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) 

Tue, Apr 10 - 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, Apr 11 - 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, Apr 12 - 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!

Fri, Apr 13 - Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers presents Let's Talk Cars cruise-in, 6:00 pm, NEW LOCATION: White Marsh Shopping Center, 4900 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Hayes. The cruise-in is from 6 pm to 30 minutes after dusk Friday nights from April 13 to October 19, 2018. No fee to attend, but donations are accepted to help support the donations MPCC provides to local organizations and charities. The cruise-in is open at all makes, models, and years. Weekly Cruiser of the Week trophies will be awarded! 

Sat/Sun, Apr 14/15 - Navy Federal Credit Union New and Used Auto Tent Sale, 
NAS Oceana Park, Sat 9 am - 7 pm, Sun 11 am - 6 pm, 1750 Tomcat Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA.

Sat, Apr 14 - (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/ 

Sat, Apr 14 - Suffolk Mud Jam & Classic Auto Cruise-In, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Suffolk Executive Airport, 1200 Gene Bolton Dr., Suffolk. Cruise-In for Pre-1975 vehicles only. Free admission for Driver and one passenger. The Mud Jam begins at 1:00 pm at the Arena area running everything from mild to wild! Five classes including a Street Class plus a Tuff Truck competition through an obstacle course designed for high flying action. Also featuring a Mega Trucks "Tug a War" exhibition.

Sat, Apr 14 - Wounded Warriors Bass Off, Hosted by Wizard Fabrications, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. $20 raffle for a custom hood prop to be announced at the ceremony of the show. Must be present to win. $20 for two tries to get your highest DB. All extras and fun runs are $5 each. First, second, & third place in all classes. Trunk: 0-1000, 1001-3000, 3001-Up. Open Cabin: 0-1000, 1001-3000, 3001-5000, 5001-Up. Wall: 0-5000. 5001-Up.

Sat, Apr 14 - 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 weekly charity driven event each Saturday through Oct 26th. Sponsored by the Virginia Chevy Lovers, Custom Classic Corvette Club, Beachcombers Corvette Club, the Independent Fire Company and American Do It Yourself Garage. These will be held in the same area as last year (Behind Finn McCool's). We'll be having discount food coupons from the restaurants in the shopping center for all participants. Come out and enjoy the camaraderie of getting together with other car enthusiasts and see some real nice cars.

Sat, Apr 14 - Suffolk Hardee's Weekly Cruise In, 5 - 8:00 pm, Hardee's Drive-In, Pruden Blvd., Suffolk. Get those hot rods out and come see some cool cars and have a great time hanging out with friends. All vehicles are welcome. Every Saturday through Oct 27, 2018. Come out and bring your family, Let’s talk cars, see old friends and stroll down memory lane. Hope to see you there.

Sat, Apr 14 - Saturday Night Cruise-In, Classic Cruisers Car Club, 5 - 9:00 pm, Coastal Community Church, 101 Village Ave., Yorktown. Looking forward to the season opener. Every Saturday night from April 14 thru October 13. $2 donation, all donations go to the club's charity of the month. Looking forward to seeing you all there. www.cccva.com

Sat, Apr 14 - Saturday Night Lights Car Truck and Motorcycle Show, sponsored by Iron Horse Fellowship, 5 - 10:00 pm, 414 Battlefield Blvd. S, Chesapeake. Mark your Calendars and Join us Monthly for Saturday Night Lights. Car, Truck Entry $3 Motorcycle Entry $2. Prizes * Food and Music * Spectators Free Admission. For More Information call (757) 470-0702

Tue, Apr 17 - 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, Apr 18 - Franklin Cruise-In, 5 - 8:00 pm, Main Street Parking Lot in Downtown Franklin. The 2018 Franklin Cruise-In season will be starting on Wednesday, April 18 and running every Wednesday through September 5. Open to all antiques, classics, customs, motorcycles, and modern vehicles. FREE to all participants and spectators. FREE entry to win $3000 (3 - $1000 categories of vehicles) with participating vehicle. FREE hot dogs from Fred's Restaurant with participating vehicle. Weekly 50/50 raffle drawing.

Wed, Apr 18 - 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, Apr 19 - 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!

Fri, Apr 20 - 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 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! Possible tandem competition at some point in the night if enough interest! 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!!

Fri, Apr 20 - Smithfield Lions Club Cruz-In, 6 - 8:00 pm, Sentara St. Luke's, Rt 10/32 & 258 Brewer's Neck Rd., Carrollton. Mark your calendars for 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. $2 donation to show car (benefiting Lions Charities). Food, Music, Featured Vehicles & Cornhole. Season passes available: $25. Looking forward to see everyone out there. (757) 371-6061

Sat, Apr 21 - (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, Apr 21 - 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, Apr 22 - C&C VB Sunday Edition, 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/

Sun, Apr 22 - 1st Thaw Cruz In Au Bon Pain Bakery At The Pottery, Hosted by Evans Garage Vintage Rods & Classics, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Williamsburg Pottery Rd., Williamsburg. Classic & Vintage Car Cruz-In for Com-ROD-ery & Coffee at Au Bon Pain Bakery in front of the Williamsburg Pottery.

Sat, Apr 28 - (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.

Sat, May 5 - (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 Café & 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/ 

Sun, May 6 - Wheels at Waterside Cruise In, 12 - 4:00 pm, Hosted by Waterside District, Car Club Council of Hampton Roads and 757 Auto Events, 333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk. Join us for a Cruise - In on the waterfront at Waterside District in Norfolk. Take this opportunity to see what's new at Waterside, and take the family for a stroll along the Elizabeth River Promenade! All Makes and Models welcome, and you must be pre-registered to participate (use the "ticket Link" on main event page). The show is limited to about 150 vehicles and we're close to full already. $10 charitable donation collected at the entry gate. Dash plaques will be given out to the first 100 arrivals. Free admission for spectators and families. Load in time will run from 10 am till Noon, and cars must stay parked until event ends at 4 pm. Entry and Exit will be updated and controlled by event staff. Proceeds will go to 757 auto events technical training scholarship. Contact Jack Pennington at  jlpennington3rd@cox.net.

Sun, May 6 - Fifth Annual Saint Patrick Catholic School Car Show, 2 - 4:00 pm, Doumar's 1919 Monticello Avenue, Norfolk. Free! Doumar's will be serving ice cream and milk shakes. Come and show your car, hang out and enjoy the good times! Fill out the online flyer, or register on day of show (just arrive 30 minutes before the start). Please contact Phil Grathwol or George Neskis: Phil Grathwol, pegrathwol@gmail.com  (757) 333-2740; or George Neskis george@Decklaw.com  (757) 287-5725. You may also drop the forms off at St. Patrick Catholic School, 1000 Bolling Ave, Norfolk, 23508 - Attention: Erika McCullough

Sun, May 20 - Spring Cookout and Open Meet Up 2018, Hosted by 757 Auto Events and East Coast Family Organization, 11;00 am - 4:00 pm, Northside Park, 8401 Tidewater Dr., Norfolk. Join the East Coast Family for the spring session of our community cookout. This is open to all car/truck/bike enthusiast individuals and clubs. We ask your club to bring something to share, or purchase wristbands for $3 to access food and drinks. 12 and under free. Please bring out your families. We will have club games for the adults, as well as plenty of kid's activities to keep our families occupied. Be sure to bring chairs and a shade tent for your club. This will be a drama free zone with adult behavior.



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

Sat, Apr 14 - RESCHEDULED: 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 14 - Mustang Club of Tidewater Spring Charity Car Show, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Cavalier Ford Lincoln Greenbrier, 1515 South Military Highway, Chesapeake. Come join us the Mustang Club of Tidewater’s Spring Car Show. All makes and models welcomed (not just Mustangs), Modern Cars, Classics, Hot Rods, Trucks, Motorcycles, if it’s got wheels bring it! Come join us and break out your car for Spring Time cruising. Entry Fee: $20.00 Plus two cans of food. Portions of proceeds to benefit CHKD. Web Site: www.mustangcludoftidewater.com


Sat, Apr 14 - Wheels on the Water Custom Car Show, Hosted by Portsmouth Wheels on the Water and 757 Auto Events, Union Bank & Trust Pavilion, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 16 Crawford Cir., Portsmouth. We bid farewell to Tuner Fest and Introduce you to the all-inclusive Wheels on the Water!! This is an all makes and models custom car/truck/bike show. Music, food, fun, custom cars/trucks/bikes, and great people! Stay tuned for details!!


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 14 - Auto Revolutionz Car Show, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3332 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Bring Summer In With A Bang. This event will have a registration fee of $15 day of show. There will be Trophies for special categories, raffle for prizes, a DJ - Vincent Logan of DVC Entertainment and vendors. So come on out and have a nice time while supporting the Wounded Warrior Project. 


Sat, Apr 21 - Virginia Chevy Lovers 14th Annual Spring Dust Off, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center. Sponsored in part by American Do It Yourself Garage. 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 Lodge Car and Bike Show, Hosted by 757 Auto Events, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Bayside Masonic Lodge #218, 1465 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach. Join us for a charity car show with awards. We are Teaming up with the #218 Lodge to host a day of fellowship and competition! Inviting all antiques, classics, modern, custom, domestics and imports! Admission Donations: $25 or $20 with 2 canned goods (cars/trucks); $10 (motorcycles). Music, Food and drinks on site, Vendors, 50-50 Raffle. This is a Grass Lot show with flat entry. Pavement parking not available for registered vehicles. 


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's Spring Fling Charity Car Show, Hosted by Santa House of Midtown Portsmouth and 757 Auto Events, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Kroger Marketplace, 1301 Frederick Boulevard, Portsmouth. We are joining Santa House of Midtown Portsmouth for a another Car Show and Craft Fair at Portsmouth Kroger Marketplace. Family Friendly event with Santa on the scene! We had so much fun last year, we will be having 2 events this year! This is our spring session and we will have another in the fall. You can donate any unwrapped new toy or monetary donation to help The Santa House get a jump on Christmas. Our goal is to Fill The Santa House!  All Makes and Models, Open Class Car Show. $20 Cars and Trucks; $10 Bikes, toys, and Motorcycles ($5 off when you donate an unwrapped new toy at registration). Music, Kid's Coloring Contest, Low Vehicle Limbo contest, raffle items, and 50/50 Raffle. The Santa House:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/Santa.house.1/


Sat, May 5 - 2nd Annual Iron Chariots Car Show, 10:00 am - 3;00 pm, Ivor Baptists Church, 8506 Bell Ave., Ivor. Iron Chariots Car Show is a festive Down Town event honoring our favorite Iron Chariots whether they are 2/3/4 wheel, custom/stock, John Deer Green, or simply the ride of your youth/dreams. Iron Chariots is also a ministry of Ivor Baptist Church designed to simply provide a means for fellowship amongst fellow Iron Chariot Enthusiasts, introduce IBC's various mission projects, and to provide additional support for them. Trophies to be awarded for Winner & Runner up in the following categories: Pre WWII/1945, Post WWII 1946-59, Muscle Cars 1960-78, Modern Class 1979-1996, Present Day 1997 and up, Specialty & Project, and Motorcycles. Additionally Trophies will be awarded for both "Best in Show & People's Choice." Join us Rain or Shine for Food, Music, Craft Show, Door Prizes, Iron Chariots, Fun and More! Contact Collis Bryant @ (757) 334-6268 or Pastor Don Roberts @ (757) 404-6361 for Car Show Information, Vendor Spaces, or Sponsorship Opportunities!


Sun, May 6 - 8th Annual Lcpl Cody Childers All Wheels Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00pm. Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Cars, trucks, motorcycles if it has wheels bring it on. Always a good time and for a great cause. All proceeds go to continuing sending care packages to our Marines overseas. Any questions you can contact Jeff @ 757-286-3536 or Wendy @ 757-536-0496


Sat, May 12 - SEVMC All Makes and Models Car, Truck & Motorcycle Spring Show, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3300 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Come on out and support this South Eastern Virginia Mustang Club sponsored event! There will be a DJ, 50/50 Raffle, a Silent Auction, Cornhole tournament with Top 20 Participants Choice Awards. All proceeds will benefit Pets for Vets. All moms will receive a free gift! Rain date of 19 May 2018.


Sun, May 20 - The Chesapeake Jubilee Car and Truck Show, 12 - 6:00 pm, Chesapeake City Park, Chesapeake. All Makes All Models. Vehicle entry $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Not a judged show. More information on awards to follow! Vehicle entry includes parking and admission to the Chesapeake Jubilee. Please register online here:  https://docs.google.com/./1FAIpQLSd8HkuW1wYrzf3ESY./viewform


Sat, May 26 - Hampton Roads Vet Fest: End 22/HRBE Memorial Ride and Car, Jeep and Bike Show,10:00 am - 5;00 pm, Bayside Harley-Davidson, 2211 Frederick Blvd., Portsmouth. Once again, we are inviting the entire Community to Vet Fest for a fun filled day. We will be Honoring the 22 Veterans who take their own lives each day and the Bikers that we lost in 2017. We will be raising some funds for great causes throughout the Event! This is during May which is Motorcycle Awareness Month. Many Families and friends of those lost will be honored at this heartfelt event. Join 757 Auto Events at Hampton Roads Vet Fest as we team up with End 22! Proceeds to benefit End 22's mission to improve the lives of veterans and support "at-risk" service members. Come out for cars, trucks, food, fun, and friends. Concessions will be avalable onsite and will benefit the charity collection. Bring a chair and enjoy live entertainment for the day. Car, Truck, Jeep & Bike Show: Pre-Paid entry fee $15; On spot fee $20; Motorcycles Pre-Paid Entry Fee $8; On the spot fee $10. To Register for Car/Jeep and Bike show and FREE Memorial Ride use this link  https://www.helpend22.org/events/hampton-roads-vet-fest


Mon, May 28 - CLASSIC CRUISERS 2018 MEMORIAL DAY CAR SHOW (Rain Date June 2), Coastal Community Church, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 101 Village Avenue, Yorktown. Registration 9 am-12 pm. Awards 2:30-3:00 pm. Trophies include Top 40, Best in Show, Kid's Choice, Teen Choice. We will also have raffle items, 50/50, DJ, and Vendors. Goody Bags and Dash Plaques to the 1st 100 Registered. All money raised will go directly to the Gathering of Mountain Eagles. Contact Blair Armbrister at 757-291-4911 or my98fordf150@verizon.net for more information. Web Site: www.ccccva.com


Sat, Jun 2 - 2018 Monitor Lodge Car Show, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, The Scottish Rite Building, 65 Saunders Road, Newport News. The 2018 Monitor Lodge Car Show returns with its customary (and famous) breakfast buffet, a car show vendor area, and trophies for the Top 25 determined by the votes of our great and supportive entries. All entries, car, trucks, and motorcycles are welcome! Car Show entry parking 8 to 11 am. Judging 11 am to 12 pm (noon). Trophies and official presentations no later than 1 pm. Giveaways, Photos with Vixens and Angels, a special tribute to the American Flag and more are planned for this event. A free breakfast comes with each $20 car show registration. Breakfast 8 to 11 am, lunch service after until 1 pm. Charities supported include the Virginia Child ID Program and the Monitor Lodge Scholarship Fund. Call Joe Grist at 757-813-9050 for questions and event sponsorships. Look for us on Facebook as well!  Web Site: www.monitorlodge.org  Email: Joseph.D.Grist@gmail.com  


Sat, Jun 2 - Grafton Baptist Church Customs & Classics Carshow, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Dare Rd. at Rt. 17, Yorktown. There will be Trophies, Raffles, Prizes, Activities for Kids, Local Vendors and Food. Registration $20. For more info - Jennifer Goode, 757-719-1752, goode93@gmail.com


Sun, Jun 3 - Sumospeed Springfest 18 Sponsored by Stock or Modified Bodyworks, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1 - 6:00 pm, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach. Sumospeed is excited to offer you an invitation to our flagship annual event, Springfest, in 2018. We are in our ninth year of this event and are looking every year to improve its quality and reputation in addition to bringing in new and exciting participants whether it be vendors, competitors, features, and otherwise. We have compiled some information here for you to review and give an idea of what our event is about, some details on the show and venue, and links to coverage from our past Springfest events. Event Pricing: Vendor booth space 10’x10’ (indoor): $250.00; Vendor booth space 10’x10’ (outdoor): $150.00; Power drop (indoor): $50.00; Car show entry (outdoor): $30.00; Car show entry (indoor): $50.00; Spectator ticket: $10.00. Go to https://sumospeed.com/   -Click on the “Springfest Information” banner.


Sat, Jun 16 - Rumble for Rescues - Car/Truck/Motorcycle Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 20128 Isle of Wight Industrial Park Road, Smithfield. Blue Sky Distillery and Daniels Performance Group presents the "Rumble for Rescues" Car/Truck/Motorcycle Show in Smithfield VA on June 16. Net proceeds of the show will benefit Isle of Wight County Animal Shelter. There will be shelter dogs available for adoption; FREE Distillery Tours/Tastings; live music; BBQ; and lots of cool show cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Don't miss this fun event which benefits the local dogs. www.facebook.com/events/1844825605589153/
Email: DPG1403@gmail.com 



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.  www.nasaracing.net 

Schedule (Date / Event / Location): 2018

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/

Sat-Sun, June 9-10 / June Joust / Summit Point Raceway (2.0mi main circuit). HPDE 1-2-3-4, Time Trial, Roadracing, OG Racing HyperDrive™, Instructor Clinic.  http://www.nasaracing.net/june-9-10-2018-summit-point/


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, May 6 / Solo #2 / Old Pungo Airport

Sun, Jun 6 / Solo #3 / Old Pungo 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): 

Thu, Apr 19 / Monthly membership meeting / South Side Location TBA

Sat, Apr 21 / TSCC Autocross Novice School / TBA (Pungo as back-up)

Sun, Apr 22 / Autocross Points Event #2 / TBA 

Sat, Apr 28 / HPDE / NCCAR 

Sun, Apr 29 / Gripfest / NCCAR 

Sat, May 26 / TSCC Test and Tune / TBA

Sun, May 27 / Autocross Points Event #3 / TBA



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, Apr 14 / Weekly Racing - Pepsi Night: twin modifieds | grand stocks | super trucks | legends | bandoleros | karts | enduros

Thu, Apr 19 / Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown: late models | super streets

Sat, Apr 28 / NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Visit Hampton VA 150: K&N Pro Series East | super streets | pro six | ucars | legends

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 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)

Sat, May 5 / Aaron's Dirt Series Weekly Racing featuring the Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin thunder sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock divisions in action.

Sat, May 12 / OFF - Mother's Day Weekend. No Racing, spend time with mom!


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

Fri, Apr 13 / Test-n-Tune 

Sat-Sun, Apr 14-15 / ET Points Bracket Points #3 & #4

Thu-Sun, Apr 19-22 / NHRA Division 1 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series (www.nhradiv1.com) / FREE SPECTATOR TICKETS! 

Fri-Sat, Apr 27-28 / DMV-vs-The World Grudge Event (D.C./Maryland/Virginia) 

Fri, May 4 / Ladies Night 

Sat, May 5 / Pure Speed Racing Driving Experience, Come Drive A Car or Ride Along / Plus "Cinco De Mayo Celebration"


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

Fri, Apr 13 / Faith Night

Fri, May 4 / First responders Night

Fri, May 18 / 75-Lap Late Model Feature


Richmond Dragway
1955 Portugee Rd., Sandston, VA
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): 

Fri, Apr 13 / getfast1.com RVA List Race #2

Sat, Apr 14 / Rick's Tire & Auto Itchin to Get Out - TNT - Car Show

Sat, Apr 21 / AED Performance ET Points - So Outlaw Top Sportsman

Fri, Apr 27 / Friday Nite Street Fight - TNT

Sat-Sun, Apr 28-29 / VP Racing Fuels $10 Grand Slam - $10K Top ET


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): 

Fri, Apr 13 / No Prep No Time 1/8 Mile Drag Racing, 5 - 11:00 pm, Dominion Raceway in Spotsylvania Virginia, 6501 Dominion Raceway Ave., Thornburg. We are back again this year and ready for a bigger and better year than last season. Come out every Friday until Oct 26, on our never prepped track for some true street 1/8 mile action. Bring your friends bring your family call out your rivals!! See who has the quickest car in a true street scenario where your tire and driving ability actually come into play! Don't worry for you guys and gals that don't like dig racing we also do low roll races too. Don't be scared come out and enjoy some racing along with great food at 118 bar and grill located on the 2nd floor! $20 to race all day! $10 to spectate!

Thu, Apr 19 / Track Night in America: Northern Virginia - Dominion Raceway, 2:30 - 8:00 pm. The fastest way to get on track, Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack offers participants three 20-minute sessions for a $150 entry fee. Track Tour laps will be open and free to all attendees (non-entries as well). Event entry is open to the general public over the age of 18, with a valid driver’s license. Track Night in America is a non-competitive, no-stress, entertaining, easy and inexpensive way for nearly anyone who loves cars or motorsports to get on a real racecourse in their own vehicle during weeknights. 


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): 

Fri-Sun, April 13-15 / VIR Hoosier SCCA Spring Sprints - Majors Tour (Full Course), https://www.scca.com/events/1990208-major-vir-ncr 

Wed-Fri, Apr 18-20 / David Murry Track Days with JPSS Trackside Support. http://davidmurry.com/track-days

Fri-Sun, Apr 27-30 / Pirelli World Challenge Race 2. The second pace of the 2018 Pirelli World Challenge Championships season brings us to VIRginia International Raceway. This highly technical and super fast track brings its own set of challenges that we are more than excited to face.



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