UPDATED LISTING OF LOCAL MEETS/CRUISE-INS, UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, CLUB & MOTORSPORT EVENTS, AND REGIONAL AUTO RACING
WEEKLY/MONTHLY CAR MEETS/CRUISE-INS
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Mon, Aug 13 - 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, Aug 14 - 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, Aug 15 - 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, Aug 15 - 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, Aug 15 - 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, Aug 16 - 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, Aug 16 - 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, Aug 17 - 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, Aug 17 - 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, Aug 17 - (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.
Fri, Aug 17 - Sumospeed Night Moves sponsored by Longshots Darts & Billiards, 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, Aug 18 - (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, Aug 18 - (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, Aug 18 - 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, Aug 18 - 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!
Sat, Aug 18 - 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, Aug 18 - 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, Aug 19 - 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.
Sun, Aug 19 - 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
Sat, Aug 25 - 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, Aug 25 - (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, Sep 1 - (1st Sat) Cars and Coffee Virginia Beach, hosted by Java Surf, NOW at the Virginia 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/
Fri, Sep 7 - (1st 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, Sep 8 - (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/
Fri, Sep 14 - (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, Sep 14 - Red Mill Commons Cruise In, Hosted by Dream Chasers AC 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. The rain date is Aug 17th.
UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, ETC.
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Sat, Aug 18 - Khedive Autos Shriners' 27th Annual Fun-n-Shine Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 645 Woodlake Dr., Chesapeake. Plus the 20th Annual Craft Show inside comfortable air conditioned building with lots of crafters, vendors, food and rest rooms. FREE ADMISSION! For more Craft Show information please call Debbie Peed at 757-617-1390. Class Trophies 1st and 2nd Places, Potentates Choice Trophy, Sponsors Trophy for Best Display, Best Paint, Best Engine, Dash Plaques all entries. Trophy Presentations start at 3 pm.
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
Sat, Sep 15 - Cars Against Cancer for Paula Stone at Landstown Commons, Hosted by 757 Auto Events, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join 757 Auto Events as we host an all makes and models charity car show at Landstown Commons Shopping Center. Paula Stone is a Chesapeake Native, and she was diagnosed with breast cancer on June 25th 2018. She is 31 years old with one daughter, and she has started her treatment plan for double negative HER2+ positive advanced aggressive breast cancer. Since her diagnosis, she has been unable to maintain working as a self employed hair and makeup artist. We are looking for all forms of support for this event. All event proceeds benefit this local family affected by breast cancer.
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 22 - Tidewater Region Antique Automobile Club of America 45th Annual Meet - Wings and Wheels Car Show, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, at Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. TWO CAR SHOWS IN ONE: over 300 antique & modified cars, trucks & motorcycles. PRESERVING THE PAST: Unmodified "as built" vehicles 25-yrs old or older (AACA judging). MODS & RODS: Modified/custom vehicles 25-yrs old or older. Dash plaques for first 300 vehicles! Multiple Class & Special Category Trophies. Preregistration $20 (postmarked by Sep 8). Late Registration $25. Spectator admission free; however, museum parking is $15 for vehicles with 1 person, $20 for vehicles with 2 or more but includes free admission to museum (usually $15.00/adult). View large display of classic & modified cars and museum's large collection of flyable WWI & WWII aircraft. Special display for 100th Anniversary of Chevy Trucks, plus car corral, car flea market, food concessions. Youth activities including Hagerty Youth Judging. For more info Email: TRAACAMeet@gmail.com or go to www.traaca.com
Sun, Sep 23 - Wheels at Waterside, Hosted by Waterside District, 757 Auto Events, Car Club Council of Hampton Roads and Outlaws Rod & Custom, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 333 Waterside Dr., Norfolk. Wheels at Waterside is back and this time with even more space which means more cars/bikes. Join us for a Cruise-In on the waterfront at Waterside District in Norfolk. Register and pay early for a guaranteed spot: $16.00 per car/bike. Dash plaques to the 1st 100 parked. Money will be donated to a local charity. All makes, models, and bikes are welcome ... anything with wheels. All cars parked behind the building must be in place by 12 noon. Parking lot will be for those who wish to leave early. Free admission for spectators and families. More details to follow soon. we are working on a few fun things to make this a little different. Any questions please feel free to ask and please pass this around and get the word out. Contact Jack Pennington at jlpennington3rd@cox.net | www.eventbrite.com/e/wheels-at-waterside-tickets-48144684046
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, Aug 25-26 / Dan Unkefer Memorial / VIRginia International Raceway (3.3 mi full course). Fri: Instructor Clinic. Sat Only: OG Racing HyperDrive(tm), 120min Arrive & Drive Kart Enduro. Sat & Sun: HPDE1-2-3-4, Time Trial, Sprint Roadracing.
Sat-Sun, Sep 15-16/ Late Summer Seat Time (HPDE/TT Only) / Dominion Raceway (2 mi road course)
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, 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
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
Wed, Aug 15 / Wacky Wednesday, 6 pm. http://langley-speedway.com/wacky-wednesday/
Sat, Aug 18 / Hampton Heat 200: late models | grand stocks | super trucks | pro six | ucars | karts
Wed, Aug 22 / Wacky Wednesday, 6 pm. http://langley-speedway.com/wacky-wednesday/
Sat, Aug 25 / Weekly Racing - twin late models | grand stocks | super trucks | legends | twin 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, Aug 18 / OFF
Sat, Aug 25 / 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):
Sat-Sun, Aug 4-5 / ET Bracket Points Races #6 & #7
Thu, Aug 16 / Street Wars, Randall's Racing & Machine Street ET, Test-n-Tune
Fri, Aug 17 / Chesterfield Auto Parts Ladies Night, No Clock Small Block Border Wars, Pro Mod Day Testing
Sat, Aug 18 / Extreme NIGHT OF FIRE! $10,000 TO WIN Pro Mods, Jet Cars, Jet Truck, Fireworks, MORE!
Sun, Aug 19 / ET Bracket Points Race #8
Fri-Sun, Aug 24-26 / Xtreme Dragbike Association - Superbike Showdown. http://www.xdaracing.com/superbikeshowdown
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, Aug 17 / Weekly Racing: LMS 40 (4), MOD 30 (2), GS 30 (2), UC 25 (1)
Fri, Aug 24 / Championship Night: LMS 40 (2), MOD 30 (2), GS 30 (2), UC 25 (1)
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, Aug 17 / Summer Showdown, Ladies Night, TNT
Fri, Aug 24 / Friday Nite Street Fight - TNT
Sat, Aug 25 / Commonwealth Nostalgia Nationals, AED ET Pts
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, Aug 25 / 2018 Autocross # 6 - 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, Aug 17 / 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, Aug 17 / 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, Aug 18 / DR Track Attack, 5:00 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.
Sat, Aug 18 / Saturday Nascar Racing, 7:00 pm. Part of NASCAR's Home Track Series: Late Model (Twins), Modified, Dominion Racer, UCAR, Mini Modified
Sun, Aug 19 / High Performance DR Education, 7:00 am. Our in-house track day program. It is the next step on the "ladder of speed" after our Track Attack & TrackCross events. HPDRE is all about the high speed driving of street, track, or race prepared cars on our 2 mile, 12 turn road course. Not only will you learn to master the complexities of our track, you will gain valuable driving technique and build skills that can only make you a safer driver on the street.
Fri, Aug 24 / 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, Aug 24 / 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, Aug 25 / Summerfest HPDE - The Virginia Section MBCA will host a High Speed Driving Event on Dominion Raceway's road course. This event is open to all makes and models and you do not have to be a MBCA club member to participate. https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/summerfest-2018-dominion-raceway-mbca-virginia-627958
Sat, Aug 25 / Saturday Nascar Racing, 7:00 pm. Part of NASCAR's Home Track Series: Late Model, Modified, Dominion Stock (Twins), UCAR, Any Car
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, 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(tm), 120min Arrive & Drive Kart Enduro. Sat & Sun: HPDE1-2-3-4, Time Trial, Sprint Roadracing. https://www.nasaracing.net
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