Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Local Car Happenings for Tidewater VA



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


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

Tue, Jan 29 - 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!

Tue, Jan 29 - Topless Tuesday *winter edition*, Hosted by Reaver Beach Brewing Co., 5:00 pm, 1505 Taylor Farm Rd., Virginia Beach. Join us every Tuesday at Reaver Beach Brewing Co. to celebrate all things craft beer and Jeeps! Come enjoy a pint and spend some quality time getting to know the Jeep community in Hampton Roads while enjoying fresh local craft brews from the oldest craft brewery in Virginia Beach!  Learn about craft beers, trade ideas, plan your next off road trips, or just come to look at what other Jeep lovers are doing with their rigs! **GIVEAWAYS**  First 10 Jeeps each Tuesday get a free $10 Reaver Beach gift card. **SPECIAL GUEST GIVEAWAYS** Our friends at 4 Wheel Parts on Virginia Beach Blvd are amazing enough to sponsor this event and provide us with amazing giveaways at no cost to you!! So join us on the SECOND Tuesday of EACH MONTH for gifts and giveaways from the guys at 4 Wheel Parts. They will be joining us to hang out and see just how much we love our Jeeps, Reaver Beach craft bee, and of course the AMAZING products and services they have to offer! Rain or Shine event! Please Jeep and Drive responsibly!

Wed, Jan 30 - Slot Car Racing, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 6 - 8:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. It's race time! Join us every Wednesday for slot car racing on our computerized 1/32nd scale slot car track. Just bring out your own car and controller and have some fun! Event is free and open to all skill levels.

Thu, Jan 31 - RC Drift Night, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 4 - 7:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. Join us every Tuesday & Thursday for indoor RC Drift Night! We turn our activity room into a 1/10th scale drift track. Event is always free and all skill levels are welcome. Track layout is different each time making it always fun and challenging. The perfect chance to meet fellow RC drifters, better your drifting skills, and have fun!

Fri, Feb 1 - Mini Z Racing, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 3:00 pm, HobbyTown, 12761 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News. Break out your Kyosho Mini Zs and come have some fun! Racing takes place every Friday from 3-8 pm and is open to all skill levels. Only 1/27th AWD Mini Z cars allowed on the track. Racing is $10 a day for unlimited laps. Recommended track tires: Rear - MZW37-20; Front - MZW37-40; NO TRACTION COMPOUND ALLOWED ON TIRES.

Sat, Feb 2 - (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, Feb 9 - (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, Feb 9 - Feburary Meet/Cruise/Eat, for Hampton Car Scene Meets N Eats, 12 - 3:00 pm, Old K-Mart parking lot, 210 W Mercury Blvd., Hampton. This is just a temporary meet up location until we can decide on a more permanent meet location. Route: Mercury Blvd., (Right on) Jefferson Ave., (Keep straigt on) Merrimac Trail, (Stay Left to) 2nd St., (Left on) Page St., (Right on) York St - Francis St E - W, (Right on) S Boundary St., (Left on) Jamestown Rd., (Cross River) Jamestown Ferry, (Straight on) Hwy 31, (Left on) Hwy 10, (Merge Left to) 258, (Left to) 17 bridge, And we're back home. We can shorten this by half by taking the 64. But we can decide this when we meet and figure out how big the group is going to be.

Sat, Feb 16 - (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, Feb 16 - (3rd Sat) Cars & Coffee Newport News, Village Square Shopping Center, 9 - 11:00 am, 5007 Victory Blvd., Yorktown. Car enthusiasts of all kinds are welcome! Family friendly. This is an informal cruise-in for enthusiast of all makes, models and years, cars and trucks the second Saturday each month from to talk cars and share a cup of coffee. Note: Coffee and tables available at Uno on the patio. Rainout date is always the next Sunday with good weather. Please follow this short, but strongly enforced set of rules: No revving, no Burnouts, no loud music, no parking in loading/fire zones, no double parking. Please be respectful of everyone most of all.

Sat, Feb 16 - GenRight 4x4 Night, Hotrodders Cafe, 6 - 10:00 pm, 1457 Mount Pleasant Rd., Ste. 109, Chesapeake. A great event to come and hang out with some local jeepers/off-roaders and check out some awesome jeeps, talk about your build, and any upcoming wheeling trips. Oh and the food is always good!

Sat, Feb 23 - (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, Feb 23 - Sumospeed Yahtzee run 2019 series, 12 - 6:00 pm, Virginia Beach. After the great success we had with the return off our Yahtzee runs 2018, we are bringing them back again in 2019 and adding a third! We will be hosting one in the winter, spring, and fall. All registration will be handled through our bigcartel page again and each registration submitted within the proper period will receive an event tee shirt with their registration at check in on the day of the event. Stay tuned for more information on stops and other event details!

Sat, Feb 23 - Lucid Nights, Uno Pizzeria & Grill, 6 - 8:00 pm, 5900 Virginia Beach Blvd., Janaf Shopping Center, Norfolk. Please remember the following: You MUST have entry donations IN HAND upon arrival, otherwise, you will be turned away from parking inside the show lot; Most Rep Club trophy will ONLY go to the club with the most members INSIDE the show lot; Most Generous Donation Trophy will go to the INDIVIDUAL with the largest canned food donation; OPEN TO ALL MODES OF TRANSPORTATION! Party buses, motorcycles, old schools, etc. Bring out what you’ve got! RULES: No unauthorized revving or burnouts; No speeding in the parking lots; Have respect for the property; No drug use or underage drinking; Have a good time; Vendors welcome! Please contact us by DM either here or on Instagram @_lucidnights_ if interested!

Sun, Feb 24 - Winter Drift Points Series Event 3, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, HobbyTown (Newport News, VA), 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, 12761 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News. Join us for our Winter RC Drift Tandem Series! Event takes place at our indoor drift track which is located right next to the store. Doors open at 10 am and the competition portion of the event starts at 1 pm. RWD 1/10th scale drift cars only. Standard track entry fee applies for this event. Drivers will be awarded points based on their finish position at each event. Lowest series event score will be dropped at the conclusion of the series. Top 3 drivers that have the most points at the end of the series win. Trophies will be awarded for top 3 finishers at each series event. Mark your calendars and come get sideways!

Sun, Mar 31 - Cruise-In Prep and Storage Trailer Clean-Up, 12 - 3:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Open Invitation for everyone to join us in prepping for the 2019 Cruise-In Season at Landstown Commons! we will be washing the exterior of the trailer and organizing/inventory the contents. Independent Fire Company, "The Pride of Pungo" will provide water with one of their pump trucks, and the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads will be expensing the cleaning products along with PIZZA and DRINKS! Join us at noon for labor, fellowship, and food!

Sat, Apr 6 - Landstown Commons Cruise In Kick-off, 4 - 8:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Saturday night cruise-in happening every Saturday night from April through October 2019 at Landstown Commons Shopping Center in Virginia Beach. Live DJ music with DVC Entertainment. All makes, years, and models encouraged to attend. Bring out your work in progress and share what you’re working on! Donation of $2 per vehicle to display as part of the Cruise-In. Free spetator parking and attendance. End of year proceeds are donated to the charities of the hosting car clubs choice. This is a well organized and laid-back event with something for everyone to enjoy!

Sat, Apr 27 - Franklin Cruise-In + Car Swap meet + Vintage Festival, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Main Street, Downtown Franklin. Blackwater Community Events is proud to announce this years' Franklin Cruise-In will start the season with a big Kick off. Cruise-In + Car Swap meet + Vintage festival, all on Main Street in downtown Franklin. Also happening on April 27th Farmers Market on Main and the Franklin Garden Club home tour. Be sure to mark you calender for all the exciting events in downtown Franklin.



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

Sat, Feb 9 - 2019 Winter Cruise Tour Stop #2, Walmart Suffolk, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 6259 College Dr., Suffolk. Join us on the "SECOND STOP" of the Winter Cruise!  Underground Misfits and 757 Auto Events are hosting your car show at Walmart Suffolk - College Dr. This is the second stop for our points race, and all participants will receive points for registration and placing with any awards.  "Club participation" will be tracked throughout the 4 show series. Get involved early to get in on the points race!  Scoring Point Value: Preregistration Bonus = 3 points; Paid Registration = 5 points (everyone); Top 30 Win = 5 points; Best of Award = 7 points; Best in Show = 9 points; Limbo Champ = 3 points. Bass Off managed by Wizard's Fabrication. $15 entry for 2 runs and $5 for additional runs. 4 Class Limbo Competition with awards! Lowest Car, Lowest Convertible, lowest Truck, and Unlimited Class! Food and drinks will be available onsite! 50-50 and Tons of Raffles. Cars and trucks: $16 Preregistration; $20 "Day of" Registration. Bikes and motorcycles: $11 Preregistration; $15 "Day of" Registration. 


Sat, Feb 23 - 2019 Winter Cruise Tour Stop #3, Hosted by East Coast Family Organization, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, American Indoor Karting, 2736 N Mall Dr., Virginia Beach. Join us on the "THIRD STOP" of the Winter Cruise! Speedline Elite and Ocampos Customs are hosting our car show at American Indoor Karting in Virginia Beach. This is the third leg of our points race, and all participants will receive points for registration and placing with any awards.  "Club participation" will be tracked throughout the 4 show series. Bass Off managed by Wizard's Fabrication. $15 entry for 2 runs and $5 for additional runs. 4 Class Limbo Competition with awards! Lowest Car, Lowest Convertible, lowest Truck, and Unlimited Class! Food and drinks will be available onsite! 50-50 and Tons of Raffles. Cars and trucks: $16 Preregistration, $20 "Day of" Registration. Bikes and motorcycles: $11 Preregistration , $15 "Day of" Registration . 


Sat, Mar 9 - 2019 Winter Cruise Tour Stop #4, Hosted by East Coast Family Organization, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join us on the "FOURTH STOP" of the Winter Cruise!  Neurotic Nissans and 757 Auto Events are hosting your car show at Landstown Commons Shopping Center in Virginia Beach. This is the last leg of our points race, and all participants will recieve points for registration and placing with any awards.  "Club participation" will be tracked throughout the 4 show series. Landstown Commons Shopping Center and Kite Realty Group are providing you with the location and dash plaques to the first 50 entries! They are also providing the flyers to promote the show! Be sure to support the surrounding businesses to show our appreciation. Bass Off managed by Wizard's Fabrication. $15 entry for 2 runs and $5 for additional runs. 4 Class Limbo Competition with awards! Lowest Car, Lowest Convertible, lowest Truck, and Unlimited Class! Food and drinks will be available onsite! 50-50 and Tons of Raffles. Cars and trucks: $16 Preregistration, $20 "Day of" Registration. Bikes and motorcycles: $11 Preregistration , $15 "Day of" Registration . 


Sat, Mar 23 - Winterfest Car Show and Bass Off, Hosted by 757 Auto Events and East Coast Family Organization, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm, Bayside Harley-Davidson, 2211 Frederick Blvd., Portsmouth. WINTERFEST FINALE!! Join us on the "LAST STOP" of the Winter Cruise! 757 Auto Events is hosting your car show with the help of the East Coast Family at Bayside Harley-Davidson In Portsmouth. CHARITY BENEFACTOR - Technical Training Scholarship Fund. Coloring contest, Club Games, Individual challenges with awards. "Club participation" has been tracked throughout the 4 show series, and we will recognize today's winners, as well as our Series Champions! Bass Off! Food and drinks will be onsite! $15 Preregistration; $20 "Day of" Registration cars and trucks; $10 "Day of" Registration bikes, toys, motorcycles; $5 Street Meet Entry (Non Judged); $15 Club Supporter Plaque; $30 vendor fee.


Sat, Apr 6 - 1st Annual George E Smith Memorial Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, Hosted by 757 Auto Events and Car Club Council of Hampton Roads, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach. Join us as we celebrate the memory of a local car enthusiast who passed away December 28, 2018. George was a vital part of the Landstown Cruise-Ins, and we are proud to remember him with an annual event. George also served on the board of the Beachcomber Corvette Club served as the president if the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads. This will be an all years, makes, and models event with awards. stay tuned as events develop. Portion of proceeds will benefit A charity that George believed in, the Southeastern Food Bank. We will also have a sponsorship/vendor package available soon. 


Sat, April 13 - Mustang Club of Tidewater Spring Car Show, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Cavalier Ford Greenbrier, 1515 S Military Highway, Chesapeake. Come out to the MCT Spring Car Show, supporting CHKD and Oasis Food Bank. Awards for Either MCT or participant top 25. CHKD and Cavalier Food choice awards. Registration Details: $20 plus 2 cans of food. Contact Jeff Brownlee, E-mail: ches24fan@gmail.com



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

Sun, Feb 17 - Spirit of the WOLF: Drift Event, Hosted by SPIRIT.jp Drifting Series, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm, Richmond Raceway, 1234 Race Dr., Richmond. Exciting Driving. Drivers will be broken down into 3 group; Novice, Intermediate and Advanced. Driver's will be bumped up or down depending on skill level shown during the morning sessions. This is an open practice layout. Maximum seat time and aggressive style driving. Drift Games will be held at Lunch. The game can and will vary - Drift Parking, Closest to the Boxes, Big Entry, Tandem Battles, etc. Tech forms will be sent to REGISTERED drivers via email. https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/spirit-of-wolf-drift-event-02-17-19-richmond-raceway-jp-series-785386


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): TBD - 2019


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): TBD - 2019


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): TBD - 2019



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): 

Sat, Mar 9 - Bubba N Franks BBQ Day of Destruction, Pit and General Admission gates open at 10 am Action starts at 1 pm.

Sat, Mar 30 - Pomoco Opening Night: Late Models | Grand Stocks | Super Trucks | Ucars | Legends | Bandoleros, Gates open at 2:00 pm, Qualifying at 4:30 pm, Racing starts 7:00 pm


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): TBA - 2019


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): TBA - 2019


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): TBA - 2019


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, Feb 17 / Spirit of the WOLF: Drift Event, Hosted by SPIRIT.jp Drifting Series, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm


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

Sun, Feb 3 / DR Track Attack, 1 - 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.

Fri, Feb 22 / Modified DMV 1/8 Mile True No Prep Season Opener. 6:00 pm. Here it is out first event of the year. For those that have been wanting to get the season started earlier you got it!!! Bring your cars, trucks, ATVs, and  Dirt bikes and lets have some fun! Last year we kept a average of 80 cars racing lets make this year even better!!! $20 to race all night and $10 per spectator!!! We look forward to seeing everyone this year!


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): TBA - 2019


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, Apr 12-14 / SCCA Majors Tour: VIR Spring Sprints.

Fri, Apr 19 / Victory Junction Charity Laps, 8:00 am - 5:30 pm. Have you ever dreamed of being a race car driver and speeding around the Uphill Esses and Oak Tree Turn? Here’s your chance! 

Fri-Sun, Apr 26-28 / Blancpain GT World Challenge America.



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Tuesday, January 22, 2019

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)

Wed, Jan 23 - Slot Car Racing, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 6 - 8:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. It's race time! Join us every Wednesday for slot car racing on our computerized 1/32nd scale slot car track. Just bring out your own car and controller and have some fun! Event is free and open to all skill levels.

Thu, Jan 24 - RC Drift Night, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 4 - 7:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. Join us every Tuesday & Thursday for indoor RC Drift Night! We turn our activity room into a 1/10th scale drift track. Event is always free and all skill levels are welcome. Track layout is different each time making it always fun and challenging. The perfect chance to meet fellow RC drifters, better your drifting skills, and have fun!

Fri, Jan 25 - Mini Z Racing, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 3:00 pm, HobbyTown, 12761 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News. Break out your Kyosho Mini Zs and come have some fun! Racing takes place every Friday from 3-8 pm and is open to all skill levels. Only 1/27th AWD Mini Z cars allowed on the track. Racing is $10 a day for unlimited laps. Recommended track tires: Rear - MZW37-20; Front - MZW37-40; NO TRACTION COMPOUND ALLOWED ON TIRES.

Sat, Jan 26 - (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, Jan 26 - Q Barbeque Meet and Greet, Hosted by Goin' Coastal Jeep Club, 1 - 3:00 pm, Q Barbeque, 1070 Virginia Center Pkwy, Glen Allen. Join the Goin Coastal crew for a meet and greet at Q Barbeque. Hope everyone can make it.

Sat, Jan 26 - Lucid Nights, Uno Pizzeria & Grill, 6 - 8:00 pm, 5900 Virginia Beach Blvd., Janaf Shopping Center, Norfolk. Please remember the following: You MUST have entry donations IN HAND upon arrival, otherwise, you will be turned away from parking inside the show lot; Most Rep Club trophy will ONLY go to the club with the most members INSIDE the show lot; Most Generous Donation Trophy will go to the INDIVIDUAL with the largest canned food donation; OPEN TO ALL MODES OF TRANSPORTATION! Party buses, motorcycles, old schools, etc. Bring out what you’ve got! RULES: No unauthorized revving or burnouts; No speeding in the parking lots; Have respect for the property; No drug use or underage drinking; Have a good time; Vendors welcome! Please contact us by DM either here or on Instagram @_lucidnights_ if interested!

Tue, Jan 29 - Topless Tuesday *winter edition*, Hosted by Reaver Beach Brewing Co., 5:00 pm, 1505 Taylor Farm Rd., Virginia Beach. Join us every Tuesday at Reaver Beach Brewing Co. to celebrate all things craft beer and Jeeps! Come enjoy a pint and spend some quality time getting to know the Jeep community in Hampton Roads while enjoying fresh local craft brews from the oldest craft brewery in Virginia Beach!  Learn about craft beers, trade ideas, plan your next off road trips, or just come to look at what other Jeep lovers are doing with their rigs! **GIVEAWAYS**  First 10 Jeeps each Tuesday get a free $10 Reaver Beach gift card. **SPECIAL GUEST GIVEAWAYS** Our friends at 4 Wheel Parts on Virginia Beach Blvd are amazing enough to sponsor this event and provide us with amazing giveaways at no cost to you!! So join us on the SECOND Tuesday of EACH MONTH for gifts and giveaways from the guys at 4 Wheel Parts. They will be joining us to hang out and see just how much we love our Jeeps, Reaver Beach craft bee, and of course the AMAZING products and services they have to offer! Rain or Shine event! Please Jeep and Drive responsibly!

Wed, Jan 30 - Slot Car Racing, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 6 - 8:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. It's race time! Join us every Wednesday for slot car racing on our computerized 1/32nd scale slot car track. Just bring out your own car and controller and have some fun! Event is free and open to all skill levels.

Thu, Jan 31 - RC Drift Night, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 4 - 7:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. Join us every Tuesday & Thursday for indoor RC Drift Night! We turn our activity room into a 1/10th scale drift track. Event is always free and all skill levels are welcome. Track layout is different each time making it always fun and challenging. The perfect chance to meet fellow RC drifters, better your drifting skills, and have fun!

Fri, Feb 1 - Mini Z Racing, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 3:00 pm, HobbyTown, 12761 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News. Break out your Kyosho Mini Zs and come have some fun! Racing takes place every Friday from 3-8 pm and is open to all skill levels. Only 1/27th AWD Mini Z cars allowed on the track. Racing is $10 a day for unlimited laps. Recommended track tires: Rear - MZW37-20; Front - MZW37-40; NO TRACTION COMPOUND ALLOWED ON TIRES.

Sat, Feb 2 - (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, Feb 9 - (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, Feb 16 - (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, Feb 16 - (3rd Sat) Cars & Coffee Newport News, Village Square Shopping Center, 9 - 11:00 am, 5007 Victory Blvd., Yorktown. Car enthusiasts of all kinds are welcome! Family friendly. This is an informal cruise-in for enthusiast of all makes, models and years, cars and trucks the second Saturday each month from to talk cars and share a cup of coffee. Note: Coffee and tables available at Uno on the patio. Rainout date is always the next Sunday with good weather. Please follow this short, but strongly enforced set of rules: No revving, no Burnouts, no loud music, no parking in loading/fire zones, no double parking. Please be respectful of everyone most of all.

Sat, Feb 16 - GenRight 4x4 Night, Hotrodders Cafe, 6 - 10:00 pm, 1457 Mount Pleasant Rd., Ste. 109, Chesapeake. A great event to come and hang out with some local jeepers/off-roaders and check out some awesome jeeps, talk about your build, and any upcoming wheeling trips. Oh and the food is always good!

Sat, Feb 23 - Sumospeed Yahtzee run 2019 series, 12 - 6:00 pm, Virginia Beach. After the great success we had with the return off our Yahtzee runs 2018, we are bringing them back again in 2019 and adding a third! We will be hosting one in the winter, spring, and fall. All registration will be handled through our bigcartel page again and each registration submitted within the proper period will receive an event tee shirt with their registration at check in on the day of the event. Stay tuned for more information on stops and other event details!



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

Sat, Jan 26 - 2019 Winter Cruise Tour Stop #1, Hosted by East Coast Family Organization, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Uno Pizzeria & Grill, 5900 Virginia Beach Blvd., Janaf Shopping Center, Norfolk. 
East Coast Family has returned to present you with the Winter Cruise Tour! Join us on the "FIRST STOP" of the Winter Cruise! Altered Suspension and PicturePerfect Carz N Truckz are hosting. This is the First stop for our points race, and all participants will receive points for registration and placing with any awards. "Club participation" will be tracked throughout the 4 show series. Get involved early to get in on the points race! Scoring Point Value: Preregistration Bonus = 3 points, Paid Registration = 5 points (everyone), Top 30 Win = 5 points, Best of Award = 7 points, Best in Show = 9 points, Limbo Champ = 3 points. Bass Off managed by Wizard's Fabrication. $15 entry for 2 runs and $5 for additional runs. 4 Class Limbo Competition with awards! Lowest Car, Lowest Convertible, lowest Truck, and Unlimited Class! Food and drinks will be available onsite! 50-50 and Tons of Raffles. Cars and trucks: $16 Preregistration , $20 "Day of" Registration. Bikes and motorcycles: $11 Preregistration , $15 "Day of" Registration . 


Sat, Feb 9 - 2019 Winter Cruise Tour Stop #2, Walmart Suffolk, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 6259 College Dr., Suffolk. Join us on the "SECOND STOP" of the Winter Cruise!  Underground Misfits and 757 Auto Events are hosting your car show at Walmart Suffolk - College Dr. This is the second stop for our points race, and all participants will receive points for registration and placing with any awards.  "Club participation" will be tracked throughout the 4 show series. Get involved early to get in on the points race!  Scoring Point Value: Preregistration Bonus = 3 points; Paid Registration = 5 points (everyone); Top 30 Win = 5 points; Best of Award = 7 points; Best in Show = 9 points; Limbo Champ = 3 points. Bass Off managed by Wizard's Fabrication. $15 entry for 2 runs and $5 for additional runs. 
4 Class Limbo Competition with awards! Lowest Car, Lowest Convertible, lowest Truck, and Unlimited Class! Food and drinks will be available onsite! 50-50 and Tons of Raffles. Cars and trucks: $16 Preregistration; $20 "Day of" Registration. Bikes and motorcycles: $11 Preregistration; $15 "Day of" Registration. 


Save the Dates - East Coast Family and 757 Auto Events presents Winter Cruise Tour 2019: 3rd Stop, Feb 23; 4th Stop, Mar 9; WinterFest Finale, Mar 23. "Club participation" will be tracked throughout the 4 show series, and will be recognized at the Finale, as well as our Series Champions!




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): TBD - 2019


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): TBD - 2019


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): TBD - 2019



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): TBA - 2019


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): TBA - 2019


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): TBA - 2019


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): TBA - 2019


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):


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

Sun, Feb 3 / DR Track Attack, 1 - 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.

Fri, Feb 22 - Modified DMV 1/8 Mile True No Prep Season Opener. 6:00 pm. Here it is out first event of the year. For those that have been wanting to get the season started earlier you got it!!! Bring your cars, trucks, ATVs, and  Dirt bikes and lets have some fun! Last year we kept a average of 80 cars racing lets make this year even better!!! $20 to race all night and $10 per spectator!!! We look forward to seeing everyone this year!


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): TBA - 2019


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): TBA - 2019



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Monday, January 7, 2019

Local Car Happenings for Tidewater VA


"Getting ready for spring would go so much faster, if . . . "


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


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

Tue, Jan 8 - 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!

Tue, Jan 8 - Topless Tuesday *winter edition*, Hosted by Reaver Beach Brewing Co., 5;00 pm, 1505 Taylor Farm Rd., Virginia Beach. Join us every Tuesday at Reaver Beach Brewing Co. to celebrate all things craft beer and Jeeps! Come enjoy a pint and spend some quality time getting to know the Jeep community in Hampton Roads while enjoying fresh local craft brews from the oldest craft brewery in Virginia Beach!  Learn about craft beers, trade ideas, plan your next off road trips, or just come to look at what other Jeep lovers are doing with their rigs! **GIVEAWAYS**  First 10 Jeeps each Tuesday get a free $10 Reaver Beach gift card. **SPECIAL GUEST GIVEAWAYS** Our friends at 4 Wheel Parts on Virginia Beach Blvd are amazing enough to sponsor this event and provide us with amazing giveaways at no cost to you!! So join us on the SECOND Tuesday of EACH MONTH for gifts and giveaways from the guys at 4 Wheel Parts. They will be joining us to hang out and see just how much we love our Jeeps, Reaver Beach craft bee, and of course the AMAZING products and services they have to offer! Rain or Shine event! Please Jeep and Drive responsibly!

Wed, Jan 9 - Slot Car Racing, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 6 - 8:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. It's race time! Join us every Wednesday for slot car racing on our computerized 1/32nd scale slot car track. Just bring out your own car and controller and have some fun! Event is free and open to all skill levels.

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

Fri, Jan 11 - Mini Z Racing, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 3:00 pm, HobbyTown, 12761 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News. Break out your Kyosho Mini Zs and come have some fun! Racing takes place every Friday from 3-8 pm and is open to all skill levels. Only 1/27th AWD Mini Z cars allowed on the track. Racing is $10 a day for unlimited laps. Recommended track tires: Rear - MZW37-20; Front - MZW37-40; NO TRACTION COMPOUND ALLOWED ON TIRES.

Sat, Jan 12 - (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, Jan 12 - R/C Monster Truck Racing Points Series #1, Hosted by No Limit R/C of VA, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, HobbyTown, 4000 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Suite 196, Virginia Beach. Get your trucks ready for the 1st race of the 2019 Points Series!

Sat, Jan 19 - (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, Jan 19 - (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, Jan 19 - GenRight 4x4 Night, Hotrodders Cafe, 6 - 10:00 pm, 1457 Mount Pleasant Rd., Ste. 109, Chesapeake. A great event to come and hang out with some local jeepers/off-roaders and check out some awesome jeeps, talk about your build, and any upcoming wheeling trips. Oh and the food is always good!

Sat, Jan 19 - Winter Drift Points Series - Event 2, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, 12761 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News. Join us for the second event of our Winter RC Drift Tandem Series! Event takes place at our indoor drift track which is located right next to the store. Doors open at 10 am and the competition portion of the event starts at 1 pm. RWD 1/10th scale drift cars only. Standard track entry fee applies for this event. Drivers will be awarded points based on their finish position at each event. Lowest series event score will be dropped at the conclusion of the series. Top 3 drivers that have the most points at the end of the series win. Trophies will be awarded for top 3 finishers at each series event. Mark your calendars and come get sideways!

Sat, Jan 19 - January Meet/Cruise/Eat, for Hampton Car Scene Meets N Eats, 12 - 3:00 PM, Old K-Mart parking lot, 210 W Mercury Blvd., Hampton. This is just a temporary meet up location until we can decide on a more permanent meet location. Route: Mercury Blvd., (Right on) Jefferson Ave., (Keep straigt on) Merrimac Trail, (Stay Left to) 2nd St., (Left on) Page St., (Right on) York St - Francis St E - W, (Right on) S Boundary St., (Left on) Jamestown Rd., (Cross River) Jamestown Ferry, (Straight on) Hwy 31, (Left on) Hwy 10, (Merge Left to) 258, (Left to) 17 bridge, And we're back home. We can shorten this by half by taking the 64. But we can decide this when we meet and figure out how big the group is going to be.

Sat, Jan 26 - (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, Feb 2 - (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, Feb 23 - Sumospeed Yahtzee run 2019 series, 12 - 6:00 pm, Virginia Beach. After the great success we had with the return off our Yahtzee runs 2018, we are bringing them back again in 2019 and adding a third! We will be hosting one in the winter, spring, and fall. All registration will be handled through our bigcartel page again and each registration submitted within the proper period will receive an event tee shirt with their registration at check in on the day of the event. Stay tuned for more information on stops and other event details!



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

Fri-Sun, Jan 11-13 - 2019 Hampton Roads International Auto Show, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach.  If you are an automotive fanatic or looking forward to seeing the latest and greatest car models, this event is for you. The Hampton Roads Automobile Dealers Association (HRADA) aims to educate the public on different models, the latest technology, newest innovations and the direction that the automobile industry is headed. Although you'll find virtually every type of car and truck manufacturer models, the show is not a selling event. You can peruse all models freely with no pressure to buy. HRADA experts are available to answer questions or set up appointments for purchase at their own dealerships. https://hamptonroadsautoshow.com/


Sat, Jan 26 - 2019 Winter Cruise Tour Stop #1, Hosted by East Coast Family Organization, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Uno Pizzeria & Grill, 5900 Virginia Beach Blvd., Janaf Shopping Center, Norfolk. 
East Coast Family has returned to present you with the Winter Cruise Tour! Join us on the "FIRST STOP" of the Winter Cruise! Altered Suspension and PicturePerfect Carz N Truckz are hosting. This is the First stop for our points race, and all participants will receive points for registration and placing with any awards. "Club participation" will be tracked throughout the 4 show series. Get involved early to get in on the points race! Scoring Point Value: Preregistration Bonus = 3 points, Paid Registration = 5 points (everyone), Top 30 Win = 5 points, Best of Award = 7 points, Best in Show = 9 points, Limbo Champ = 3 points. Bass Off managed by Wizard's Fabrication. $15 entry for 2 runs and $5 for additional runs. 4 Class Limbo Competition with awards! Lowest Car, Lowest Convertible, lowest Truck, and Unlimited Class! Food and drinks will be available onsite! 50-50 and Tons of Raffles. Cars and trucks: $16 Preregistration , $20 "Day of" Registration. Bikes and motorcycles: $11 Preregistration , $15 "Day of" Registration . 


Save the Dates - East Coast Family and 757 Auto Events presents Winter Cruise Tour 2019: 2nd Stop, Feb 9; 3rd Stop, Feb 23; 4th Stop, Mar 9; WinterFest Finale, Mar 23. "Club participation" will be tracked throughout the 4 show series, and will be recognized at the Finale, as well as our Series Champions!



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

Sun, Jan 20 - Frozen Roulette: Drift Event, Hosted by SPIRIT.jp Drifting Series, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, Richmond Raceway, 600 E Laburnum Ave., Richmond. Exciting Driving. Drivers will be broken down into 3 group; Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Driver's will be bumped up or down depending on skill level. This is an open practice layout. Maximum seat time and aggressive style driving. Drift Games will be held at Lunch. The game can and will vary - Drift Parking, Closest to the Boxes, Big Entry, Tandem Battles, etc. Tech forms will be sent to REGISTERED drivers via email. Tech Basics - Don't have leaking fluids. Don't have missing lugs. Securely mounted seats. All aero present at the time of Tech. Fire Extinguisher on hand. Most importantly, prepare to have fun, and drive so much you'll be exhausted! :) Get ready to learn! https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/frozen-roulette-drift-event-01-20-19-richmond-raceway-spirit-jp-series-038508


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): TBD - 2019


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): TBD - 2019


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): TBD - 2019



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): TBA - 2019


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): TBA - 2019


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): TBA - 2019


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): TBA - 2019


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, Jan 20 - Frozen Roulette: Drift Event, Hosted by SPIRIT.jp Drifting Series, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/frozen-roulette-drift-event-01-20-19-richmond-raceway-spirit-jp-series-038508


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

Sun, Feb 3 / DR Track Attack, 1 - 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 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): TBA - 2019


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): TBA - 2019



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