes, Raffles, Event T-shirt sales and Children's games. Event Proceeds to benefit a local Charity Organization. For more information: Bill Treadwell - 757-650-3667, Web Site: www.sevastreetrods.org  Email: sevastreetrod@aol.com 

Sat, Sep 30 - Charity Car Show to Benefit CHKD, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Walmart Suffolk - College Drive, 6259 College Dr., Suffolk. Join 757 Auto Events as we team with Walmart Suffolk - College Drive for a charity car show! Proceeds to benefit The Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters through Walmart Suffolk - College Drive collection efforts. Come out for cars, trucks, food, fun, and friends. Concessions will be available from onsite and will benefit the charity collection. Look forward to grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, drinks, funnel cakes, deep fried Oreos, and cotton candy. Proceeds will be combined with Wal-Mart's collection for the Suffolk store's CHKD 757 Wal-Mart Challenge. Help boost this stores collection efforts! Get in on the Low Car/Truck Limbo to see, "how low can you go!" Free entry with your paid admission. Limbo riders will have to sign a waiver before competition. We will have a 50-50 raffle in effect. Street Syndicate will be our guest judges for this event. They have a positive influence on the local car scene, and we appreciate them stepping up to help with this charity event! Carnival games and family fun center. Free Coloring Contest for all ages with awards.

Sat, Sep 30 - Middle Peninsula Car Club (MPCC) Guinea Jubilee Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 2146 Mark Pine Rd., Hayes, VA. MPCC Guinea Jubilee Car Show will be held in conjunction with the Guinea Jubilee Festival www.guineajubilee.com. The show is held behind the Abingdon Volunteer Fire Department building. Registration from 9 - 11 am. Cars must be on show field by 11 am due to the festival parade. $15 pre-registration/$20 Day of show. Web Site: www.mpccofgloucester.org  Email: middlepeninsulaclassiccruisers@cox.net 



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

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. http://www.nasaracing.net/

Schedule (Date / Event / Location):

Sat-Sun, Aug 19-20 / Dan Unkefer Memorial: OG Racing HyperDriveT, HPDE1-2-3-4, Time Trial, Roadracing / VIRginia International Raceway (3.3mi full course)

Sat-Sun, Sep 9-10 / Full Auto: HPDE 1-2-3-4, Time Trial, Roadracing, OG Racing HyperDriveT / Summit Point Motorsports Park Main Circuit


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.  http://www.tidewatersportscarclub.com/

Schedule (Date / Event / Location):

Sun, Aug 20 / Autocross #6 / Pungo Airfield

Sat, Sep 2 / Academi Fall Event / Moyock, NC

Sun, Sep 17 / Autocross #7 / Pungo Airfield


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, Aug 6 / August Solo (Autox) / Pungo Airfield

Sun, Sep 3 / Labor Day Weekend Solo (Autox) / Pungo Airfield

Sun, Oct 1 / October Solo (Autox) / Pungo Airfield


Porsche Club of America (PCA) - First Settlers Region (Zone 2) 
The First Settlers Region of the Porsche Club of America desires the comfort of good friends and good conversation, and we praise to a fault the world’s finest automobile. 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

FSR HPDE dates for 2017 (Date / Location):

Sat-Sun, Sep 16-17 / Virginia International Raceway



REGIONAL AUTO RACING/MOTORSPORTS

Larry King Law’s 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/

Schedule (Date / Event):

Wed, Jul 26 / Wacky Wednesday, 7 pm / https://www.facebook.com/LangleyWackyWednesday/

Sat, Jul 29 / Weekly Racing, 7 pm / LATE MODELS | SUPER STREET | SUPER TRUCK | UCAR | HRKC WING CHAMP KARTS | ENDURO


Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway
4426 Tidewater Trail, Jamaica, VA  23079 
A ½-mile clay surface with 14 degree banking in both corners and 4 degrees on the front and back stretch. Divisions: Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds, Limited Stock Car, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, World of Outlaws Late Models, World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and mud bogs. Virginia Motor Speedway runs on select Saturday nights April through the first week of October, Closed on RIR NASCAR weekends (check website for schedule of events).  http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/

Schedule (Date / Event):

Sat, Jul 29 / Aaron’s Dirt Series Championship Weekly Racing: See the Victory Lap Pro Late Models (FASTRAK Rules), Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions in action.

Sat, Aug 5 / Aaron's Dirt Series Championship Weekly Racing: See the Victory Lap Pro Late Models (FASTRAK Rules), Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions in action.

Sat, Aug 12 / Aaron's Dirt Series Championship Weekly Racing, XTRA 99.1 Night: See the Victory Lap Pro Late Models (FASTRAK Rules), Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions in action.


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/

Schedule (Date / Event):

Fri, Jul 28 / Street Wars, Test-n-Tune

Sat, Jul 29 / ET Points! Plus Southern Outlaw T/S

Fri, Aug 4 / Ladies Night, Day Test-n-Tune

Thu-Sun, Aug 10-13 / 4th Annual Loose Rocker Colonial Classic 


Dominion Raceway & Entertainment
Exit 118 I-95, 6501 Dominion Raceway Ave., Woodford, VA 22580 
Representing a new model for Motorsports facilities and Entertainment venues. Dominion Raceway & Entertainment is a multipurpose facility located on “America’s Main Street”, I-95. Located between Washington DC and Richmond VA the complex includes: a two-mile road course, a 4/10ths mile paved NASCAR oval, 1/8th mile drag strip, festival concert venue and more. Our 36,600 square foot building will include meeting space, hospitality and a full service kitchen and bar.  http://www.dominionraceway.com/

Schedule (Date / Event):

Wed, Jul 26 / DR Street Racers Association, 6 - 10:00 pm, The DR Street Racers Association is open to any car with a valid inspection, current registration and DOT tires ONLY. Start on a “Heads Up” Sportsman Tree and then brag about who was first to the line. $20 to race and only $5 to watch! Gates open at 5 and the first race is at 6pm.

Thu, Jul 27 / Thursday Night Thrills (TNT), Oval Track. Join us on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month! TNT is a new street car racing series on our 4/10ths-mile paved oval: Time Trials (beat the clock on a 1 or 2 lap solo run); Oval Drags (one lap, two lanes, double elimination bracket-racing-style action); Burnout Contest (most smoke/best crowd response wins).

Fri, Jul 28 / DR Track Attack, Road Course, 5 - 9:00 pm / For $99 on a Friday evening, you get three sessions on our 2 mile, 12 turn road course.

Fri, Jul 28 / Oval Track Practice, 5 - 8:00 pm, ***FREE ADMISSION*** Come on out and watch the racers prepare for tomorrow’s big race.

Sat, Jul 29 / Whelen All American Duels, Gates 4 pm, Green Flag 7 pm / 50/75 LM, 35 MOD, 25 UCAR, 25 LEG, 15/15 MC


Richmond International Raceway (RIR)
600 East Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222 
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.  www.rir.com

Schedule (Date / Event):

Fri-Sun, Aug 4-6 / NASCAR Racing Experience / https://www.nascarracingexperience.com/events/

Tue, Aug 18 / RIR Cares Track Laps / http://www.rir.com/Track-Info/Track-Laps.aspx

Sat-Sun, Aug 19-20 / Virginia Motorsports Club Autocross / http://www.vmsc.org/

Fri, Sep 8 / NASCAR Xfinity Series: Virginia 529 College Savings 250

Sat, Sep 9 / The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series: FEDERATED AUTO PARTS 400


Virginia International Raceway (VIR)
1245 Pine Tree Road, Alton, VA 24520
Chosen as one of Car & Driver’s Top 6 tracks in the nation, Virginia International Raceway is a multi-purpose road racing facility, located on the Dan River between Danville and South Boston, Virginia. VIR hosts a wide range of professional and amateur auto and motorcycle racing and track events, and is well established as “America’s Motorsport Resort.” http://virnow.com/

Schedule (Date / Event):

Sat-Sun, Aug 5-6 / Hooked on Driving (South Course). HOD is primarily focused on providing high performance driver training for those with capable cars, in the controlled environment of a race course – with NO competition or training for competition. / www.hookedondriving.com

Sat-Sun, Aug 12-13 / ChumpCar World Series (Full Course) "The Lifeline 24 Hour Classic": Test + 24-hr Endurance, $1500 / www.chumpcar.com

Thu-Fri, Aug 17-18 / TrackDaze (Full Course). TrackDaze is dedicated to the education of the track enthusiast to the racing car driver. / www.trackdaze.com

Sat, Aug 19 / USDRIFT Pro-Am Round 3 (Pad) / http://www.usdrift.com

Sat-Sun, Aug 19-20 / NASA Mid-Atlantic Dan Unkefer Memorial: OG Racing HyperDriveT, HPDE1-2-3-4, Time Trial, Roadracing

Fri-Sun, Aug 25-27 / Michelin GT Challenge IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Biscuitville Grand Prix (Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge) and Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA

Sat-Sun, Sep 23-24 / Heacock Classic Gold Cup Historic Races & Trans Am Racing Series



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Thursday, July 20, 2017

Local Car Happenings for Tidewater VA


UPDATED LISTING OF LOCAL MEETS/CRUISE-INS, UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, CLUB & MOTORSPORT EVENTS, AND REGIONAL AUTO RACING
WEEKLY/MONTHLY CAR MEETS/CRUISE-INS
(scroll down for Car Shows and Motorsports Events)
Wed, Jul 19 - Franklin Cruise-In, 5 - 8:00 pm (until sundown), Main Street parking lot, 115 S. Main Street, Franklin. Every Wed thru September 6th. This is a family friendly environment for everyone. Free to all participants and spectators. Free entry to win $3000 in prize money. We will have 3 classes of vehicles at registration. Under 1972 cars and trucks; 1972 and newer cars and trucks; Motorcycle (2 and 3 wheeled vehicles). One ticket per vehicle/per class given each week for a chance to win the Grand Finale Prize Money. Free hot dogs at Fred’s restaurant with participating vehicle. 50/50 Raffle drawings. New this year: drawing to win a 2012 Mustang convertible! We want to encourage all car and motorcycle enthusiasts to join us in beautiful downtown Franklin. Looking forward to seeing you there. Like us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/FranklinCruiseIn.
Wed, Jul 19 - Wednesday Night Madness, HobbyTown USA Virginia BeachVA, 6 - 8:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. $5. Drive a race car on a computerized 1/32 scale slot car track.
Wed, Jul 19 - Wacky Wednesday, Larry King Law’s Langley Speedway. TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! Oval Drag Racing is back in Hampton VA - Wacky Wednesday Returns to Larry King Law’s Langley Speedway! We will even be doing a Burnout competition! The racing is set to start at 7 pm and gates will open at 6 pm! Make sure to bring your friends and enjoy a great night out in Hampton Roads!
Thu, Jul 20 - Cruise-In Night at Western Branch Dairy Queen, 5:00 pm, 4024 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake. Happening every Thursday night through October. Family friendly event has classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars and modern sports cars. Come earlier for best parking and stay as late as you wish. We end our DQ Cruise-In’s on Halloween Night with a Trunk-R-Treat for the kids and grownups. Contact Ray Hinman at 757-672-9081.
Fri, Jul 21 - Cruz Thru and Fish Fry, Shorty’s Diner, 5 - 8:00 pm, 627 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg. Come join Shorty’s every Friday thru October and check out some of the coolest Hot Rods, Street Cars, Trucks and Bikes in the area. GREAT food, Fresh Fish Fry, and classic Ice Cream treats, along with GREAT people. www.ShortysDinerVA.com. 757-603-6674
Fri, Jul 21 - Let’s Talk Cars cruise-in, 6:00 pm to 30 minutes after dusk, Main Street Shopping Center, 6882 Main St, Gloucester Courthouse. Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers presents Let’s Talk Cars cruise-ins on Friday Nights from April 21 to October 13, 2017. Donations of $1.00 or more are asked to help with MPCC support of local organizations and charities. The cruise-in is open to all makes, models, and years. Weekly Cruiser of the Week trophies will be awarded!
Fri, Jul 21 - Smithfield Lions Club Cruz-In, Sentara St Luke’s Healthcare, 6 to 9:00 pm, 20209 Sentara Way (off US 258, Brewers Neck Road), Carrollton. Dates are the first and third Fridays from April through October. Folks usually start arriving around 5:30 pm. Proceeds support Smithfield Lions charity efforts. For further info watch our Facebook page. All years/types of vehicles welcome. Get your cars ready and come on out. Hope to see you out there.
Fri, Jul 21 - 757 Street Meet, 8:45 - 11;00 pm, 200 County St., Portsmouth. All car clubs and car enthusiasts are invited to Energized Elite’s first 757 Underground Meet in Downtown Portsmouth in the parking garage on County street; it is free. We ask everyone please be respectful, no obnoxious reving, no burnouts, things of that nature due to spot respect.
Sat, Jul 22 - (4th Sat) Cars & Coffee Norfolk, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, 9 - 11:00 am, JANAF Shopping Center, Military Hwy & VA Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Our special edition to celebrate the 5th Saturday of the month. Rat Rods? Mustangs? Minis? Camaros? Bring your prettiest car out to Uno’s in Norfolk on the fourth Saturday of Each Month. Then stay around and have some great food. Proceeds from your bill will go towards the Joy Fund. All you need to do it let your wait staff know.
Sat, Jul 22 - River Oak C4 Auto Show, River Oak Church, 8:00 - 10:00 am, 255 Great Bridge Blvd., Chesapeake. Coffee | Cars | Community | Christ ~ The River Oak C4 Auto Show is held the 3rd Saturday of each month during the summer. It features classic cars, motorcycles, & vehicles. It is for all ages, men, women, and children. Donuts and drinks are provided. There is no admission fee.
Sat, Jul 22 - Cruise-In night at Landstown Commons, 4 - 8:00 pm, 3334 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach. Come on out for this charity driven event. Sponsored by the Virginia Chevy Lovers, Custom Classic Corvette Club, Beachcombers Corvette Club, and the Independent Fire Company. Enjoy some time with old friends and see some real nice cars.
Sat, Jul 22 - Suffolk Hardee’s Cruise-In, 4 to 8:00 pm, Pruden Blvd., Suffolk. Every Saturday night from March through October. All vehicles are welcome. Come out and bring your family, Let’s talk cars, see old friends and stroll down memory lane. There will be many classic cars & trucks, newer model classics and others. Hope to see you there.
Sat, Jul 22 - The Classic Cruiser’s cruise-in, Coastal Community Church, 5 to 9:00 pm, 101 Village Avenue, Yorktown. Takes place every Saturday night beginning April 22 thru October 14. 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 http://www.ccccva.com 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.
Sun, Jul 23 - Sunday Funday, Hosted by Cardinal Car Club, 12:00 pm, Sweet Frog Chesapeake, 109 Volvo Pkwy., Chesapeake. Come join us for the Sunday hang out with some frozen yogurt. Be prepared it will be hot! That’s why we are picking a location with some shade! Hope to see everyone out, we will update if weather changes!
Sun, Jul 23 - Summer 17 Car Meet, 2 - 5:00 pm, 1440 Air Rail Ave., Virginia Beach. RoyalCrew757 is hosting their Summer 17’ Car Meet Every Sunday 2-5 pm! New location was found, just be respectful to the property and not try to get the Meet shutdown and let’s see how big of turnouts we can get! Drinks and food, try to bring something small if you want to eat or $2 if you wanna eat, just to help out, and music and photographers!
Wed, Jul 26 - Food Cruise, Tapped Crafthouse, 8:00 pm, 2181 Upton Drive, Suite 400, Virginia Beach. Car scene Dinner. Come out and have a good time. Everybody welcomed.
Sat, Jul 29 - Cars and Coffee Special Edition, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, 9 - 11:00 am, JANAF Shopping Center, Military Hwy & VA Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Rat Rods? Mustangs? Minis? Camaros? Show off your vehicle and stick around for some great food. Proceeds from your bill go towards The Joy Fund as long as you let your wait staff know.
Sun, Jul 30 - Antique Car Show, 5 - 8:00 pm, Sonic Drive-In, 13450 Carrollton Blvd., Carrollton. Anyone who wants to come and enjoy a night with other classic car owners, feel free to join us!!!
Sat, Aug 5 - (1st Sat) Cars & Coffee Virginia Beach, hosted by Java Surf, La Promenade Shops, 6 - 9:00 am, 1860 Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach. Sponsored by American Do It Yourself Garage of Virginia Beach – find them on Facebook . This is an organized but casual gathering of car enthusiasts ($3 per car), normally the first Saturday each month to talk cars and share a cup of coffee. Hosted by Java surf CafĂ© & Espresso Bar, at La Promenade Shops in the West Hilltop area of Virginia Beach, which features ample parking (no parking in spots for the Massage Lux Spa). Please be courteous to the businesses in the shopping center and leave the lot promptly by 9 am. https://www.facebook.com/groups/115284668486129/
Sat, Aug 12 - (2nd Sat) Cars & Coffee Newport News, Village Square Shopping Center, 9 - 11:00 am, 5007 Victory Blvd., Yorktown. Car enthusiasts of all kinds are welcome! Family friendly. This is an informal cruise-in for enthusiast of all makes, models and years, cars and trucks the second Saturday each month from to talk cars and share a cup of coffee. Note: Coffee and tables available at Uno on the patio. Rainout date is always the next Sunday with good weather. Please follow this short, but strongly enforced set of rules: No revving, no Burnouts, no loud music, no parking in loading/fire zones, no double parking. Please be respectful of everyone most of all.
Sat, Aug 19 - (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/

UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, ETC
(scroll down for Club and Regional Motorsports Events)
Sat, Jul 22 - Old School 2 New School Charity Car Show, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. To All Car Show Enthusiasts SpeedLine Elite is back again for our annual Old School to New School charity car show. Our show is open and welcomes all makes and models, anything on wheels Old School to New School! So be sure to mark your car show calendar for Saturday July 22nd 2017. This year we will be at a new location, Landstown Commons in VA beach Va. You’re definitely not gonna want to miss this show! This year we will be doing an Elite 60 and 21 Best of Trophies. If you’ve ever been to one of our shows you know every year is always better than the last and our trophies ?? are always badass and one of a kind. And don’t forget about our many raffle prizes and our 50/50 raffle. Registration at the door is $25, Pre-Registration is $20. http://paypal.me/speedline08
Sat, Jul 22 - Tidewater Custom Car & Bike Show, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Newmarket Fair Mall, Newport News. The 1st Annual Tidewater Custom Car & Bike Show is Coming! All Years, Makes & Models are Welcome! Awards, VIP Tent, Raffle Prizes and More!! The Best Food and Music Around and More Surprises!!!Limited Vendor & Sponsorship Opportunities Available. This event will be held at the Sears parking lot. Registration is 8-9 am, $15 for cars and $10 for bikes. All makes and models are welcome. Awards, VIP Tent, Raffle Prizes, music, food. Come Out & Have A Great Time!!! Admission is FREE to the General Public. Gerty’s Gourmet Kitchen and B-52 Smokehouse BBQ & Lounge will be onsite as well as great dessert vendors with GREAT food available for purchase! http://tccbs.eventzilla.net/
Sat, Aug 5 - United States Coast Guard Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4000 Coast Guard Blvd., Portsmouth. Entry fee is $20 and 2 cans of food. There will be dash plaques and Trophies. If you don’t have a Military ID card or a CAC card the below info is required NLT Tuesday, 25 July. Please send info via email to: ray.hinman@navy.mil, Ray Hinman (7570 672-9081. Name: (last and first name as it appears on picture ID); U.S. Citizen: Yes or No (must have picture ID with you for access); Vehicle Year, Make & Model, Vehicle Registration, Vehicle Color, Insurance Company (must have proof of insurance). PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE BEFORE 10 AM.
Sat, Aug 5 - CANCELED: AUTOLIFE Show, Norfolk Scope, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, 201 E Brambleton Ave., Norfolk.
Sat, Aug 19 - Khedive Autos Shriners 26th Annual Fun-n-Shine Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, The Shrine Center, 645 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake. Pre-registration: $25 and free T-shirt. Day of show: $25. Open to all makes and models. Awards for 1st and 2nd in each class, Potentates Choice, and Sponsor Trophies. Contact: Jack Smith: 757-287-1801.
Sat, Aug 19 - 4th Annual Goin’ Coastal Jeep Show to Benefit CHKD, 12 - 4:00 pm, WalMart, 731 E Rochambeau Dr., Williamsburg. This will be our Fourth Annual Jeep Show to raise money for the Children of CHKD. Goin’ Coastal Jeep Club Host this event and All Money raised goes to CHKD. We have a $20 entry fee for Jeeps that would like to enter the show and we sell food and drinks to help raise the money. Registration open from 12-1 pm. We will also have a raffle for some great prizes. Awards will be given out to Category Winners as well as a Best of Show Award. Last year we raised over $3,000 for the children of CHKD. This year we hope to raise even more. For more information contact Michael Wezensky, (757) 272-2280, goincoastaljeepclub@gmail.com
Sat, Aug 26 - Charity Car Show Benefiting Boy’s & Girl’s Clubs of The Virginia Peninsula, 10:00 am - 3;30 pm, Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson, 6450 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Yorktown. General Info: Open format Show, DJ, Bounce house, Coloring Contest, $20 Entry per car, $40 Vendor Set Up Fee (with 1 Show entry included), Hybrid judging of all entrants (People’s Choice and judged), Low Car/Truck Limbo, Awards (Trophies), 50/50 raffle, Gift certificate raffles, COLORING CONTEST WITH 4 AWARDS! Awards: Best in Show (based on Score), Best in Show Runner Up (based on Score), Harley-Davidson’s Top Pick, Top 30 (based on Score), Low Car Limbo, Low Truck Limbo, Low Convertible Limbo, Unlimited Class Limbo. Special Class Awards: Best Custom Build, Best Motorcycle Build, Most Unique
Sat, Sep 2 - Boulevard of Wheels Custom Car Show, Hendrick Chevrolet, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, 6252 Virginia beach Blvd., Virginia beach. Street Dreams Corvette Club Inc. would like to invite you to the most highly anticipated and influential car show of the year. The 9th Annual Boulevard of Wheels Custom Car Show. Sponsored by Rick Hendrick Chevrolet (Labor Day Weekend) for more info visit our website www.streetdreamscorvetteclub.com. See you at the show.
Sat, Sep 2 - Salem Crossing Walmart Charity Car Show, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Walmart, 2021 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Virginia Beach. Join 757 Auto Events as we team with Virginia Beach Wal-Mart for a charity car show! Proceeds to benefit The Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters through Wal-Mart, Virginia Beach collection efforts. Come out for cars, trucks, food, fun, and friends. Concessions will be available from onsite and will benefit the charity collection. Look forward to grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, drinks, funnel cakes, deep fried Oreos, and cotton candy. Pre-Paid entry fee $15. On spot fee $20. Vendors welcome, must pre-pay $35. Get in on the Low Car/Truck Limbo to see, “how low can you go!” Free entry with your paid admission. Limbo riders will have to sign a waiver before competition. We will have a 50-50 raffle in effect. Carnival games and family fun center. Free Coloring Contest for all ages with awards.

CLUB RACING/AUTO CROSS(AX, or SOLO)/HI-PERF DRIVERS EDUCATION(HPDE)/TIME TRIALS/ROAD RALLY
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. http://www.nasaracing.net/
Schedule (Date / Event / Location):
Sat-Sun, Aug 19-20 / Dan Unkefer Memorial: OG Racing HyperDriveT, HPDE1-2-3-4, Time Trial, Roadracing / VIRginia International Raceway (3.3mi full course)
Sat-Sun, Sep 9-10 / Full Auto: HPDE 1-2-3-4, Time Trial, Roadracing, OG Racing HyperDriveT / Summit Point Motorsports Park Main Circuit
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.  http://www.tidewatersportscarclub.com/
Schedule (Date / Event / Location):
Sun, Aug 20 / Autocross #6 / Pungo Airfield
Sat, Sep 2 / Academi Fall Event / Moyock, NC
Sun, Sep 17 / Autocross #7 / Pungo Airfield
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, Aug 6 / August Solo (Autox) / Pungo Airfield
Sun, Sep 3 / Labor Day Weekend Solo (Autox) / Pungo Airfield
Sun, Oct 1 / October Solo (Autox) / Pungo Airfield
Porsche Club of America (PCA) - First Settlers Region (Zone 2) 
The First Settlers Region of the Porsche Club of America desires the comfort of good friends and good conversation, and we praise to a fault the world’s finest automobile. 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
FSR HPDE dates for 2017 (Date / Location):
Sat-Sun, Sep 16-17 / Virginia International Raceway

REGIONAL AUTO RACING/MOTORSPORTS
Larry King Law’s 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/
Schedule (Date / Event):
Wed, Jul 19 / Wacky Wednesday, 7 pm / https://www.facebook.com/LangleyWackyWednesday/
Sat, Jul 22 / Hampton Heat 200, 7 pm  / LATE MODELS | GRAND STOCK | PRO SIX | LEGEND | BANDOLEROS
Wed, Jul 26 / Wacky Wednesday, 7 pm / https://www.facebook.com/LangleyWackyWednesday/
Sat, Jul 29 / Weekly Racing, 7 pm / LATE MODELS | SUPER STREET | SUPER TRUCK | UCAR | HRKC WING CHAMP KARTS | ENDURO
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway
4426 Tidewater Trail, Jamaica, VA  23079 
A ½-mile clay surface with 14 degree banking in both corners and 4 degrees on the front and back stretch. Divisions: Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds, Limited Stock Car, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, World of Outlaws Late Models, World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and mud bogs. Virginia Motor Speedway runs on select Saturday nights April through the first week of October, Closed on RIR NASCAR weekends (check website for schedule of events).  http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/
Schedule (Date / Event):
Sat, Jul 29 / Aaron’s Dirt Series Championship Weekly Racing: See the Victory Lap Pro Late Models (FASTRAK Rules), Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions in action.
Sat, Aug 5 / Aaron’s Dirt Series Championship Weekly Racing: See the Victory Lap Pro Late Models (FASTRAK Rules), Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions in action.
Sat, Aug 12 / Aaron’s Dirt Series Championship Weekly Racing, XTRA 99.1 Night: See the Victory Lap Pro Late Models (FASTRAK Rules), Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions in action.
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/
Schedule (Date / Event):
Fri-Sat, Jul 21-22 / Kings of Grudge Bikes. http://www.kingsofgrudge.com/
Fri, Jul 28 / Street Wars, Test-n-Tune
Sat, Jul 29 / ET Points! Plus Southern Outlaw T/S
Fri, Aug 4 / Ladies Night, Day Test-n-Tune
Thu-Sun, Aug 10-13 / 4th Annual Loose Rocker Colonial Classic
Dominion Raceway & Entertainment
Exit 118 I-95, 6501 Dominion Raceway Ave., Woodford, VA 22580 
Representing a new model for Motorsports facilities and Entertainment venues. Dominion Raceway & Entertainment is a multipurpose facility located on “America’s Main Street”, I-95. Located between Washington DC and Richmond VA the complex includes: a two-mile road course, a 4/10ths mile paved NASCAR oval, 1/8th mile drag strip, festival concert venue and more. Our 36,600 square foot building will include meeting space, hospitality and a full service kitchen and bar.  http://www.dominionraceway.com/
Schedule (Date / Event):
Wed, Jul 19 / DR Street Racers Association, 6 - 10:00 pm, The DR Street Racers Association is open to any car with a valid inspection, current registration and DOT tires ONLY. Start on a “Heads Up” Sportsman Tree and then brag about who was first to the line. $20 to race and only $5 to watch! Gates open at 5 and the first race is at 6pm.
Fri, Jul 21 / Oval Track Practice, 5 - 8:00 pm, ***FREE ADMISSION*** Come on out and watch the racers prepare.
Wed, Jul 26 / DR Street Racers Association, 6 - 10:00 pm, The DR Street Racers Association is open to any car with a valid inspection, current registration and DOT tires ONLY. Start on a “Heads Up” Sportsman Tree and then brag about who was first to the line. $20 to race and only $5 to watch! Gates open at 5 and the first race is at 6pm.
Thu, Jul 27 / Thursday Night Thrills (TNT), Oval Track. Join us on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month! TNT is a new street car racing series on our 4/10ths-mile paved oval: Time Trials (beat the clock on a 1 or 2 lap solo run); Oval Drags (one lap, two lanes, double elimination bracket-racing-style action); Burnout Contest (most smoke/best crowd response wins).
Fri, Jul 28 / DR Track Attack, Road Course, 5 - 9:00 pm / For $99 on a Friday evening, you get three sessions on our 2 mile, 12 turn road course.
Fri, Jul 28 / Oval Track Practice, 5 - 8:00 pm, ***FREE ADMISSION*** Come on out and watch the racers prepare for tomorrow’s big race.
Sat, Jul 29 / Whelen All American Duels, Gates 4 pm, Green Flag 7 pm / 50/75 LM, 35 MOD, 25 UCAR, 25 LEG, 15/15 MC
Richmond International Raceway (RIR)
600 East Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222 
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.  www.rir.com
Schedule (Date / Event):
Sat-Sun, Jul 22-23 / Virginia Motorsports Club Autocross / http://www.vmsc.org/
Fri-Sun, Aug 4-6 / NASCAR Racing Experience / https://www.nascarracingexperience.com/events/
Tue, Aug 18 / RIR Cares Track Laps / http://www.rir.com/Track-Info/Track-Laps.aspx
Sat-Sun, Aug 19-20 / Virginia Motorsports Club Autocross / http://www.vmsc.org/
Fri, Sep 8 / NASCAR Xfinity Series: Virginia 529 College Savings 250
Sat, Sep 9 / The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series: FEDERATED AUTO PARTS 400
Virginia International Raceway (VIR)
1245 Pine Tree Road, Alton, VA 24520
Chosen as one of Car & Driver’s Top 6 tracks in the nation, Virginia International Raceway is a multi-purpose road racing facility, located on the Dan River between Danville and South Boston, Virginia. VIR hosts a wide range of professional and amateur auto and motorcycle racing and track events, and is well established as “America’s Motorsport Resort.” http://virnow.com/
Schedule (Date / Event):
Sat-Sun, Aug 5-6 / Hooked on Driving (South Course). HOD is primarily focused on providing high performance driver training for those with capable cars, in the controlled environment of a race course – with NO competition or training for competition. / www.hookedondriving.com
Sat-Sun, Aug 12-13 / ChumpCar World Series (Full Course) “The Lifeline 24 Hour Classic”: Test + 24-hr Endurance, $1500 / www.chumpcar.com
Thu-Fri, Aug 17-18 / TrackDaze (Full Course). TrackDaze is dedicated to the education of the track enthusiast to the racing car driver. / www.trackdaze.com
Sat, Aug 19 / USDRIFT Pro-Am Round 3 (Pad) / http://www.usdrift.com
Sat-Sun, Aug 19-20 / NASA Mid-Atlantic Dan Unkefer Memorial: OG Racing HyperDriveT, HPDE1-2-3-4, Time Trial, Roadracing
Fri-Sun, Aug 25-27 / Michelin GT Challenge IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Biscuitville Grand Prix (Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge) and Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA
Sat-Sun, Sep 23-24 / Heacock Classic Gold Cup Historic Races & Trans Am Racing Series

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