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) 

Fri, Jul 13 - CANX: Collector Car Appreciation Day 2018, Daniels Performance Group

Fri, Jul 13 - (2nd Fri) 2nd Fridays Cruise In, Hosted by Duke Automotive, 5 - 8:00 pm, 2016 N Main St., Suffolk. 2nd Friday Cruise In happens each Second Friday of the month at Duke's. Come join in the fun from 5-8 pm every 2nd Friday of May, June, July, Aug, and September! No Cost! Free Pizza and Drinks! Lots of great local cars to see and learn about! http://www.dukeauto.com/SuffolkVACarCruiseIn

Fri, Jul 13 - Friday Night Cruz Thru,  Shorty's Diner, 5 - 8:00 pm, 627 Merrimac Trl., Williamsburg. Ok Classic Car Fans - Our Friday Night Cruz thrus are BACK and Better than ever starting Friday April 20th, Shorty's will now be Open ALL DAY 6 am to 8 pm on Fridays thru the September! More time to make it in for All of your favorites like our Local Catfish Special served ALL Day and the classic car show starting at 5 pm. Also the SWEET SIDE will be open on Friday nights serving up ALL your favorite ice cream, Sno Ball and sweet dessert items. This is Going to be our Best Summer Yet!

Fri, Jul 13 - Red Mill Commons Cruise In, Hosted by Auto Revolutionz MSC and Car Club Council of Hampton Roads, 6 - 9:00 pm, Red Mill Commons Shopping Center, Nimmo Pkwy at Upton Dr., Virginia Beach. Come join us at the Red Mill Commons Cruise in at Red Mill Commons in Virginia Beach, behind Wendy's and Chili's. Broke Boys Auto Club will be hosting this event. $2.00 donation per car to enter and goes to charity, Free to spectators. DJ VinLo will be playing tunes and rockin' the parking lot. Merchant coupons to various restaurants and stores will be handed out. 50/50 raffle as well.

Fri, Jul 13 - Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers presents Let's Talk Cars cruise-in, 6:00 pm, 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! 

Fri, Jul 13 - Sumospeed Night Moves sponsored by Sound Wave Customs, 7 - 10:00 pm, Virginia Beach Sportsplex and Regional Training Center, 2044 Landstown Centre Way, Virginia Beach. We 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 $5.00. There is also a 300+ space gravel parking lot that is free to enter. 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, Jul 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, Jul 14 - Car Wash, hosted by Dream Chasers AC, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Advance Auto Parts, 11019 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Come out and fellowship with Dream Chasers Auto Club all proceeds will be used to help support our local communities.

Sat, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 14 - Classic Cruisers Car Club Saturday Night Cruise-In, 5 - 9:00 pm, Coastal Community Church, 101 Village Ave., Yorktown. Looking forward to every Saturday night from April 14 thru October 13. $2 donation, all donations go to the club's charity of the month. Spectators are free but donations are always accepted. If it's got wheels and you think it's cool, bring it out and show it for a good cause. Looking forward to seeing you all there. www.cccva.com

Sun, Jul 15 - Beers & Gears cruise-ins, presented by Alewerks Brewing and iShine For You Auto Detailing, 1 to 4:00 pm,  Alewerks Brewing Company, 189 Ewell Rd #B, Williamsburg. The cruise-ins are on Sunday Evenings from April 15 to October 28, 2018. No fee to attend, but donations are accepted to help support the donations of local organizations and charities. The cruise-in is open to all makes, models, and years. Contact Lauren Hallczuk lauren@alewerks.com or Kenya Williams info@ishineforyouautodetailing.com

Mon, Jul 16 - Weekly Sonic Meet, Hosted by ESCM: Virginia, 7 - 9:00 pm, Sonic Drive-In, 1093 Military Highway, Norfolk. Don't have a car? No problem we still would love to have you! The more people we have the better the outcome! Do you have an Xbox or Playstation? We race in Forza Horizon 3! REPRESENT THE MOVEMENT. PM us or any of the admins for questions regarding this community! Rules for the event: (Reason for the following rules - 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.

Tue, Jul 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, Jul 18 - Franklin Cruise-In, 5 - 8:00 pm, Main Street Parking Lot in Downtown Franklin. The 2018 Franklin Cruise-In season will be 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, Jul 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. 

Wed, Jul 18 - Doumar's Weekly Cruise-In, Hosted by The Mustang and Ford Association of Virginia, 7:00 pm, Doumar's Cones and Barbecue, 1919 Monticello Ave, Norfolk. Please join us for a weekly cruise-in, every Wednesday night from 7-9 pm at Doumar's in Norfolk. Please note they are open during these hours to enjoy all the great eats and drinks they provide, including their amazing ice-cream and handmade cones! *Most of all, please be on your absolute best behavior at their facility, as they have been kind enough to allow us to hold this event there. This means- be kind, clean up after yourselves, no excessive revving, no burnouts and do not speed off when leaving their parking lot. We want to continue to be welcome there, and these are some extremely nice folks. Those who do not follow the rules will be asked to not come back.* That being said, bring your family and friends out, and enjoy a week night with some great cars and wonderful people!

Thu, Jul 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!

Thu, Jul 19 - Beyond City Limits (BCL) presents: Summer Nights Weekly Meets, 7:00 pm, AutoZone, 4501 Noland Blvd., Williamsburg. Beyond City Limits weekly meets have started! Every Thursday at 7pm! Please be respectful and courteous! This is a family setting! No burnouts! Clean up after yourselves and don’t trash the spot! Have a great time! Come out and chill for a bit! Everyone is welcome! Bring anything you want! All cars, trucks, and bikes are welcome! Gotta show up to show off! Rain or shine, the meet will still happen and we will still be there

Fri, Jul 20 - (3rd Fri) 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. All years/types of vehicles welcome! $2 donation to show car (benefiting Lions Charities). Season passes available: $25. Spectators free. We will have a DJ (Tom Norris), food vendor (BBQ), and 50/50 raffle. There will be a featured car club at each event. NEW THIS YEAR - We are having a participant end-of the-year raffle (cash prize TBD - Minimum $300.00). You will receive a ticket every night you come. Drawing will be held at the last Cruz-In on October 19. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. In the event of a rain out that night, you will be called or e-mailed. Looking forward to see everyone out there. Check our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Smithfield Lions Club Cruz-In for more info, or contact Lion Tim Marinelli at (757) 371-6061 or Lion Tom Norris at (757) 570-0471. 

Sat, Jul 21 - (3rd Sat) Cars & Coffee Great Bridge, 8 - 10:00 am, Great Bridge United Methodist Church, 201 Stadium Drive, Chesapeake, Virginia. Cars & Coffee Great Bridge is held on the third Saturday of every month at Great Bridge United Methodist Church. Join us for "Car Talk", coffee and a donut or two at the Church from 8 to 10 am.

Sat, Jul 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, Jul 21 - Sumospeed Yahtzee Cruise 2018, 12 - 6:00 pm, Stock or Modified Bodyworks, 3476 Chandler Creek Rd., Virginia Beach. After a four year hiatus, Sumospeed is bringing back a poker run style event to the Hampton Roads area. For those that remember, we ran Yahtzee and Poker runs for quite a few years and had great success with them, but the last couple saw an attendance drop so we stopped running them. We've decided to give them another a shot this year, using the Yahtzee format, and hope you'll join us! Registration for this event is $25 per person. Registration can be done in person the morning of the event or online (preferred) at https://sumospeed.bigcartel.com/product/2018-yahtzee-cruise-registration
Online registration will include an event tee shirt, regular registration will not, but the price is no different, so there is definitely a bonus in registering online. Online registration will close on Sunday, July 8th, to allow time for the shirts to be made. NO SHIRT ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER JULY 8th! For those unfamiliar with the game of Yahtzee, here is a very simple tutorial of the rules, our staff can also help you at each stop. https://www.wikihow.com/Play-Yahtzee
We look forward to seeing everyone out, huge thank you to Stock or Modified Bodyworks , Nobel Auto , Xtreme Detailing LLC , Rent A Lift , VA Parts House , Boost Division LLC , and Longshots Darts And Billiards for coming on board with us for this event!

Sat, Jul 21 - Changin Lanez Presents Shut Down Da Lot, 4 - 9:00 pm, Quaker Steak and Lube (Newport News, VA), 12832 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Come and Fellowship with Changin Lanez and fellowship with the Clubs of the 757 while we Shut Down Da Lot. There will be a mini Car Show as well as a raffles and Most Repped. Please no burnouts. Stay posted for more info on this event will be posted soon.

Sat, Jul 21 - GenRight 4x4 Hangout, Hotrodders Cafe, 5:00 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, Jul 22 - Sunday Funday, Hosted by Cardinal Car Club, 12:00 pm, Dairy Queen, 3853 Holland Rd., Virginia Beach. Come join us for Sunday Funday! This is a family event so feel free to bring everyone. See y’all out there! Weather is looking perfect! But of course this is Virginia so check back for updates if the weather changes. 

Sat, Jul 28 - River Oak C4 Auto Show, 8 - 9:30 am, River Oak Church, 255 Great Bridge Boulevard, Chesapeake. The River Oak C4 Auto show. Bring your favorite ride or just come to look. For families, kids, & everybody. FREE!

Sat, Jul 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, Jul 28 - Tidewater Mopar Club Poker Run, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Viking Dr., Virginia Beach. This poker run is for the Toys-for-Tots charity and all makes and models are invited to participate! Registration at TMC trailer in buffalo wild wings parking lot. Registration from 10 am – 12 pm, $20 fee for drivers, $10 for optional passenger score cards, best poker hand wins $50.

Sat, Aug 4 - (1st Sat) Cars and Coffee Virginia Beach, hosted by Java Surf, NOW at the Virginai Beach Convention Center, 7 - 10:00 am, 1000 19th St, 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 ($5 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.  Enter Parking lot at 19th & Parks Avenue. Gates open at 6:30. New Food trucks! Fikka Coffee Bar onsite! Quick Walk up Coffee station! Bathrooms onsite! Ample parking for everyone. See everyone bright and early!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/115284668486129/ 



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

Sat, Jul 14 - The Ambassador Club Annual Car, Motorcycle and Golf Cart Show, Hosted with 757 Auto Events, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, The Ambassador Club, 364 Peninsula Ave., Portsmouth. Pre-Registration: Cars $25, Motorcycle $20, Carts $15. Awards-Entrants receive commemorative dashboard plaque, People's Choice, Best in Class, Mayor’s Choice. Free and open to public. Hot dogs, burgers and refreshments available for sale.


Sat, Jul 14 - Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers annual National Collector Car Appreciation Day Car & Truck Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, The Main Street Center, 6920 Main Street, Gloucester. Join the Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers on July 14, 2018 (rain date July 21, 2017). Trophies include Best in Show, Top 3 in GM, Ford, Mopar, Truck, Import, Other and 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 am. Fees: Pre-registration $15; Day of show $20; Vendors $25. Event is free for spectators. Check our Facebook page for updates. If you have any questions contact middlepeninsulaclassiccruisers@gmail.com  |  Web Site: www.mpccofgloucester.com/


Sun, Jul 15 - Tidewater Streeters Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Come out and join us for our first show of the year. We will be raising funds for Edmarc Hospice for Children. Top twenty and specialty trophies will be awarded. Come on out and show off your vehicle and have a good time with the Tidewater Streeters. No pre-registration, day of registration is $20 per vehicle. See you there! http://edmarc.org/


Sat, Jul 21 - Old School to New School Charity Car Show, Hosted by Speedline Elite, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, American Indoor Karting, 2736 N Mall Dr., 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! This year we will be back at the American Indoor Karting in VA beach Va. You're definitely not gonna want to miss this show! This year we will be doing Top 50 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; Free Admission to spectators; Kid Friendly. www.paypal.me/speedline08


Sat, Jul 21 - Relay for life car show, Hosted by Crusin for cancer, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Tabb High School, 4431 Big Bethel Road, Yorktown. The time has come to have the well awaited Relay for life show. Rules: respect others property, clean up after yourself, have fun. FAMILY FRIENDLY


Sat, Jul 28 - Revvin' up For Mental Health, 1 - 5:00 pm, 5200 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. Cost Per Vehicle: $25 Proceeds Benefit Wellness Interventions of Norfolk, Inc. and The WIN Center Other: Prizes for Best in Show, Food and Raffles will be given. Contact: Erica Bullock (757) 675-3896. Email: rica1@yahoo.com


Sat, Aug 4 - Merchant Appreciation Car Show At Landstown Commons, Hosted by 757 Auto Events, 9;00 am - 3:00 pm, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join us for a Merchant Appreciation event at Landstown Commons Shopping Center. You have supported us through the years, so we have teamed up with some of our friends and local businesses to show our appreciation. We will have a traditional car show with a twist, because we will be giving back to our participants throughout the day. General Info: Open format Show; Dash Plaques to first 90 entries; DJ; Coloring Contest; Awards (Trophies); 50/50 raffle; Gift certificate raffles; $20 Entry per car; $40 Vendor Set Up Fee (with 1 Show entry included); Unbiased judging of all entrants. 757 Auto Events is committed to the future of our mechanical talents. We have created the 757 Auto Events Technical Training Scholarship Fund to recognize individuals pursuing higher education in the mechanical/technical trades. We will be collecting money through our 50-50 raffles, donations, and charity events to build this scholarship fund. As we are designing this fund, we are planning to have a $1000 grand prize and a $400 runner up prize. 


Sat, Aug 4 - US Coast Guard Birthday Car Show, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Coast Guard Station, 4000 Coast Guard Blvd., Portsmouth. US Coast Guard Birthday Car Show sponsored by the Portsmouth US Coast Guard MWR and the Mustang Club of Tidewater. Open to all Makes and Models and anything that rolls! Show Registration until noon. Location is the Portsmouth Coast Guard Station, 4000 Coast Guard Blvd., near Cedar Ln. Participants Choice, Top 25 awards plus special awards. Registration fee is $20 plus 2 cans of food. Proceeds go to support the Coast Guard MWR, MCT's charities of CHKD, Joy Fund, and Oasis Food Bank of Portsmouth. A variety of other activities as well in conjunction with the birthday celebration. Come out and join in the fun. Contact number is 757-676-5145 or 757-880-1660. Email: ches24fan@cox.net  Web Site: www.mustangcluboftidewater.com


Sat, Aug 4 - 19th Annual Southern Knights Cruisers Veterans Car & Bike Show, Richard Bland College, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Petersburg. The "Biggest Car Show Roundup in Virginia" is the 19th Annual Southern Knights Cruisers Veterans Car and Bike Show, benefitting the charities that help our country’s military and their veterans. The charities are the “Fisher House”, “McGuire Veterans Hospital’s”, “Fort Lee’s Holiday Helper Association” and “Richard Bland College’s Scholarship Fund”. This open show attracts the highest quality show cars from Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina. There will be more than 140 awards given out at this year’s show. New in 2018 will be a Car Corral/Swap Meet. If you need more information about the show, you can go to our website www.southernknightscruisers.com and click on show details, or Email at uworime@comcast.net.


Sat, Aug 25 - 10th Annual Thomas Nelson Community College Car Show, 7:00 am - 2:00 pm, 99 Thomas Nelson Dr., Hampton. Thomas Nelson is hosting its annual car show on the Hampton Campus. The show will feature classic and new cars as well as motorcycles. A selection of food vendors will be present. This is a FREE event open to the public. If you would like to showcase your vehicle, click the ticket link to register your vehicle. Be sure to stop by the Thomas Nelson alumni table to pick up your swag.  https://tncc.edu/sites/default/files/content-documents/car_show_2018.pdf


Sat, Aug 25 - Reaching Beyond The Fence 2nd Anniversary Celebration Fundraiser, 9:00 am - 3;00 pm, Langley Christian Church, 175 Fox Hill Rd., Hampton. This will be the first year we hosted this event and look forward to seeing you there and hosting many more as the years go by. The event is open to all marques and years. Enjoy a festive atmosphere as we will have a food tent setup for your convenience, with games, door prizes, a 50/50 drawing, awards and music throughout the day. Check out our website to learn more about our ministry, as well as to register your beautiful ride for display, registration will open at 8:30 am for early birds. We do invite vendors as well, although vendor space is limited and is a first come first serve basis. Contact person is Jim Weeks, Ministry Lead (757) 788-4557 or weeksjimbo@gmail.com  |  Web Site: www.reachingbeyondthefence.com


Sat, Aug 25 - Charity Car Show Benefiting Boy's & Girl's Clubs of The Virginia Peninsula, Hosted by 757 Auto Events, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm, Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson, 6450 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Yorktown. We have been asked to host another show with proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula. We have a standing relationship with the Boys & Girls Club, and we look forward to another great show! Peace, Love, and Pin-ups (Pin up style models). General Info: Open format Show; DJ; Bounce house; Coloring Contest; $20 Entry per car; $40 Vendor Set Up Fee (with 1 Show entry included); Unbiased judging of all entrants; Awards (Trophies); 50/50 raffle; Gift certificate raffles; COLORING CONTEST WITH 4 AWARDS!


Sat, Sep 1 - CHKD/Walmart Suffolk Charity Car Show, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Walmart Suffolk - College Dr, 6259 College Dr., Suffolk. Pre-Paid entry fee $16; On spot fee $20. Vendors welcome, must pre-pay $35. Join 757 Auto Events as we team with Walmart Suffolk - College Dr for a charity car show! Proceeds to benefit The Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters through Walmart Suffolk - College Dr collection efforts. Come out for cars, trucks, food, fun, and friends. Concessions will be available onsite and will benefit the charity collection. Look forward to grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, drinks, funnel cakes, deep fried Oreos, and cotton candy. Get in on the Low Car/Truck Limbo to see, "how low can you go!" Free entry with your paid admission. Lowest car, truck, convertible, and unlimited vehicles win an award. We will have a 50-50 raffle in effect. Carnival games and family fun center. Free Coloring Contest for all ages with awards. VENDOR space available (no power available) for $35 in Advance. $20 minimum to show and donations encouraged. $15 pre-registration through PayPal.


Mon, Sep 3 - Coastal Community Church Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Coastal Community Church, 101 Village Avenue, Yorktown. The Classic Cruisers Car Club will be holding their 2018 Coastal Community Church Car Show on September 3rd (Labor Day). Rain date is September 8th. Registration is open from 9 to 11 am. The registration fee is $10. Goody bags to the first 100 registered. Trophies include Top 25, Pastor’s Pick, and Youth Pick. Trophies will be awarded at 3 pm. All money raised will benefit the church building fund youth area. For more information go the following website or Classic Cruisers Facebook page: http://www.ccccva.com/. POC for the show is Vince Filippone (Filippone46@outlook.com). 


Sat, Sep 8 - 2018 Toanimals 1st Annual Car Show, hosted by James City-Bruton Volunteer Fire Department, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Williamsburg Pottery, 6800 Richmond Rd., Williamsburg. Calling All Cars! Help support the James City Bruton VFD Fundraiser, and enjoy the Williamsburg Pottery Wine Festival. Registration 9 to 11 am, Judging 11 am to 1 pm, Trophies at 2:30 pm. Pre-registration $20, payable to JCBVFD, 4004 DeWitt Dr., Williamsburg, VA  23188. Day of event $25. Free to the Public.


Sat, Sep 8 - The Mathews Market Days Car, Truck & Bike Show, hosted by the Classic Cruisers Car Club (CCCC), 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Thomas Hunter Middle School, 387 Church St., Mathews. This is a rain or shine event. The event is free to the public and is open to all makes, models, and years of cars, trucks, and motorcycles. A donation covers the vehicle registration fee. The show will be a judged show. Awards will include top 25 and best in show. The awards presentation will begin at approximately 2 pm. We will also have raffle items, 50/50, and a DJ. ALL money raised will go to support the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters. For more information, please contact Paul James at pjs68camaro@yahoo.com or 804-694-6065.  Web Site:  www.ccccva,com 


Sun, Sep 9 - 8th Annual The Ancient Order of Hibernians Car Show, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4552 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach. The Annual AOH Car Show is a volunteer-powered fund raising event for the Ancient Order of the Hibernians, St. Patrick’s Division 1. Proceeds from this event support our charity efforts including donations to The Sisters of Poor Clare and Educational Scholarships for Bishop Sullivan Catholic HS and St. Patrick’s School in Virginia Beach. All proceeds are a charitable donation to the Hibernians, a registered 501c Charitable Organization. http://www.spd1aoh.org/carshow.html


Sun, Sep 9 - Newport News Sheriff's Office Car and Bike Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Todd Stadium, Newport News. Entry $20 a vehicle plus 2 pet food items. Registration begins at 10 am. First 50 cars and or Motorcycles receives a $5 Uno's pizzeria coupon. Judging will be by ballot vote top 15 picks along with specialty picks of Peoples choice, Sheriff's choice and Project Lifesaver pick. Live DJ, food vendor, 50/50 raffle, silent auction. Come out and support a good cause the Newport News Sheriff's Office search and rescue program Project Lifesaver. Email: kpatrick@nnva.gov  Web Site:  www.nnva.org


Sun, Sep 16 - Isle of Wight County Fair Car Show, 11;00 am - 3:00 pm, Isle of Wight County Fair, Joel C. Bradshaw Fairgrounds, 21311 Courthouse Hwy, Windsor. Join us for the 2018 Isle of Wight County Fair Car Show in Partnership with Daniels Performance Group. Entry: 9 - 11:00 am; Show Hours: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm; Pre-Registration: $20.00; Registration at Gate: $25.00. Deadline for Pre-Registration is August 24, 2018. *Free entry of one guest is included in registration fee. Guest must be in the vehicle when entering or additional fees may apply. All participants must enter the fairgrounds and park their vehicle prior to the opening of the fair at 11 am on Sunday. For the safety of fair goers, participant vehicles will only be allowed to exit the grounds during a short timeframe following the conclusion of the awards ceremony or at 6 pm when the fair closes. For additional information contact Jamie Pearce at jamie.carr.1102@gmail.com.


Sat, Sep 29  - Suffolk Rods and Muscle Cars 6th Annual Charity Car Show, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Duke Collision Center, 3730 Pruden Blvd., Suffolk. SRMC 6th Annual Charity Car Show benefitting the Lions Charity Foundation of District 24D. Open to all makes and models. Rain Date October 6 2018. New theme "Recycled Car Show" featuring unique one of a kind awards! Registration 8 am Awards 2 pm $20 day of show only. The Lions Van will be on site providing free health screenings including blood pressure, sight, hearing blood sugar and more! 


Sat, Sep 29 - Santa House Fall Festival Charity Car Show, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Hosted by Santa House of Midtown Portsmouth and 757 Auto Events, 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 Fall session and we will be looking forward to Christmas this year! 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! $20 Cars and Trucks, $10 Bikes, toys, and Motorcycles ($5 off when you donate an unwrapped new toy at registration). All Makes and Models, Open Class Car Show. Top 30 and 10 Special class awards. Music, Coloring contest for kids, Low Vehicle Limbo contest, and 50/50 Raffle.


Sat, Sep 29 - The Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers annual Guinea Jubilee Car & Truck Show, 10:00 am until 3:00 pm, 8784 Guinea Road, Hayes. (no rain date). Trophies include Best in Show, Top 3 in GM, Ford, Mopar, Truck, Import, Other and more for a total of over 50 awards. We will also have raffle items, 50/50 & a DJ. Dash plaques presented to the first 75 Registrants. Registration starts at 9 am. Fees, Pre-registration: $15, Day of show: $20. Event is free for spectators. Check our Facebook page for updates. If you have any questions contact middlepeninsulaclassiccruisers@gmail.com  Web Site: www.mpccofgloucester.com


Sat, Oct 13 - Holland Ruritan Club Car & Truck Show, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Downtown Holland Village, Suffolk. This is the rescheduled car show from May 18. Pre-registration $20 (by October 1). On-site registration $25. Awards presented at 1:30 pm. 35 trophies to be awarded. There will be door prizes, music, and concessions. Dash plaques for the first 100 vehicles. Open to all makes, models, and years.



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, Jul 21-22 / Pitt Race, Great Lakes Crossover Event Powered by HyperFest / Pittsburgh Int’l Race Complex (2.8 mi full track). Hyperdrive-Saturday; HPDE 1,2,3,4 (With instructors and/or Solo) Individual run groups; Time Trial (Compete against the clock); Competition Racing (All NASA Classes) 

Sat-Sun, Aug 25-26 / Dan Unkefer Memorial / VIRginia International Raceway (3.3 mi full course). Fri: Instructor Clinic. Sat Only: OG Racing HyperDrive™, 120min Arrive & Drive Kart Enduro. Sat & Sun: HPDE1-2-3-4, Time Trial, Sprint Roadracing.


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, Aug 5 / Solo #5 / Pungo

Sun,Sep 2 / Solo #6 / Pungo


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): Note - May dates have moved up by one week due to the Pungo Strawberry Festival

Sat, Jul 14 / TSCC Novice School #2 (tentative) – TBA

Sun, Jul 15 / Autocross Points Event #5 / Pungo

Sat, Jul 28 / Academi Track Attack / Academi Training Center, Moyock, NC

Sat, Aug 11 / TSCC Dyno Day / All Aspects Motorsports

Sun, Aug 19 / Autocross Points Event #6 / Pungo



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): Weekly Racing, 2 pm Gates open, 4:30 pm Qualifying, 7 pm Racing 

Sat, Jul 14 / Weekly Racing - Saint Leo University Night: twin modifieds | super streets | pro six | ucars | karst | southern ground pounders

Wed, Jul 18 / Wacky Wednesday, 6 pm. http://langley-speedway.com/wacky-wednesday/

Sat, Jul 21 / Hampton Heat 200: late models | super streets | super trucks | pro six | ucars

Wed, Jul 25 / Wacky Wednesday, 6 pm. http://langley-speedway.com/wacky-wednesday/

Sat, Jul 28 / Weekly Racing - Reinhart Food Service Night: twin modifieds | twin grand stocks | super trucks | legends | bandoleros | enduros


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): Competitor Gates Open 3 pm; Spectator Gates Open 5 pm; Drivers Meeting 5:45 pm; Hot Lap Qualifying 6:30 pm; Driver Registration/Pit Pass Window Closes 6:30 pm; Racing 8 pm

Sat, Jul 14 / Aaron's Inc. Dirt Series Weekly Racing: Victory Lap Pro (Crate) Late Models, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds and Collision-One.Com Limited Stock Cars

Sat, Jul 21 / OFF

Sat, Jul 28 / Aaron's Inc. Dirt Series Weekly Racing: Victory Lap Pro (Crate) Late Models, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds and Collision-One.Com Limited Stock Cars

Sat, Aug 4 / Aaron's Inc. Dirt Series Weekly Racing: Victory Lap Pro Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision-One.Com Limited Stock Cars


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): 

Fri, Jul 13 / Street Wars, Randall’s Racing & Machine Street ET, Test-n-Tune 

Sat-Sun, Jul 14-15 / Old Dominion Duels, Big Money Bracket Race (Super Pro, Footbrake, Juniors)

Thu, Jul 19 / Street Wars, Randall’s Racing & Machine Street ET, Test-n-Tune

Fri-Sat, Juy 20-21 / KOG (Grudge Bikes) - Motorcycle MEGAFEST 2K18. http://www.kingsofgrudge.com/

Thu, Jul 26 / Street Wars, Randall’s Racing & Machine Street ET, Test-n-Tune

Fri-Sat, Jul 27-28 / Monster Truck Throwdown. http://www.monstertruckthrowdown.com/show/dinwiddie18


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): Front gate opens at 6 pm, Qualifying starts at 6 pm, Racing starts at 7:45 pm

Fri, Jul 13 / Closed 

Fri, Jul 20 / 75-Lap Late Model Feature: LMS 75, MOD 30, GS 30, UC 25, Legend 25, Bando 15

Fri, Jul 27 / Military Appreciation Race Night: LMS 40, MOD 30, GS 30, Legend 25, Bando 15

Fri, Aug 3 / Meet and Greet Night and Regional Qualifier: LMS 40, MOD 30, GS 30, Legend 25, Bando 15


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, Jul 13 / getfast1.com RVA List

Fri, Jul 27 / Friday Nite Street Fight - TNT

Fri, Aug 10 / getfast1.com RVA List


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): 

Sun, Jul 22 / 2018 Autocross # 5 - VMSC


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, Jul 13 / Nascar Open Practice, 5:00 pm. Watch NASCAR open practice as teams prepare for Saturday night's big race! After practice, the pits are open to all spectators so you can check out the cars and meet the racers. Spectators $5, includes spectator entrance to our Street Racing to 11pm and the 118 Bar & Grill too!

Fri, Jul 13 / Street Racing Nights at DR, 6 - 11:00 pm, Gates 5:00 pm. We are back again this year with our friends from Modified DMV and are ready for a bigger and better year than last season. Come out on our true 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! 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, and $10 to spectate!

Sat-Sun, Jul 14-15 / Drive Exotic Cars at Dominion Raceway. Starting at $279 for 3-laps in Your Dream Car. IT’S YOUR TURN: If you’re ready to book, just head to XXSPEED.com and find the track nearest to you. The site locates the next event in your current area, this information will be located in the top right corner of your browser window. If you’d like to see a full list of our events, just scroll down to the map and event listings on our home page. 

Sat, Jul 14 / Saturday Nascar Racing, 7:00 pm. Part of NASCAR’s Home Track Series: Late Model (Twins), Modified, Dominion Racer, UCAR

Sat, Jul 21 / DR Track Attack, 5 pm, No Experience Needed! This is a unique beginner-level driving experience designed to familiarize you with our road course and introduce basic high performance driving concepts. It includes classroom instruction with a professional driving coach and several 20-30 minute on track sessions in your car. Sessions feature paced laps for those who just want to experience what it's like on a real road course with no helmets and no passing.

Sun, Jul 22 / Dominion TrackCross #3. 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. An entry is just $99 in advance or $129 day-of. 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.

Thu, Jul 26 / Track Night in America: Northern Virginia - Dominion Raceway, 3 - 9:00 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): 

Sat-Sun, Jul 14–15 / Re-Zoom Motorsports High Performance Driver Education (Full course). www.rezoommotor?sports.com

Sat-Mon, Jul 21–23 / PRE Trackdays (South course - Sat/Sun, North course - Mon). www.ridePRE.com?

Mon, Jul 23 / Formula Experiences (South course), http://formulaexperiences.com

Tue, Aug 7 / Formula Experiences (South course), http://formulaexperiences.com

Fri-Sun, Aug 17-19 / Michelin GT Challenge at VIR, Hosted by IMSA. IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship makes its only mid-Atlantic stop in the premier North American sports car racing series at the track. In addition to the headlining Michelin GT Challenge race, the action-packed weekend will feature several support series including the Biscuitville Grand Prix for the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge. For more info, visit www.IMSA.com

Sat-Sun, Aug 25-26 / Dan Unkefer Memorial (3.3 mi full course). Fri: Instructor Clinic. Sat Only: OG Racing HyperDrive™, 120min Arrive & Drive Kart Enduro. Sat & Sun: HPDE1-2-3-4, Time Trial, Sprint Roadracing. https://www.nasaracing.net



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