Thursday, September 27, 2018

Local Car Happenings for Tidewater VA



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

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

Thu, Sep 27 - 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, Sep 27 - 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, Sep 28 - 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, Sep 28 - 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, Sep 28 - Energized Elite’s 757 Street Meet returns, 8:00 pm, LeMans Karting Portsmouth, 2882 Airline Blvd., Portsmouth. Sponsored by Boost Division LLC, and LeMans Karting. Car meet / go karting from 8 pm-midnight. 8 pm registration for karting, 9 pm racing begins. $15 a race or their triple heat package deal for $40. Also, a little competition, Car Club vs Car Club in a King and Queen event will be going down, club with fastest lap wins (this is just for fun so nobody get bent out of shape). As guests of LeMans we ask that everyone be respectful: No revving, No 2-step, No drifting, No hoonage, and Please pick up after yourself. Portsmouth PD will be on site. Let’s make this HUGE! Please share, bring friends and family out for a fun night!

Sat, Sep 29 - (5th 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 29 - 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, Sep 29 - 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, Sep 29 - 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, Sep 30 - 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, Oct 1 - 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, Oct 2 - 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, Oct 3 - 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, Oct 3 - 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, Oct 4 - 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, Oct 4 - 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, Oct 5 - (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.

Fri, Oct 5 - Sumospeed Night Moves sponsored by Majestik Auto Spa, 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, Oct 6 - (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 CafĂ© & 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/

Sat, Oct 6 - Rotary Club of Hampton Roads’ 6th Annual Road Rallye, 12 – 4:00 pm, Kempsville HS, Virginia Beach. It will start at Kempsville HS and terminate with lunch at Warrior Taphouse, 1630 Gen Booth Blvd.    There will be a Silent Auction and a Wine Raffle.   Oct 6; 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.; six way-points. Benefiting the South Eastern VA Food Bank. Rally fee $50.00 per vehicle includes entry for 2 at endpoint celebration, Cars and motorcycles welcome!

Sat, Oct 13 - (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, Oct 19 - (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, Oct 20 - (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, Oct 20 - (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, Oct 20 - GenRight 4x4 Hangout, Hotrodders Cafe, 10:00 am, 1457 Mount Pleasant Rd., Ste. 109, Chesapeake. Come and hang out with some local jeepers and check out some awesome jeeps, talk about your build, and any upcoming wheeling trips. Oh and the food is always good!

Sat, Oct 20 - Drive-In Movie in the Park, Hosted by City of Suffolk, 7:00 pm, 3000 Bennetts Creek Park Rd., Suffolk. Bennett’s Creek Park will transform into a drive-in movie theater with TWO screens courtesy of Suffolk Parks & Recreation. Stay comfy in your car or bring your lawn chairs and blankets and get the best seat in the park to watch the “Guardians of the Galaxy: A group of intergalactic criminals are forced to work together to stop a fanatical warrior from taking control of the universe.” – Marvel. A concession area will be available with food and treats for purchase. Pets are welcome and must be on a leash when outside of your vehicle. The park will open at 5 pm for parking and fun activities for the children to include games, crafts, and bounce houses to enjoy while you wait for the movie to begin. The movie will start at approximately 7 pm. Please note the park will be closed from 4 to 5 pm to prepare for the event. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Emily Upton at 757-514-7267.

Sat, Oct 27 - (4th Sat) 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, Oct 27 - (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, Oct 27 - 7 Fright 7 Hellaween - hosted by Team Ultraspeed! Buko Resto-Bar, 9:00 pm, 1917 S. Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach. Team Ultraspeed Worldwide is hosting this very special Halloween event at Buko Resto-Bar! 7 FRIGHT 7 HELLAWEEN. **Costume Contest: Best Female, Best Male, Best Couple **Raffle- Tons of Prizes given out! Featuring DJ Co-Pilot. Vendors - Extreme Details, 313 design, Sumospeed, Stock or Modified Bodyworks, VA Parts House, E-Cig City Virginia Beach, Buko Resto-Bar. Girls free till 11 pm, Guys $5 till 10:30 pm. Info / Reservations - (757) 416-9100



UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, ETC.
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Sat-Sun, Sep 29-30 - Hampton Cup Regatta Car Show, FREE no judging car show at the OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING MOTORSPORT EVENT IN AMERICA. This event has been running since 1926, Celebrating the 93rd running. Park your cars on the bridge for the BEST SEAT and meet some wonderful people. 'YOU ARE ALLOWED TO BRING COOLERS WITH WATER" This event is for Saturday & Sunday (Sept. 29th & 30th) 9:30 am until the last race of the day. "LET'S FILL UP THE BRIDGE" Cars, Trucks, Motorcycle, Go-Carts...welcome http://www.hamptoncupregatta.com/the-car-show.html Contact Jeff Bateman - jeffbateman@cox.net (757-544-5425)


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


Sun, Sep 30 - [RESCHED] 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 30 - 25th Anniversary of the Classic Cruisers Car Club and CHKD Benefit Casual Cruise-in, 12 - 4:00 pm, Williamsburg Antique Mall, 500 Lightfoot Road, Williamsburg. Come out and help us celebrate the 21st Anniversary of the Williamsburg Antique Mall and the 25th Anniversary of the Classic Cruisers Car Club . Donations accepted to Support the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters (CHKD). Open to all makes. years, models. Come out enjoy the great cars, talk to friends, take a treasure home from the Antique Mall!! Spectators welcome.  No Rain Date. Sponsored by the Williamsburg Antique Mall & the Classic Cruisers Car Club info contact www.antiqueswilliamsburg.com  |  757-766-0094  |  Email: cranejra@aol.com


Sat, Oct 6 - Mustang Club of Tidewater 3rd Annual Fall Cool Down Car Show, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, 3300 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. The MCT Fall Cool Down Car Show is open to all Makes and Models, car trucks, hotrods, motorcycles. Registration until noon. $20 plus 2 cans of food. Participants Choice and Top 25 trophies. CONTACT: Jeff Brownlee, Email ches24fan@gmail.com; 757-676-5145. Web Site: www.mustangcluboftidewater.com


Sat, Oct 6 - Wheels on the Water Custom Car Show, Union Bank & Trust Pavilion, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 16 Crawford Cir., Portsmouth. We welcome you to the all-inclusive Wheels on the Water!! This is an all makes and models custom car/truck/bike show. This will be a impartially judged show, and we look forward to seeing you out there! Cardinal Car Club will be your hosting club, and they are looking forward to seeing your face in the place! Music, food, fun, custom cars/trucks/bikes, and great people! $20 with preregistration for Preferred lot or $15 for Standard lot ($25 /$20 day of event). Bikes/Toys and Motorcycles $10 cash day of event.  http://www.pavilionconcerts.com/eventslist/69444/403695


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. For more info contact Charlie Daniels, (757) 356-1156, dpg1403@gmail.com, or Curtiss Johnson, (757) 621-4961


Sat, Oct 13 - All Makes and Models Charity Car Show, Hosted by The Mustang and Ford Association of Virginia and 757 Auto Events, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Priority Ford Norfolk, 7520 N Military Hwy., Norfolk. CHARITY CAR SHOW to benefit 99 for the 1! We are returning to Priority Ford in Norfolk for a day filled with food, fun, cars/trucks, and a great cause! Registration includes food and drinks provided by Priority Ford (First registered, first served!) Limited number of dash plaques, first to arrive and register until they’re gone. Low Car Limbo, Kid's Coloring Contest, 50/50 Raffle. Registration: $20 Cash + Bring gently used men/women clothing, work boots, coats, blankets, toiletries to donate to 99 for the 1 ministry. (Closet clean out time!) Trophies: Best of Show, Sponsor's Pick by Priority Ford, Top 25, Club Participation trophy, Coloring Contest trophies.


Sat, Oct 13 - Fourth Annual 2018 ECW AutoFest, Hosted by European Cars of Williamsburg, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Williamsburg Jamestown Airport, 100 Marclay Road, Williamsburg. Join us at our Fourth Annual 2017 ECW AutoFest. This year we are benefiting the VCU Pauley Heart Center and the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters. This is a popular vote show and we welcome ALL makes and models.. the more, the merrier! Our efforts are to help our non-profits as much as we can. We have 5 categories: Best European Classic, Best European Modern, Best European Modified, Best Domestic, Best Import/Other. There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies in each category as well as one "People's Choice Award". We can't wait to see all your beautiful rides out there again this year! Last year we had about 90 cars.. let's get more friends out again and enjoy the airstrip, our community, and each other. Click below to register! $20.00 for each vehicle - early bird special. Goes to $25.00 day of show.  http://www.eurocarswmbg.com/events1.htm


Sat, Oct 20 - [RESCHED] 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.


Sun, Oct 21 - Beers & Gears Car Show, Alewerks and iShine For You Auto Detailing presents Beers & Gears Car Show (Breast Cancer Edition). Wear your favorite pink attire.  The car show will be October 21st, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 5 pm. We will support the local Breast Cancer Awareness organization. Pre-Registration is $15 and $20 day of the show.  The car show is open to all makes, models, and years. The Car Show is held at Alewerks Brewing Company, 189 Ewell Rd #B, Williamsburg, VA 23188. Contact Lauren Hallczuk lauren@alewerks.com or Kenya Williams info@ishineforyouautodetailing.com
Web Site: www.ishineforyouautodetailing.com/


Fri-Sun, Oct 26-28 - Virginia Fall Classic (VFC) Car Show, Newport News. Area's Largest Charity Car Show Event - benefits the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters (CHKD). Hundreds of Domestic and Import Classic, show, hotrod, sports cars, and novelty vehicles on display. Friday – Cruise-in, Trunk-or-Treat, and a delicious dinner provided by the Newport News Outback Steakhouse.  Saturday – Tidewater Virginia's premier Car-Truck-Bike Show in beautiful Newport News Park. Sunday - Scenic fall cruise. Check us out on Facebook, or contact Jay Laros j.laros@cox.net , 804-815-1362 | Web Site: www.vafallclassic.org


Sat, Oct 27 - Beachcombers Corvette Club 26th Annual Car Show, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, 3300 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. This event is open to all makes & model cars and trucks. Registration Opens: 9 - 11 am. Awards: 2 pm. Food, music, dash plaques, 50/50 raffle, silent auction. Category trophies & specialty trophies. Pre-registration (thru 10/24) $20 /day of show 10/27 $25 / Rain Date 11/03. This event is sponsored by a CCCHR member club. Please bring non-perishable food or donations for the Foodbank of SE VA. The Beachcombers General Motor Dealership sponsor is Priority Chevrolet.


Sat, Oct 27 - Horsepower On Main Street, hosted by Team Shelby South Atlantic - Virginia Chapter, 4 - 8:00 pm, Main St., Smithfield. "It's just a bunch of Hocus Pocus!" That’s right, our 2nd Annual "Horsepower On Main Street" is back! We are excited to announce that this year’s theme will be the movie Hocus Pocus! Our “All Makes & Models” Trunk or Treat Car Show will be held on October 28th from 4 to 8 pm. This will be a judged event and we will be giving away awards for the top 25 and 5 additional category awards. Make sure you bring your appetite because the shops on main street, as well as Q’Daddy’s BBQ will be on hand to offer an array of food items that will be sure to “put a spell on you!” There will also be bounce houses for the kids, candy, guest appearances by the Sanderson Sisters (not the real ones), raffle prizes, 50/50 raffle & a hocus pocus movie event!


Sun, Nov 4 - Tidewater Streeters Toys for Tots Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3300 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Come out and help the Tidewater Streeters collect toys benefiting Toys for Tots. Entry: $20 or a toy valued at $20. Live DJ with DVC Entertainment, 757 Auto Events emceeing, raffles, silent auction, giveaways, games, and Dash Plaques to the first 50! Awards: Top 20, Multiple Specialty Awards, People’s Choice, Coloring Contest. Come on out for a good time!!!



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):

Sat-Sun, Oct 6-7 / OktoberFast and Beast of the East Round 1-2. Sat Only: OG Racing HyperDrive™, 120min Arrive & Drive Kart Enduro Sat & Sun: HPDE1-2-3-4, Time Trial, Sprint Roadracing / VIR (Full Course), https://nasaproracing.com/events/2774

Sat-Sun, Nov 10-11 / Fall Finish Line: HPDE 1-2-3-4, Time Trial, Roadracing, OG Racing HyperDrive / Summit Point Raceway (2 mi main circuit), https://nasaproracing.com/events/2775


Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) - Old Dominion Region
Part of the SCCA's 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 30 / Solo #7 / Pungo

Sat-Sun, Oct 6-7 / North Carolina Autocross Championship / ZMax Dragway, Concord, NC

Sun, Nov 4 / Solo #8 / 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)

Sat, Sep 29 / Track Tech Inspection Day / American DIYG

Sun, Oct 21 / Autocross Points Event #8 / Pungo

Sat, Oct 27 / Fall HPDE / NCCAR  http://msreg.com/TSCCfallHPDE18

Sun, Oct 28 / Gripfest 15 / NCCAR  http://msreg.com/gripfest15

Sun, Nov 11 / Autocross Points Event #9 / 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, Oct 6 / Championship Night - modifieds | super streets | pro six | Ucars | karts | VA mini cups

Sat Oct 13 / Pomoco Nissan Night, Season Finale - late models | grand stocks | super trucks | legends | bandoleros | enduros

Sat, Oct 20 / Fall Day of Destruction


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

Fri-Sat, Oct 5-6 / 2018 Fastrak World Challenge and World Championship weekend


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, Sep 28 / Chesterfield Auto Parts Ladies Night & “Battle for the Belts” (Non-Points)

Sat, Sep 29 / 31st Annual Mopar Madness Event, and Nitrous Outlet VMP Modern Street HEMI Shootout, http://www.megamoparaction.com/  http://hemirace.com/races

Thu-Sun, Oct 4-7 / Mid Atlantic Championships Team Finals

Fri-Sun, Oct 12-14 / Menards All Chevy Show – Car Show, Drag Racing, Swap Meet, Car Corral, Nostalgia Funny Cars, Jets, Live DJ, Music & More / Televised on Velocity TV


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

A special thanks to our faithful fans, car owners, drivers, crews, sponsors and track staff – another great race season is in the books. Your continued support is appreciated and important to us and to the sport of racing. We look back on a successful year, but also forward to a big 60th anniversary year for Southside Speedway in 2019. Thank you again, and we’ll see you back at the track next season.


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, Sep 28 / Fall Showdown: Juice vs. Boost, & Ladies Night, plus Test and Tune

Fri, Oct 5 / getfast1.com RVA List

Fri, Oct 12 / Friday Nite Street Fight, plus Test and Tune


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):

Sat, Oct 6 / Track Laps, You can take your personal vehicle for a spin around Richmond Raceway! For just $20, you can take five laps around the historic 3/4-mile D-shape oval. http://www.richmondraceway.com/Vanity-Pages/Track-Laps.aspx

Sat, Oct 13 / VMC Autocross Practice

Sun, Oct 14 / VMC Autocross #8, http://www.vmsc.org/

Sat, Oct 20 / 2018 PASS Commonwealth Classic, Last chance races and features for the PASS Super Late Models, Late Model Stocks, Limited Late Models, and Street Stocks


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, Sep 28 / 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, Sep 28 / 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, Sep 29 / Saturday Nascar Racing, 7:00 pm. Part of NASCAR's Home Track Series: Super Cups, Dominion Racer, Dominion Stock (Twins), UCAR, Mini Modified, Any Car

Sat, Sep 29 / 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.

Fri, Oct 5 / 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, Oct 5 / 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, Oct 6 / Saturday Nascar Racing: Toys for Tots Race, 7:00 pm. Part of NASCAR's Home Track Series: Super Cups, Dominion Racer, Dominion Stock (Twins), UCAR, Mini Modified, Any Car

Sat, Oct 13 / DR Track Attack, 4:00 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.


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):

Mon, Oct 1 / PRE Track Days (North course) www.ridePRE.com

Tue, Oct 2 / Formula Experience (South course) http://formulae?xperiences.com

Thu-Fri, Oct 4-5 / Hooked on Driving (Grand course) www.hookedondri?ving.com

Sat-Sun, Oct 6-7 / NASA Mid-Lant OktoberFast (Full course) www.nasaracing.?net

Thu, Oct 11 / Track Days Fun Run (Full course)

Sat-Sun, Oct 13-14 / Goblins Go, NC SCCA (Full course) www.ncrscca.com

Tue, Oct 16 / Formula Experience (South course) http://formulae?xperiences.com



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Friday, September 21, 2018

Local Car Happenings for Tidewater VA



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


WEEKLY/MONTHLY CAR MEETS/CRUISE-INS
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Fri, Sep 21 - 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, Sep 21 - 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, Sep 21 - (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, Sep 22 - (4th Sat) 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, Sep 22 - (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 22 - [RESCHED] (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, Sep 22 - 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, Sep 22 - 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, Sep 22 - 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, Sep 23 - 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, Sep 24 - 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, Sep 25 - 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, Sep 26 - 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, Sep 26 - 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, Sep 27 - 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, Sep 27 - 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, Oct 5 - (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.

Fri, Oct 5 - Sumospeed Night Moves sponsored by Majestik Auto Spa, 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, Oct 6 - (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 CafĂ© & 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/

Sat, Oct 6 - Rotary Club of Hampton Roads’ 6th Annual Road Rallye, 12 – 4:00 pm, Kempsville HS, Virginia Beach. It will start at Kempsville HS and terminate with lunch at Warrior Taphouse, 1630 Gen Booth Blvd.    There will be a Silent Auction and a Wine Raffle.   Oct 6; 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.; six way-points. Benefiting the South Eastern VA Food Bank. Rally fee $50.00 per vehicle includes entry for 2 at endpoint celebration, Cars and motorcycles welcome!

Sat, Oct 13 - (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, Oct 20 - (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, Oct 20 - (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, Oct 20 - GenRight 4x4 Hangout, Hotrodders Cafe, 10:00 am, 1457 Mount Pleasant Rd., Ste. 109, Chesapeake. Come and hang out with some local jeepers and check out some awesome jeeps, talk about your build, and any upcoming wheeling trips. Oh and the food is always good!


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

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


Sat, Sep 22 - The 17th Annual Smithfield Ruritan Club Car, Truck, and Bike Show, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Main Street, Downtown Smithfield. The 17th Annual Smithfield Car, Truck, and Bike Show will be held  in Historic Downtown Smithfield on Main Street. Open to all vehicles. Top 20 Awards plus "Best Of" Awards. There will be a separate award for bikes. Registration is from 9 am-Noon. Judging is from 10 am-1 pm. Awards will be at 2 pm. Pre-registration by September 17 is $10 for bikes and $15 for cars. Day of show is $15 for bikes and $20 for cars. Proceeds will benefit local charities. For more info please call Denise Galante (757) 357-7431, or email  ruritancarshow@gmail.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


Sun, Sep 23 - Newport News Sheriff's Office 7th Annual Car & Bike Show 2018, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Todd Stadium, 12465 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. Entry $20 plus 2 pet supply items registration begins at 10 am. Judging 10 am to 1 pm and trophies at 2 pm ,1st fifty registries receive a $5 certificate to Uno's Pizzeria. All proceeds benefit Project Lifesaver. 50/50 raffle, door prize raffle, Live DJ, Food vendor. For more information please contact Lt Patrick-Gross 757-926-3991; Email: kpatrick@nva.gov  |  Web Site: http://www.nnsheriff.org


Sat-Sun, Sep 29-30 - Hampton Cup Regatta Car Show, FREE no judging car show at the OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING MOTORSPORT EVENT IN AMERICA. This event has been running since 1926, Celebrating the 93rd running. Park your cars on the bridge for the BEST SEAT and meet some wonderful people. 'YOU ARE ALLOWED TO BRING COOLERS WITH WATER" This event is for Saturday & Sunday (Sept. 29th & 30th) 9:30 am until the last race of the day. "LET'S FILL UP THE BRIDGE" Cars, Trucks, Motorcycle, Go-Carts...welcome http://www.hamptoncupregatta.com/the-car-show.html Contact Jeff Bateman - jeffbateman@cox.net (757-544-5425)


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


Sun, Sep 30 - [RESCHED] 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 30 - 25th Anniversary of the Classic Cruisers Car Club and CHKD Benefit Casual Cruise-in, 12 - 4:00 pm, Williamsburg Antique Mall, 500 Lightfoot Road, Williamsburg. Come out and help us celebrate the 21st Anniversary of the Williamsburg Antique Mall and the 25th Anniversary of the Classic Cruisers Car Club . Donations accepted to Support the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters (CHKD). Open to all makes. years, models. Come out enjoy the great cars, talk to friends, take a treasure home from the Antique Mall!! Spectators welcome.  No Rain Date. Sponsored by the Williamsburg Antique Mall & the Classic Cruisers Car Club info contact www.antiqueswilliamsburg.com  |  757-766-0094  |  Email: cranejra@aol.com


Sat, Oct 6 - Mustang Club of Tidewater 3rd Annual Fall Cool Down Car Show, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, 3300 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. The MCT Fall Cool Down Car Show is open to all Makes and Models, car trucks, hotrods, motorcycles. Registration until noon. $20 plus 2 cans of food. Participants Choice and Top 25 trophies. CONTACT: Jeff Brownlee, Email ches24fan@gmail.com; 757-676-5145. Web Site: www.mustangcluboftidewater.com


Sat, Oct 6 - Wheels on the Water Custom Car Show, Union Bank & Trust Pavilion, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 16 Crawford Cir., Portsmouth. We welcome you to the all-inclusive Wheels on the Water!! This is an all makes and models custom car/truck/bike show. This will be a impartially judged show, and we look forward to seeing you out there! Cardinal Car Club will be your hosting club, and they are looking forward to seeing your face in the place! Music, food, fun, custom cars/trucks/bikes, and great people! $20 with preregistration for Preferred lot or $15 for Standard lot ($25 /$20 day of event). Bikes/Toys and Motorcycles $10 cash day of event.  http://www.pavilionconcerts.com/eventslist/69444/403695


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.


Sat, Oct 13 - All Makes and Models Charity Car Show, Hosted by The Mustang and Ford Association of Virginia and 757 Auto Events, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Priority Ford Norfolk, 7520 N Military Hwy., Norfolk. CHARITY CAR SHOW to benefit 99 for the 1! We are returning to Priority Ford in Norfolk for a day filled with food, fun, cars/trucks, and a great cause! Registration includes food and drinks provided by Priority Ford (First registered, first served!) Limited number of dash plaques, first to arrive and register until they’re gone. Low Car Limbo, Kid's Coloring Contest, 50/50 Raffle. Registration: $20 Cash + Bring gently used men/women clothing, work boots, coats, blankets, toiletries to donate to 99 for the 1 ministry. (Closet clean out time!) Trophies: Best of Show, Sponsor's Pick by Priority Ford, Top 25, Club Participation trophy, Coloring Contest trophies.


Sat, Oct 13 - Fourth Annual 2018 ECW AutoFest, Hosted by European Cars of Williamsburg, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Williamsburg Jamestown Airport, 100 Marclay Road, Williamsburg. Join us at our Fourth Annual 2017 ECW AutoFest. This year we are benefiting the VCU Pauley Heart Center and the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters. This is a popular vote show and we welcome ALL makes and models.. the more, the merrier! Our efforts are to help our non-profits as much as we can. We have 5 categories: Best European Classic, Best European Modern, Best European Modified, Best Domestic, Best Import/Other. There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies in each category as well as one "People's Choice Award". We can't wait to see all your beautiful rides out there again this year! Last year we had about 90 cars.. let's get more friends out again and enjoy the airstrip, our community, and each other. Click below to register! $20.00 for each vehicle - early bird special. Goes to $25.00 day of show.  http://www.eurocarswmbg.com/events1.htm


Sat, Oct 20 - [RESCHED] 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.


Sun, Oct 21 - Beers & Gears Car Show, Alewerks and iShine For You Auto Detailing presents Beers & Gears Car Show (Breast Cancer Edition). Wear your favorite pink attire.  The car show will be October 21st, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 5 pm. We will support the local Breast Cancer Awareness organization. Pre-Registration is $15 and $20 day of the show.  The car show is open to all makes, models, and years. The Car Show is held at Alewerks Brewing Company, 189 Ewell Rd #B, Williamsburg, VA 23188. Contact Lauren Hallczuk lauren@alewerks.com or Kenya Williams info@ishineforyouautodetailing.com
Web Site: www.ishineforyouautodetailing.com/


Fri-Sun, Oct 26-28 - Virginia Fall Classic (VFC) Car Show, Newport News. Area's Largest Charity Car Show Event - benefits the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters (CHKD). Hundreds of Domestic and Import Classic, show, hotrod, sportscars, and novelty vehicles on display. Friday – Cruise-in, Trunk-or-Treat, and a delicious dinner provided by the Newport News Outback Steakhouse.  Saturday – Tidewater Virginia's premier Car-Truck-Bike Show in beautiful Newport News Park. Sunday - Scenic fall cruise. Check us out on facebook, or contact Jay Laros j.laros@cox.net , 804-815-1362 | Web Site: www.vafallclassic.org 


Sat, Oct 27 - Beachcombers Corvette Club 26th Annual Car Show, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, 3300 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. This event is open to all makes & model cars and trucks. Registration Opens: 9 - 11 am. Awards: 2 pm. Food, music, dash plaques, 50/50 raffle, silent auction. Category trophies & specialty trophies. Pre-registration (thru 10/24) $20 /day of show 10/27 $25 / Rain Date 11/03. This event is sponsored by a CCCHR member club. Please bring non-perishable food or donations for the Foodbank of SE VA. The Beachcombers General Motor Dealership sponsor is Priority Chevrolet.


Sat, Oct 27 - Horsepower On Main Street, hosted by Team Shelby South Atlantic - Virginia Chapter, 4 - 8:00 pm, Main St, Smithfield. "It's just a bunch of Hocus Pocus!" That’s right, our 2nd Annual "Horsepower On Main Street" is back! We are excited to announce that this year’s theme will be the movie Hocus Pocus! Our “All Makes & Models” Trunk or Treat Car Show will be held on October 28th from 4 to 8 pm. This will be a judged event and we will be giving away awards for the top 25 and 5 additional category awards. Make sure you bring your appetite because the shops on main street, as well as Q’Daddy’s BBQ will be on hand to offer an array of food items that will be sure to “put a spell on you!” There will also be bounce houses for the kids, candy, guest appearances by the Sanderson Sisters (not the real ones), raffle prizes, 50/50 raffle & a hocus pocus movie event!



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): 

Sat-Sun, Oct 6-7 / OktoberFast and Beast of the East Round 1-2 / VIR (Full Course), https://nasaproracing.com/events/2774


Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) - Old Dominion Region
Part of the SCCA's 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 30 / Solo #7 / Pungo

Sat-Sun, Oct 6-7 / North Carolina Autocross Championship / ZMax Dragway, Concord, NC


Tidewater Sports Car Club (TSCC)
Founded in Norfolk Virginia in 1953, TSCC has a strong foundation within the local Hampton Roads autocross community and surrounding areas. Our autocross season runs from March through November with championship series events typically taking place on the 3rd Sunday of the month. We usually host a novice autocross school early in the season on the Saturday before our Sunday event. This is a great opportunity for new participants to get involved with autocross. We also host higher speed time trials at Academi and North Carolina Center for Automotive Research.  www.tidewatersportscarclub.com
Schedule (Date / Event / Location)

Sun, Sep 23 / Autocross Points Event #7 / Pungo

Sat, Sep 29 / Track Tech Inspection Day / American DIYG

Sun, Oct 21 / Autocross Points Event #8 / Pungo

Sat, Oct 27 / Fall HPDE / NCCAR  http://msreg.com/TSCCfallHPDE18

Sun, Oct 28 / Gripfest 15 / NCCAR  http://msreg.com/gripfest15



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, Oct 6 / Weekly Racing - modifieds | super streets | pro six | Ucars | karts | VA mini cups

Sat Oct 13 / Pomoco Nissan Night, Season Finale - late models | grand stocks | super trucks | legends | bandoleros | enduros

Sat, Oct 20 / Day of Destruction


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

Fri-Sat, Oct 5-6 / 2018 Fastrak World Challenge and World Championship weekend


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, Sep 21 / Street Wars FINALE! Randall’s Racing & Machine Street ET, and Test-n-Tune

Sat, Sep 22 / Southern Outlaw Top Sportsman, ET Bracket Points #9, NHRA VA State Championship

Sun, Sep 23 / Southern Outlaw Top Sportsman, ET Bracket Points #10 (Finale)

Fri, Sep 28 / Chesterfield Auto Parts Ladies Night & “Battle for the Belts”

Sat, Sep 29 / 31st Annual Mopar Madness Event, and Nitrous Outlet VMP Modern Street HEMI Shootout


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

A special thanks to our faithful fans, car owners, drivers, crews, sponsors and track staff – another great race season is in the books. Your continued support is appreciated and important to us and to the sport of racing. We look back on a successful year, but also forward to a big 60th anniversary year for Southside Speedway in 2019. Thank you again, and we’ll see you back at the track next season.


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, Sep 21 / getfast1.com RVA List (List vs. List Night)

Fri, Sep 28 / Fall Showdown & Ladies Night, plus Test and Tune


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):

Fri, Sep 21 / NASCAR Xfinity Series Go Bowling 250

Sat, Sep 22 / Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400

Sat, Oct 6 / Track Laps, You can take your personal vehicle for a spin around Richmond Raceway! For just $20, you can take five laps around the historic 3/4-mile D-shape oval. http://www.richmondraceway.com/Vanity-Pages/Track-Laps.aspx

Sat, Oct 13 / VMC Autocross Practice

Sun, Oct 14 / VMC Autocross #8, http://www.vmsc.org/

Sat, Oct 20 / 2018 PASS Commonwealth Classic,  Last chance races and features for the PASS Super Late Models, Late Model Stocks, Limited Late Models, and Street Stocks


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,Sep 21 / 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!

Fri, Sep 28 / 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!

Sat, Sep 29 / Saturday Nascar Racing, 7:00 pm. Part of NASCAR's Home Track Series: Super Cups, Dominion Racer, Dominion Stock (Twins), UCAR, Mini Modified, Any Car

Sat, Sep 29 / 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.


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, Sep 21-23 / Heacock Classic Gold Cup Historic Races

Mon, Oct 1 / PRE Track Days (North course0


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