Saturday, February 17, 2018

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) 

Sat, Feb 17 - (3rd 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, Feb 17 - GenRight 4x4 Hangout, Hotrodders Cafe, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1457 Mount Pleasant Rd., Ste. 109, Chesapeake. Come and hang out with some local jeepers and talk about your build, and any upcoming wheeling trips. Oh and the food is always good!

Sun, Feb 18 - Sunday Cars & Coffee VB, La Promenade Distinctive Shoppes, 8 - 11:00 am, 1860 Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach. We've had MANY requests for us to add a Sunday gathering date and a later time. Our Sunday gathering hits on both of those requests. $3/car. Come hang out with us and the Java Surf Crew. 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 11 am. https://www.facebook.com/events/178430002741459/

Tue, Feb 20 - RC Drift Night, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 4 - 7:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. Join us every Tuesday & Thursday for indoor RC Drift Night! We turn our activity room into a 1/10th scale drift track. Event is always free and all skill levels are welcome. Track layout is different each time making it always fun and challenging. The perfect chance to meet fellow RC drifters, better your drifting skills, and have fun!

Wed, Feb 21 - Slot Car Racing, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 6 - 8:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. It's race time! Join us every Wednesday for slot car racing on our computerized 1/32nd scale slot car track. Just bring out your own car and controller and have some fun! Event is free and open to all skill levels. 

Thu, Feb 22 - RC Drift Night, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 4 - 7:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. Join us every Tuesday & Thursday for indoor RC Drift Night! We turn our activity room into a 1/10th scale drift track. Event is always free and all skill levels are welcome. Track layout is different each time making it always fun and challenging. The perfect chance to meet fellow RC drifters, better your drifting skills, and have fun!

Sat, Feb 24 - (4th Sat) Cars & Coffee Norfolk, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, 9 - 11:00 am, JANAF Shopping Center, Military Hwy & VA Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Rat Rods? Mustangs? Minis? Camaros? Bring your vehicle (Cars, motorcycle, or bicycle) out to Uno's in Norfolk on the fourth Saturday of each month from 9-11 am. Proceeds from all your food and beverage purchases bill go towards The Joy Fund as long as you let your wait staff know. Meetup starts at 9 am. Suggestions, ideas and all cars are welcome! Please, no burnouts or loud music. Coffee and tea will be provided free of charge.

Mon, Feb 26 - Bi-Weekly Car Meet, Hosted by ESCM Norfolk, 7:00 pm, Sonic Drive-In, 1093 Military Highway, Norfolk. Don't have a car? No problem we still would love to have you, there will be other things available to do! The more people we have the better the outcome! Do you have an Xbox or Playstation? We race in Forza Horizon 3! Rules for the event: Reason for the following rules is we treat this group professionally and want to positively reflect our sponsors and the people who back us - No revving - No burnouts - No loud music - Please leave the meet cleaner than you found it, we want to keep the location - We do NOT condone street racing - We do NOT condone illegal activity - We do NOT condone hate towards any individual based on race, religion, culture or any other demographic - We do NOT condone any actions made by members in their personal social media whether it be Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, ETC. If any of these rules/laws are violated you will be asked to leave group and will not be approved to represent the group in any way. Proudly supported by: Meek Nation, Street Syndicate.

Sat, Mar 3 - (1st Sat) Cars and 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/ 

Wed, Mar 7 - Abandoned Vehicle Auction, Hosted by Naval Station Norfolk, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 1530 Gilbert St., Norfolk. All vehicles have been abandoned on the Naval Station and are sold as is. There is no guarantee that the vehicles will run. All sales are final. Vehicles maybe viewed at Bldg. SP-123 from 1000 - 1300 on the Monday & Friday prior to the day of the auction. Registration will start at 1000 on the day of the auction at auction site. Auction will start at 1200 at the direction of the auctioneer.

Fri, Mar 9 - Friday Night Lights, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 3 - 11:00 pm, 12761 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Join us for an all-night drift session starting at 3 pm! Track will be open until at least 11 pm. All drivers must sign in at HobbyTown by 8 pm unless you already have a monthly membership. Entry fee is $10 for the night. Or free if you have a monthly membership. RWD and AWD drift cars are both welcome to slide. All skill levels are welcome too!  Tandem competition will start at 9 pm. Spec tire is Yokomo Asphalt tire. RWD must run these in the rear for tandems. Awards and prizes for the winners! Track lights be go out after the tandem competition. Lighted body will be needed if you want to run after 9:30 pm!  Spread the word and come get sideways!!

Sat, Mar 10 - Tidewater Region AACA Annual Swap Meet, Military Aviation Museum, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, 1341 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach. Antique and Collectible vehicle parts, accessories, and transportation-related memorabilia. Indoor spaces: 10’ x 10’ – $30 each before March 3rd. $35 after March 3rd. (ONE table and two chairs provided per space.) Outdoor spaces: 10’ x 30’ – $25 each before March 3rd. $30 after March 3rd. (Bring your own tables and chairs. PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MARCH 3rd, WWW.TRAACA.COM

Sat, Mar 10 - (2nd Sat) Cars & Coffee Williamsburg at 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/ 

Mon, Mar 12 - Bi-Weekly Car Meet, Hosted by ESCM Norfolk, 7:00 pm, Sonic Drive-In, 1093 Military Highway, Norfolk. Don't have a car? No problem we still would love to have you, there will be other things available to do! The more people we have the better the outcome! Do you have an Xbox or Playstation? We race in Forza Horizon 3! Rules for the event: Reason for the following rules is we treat this group professionally and want to positively reflect our sponsors and the people who back us - No revving - No burnouts - No loud music - Please leave the meet cleaner than you found it, we want to keep the location - We do NOT condone street racing - We do NOT condone illegal activity - We do NOT condone hate towards any individual based on race, religion, culture or any other demographic - We do NOT condone any actions made by members in their personal social media whether it be Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, ETC. If any of these rules/laws are violated you will be asked to leave group and will not be approved to represent the group in any way. Proudly supported by: Meek Nation, Street Syndicate.

Sun, Mar 25 - Rent-A-Lift Open House, 12 - 5:00 pm, Hosted by Rent A Lift and Team Xclusive Motorsports, 5724 Sellger Dr., Norfolk. Come out Sunday, March 25 as we host the Rent-A-Lift open house! Come check out the shop and see how they make working on your own vehicle so easy! Staff will be on-site to give tours and schedule appointments for you to come back and install parts on your own. If you aren't brave enough to risk it on your own there are ASE certified technicians that can help you along the way! Free for all ages! Food and drinks will be provided! We will see you there!

Fri, Apr 6 - Smithfield Lions Club Cruz-In, 6 - 8:00 pm, Sentara St. Luke's, Carrollton. Mark your calendars for April 6, 2018 for the start of the 10th year of the Smithfield Lions Club Cruz-In. The Cruz-Ins will be held on the 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month through October. Looking forward to see everyone out there.

Sat, Apr 7 - Landstown Commons All Car Cruise In, 4 – 8:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3300 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.



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

Sat, Feb 24 - 2018 Winter Cruise Tour Stop #4, Hosted by 757 Auto Events and East Coast Family Organization, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Aviation Institute of Maintenance, 2211 S. Military Hwy., Chesapeake. East Coast Family has returned to present you with the Winter Cruise Tour! Join us on the "FOURTH STOP" of the Winter Cruise! Neighborhood Dreamz and Picture Perfect are hosting your car show at Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Chesapeake. This is the Fourth and Final leg of our points race, and all participants will receive points for registration and placing with any awards. "Club participation" will be tracked throughout the 4 show series. Bass Off managed by Wizard's Fabrication. $15 entry for 2 runs and $5 for additional runs. 4 Class Limbo Competition with awards! Lowest Car, Lowest Convertible, lowest Truck, and Unlimited Class! Food and drinks will be available onsite with access to Indoor Karting experiences! stay tuned for event specials! 50-50 and Tons of Raffles. Cars and trucks: $16 Preregistration; $20 "Day of" Registration. Bikes and motorcycles: $6 Preregistration; $10 "Day of" Registration.


Sat, Mar 3 - MPOY Car Show at the Langley Speedway, 3165 N Armistead Ave, Hampton. Every year we put on the Maintenance Professional of the Year Banquet to recognize all of the stellar maintainers of the 1st Maintenance Group. Bring your ride out to the Langley Speedway on March 3rd to help us raise money! All vehicles welcome! Classes TBD. Tentative rain date will be March 4th. General admittance is free but donations are welcome at the gate! Spectator parking will be in the main parking lot at the Speedway. Registration for the show will be first come first serve until track space has ran out. Cost will be $20 per vehicle. This will gain entrance into the track for judging. Track gates close at 10 AM and will not reopen until the show is over so get there early!  Concessions will be available. We are still working a few details to make this a great event, including possible raffle prizes so mark your calendars!


Sat, Mar 10 - Winterfest Finale Car Show and NSPL Bass Off, Hosted by 757 Auto Events and East Coast Family Organization, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Military Circle Mall, Norfolk. WINTERFEST FINALE!! Join us on the "LAST STOP" of the Winter Cruise! 757 Auto Events is hosting your car show with the help of the East Coast Family at Military Circle Mall In Norfolk. This is the final stop of our Winter Cruise Tour. Coloring contest, Club Games, Individual challenges with awards. "Club participation" has been tracked throughout the 4 show series, and we will recognize today's winners, as well as our Series Champions! NSPL Bass Off! Food and drinks will be onsite with access to great shopping experiences! $15 Preregistration; 20 "Day of" Registration; $15 Club Supporter Plaque.


Sat, Mar 17 - York High School Car Show 2018, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, York High School, 9300 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Yorktown. Each year, York High School PTSA hosts a Car Show to benefit the yearly After-Prom for our graduating class. The event brings Cars, Trucks and Folks from miles around to kick-off the Car Show season and is a great time for everyone. http://www.edline.net/pages/YHS/Parents/PTSA


Sat, Mar 17 - Sumospeed Night Moves 2018, Beach Sportsplex and Regional Training Center, 7:00 pm, 2044 Landstown Centre Way, Virginia Beach. Our 2018 Night Moves season will be running from March until November with this meets this year on Fridays and Saturdays. Come out and see some awesome local cars, network, eat some food, listen to some music, and partake in the activities we have planned through the year! We do have a cover charge for paved lot parking for the meets, and that price is once again $5. There is also a 300+ space gravel parking lot that is free to enter. Each month we will have a different title sponsor that will be hosting that month's meet and selecting criteria for free entry on their month, March is sponsored by Angel Motorsports. As always, we do have rules and regulations that we plead with our attendees to abide by to keep this meet going successfully, safely, and without issues. They are as follows: - No Burnouts - No excessive revving - No excessive music volume or bass - No speeding/racing in the lot - Respect other people's property in the lot - Pick up after yourselves and your pets - No alcohol - No other general jackassery. We do have VBPD on staff for these meets and if necessary, will utilize them to help intervene in situations involving the above criteria, but we hope to not have to and just ask everyone to act like mature adults. We look forward to seeing everyone this season!


Sat, Apr 7 - 2018 Daffodil Car & Truck Show, Hosted by Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 6920 Main St, Gloucester. Come out and celebrate Spring at the Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers annual Daffodil Car & Truck Show at The Main Street Center 6920 Main Street, Gloucester 23061 on April 7, 2018 (rain date April 14, 2017) from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Trophies include Best in Show, Top 3 in GM, Ford, Mopar, Truck, Import, Other plus more for a total of over 50 awards. We will also have raffle items, 50/50, DJ, and Vendors. Dash plaques presented to the first 75 Registrants. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Fees, Pre-registration: $15, Day of show: $20, Vendors: $25. Event is free for spectators.


Sat, Apr 7 - Venture Realty Presents: Spring Fling - Charity Car Show, Hosted by 757 Auto Events and Technical Training Scholarship Fund, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Red Mill Commons Shopping Center, Nimmo Pkwy at Upton Dr., Virginia Beach. Join us at a new location! We will be hosting an ALL MAKES AND MODELS charity car show to benefit the 757 Auto Events Technical Training Scholarship Fund. Our host, Venture Realty, has provided us with Music and entertainment to keep the family occupied. We will be surrounded by great shops and eateries at Red Mill Commons, so let your friends know where the party is going to be! Our Technical Training Scholarship is made possible through donations from individuals and businesses. Vendors: $30 for 10X10 space and 1 Display Vehicle. Standard Car Show format with judging and scoring based on detail, modifications, and customization/restoration. * We have an impartial Judge to score the event. 50-50 Raffle will be in effect for $1.00 per ticket, $10 for arm length, and $20 for head to toe length. Proceeds to benefit Technical Trades Scholarship Fund.


Sat, Apr 14 - Mustang Club of Tidewater Spring Charity Car Show, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Cavalier Ford Lincoln Greenbrier, 1515 S Military Hwy., Chesapeake. Charity CHKD, registration $20 and 2 cans of food.


Sat, Apr 14 - 19th Annual 2018 Williamsburg British & European Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, sponsored by the Williamsburg British Car Club, The Shops of High Street, Williamsburg. Open the 2018 car show season by visiting beautiful Colonial Williamsburg Virginia for the 19th Annual British and European Car Show. We are very excited to announce our NEW VENUE, The Shops at High St. This new location offers close proximity to hotels, restaurants, shops and the Colonial district. Registration form on our website. Featured marque is Daimler to celebrate the 40th year of the Daimler & Lanchester Owners Club of North American. web site - http://www.wmbgbrit.com/ 


Sat, Apr 21 - Virginia Chevy Lovers 14th Annual Spring Dust Off, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center. Open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles 25 years and older. Pre-registration: $20 Day of Show: $25 Bicycles/Tricycles: $10 Vendors: $40 Registration form on back of flyer PayPal pre-registration will be set up in December Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Email: blkpwdrfrm@cox.net | Web Site: www.virginiachevylovers.org


Sat, Apr 28 - Bayside Masonic Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Bayside Masonic Lodge 218, 1465 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach. $20.00 day of show registration. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW.


Sat, Apr 28 - 4th Annual Run for the Son Motorcycle and Car Show, Tractor Supply Co., 6499 Market Dr., Gloucester. This event will once again be professionally judged by G.S. Grifana Car Shows Inc. We will have vendors, DJ and live music. So come out and help us support the CMA Charities. for info call 804-815-4155 | Email: t.ratliff@jaxwaxva.com 


Fri-Sat, May 4-5 - Tidewater street rod association's 46 Annual Williamsburg Rod Run. This will be the 46th year we have hosted this event. Come out may 4th and 5 2018 and have a great family time. Keep your eyes peeled on Friday night the 4th as we take to the streets and cruise Williamsburg in style in vintage cars, Street rods and Muscle cars before arriving back at the visitors center for our annual car show. Last year we had almost 200 cars this year we are expecting more. Check out the link about for registering your ride or just to see what we are all about and check out our previous shows. Web Site: www.tsra-va.com/rod-run-info/


Sat, May 5 - Santa House Springtime Charity Car Show


Sat, May 5 - 2nd Annual Iron Chariots Car Show, 10:00 am - 3;00 pm, Ivor Baptists Church, 8506 Bell Ave., Ivor. 


Sat, May 26 - Hampton Roads Vet Fest: End 22/HRBE Memorial Ride and Car, Jeep and Bike Show


Sun, Jun 3 - Sumospeed Springfest 2018, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1 - 6:00 pm, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach. 



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

Sat/Sun, Mar 10/11 - Apexfest 4 High Performance Driving Education Event at NCCAR, hosted by Apex Track Events, 310 Technology Dr., Garysburg, North Carolina. Apex Track Events and Motogladiator will host a joint Track Day Event on North Carolina’s Center for Automotive Research’s road course (NCCAR / NCBIKE). This road course is ideally situated in Garysburg, NC and features a 40 feet wide bi-directional freshly paved road course with a ½ mile straightaway, 11 constant radius turns and large grassy run-off areas. There is no competition for times or trophies but a lot of fun to be had. Virtually any car is fully capable of handling this type of event. You must have a valid driver's license to attend. You will be able to download a technical inspection form that your personal mechanic will perform before you leave home. All you need to bring is this and a Snell SA2010 or later helmet. (A limited amount of loaner helmets will be available at a first come, first served basis.) https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/apexfest-4-motogladiator-2-day-open-track-event-nccar-apex-events-577989


National Auto Sport Association (NASA) Mid-Atlantic 
Founded in 2000, we are an autosport events company servicing the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Our goal is to provide a variety of legal, organized, safety-minded road-racing and education-based high performance driving experiences for as many sports car enthusiasts as possible.  www.nasaracing.net 

Schedule (Date / Event / Location): 2018

Fri-Sun, Mar 23-25 / March Madness / VIRginia International Raceway (3.3mi full course). HPDE, Sprint Races, Time Trial, SuperComp Licensing, Inst. Clinic.  http://www.nasaracing.net/march-23-25-2018-vir/

Sat-Sun, Apr 21-22 / Spring Rumble / Summit Point Raceway (2.0mi main circuit). HPDE, Sprint Races, Time Trial, Comp Evaluation, Inst. Clinic.  http://www.nasaracing.net/april-21-22-2018-summit-point/

Fri-Sun, May 18-20 / HyperFest / VIRginia International Raceway (3.3mi full course). HPDE, Sprint Races, Time Trial, SuperComp Licensing, Inst. Clinic.  http://www.nasaracing.net/may-18-20-2018-vir/


Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) - Old Dominion Region 
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, Apr 8 / Solo #1 / Suffolk Executive Airport

Sun, May 6 / Solo #2 / Suffolk Executive Airport


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.  www.tidewatersportscarclub.com

Schedule (Date / Event / Location): 

Sun, Feb 18 / Test Day Autocross / Suffolk Executive Airport

Su, Mar 18 / Autocross Points Event #1 / Suffolk Executive Airport



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.  www.langley-speedway.com 

Schedule (Date / Event): TENTATIVE 2018

Sat, Mar 10 / Spring Day of Destruction

Sat, Mar 25 / Practice, All Divisions

Sat, Mar 31 / Weekly Opening Night: twin late models | grand stocks | super trucks | legends | bandoleros | enduros

Wed, May 2 / Wacky Wednesday Opening Night - Save the Date


Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway
4426 Tidewater Trail, Jamaica, VA
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).  www.vamotorspeedway.com

Schedule (Date / Event): TENTATIVE

Sat, Apr 7 / Opening Night of 2018 Season (Pro Late Model, Sportsman, Modified, Limited Stock)

Sat, Apr 14 / Aaron’s King of the Commonwealth Ultimate Super Late Models $20K -  FASTRAK Pro Late Model National Bonus event

Sat, Apr 21 / RIR WEEKEND – CLOSED

Sat, Apr 28 / Aaron's weekly (Pro Late Model, Sportsman, Modified, Limited Stock)


Virginia Motorsports Park
Dinwiddie, 8018 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA 
Built in 1994, a state of the art multi-million dollar facility encompassing 500 acres featuring: Drag Strip, Mud Bog Pit, Truck and Tractor Pull Arena, Motocross facility, and a BMX Track.  www.virginiamotorsports.com

Schedule (Date / Event): TENTATIVE 2018

Sat, Mar 3 / Test & Tune

Sat-Sun, Mar 10-11 / Test & Tune

Thu-Sun, Mar 15-18 / Loose Rocker's St. Patrick's Classic - Test & Tune/64 Car Shootout/Big Money Top ET/Mod ET

Sat-Sun, Mar 24-25 / Chassis Certification. ET Points Bracket Points #1 & #2


Southside Speedway
12800 Genito Rd., Midlothian, VA
"The Toughest Short Track in the South," Chesterfield County's favorite family-friendly venue! Locally owned and operated, Southside Speedway has been a fixture in Chesterfield County since 1959. With a paved 1/3 mile oval track located on Genito Road, and featuring races from six different divisions, the speedway draws drivers both locally and throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.  www.southsidespeedway.net

Schedule (Date / Event): TENTATIVE 2018

Sat, Mar 24 / Open Practice

Fri, Apr 6 / Opening Night, 6:00 pm


Richmond Dragway
1955 Portugee Rd., Sandston, VA  23150
Richmond Dragway is a 1/4 mile International Hot Rod Association sanctioned drag racing facility in Sandston, VA. The site features 130 acres with a full service concession stand, VP Fuel Station, and a 3 story Timing and Scoring tower.  www.richmonddragway.com

Schedule (Date / Event): 

Sat, Mar 3 / Open Test and Tune

Sat, Mar 10 / Open Test and Tune

Sat, Mar 17 / Open Test and Tune

Sat, Mar 24 / getfast1.com RVA List - TNT

Sat, Mar 31 / AED Performance ET Points Kickoff

Fri, Apr 6 / Friday Nite Street Fight - TNT

Sat, Apr 7 / AED Performance ET Points


Richmond International Raceway (RIR)
600 East Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA
Known as America's Premier Short Track, RIR offers great night racing action and a commitment to the fan experience. One of the most popular facilities among drivers and fans in all of motorsports, Richmond International Raceway annually hosts two NASCAR Doubleheader weekends, featuring the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series, under the lights on a ¾-mile D-Shaped oval. The unique layout traditionally produces exciting side-by-side racing, yet drivers reach high enough speeds for a superspeedway feel. Combined with first-class amenities and a focus on the fans, guests at Richmond International Raceway can expect to experience what "Racing Perfection" truly is.  www.rir.com 

Schedule (Date / Event): TENTATIVE 2018

Fri, Apr 20 / TOYOTACARE 250: See the series where names are made, and watch NASCAR's rising stars compete with battle-tested veterans in the NASCAR XFINITY Series race on Friday night.

Sat, Apr 21 / TOYOTA OWNERS 400: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race will go "under the lights" in 2018. Watch your favorite driver put their skills on America's Premier Short Track. 


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

Schedule (Date / Event): 

Sun, Feb 25 / DR Track Attack, 1 - 4 pm. Get On Track Now - No Experience Needed! / Track Attack is a safe, constructive, and fun experience that only costs $99. No helmet is required and almost any street legal car, truck, or SUV can be used - rain or shine! It's a great starting point before signing up for a faster road course offering like TrackCross or HPDRE. Registration is limited to 20 cars per event, so please sign up ASAP. More info - http://events.dominionraceway.com/trackattack/

Sat, Mar 10 / DR Track Attack, 4 - 7 pm. Get On Track Now - No Experience Needed! / Track Attack is a safe, constructive, and fun experience that only costs $99. No helmet is required and almost any street legal car, truck, or SUV can be used - rain or shine! It's a great starting point before signing up for a faster road course offering like TrackCross or HPDRE. Registration is limited to 20 cars per event, so please sign up ASAP. More info - http://events.dominionraceway.com/trackattack/

Sun, Mar 18 / Dominion TrackCross #1, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm / This is a full-day fast autocross on a twisty section of road course with no cones and no work assignments – rain or shine. It is perfect for those who enjoyed our Track Attack and want to try the next step: wide open track as fast as they can safely drive it against the clock in short bursts. Entry is just $99. Registration is limited to 80 cars (two long 40-car-maximum heats in the morning then each group again in the afternoon) so everyone gets plenty of runs.

Sat, Mar 24 / DR Track Attack, 4 - 7 pm. Get On Track Now - No Experience Needed! / Track Attack is a safe, constructive, and fun experience that only costs $99. No helmet is required and almost any street legal car, truck, or SUV can be used - rain or shine! It's a great starting point before signing up for a faster road course offering like TrackCross or HPDRE. Registration is limited to 20 cars per event, so please sign up ASAP. More info - http://events.dominionraceway.com/trackattack/

Sat, Apr 7 / Saturday Night NASCAR Racing, Gates open 5 pm, Pre-race show is at 6 pm, and RACING at 7 pm. Late Model, Dominion Racer, Dominion Stock, UCAR


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

Schedule (Date / Event): 

Sat-Sun, Feb 24-25 / Tarheel Sports Car Club Frozen Frenzy HPDE. http://www.thscc.com/

Fri, Mar 2 / 2018 Spring Charity Laps / A $25 donation* gets you a 20 minute paced** session. We'll also be offering hot lap ride-alongs for $15. Don't miss out!  Benefits Victory Junction

Sat, Mar 3 / ChampCar  12-Hr Race, 9 am - 9 pm, (South Course). www.chumpcar.com

Sat-Sun, Mar 3-4 / Chin Track Days - a leading provider of non-competition track events for sports car enthusiasts. www.ChinTrackDays.com

Sat-Sun, Mar 10-11 / SCCA "March into Spring at VIR", (Full Course). www.ncrscca.com

Fri-Sun, Mar 16-18 / 2018 Porsche Club of America (PCA) Zone 2 Drivers Ed. https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/2018-pca-zone-2-de-virginia-international-raceway-295713

Mon-Tue, Mar 19-20 / Track Daze - TrackDaze is dedicated to the education of the track enthusiast to the racing car driver (Full Course). www.trackdaze.com

Fri-Sun, Mar 23-25 / March Madness with NASA MA (Full course). HPDE, Sprint Races, Time Trial, SuperComp Licensing, Inst. Clinic.  http://www.nasaracing.net/march-23-25-2018-vir/



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