Thursday, January 30, 2020

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, Jan 30 - Mini-Z Racing, 5 - 8:00 pm, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. Get in on the action most every Sunday and Thursday at HobbyTown! We turn our activity room into a custom scale race 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 racers, better your skills, and have fun! For info, call the store at (757) 306-4760.

Fri, Jan 31 - Informal Cruise-In, 5:00 pm, Revolution Golf and Grille, 1430 Highstreet, Suite 706, Williamsburg. An informal cruise-in starting at Revolution Golf & Grille on High Street in Williamsburg. The cruise will start at 5:00 and end whenever. This will be a regular Friday occurrence as long as weather permits.

Sat, Feb 1 - (1st Sat) Cars and Coffee Virginia Beach, 7 - 10:00 am, hosted by Java Surf, NOW at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 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. 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.noclick_com/groups/115284668486129/

Sat, Feb 1 - 2019 Suffolk Hardee's Weekly Cruise In, 2 - 4:00 pm, Hardee's Drive-In, Pruden Blvd., Suffolk. Every Saturday. Get those hot rods out and come see some cool cars and have a great time hanging out with friends. If it's cold, we hangout inside.

Sun, Feb 2 - Mini-Z Racing, 12 - 5:00 pm, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. Get in on the action most every Sunday and Thursday at HobbyTown! We turn our activity room into a custom scale race 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 racers, better your skills, and have fun! For info, call the store at (757) 306-4760.

Sun, Feb 2 - Sunday Slides, 12 - 5:00 pm, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 12761 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Join us every Sunday afternoon for indoor RC Drifting. Event is always free and all skill levels are welcome. The perfect chance to meet fellow RC drifters, better your drifting skills, and have fun!

Sun,Feb 2 - Weekly Meet, 1 - 3:30 pm, Hosted by Day Grooves, Hardee's, 7007 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Gloucester Courthouse. Weekly car meet. All vehicles welcome! Next to Hardee's in Gloucester Courthouse.

Sun, Feb 2 - Cruise-In every Sunday, 4 - 7:00 pm, Hosted by Fatboy's Grill & Steamshack, 15042 Carrollton Boulevard, Carrollton. Come on out every Sunday to see some of the coolest cars around! Bring your own car or truck, Ford, GM, MOPAR, any year, make, or model!

Wed, Feb 5 - RC Drift Night, 4 - 8:00 pm, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 12761 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Join us every Wednesday for indoor RC Drift Night. Event is always free and all skill levels are welcome. The perfect chance to meet fellow RC drifters, better your drifting skills, and have fun!

Thu, Feb 6 - Mini-Z Racing, 5 - 8:00 pm, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. Get in on the action most every Sunday and Thursday at HobbyTown! We turn our activity room into a custom scale race 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 racers, better your skills, and have fun! For info, call the store at (757) 306-4760.

Fri, Feb 7 - Informal Cruise-In, 5:00 pm, Revolution Golf and Grille, 1430 Highstreet, Suite 706, Williamsburg. An informal cruise-in starting at Revolution Golf & Grille on High Street in Williamsburg. The cruise will start at 5:00 and end whenever. This will be a regular Friday occurrence as long as weather permits.

Sat, Feb 8 - Coastal RC OFF-Road Kickoff Race, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm, Hosted by Coastal RC. Indoor Speedway and Hobbies, 2425 Bainbridge Blvd., Chesapeake. This will be our very first OFF-Road race here at Coastal RC.  We will have Garland Smith Jr as the Race Director making sure things go nice and smooth.  Garland is one of the best Race Announcers out there so it is sure to be a great experience.  Please join us in getting Coastal RC Speedway on the map of great RC Racing facilities!

Sat, Feb 8 - No Limit RC Winter Racing Series, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, HobbyTown, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 196, Virginia Beach. The No Limit RC of VA monster truck winter racing series is back and we are excited to announce we will be racing indoors for the first 3 events! Racing venue will be located a few doors down from HobbyTown Virginia Beach. Our friends from No Limit R/C of Virginia will be running each of the racing events. Join their Facebook group for more event and racing info! First 3 race dates: January 11th, February 8th, March 14th. Racing Classes: Young Guns - any electric truck allowed; Short Course; 4x4 Electric; Retro; 2.2 Solid Axle; Pro Mod Solid Axle. Event Day Schedule: 10am Registration opens, 12pm - Qualifying, 2pm - Racing Brackets. Get your RC monster trucks tuned up and get ready for some racing!

Sat, Feb 8 - 757 Shifters Meet, 6:30 - 10:00 pm, 12401 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. All are Welcome! No Revving, or Burnouts!

Sun, Feb 9 - Coastal RC ON-Road Kickoff Race, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm, Hosted by Coastal RC. Indoor Speedway and Hobbies, 2425 Bainbridge Blvd., Chesapeake. This will be our very first On-Road race here at Coastal RC.  We will have Garland Smith Jr as the Race Director making sure things go nice and smooth. Garland is one of the best Race Announcers out there so it is sure to be a great experience. Please join us in getting Coastal RC Speedway on the map of great RC Racing facilities!

Sun, Feb 9 - Cruise-In at Suffolk Executive Airport, 12 - 4:00 pm, 1550 Airport Rd, Suffolk. Suffolk BBQ at the Suffolk Executive Airport is now doing it on the 2nd and 4th Sunday through the winter months, weather permitting. So come on out if the weather's good, we'll be there. BBQ at the airport will be open, covered patio, large menu beer and wine selection also. Come check it out. Come on out and bring your car, hang out with friends, and eat some good food. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Tue, Feb 11 - Cruise In, 4:30 - 6:30 pm, Which Wich "Superior Sandwiches", 1011 University Blvd., Harbor View, Suffolk. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday. 10% discount to Rod drivers.

Sat, Feb 15 - Cars & Coffee Great Bridge (3rd Saturday), 8 - 10:00 am, Great Bridge United Methodist Church, 201 Stadium Drive, Chesapeake. Cars & Coffee in Great Bridge is a gathering of car enthusiasts the third Saturday each month from 8-10 am to talk cars and share a cup of coffee at Great Bridge United Methodist Church. We hope you’ll join us!

Sat, Feb 15 - (3rd Sat) Cars & Coffee Williamsburg, 8 - 10:00 am, London Company Coffee & Tea, 1222 Richmond Road, Williamsburg. C & C Williamsburg is an informal gathering of people with a passion for automobiles. We are delighted to announce a new venue for our monthly gatherings. It will be at the London Company Coffee & Tea next to the Food Lion on the corner of Monticello and Richmond Roads in Williamsburg among the Midtown Row stores. Their coffee is outstanding and there is a great selection of iced concoctions as well!

Sat, Feb 15 - (3rd Sat) Cars & Coffee Newport News, 9 - 11:00 am, Village Square Shopping Center, 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 15 - GenRight 4x4 Meet-up, 10:00 am,  Hotrodders Cafe, 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 15 - Mystery Cruise, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm, Hosted by Car Club Council of Hampton Roads and 757 Auto Events, Sears Parking lot, Greenbrier Mall, Chesapeake. Come join us for the second Mystery Cruise of 2020. We had over 60 participants at the first Mystery Cruise. This is a great way to meet new friends, get your car/truck out of winter storage and have some fun. We will meet at Greenbrier Mall at 0930 in front of the old Sears, with a departure at 1000 for our destination. Come with a full tank of fuel. This trip will be approximately 2 hours one way to our destination. We will divide up into groups of 5-7 cars with a lead car who is responsible for that group. This Mystery Cruise will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.  This is a Sunshine only event!!  

Sat, Feb 22 - Winter RC Drift Points Series, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 12761 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News. Get your RWD drift machines tuned up because it is time for our 2020 Winter Points Series! Drifters will accumulate points at each event they attend based off their event finishing position. The top 3 drifters with the most points after the event will be our 2020 Points Series Champions! Event dates: (subject to change) Sat, Feb 22nd - Tandem Competition; Sat, Mar 28th - Tandem Competition; Sat, Apr 25th - Finals!! - Tandem Competition. Drifters get to drop their lowest event score, so if you can't make all 4 events you still have a shot at winning!

Sat, Feb 29 - Pints & Pistons Meet #5, 12 - 7:00 pm, Hosted by Sumospeed and The Garage Brewery, 1011 Eden Way N., Chesapeake. We would love to welcome everyone once again to The Garage Brewery for another Pints & Pistons meet in February! Features: K9 justice league on site with; adoptable dogs and information; $5/12oz special all day; 10% discounts for donations to K9 Justice League; free custom meet decals; food truck on site; games. Please respect the venue and neighboring businesses by avoiding spaces marked reserved and being mature regarding behavior and waste. Thank you, and see everyone in February!

Sat, Feb 29 - 2019 River Oak C4 Cruise-In, 8 - 9:30 am, Hosted by the men of River Oak Church, 255 Great Bridge Blvd., Chesapeake. Join the monthly gathering happening the 4th Saturday every month at River Oak Church. Owners and lookers welcome, it’s all free – free to show, free to look, free to eat, (donuts & coffee). Nothing fancy; talk cars, show off your ride and meet other’s that share the same love. All rides are welcome – imports, exotic, trucks, bikes (any vintage, old or new), tractors, customs, tuners, off-road, whatever! We start early, (8 am), and we end early, (9:30 am), before the heat of the day, so you have plenty of your Saturday left to do other shows, polish off your honey-do list, or do whatever you do in the summertime when the weather is hot.

Sat, Feb 29 - Rides and Coffee Virginia Beach, 8 - 11:00 am, Detail Garage, 4239 Holland Rd., Suite #772, Virginia Beach. Our Famous Rides & Coffee event takes place the last Saturday of every month! Always show up early for a good spot and be prepared to kick off your weekend like a Boss! So who's ready to represent in beautiful VA weather with the baddest Car care supplier in North America? LIVE DEMOS - Raffles - SALES! - Coffee - Donuts. TAG EVERYONE: Car Clubs, Bike Clubs, Truck Clubs are ALWAYS WELCOME!

Sat, Feb 29 - (4th Sat) Cars & Coffee Norfolk, 9 - 11:00 am, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, 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 29 - Yorktown Cars and Coffee, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson, 6450 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Yorktown. We will have Firehouse coffee out serving up some local brew, Modded performance Tuning and Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson sponsoring the event. As always, this event is open to all vehicles, people, and pets. Come out and show off your ride, and meet some like-minded people.

Sat, Mar 21 - Sumospeed Yahtzee Run 2020 Opener, 12 - 7:00 pm, 3490 E Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. We are excited to announce our opening Yahtzee Run for 2020! For those unfamiliar, these events are much like a traditional poker run, but with Yahtzee! ??TUTORIAL ON GAME PLAY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHDgpuEzopc&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1ZsLVfErtvDG2CU995KMLBCXwK2xDsPfCWwYk-boJb_uxIQKA3_F-iyqQ  Our reason for this is the change of pace, and that with Yahtzee, every player has a chance to win the game all the way until the very last stop, unlike a poker run with which a lot of times you'll know a couple of stops in that your chances are slim. Our slate of stops, will be added shortly but the opening stop for check in and the first turn will be Rent a Lift's second location at 3490 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk. Players will check in at the first stop, play their first turn, then move from stop to stop, playing turns at each. The highest scores of the day will win a portion of the pot. Each registration will also include an event tee and limited edition sticker. These items MUST be picked up AT the event, we are not shipping any out. Registration can be done here:  https://sumospeed.bigcartel.com/product/sumospeed-yahtzee-run-2020-opener   We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Sat, Mar 21 - Fort Monroe Saturday Night Cruise In, 6 - 10:00 pm, Hosted by Barney’s Auto Repair, at The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery parking lot, 81 Patch Rd, Fort Monroe, Hampton. This year, we plan on trying something different. Instead of a weekly meet, and a lot of people showing up differently from week to week, we are going to be hosting these gatherings the SECOND and LAST Saturday of each month. All makes and models welcome. Hot rods, classics, exotics, cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc. Come out and enjoy some great craft beer over at Oozlefinch and checkout some cars. As always, a family friendly environment. Large lot, plenty of parking. We are aiming for March for the first meet up, but may be April. Weather permitting.

Sat, Mar 28 - FIRST Landstown Commons Cruise In, 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 spectator 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 18 - The First 2020 Classic Cruiser Cruise-Ins, 4:30 pm, Coastal Community Church, 101 Village Ave., Yorktown. Classic Cruiser’s cruise-ins will take place every Saturday night beginning April 18 thru October 17. It is open to all years, all makes, and all models. If it’s cool, bring it. It is only a $2.00 donation to show your vehicle. There is no admission fee for spectators. All cruise-in donations are donated to charity. It is a great place to listen to some great tunes played by our DJs, look at some great rides, see your old friends, and make some new ones. For more information about the cruise-ins, go to our website at http://www.ccccva.com or our Classic Cruisers Car Club Facebook page. You can also contact Paul James at 804-694-6065 or pjs68camaro@yahoo.com 



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

Sat, Mar 14 - Winterfest 2020: Car Show, Bass Off, Pin-Up, & Food Truck Rodeo, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Hosted by 757 Auto Events, Bayside Harley-Davidson, 2211 Frederick Blvd., Portsmouth. WINTERFEST 2020! Get situated for the show season as we say goodbye to the cold!! Hosted by: 757 Auto Events, Hepcat Honeys, MONTY HILL RACING, and Bayside Harley-Davidson. $16 Preregistration cars and trucks; $11 bikes and motorcycles ; $20 "Day of" Registration cars and trucks; $15 "Day of" Registration bikes, toys, motorcycles; $5 Street Meet Entry (Non Judged); $20 Club Choice Award; $40 vendor fee. Pin-up Contest, Food Truck Rodeo, Bass Off, Coloring contest. CHARITY BENEFACTOR - Technical Training Scholarship Fund.


Sat, Mar 28 - 2nd Annual George E Smith Memorial Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Hosted by 757 Auto Events, 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. Portion of proceeds will benefit a charity that George believed in, the Southeastern Food Bank. we will be accepting all non perishable food items for the food bank. Landstown Commons Shopping Center is providing us with dash plaques for the event. They are free with registration, while they last! 


Sat, Apr 18 - 16th Annual Spring Dust Off - Cruisn' thru the Decades, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Hosted by Virginia Chevy Lovers and 757 Auto Events, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. ALL MAKES AND MODELS WELCOME!! ALL YEARS INVITED!! Virginia Chevy Lovers in conjunction with 757 Auto Events presents the 16th Annual Spring Dust Off - Cruisn' thru the Decades car show to benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Classics and Late Models will compete separately! Best of Awards and Outstanding Build Awards. Club, Business, and Individual sponsorship available! Sponsorship's are available as well as vendor spots. Please contact a member or message the page for more information. Details developing!!


Sun, Apr 19 - Mustang Birthday Show, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Hosted by Mustang Club Of Tidewater, Cavalier Ford Greenbrier, 1515 S Military Highway, Chesapeake. Come celebrate the Mustang birthday with us. This show is open to all makes and models. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles are welcome.  Registration is $20 + 2 cans of food with the proceeds going to Honor and Remember and the can food to the O.A.S.I.S. food pantry.  Vendors welcome. 



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

SPIRIT.jp Drifting Series
Richmond International Raceway Complex, 600 E Laburnum Ave., Richmond
Drifting was born in the mountains of Japan where skill and style were blended into an aggressive show of speed and car control.
http://www.spiritjpdriftseries.noclick_com
Schedule (Date / Event):

Sun, Feb 2 / Skid Pad Sessions #1 2020 - Drift Training Event, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Our newest addition to our events line-up; Skid Pad Sessions! Now, we understand it takes time to hone in the fundamentals and drift basics, so we created an event that tailored to those who want to focus on fundamentals for a whole day without having to worry about learning a circuit layout as well. This event will be strictly on the SKID PADS and help you dial in your throttle control, weight transfers, and basic car control skills! 1 on 1 instruction will have one of our Advanced Instructors sitting side by side with you, coaching you through each phase of learning. A classroom session will also be a new addition to this event, focusing on teaching you the fundamentals of what you need to know starting off, such as; tire pressures, how to choose the right tire, suspension setup, throttle control, how to initiate drift with various techniques, Q&A and much more! Let's ENJOY DRIFT TOGETHER! 

Sun, Feb 23 / Soukoukai Practice Drift Event #2 of 2020, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Exciting Driving! Drivers will be broken down into 4 groups; Novice, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2 and Advanced. Driver's will be bumped up or down depending on skill level shown during the morning sessions. This is an open-practice format. Maximum seat time and aggressive style driving. Drift Games will be held at Lunch. The Tanso Solo-Entry Challenge will be 100% focused on you displaying your progression! https://www.spiritjpdriftseries.com/rules-1  Most importantly, prepare to have fun, and drive so much you'll be exhausted! :) SPECTATORS WELCOME! $10 adults, $5 kids and under 3 is free! Pet friendly, but please pick up after them! TICKETS available the day of at the registration tent! 


Apex Track Events
We give classroom training to new high performance drivers then put trained instructors in the car with students to reinforce and build upon that knowledge
https://www.motorsportreg.noclick_com/orgs/apex-track-events
Schedule (Date / Event / Location): 

Sat-Sun, Feb 22-23 / Apex Track Events/SCMC/TCUSA Winterfest Weekend / VIR - This event will be hosted by SCMC and is open to all makes and models.  You do not have to be a Mustang owner in order to participate in the event but if you want to drive on track over the weekend, you must be a member of one of these two clubs. SVT Cobra Mustang Club - (For all SVT Cobra, Shelby GT500/GT350, and Boss 302 owners) - www.svtcobraclub.noclick_com  Track Club USA - (Any make, model, or brand) - www.trackclubusa.noclick_com

Sat-Sun, Mar 28-29 / ApexFest 8 Track Weekend / NCCAR, 310 Technology Dr., Garysburg, NC  -  Apex Track Events and SCMC will host our High Speed Driving Event called ApexFest 8! This event is open to all makes and models and you do not have to be a club member to participate. There will be a full day of track time and classroom instruction with 4-5 sessions in a non-timed HPDE set up. Car sharing is allowed with separate registration for each driver. This event will fill very quickly, so you will need to place your entry soon. The price for this fun at the race track is $179 for one day or only $299 for both days! Instructors will be able to track for no charge. All we ask is that you help one novice student and one intermediate student. Driving History/Experience will be verified for all Instructors. All skill levels are welcome from beginner to track veteran. We split drivers up into 4 experience groups: One of the four groups will be dedicated to novice students who will be required to have in car instructors. You will get up to 5 sessions per day with time between to cool down your car and socialize with other drivers.  This also includes classroom instruction and in car instruction for Novice and some Intermediate drivers. You must have a valid driver's license to attend. You will be able to download a technical inspection form that your personal mechanic will perform before you leave home. All you need to bring is this and a Snell SA2010 or later helmet.


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.noclick_org
Schedule (Date / Event / Location): TBA 2020

TBA / April SCCA Auto-X


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 regional tracks such as North Carolina Center for Automotive Research.
www.tidewatersportscarclub.noclick_com
Schedule (Date / Event / Location): TBA 2020

TBA / Event #1 St. Patrick’s Day March Autocross


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.noclick_net
Schedule (Date / Event / Location):  

Fri-Sun, Mar 27-29 / HPDE, Races, TT, Comp. School, TREC / VIR (Full course)

Sat-Sun, Apr 18-19 / HPDE, Sprint Races, Time Trial / Summit Point Raceway 

Fri-Sun, May 15-17 / HYPERFEST – HPDE, Sprint Races, Time Trial, Comp School / VIR 



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.noclick_com
Schedule (Date / Event): 

Sat, Mar 7 / Spring Day of Destruction, gates open at 10 am, 1st event at 1 pm

Sat, Mar 21 / Practice

Sat, Mar 28 / 2020 Opening Night: Late Models | Super Streets | Super Trucks | Legends | Bandoleros | Enduros


Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway
4426 Tidewater Trail, Jamaica, VA
A ½-mile clay surface with 14 degree banking in both corners and 4 degrees on the front and back stretch. Divisions: Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds, Limited Stock Car, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, World of Outlaws Late Models, World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and mud bogs. Virginia Motor Speedway runs on select Saturday nights April through the first week of October, Closed on RIR NASCAR weekends (check website for schedule of events).
www.vamotorspeedway.noclick_com
Schedule (Date / Event): [Weekly Schedule of Events - Competitor Gates Open 3 pm, Spectator Gates Open 5 pm, Drivers Meeting 5:45 pm, Hot Lap Qualifying 6:30 pm, Driver Registration / Pit Pass Window Closes 6:30 pm, Racing 8 pm

Sat, Apr 4 / Opening Weekend - Weekly: Pro Late Model, Sportsman, Modified, Limited Stock

Thu, Apr 16 / All-Star Circuit of Champions 410 Sprint Car Series, $12K to win Thursday Night Thunder, plus $3K UMP Modified (Dirt Cup Challenge)

Sat, Apr 25 / Weekly: Pro Late Model, Sportsman, Modified, Limited Stock


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 including Late Models, Modifieds, Grand Stocks, UCARs, Legends and Bandoleros. The speedway draws drivers both locally and throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
www.southsidespeedway.noclick_net
Schedule (Date / Event): 

Sat, Mar 21 / Open Practice

Fri, Mar 27 / J. M. Wilkinson Opening Night: Late Model 40, Modified 30, Grand Stock 30, U-Car 25, Legend 25, Bandolero 15

Fri, Apr 10 / Weekly Race Night: Late Model 40, Modified 30, Grand Stock 30, U-Car 25, Legend 25, Bandolero 15


Richmond Dragway
1955 Portugee Rd., Sandston, VA
Richmond Dragway is a 1/4 mile International Hot Rod Association sanctioned drag racing facility in Sandston, VA. The site features 130 acres with a full service concession stand, VP Fuel Station, and a 3 story Timing and Scoring tower.
www.richmonddragway.noclick_com
Schedule (Date / Event): 

Sat, Mar 7 / Test & Tune, plus AED ET Points racer's meeting, 10 am - 4 pm

Sat, Mar 14 / Test and Tune, 10 am - 4 pm

Sat, Mar 21 / RVA List, plus Test & Tune, 10 am - 5 pm

Fri-Sun, Mar 27-29 / Thornton Motorsports All Junior Drag Race Weekend


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.
http://www.richmondracewaycomplex.noclick_com
Schedule (Date / Event):  

Sat, Apr 18 / ToyotaCare 250, Gander Outdoors & RV Truck Series

Sun, Apr 19 / 2020 Toyota Owners 400

Sat, Jun 27 / NTT IndyCar Series at Richmond


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.noclick_com
Schedule (Date / Event): 

Sat, Feb 8 / Track Attack, 1:00 pm. Get On Track Now - No Experience Needed!

Sat, Feb 22 / Track Attack, 1:00 pm. Get On Track Now - No Experience Needed!

Sat, Mar 14 / Track Attack, 1:00 pm. Get On Track Now - No Experience Needed!

Sat, Mar 28 / Track Attack, 4:00 pm. Get On Track Now - No Experience Needed!

Sun, Apr 5 / Dominion TrackCross #1, 7:00 am.

Sat, Apr 12 / Track Attack, 4:00 pm. Get On Track Now - No Experience Needed!

Fri-Sun, Apr 17-19 / Drive A Supercar On A Racetrack - Xtreme Xperience, http://www.xxspeed.com/

Sun, May 10 / High Performance DR Education on Road Course

Sun, Jul 12 / Dominion TrackCross #2


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.noclick_com
Schedule (Date / Event): 

Sat, Feb 1 / USDrift returns to the asphalt parking pad of Virginia Motorsports Park to kick off the season

Sat, Feb 29 / USDrift returns to the asphalt parking pad of Virginia Motorsports Park 

Thu-Sun, Mar 12-15 / 11th Annual Loose Rocker St. Patrick's Classic

Sat, Mar 21 / VP Fuels ET Bracket Series, 8:00 am


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.noclick_com/
Schedule (Date / Event):

Sat-Sun, Feb 22-23 / Track Club USA Winterfest 2020 (Full course) www.trackclubusa.com

Sat, Feb 29 - Sun, Mar 1 / 2020 THSCC Frozen Frenzy HPDE (Full course/Grand west) https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/2020-thscc-frozen-frenzy-hpde-virginia-international-raceway-tarheel-962217

Sat, Mar 7 / TireRack.com ChampCar Endurance Series 12-Hours (South course) https://champcar.org/

Sat-Sun, Mar 14-15 / NCR SCCA "March into Spring at VIR" (Full course) www.ncrscca.com

Fri-Sun, Mar 20-22 / PCA Zone 2 Drivers Ed (Full course) https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/2020-pca-zone-2-de-virginia-international-raceway-572547

Fri-Sun, Mar 27-29 / NASA HPDE, Races, TT, Comp. School, TREC (Full course) http://nasaracing.net/

Fri-Sun, Apr 10-12 / Hoosier Tire SCCA Super Tour  https://www.scca.com/

Fri-Sun, May 15-17 / NASA HyperFEST: HPDE, Sprint Races, Time Trial, Comp School http://nasaracing.net/

Mon, May 25 / 1st of The year VIR Charity Laps



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Thursday, January 23, 2020

Local Car Happenings for Tidewater VA

I know we're in the midst of winter but . . . 



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, Jan 23 - Mini-Z Racing, 5 - 8:00 pm, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. Get in on the action most every Sunday and Thursday during December at HobbyTown! We turn our activity room into a custom scale race 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 racers, better your skills, and have fun! For info, call the store at (757) 306-4760.

Fri, Jan 24 - Informal Cruise-In, 5:00 pm, Revolution Golf and Grille, 1430 Highstreet, Suite 706, Williamsburg. An informal cruise-in starting at Revolution Golf & Grille on High Street in Williamsburg. The cruise will start at 5:00 and end whenever. This will be a regular Friday occurrence as long as weather permits.

Sat, Jan 25 - 2019 River Oak C4 Cruise-In, 8 - 9:30 am, Hosted by the men of River Oak Church, 255 Great Bridge Blvd., Chesapeake. Join the monthly gathering happening the 4th Saturday every month at River Oak Church. Owners and lookers welcome, it’s all free – free to show, free to look, free to eat, (donuts & coffee). Nothing fancy; talk cars, show off your ride and meet other’s that share the same love. All rides are welcome – imports, exotic, trucks, bikes (any vintage, old or new), tractors, customs, tuners, off-road, whatever! We start early, (8 am), and we end early, (9:30 am), before the heat of the day, so you have plenty of your Saturday left to do other shows, polish off your honey-do list, or do whatever you do in the summertime when the weather is hot.

Sat, Jan 25 - Rides and Coffee Virginia Beach, 8 - 11:00 am, Detail Garage, 4239 Holland Rd., Suite #772, Virginia Beach. Our Famous Rides & Coffee event takes place the last Saturday of every month! Always show up early for a good spot and be prepared to kick off your weekend like a Boss! So who's ready to represent in beautiful VA weather with the baddest Car care supplier in North America? LIVE DEMOS - Raffles - SALES! - Coffee - Donuts. TAG EVERYONE: Car Clubs, Bike Clubs, Truck Clubs are ALWAYS WELCOME!

Sat, Jan 25 - (4th Sat) Cars & Coffee Norfolk, 9 - 11:00 am, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, 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 25 - Yorktown Cars and Coffee, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson, 6450 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Yorktown. We will have Firehouse coffee out serving up some local brew, Modded performance Tuning and Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson sponsoring the event. As always, this event is open to all vehicles, people, and pets. Come out and show off your ride, and meet some like-minded people.

Sat, Jan 25 - Winter RC Drift Points Series, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 12761 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News. Get your RWD drift machines tuned up because it is time for our 2020 Winter Points Series! Drifters will accumulate points at each event they attend based off their event finishing position. The top 3 drifters with the most points after the event will be our 2020 Points Series Champions! Event dates: (subject to change) Sat, Jan 25th - Tandem Competition; Sat, Feb 22nd - Tandem Competition; Sat, Mar 28th - Tandem Competition; Sat, Apr 25th - Finals!! - Tandem Competition. Drifters get to drop their lowest event score, so if you can't make all 4 events you still have a shot at winning!

Sat, Jan 25 - Pints & Pistons Meet #4, 12 - 6:00 pm, Hosted by Sumospeed and The Garage Brewery, 1011 Eden Way N, Chesapeake. Come check out some awesome cars, eat some delicious food from a local food truck, and of course some outstanding beer from the Garage Brewery, the gracious hosts of this event. Chill with us at our 4th Pints & Pistons meet and first for 2020! $5 12oz brews; food truck on site; new stickers for the meet! Please be respectful to the venue and staff and act like adults. We will be supporting the K9 Justice League at this meet and they will be on site with an adoption/information tent. Donations made will get you a 10% discount on your purchases at the meet! Supply list: -Kongs (all sizes) -Nylabones (all sizes) -Treats -Toys -Dog beds of all sizes -Vetriscience composure (calming) treats -Gently used towels -Gently used crib sized blankets -Gently used comforters. See everyone at the end of the month!

Sat, Jan 25 - 2019 Suffolk Hardee's Weekly Cruise In, 2 - 4:00 pm, Hardee's Drive-In, Pruden Blvd., Suffolk. Every Saturday. Get those hot rods out and come see some cool cars and have a great time hanging out with friends. If it's cold, we hangout inside.

Sat, Jan 25 - Fort Monroe Saturday Night Cruise In, 6 - 10:00 pm, Hosted by Barney’s Auto Repair, at The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery parking lot, 81 Patch Rd, Fort Monroe, Hampton. Weekly Saturday Night Cruise In at Fort Monroe. All makes and models welcome. Hot rods, classics, exotics, cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc. Come out and enjoy some great craft beer over at Oozlefinch and checkout some cars. As always, a family friendly environment. Large lot, plenty of parking.

Sun, Jan 26 - Cruise-In at Suffolk Executive Airport, 12 - 4:00 pm, 1550 Airport Rd, Suffolk. Suffolk BBQ at the Suffolk Executive Airport is now doing it on the 2nd and 4th Sunday through the winter months, weather permitting. So come on out if the weather's good, we'll be there. BBQ at the airport will be open, covered patio, large menu beer and wine selection also. Come check it out. Come on out and bring your car, hang out with friends, and eat some good food. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Sun, Jan 26 - Mini-Z Racing, 12 - 5:00 pm, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. Get in on the action most every Sunday and Thursday during December at HobbyTown! We turn our activity room into a custom scale race 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 racers, better your skills, and have fun! For info, call the store at (757) 306-4760.

Sun, Jan 26 - Sunday Slides, 12 - 5:00 pm, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 12761 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Join us every Sunday afternoon for indoor RC Drifting. Event is always free and all skill levels are welcome. The perfect chance to meet fellow RC drifters, better your drifting skills, and have fun!

Sun, Jan 26 - Weekly Meet, 1 - 3:30 pm, Hosted by Day Grooves, Hardee's, 7007 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Gloucester Courthouse. Weekly car meet. All vehicles welcome! Next to Hardee's in Gloucester Courthouse.

Sun, Jan 26 - Cruise-In every Sunday, 4 - 7:00 pm, Hosted by Fatboy's Grill & Steamshack, 15042 Carrollton Boulevard, Carrollton. Come on out every Sunday to see some of the coolest cars around! Bring your own car or truck, Ford, GM, MOPAR, any year, make, or model!

Tue, Jan 28 - Cruise In, 4:30 - 6:30 pm, Which Wich "Superior Sandwiches", 1011 University Blvd., Harbor View, Suffolk. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday. 10% discount to Rod drivers.

Wed, Jan 29 - RC Drift Night, 4 - 8:00 pm, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 12761 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Join us every Wednesday for indoor RC Drift Night. Event is always free and all skill levels are welcome. The perfect chance to meet fellow RC drifters, better your drifting skills, and have fun!

Thu, Jan 30 - Mini-Z Racing, 5 - 8:00 pm, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. Get in on the action most every Sunday and Thursday during December at HobbyTown! We turn our activity room into a custom scale race 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 racers, better your skills, and have fun! For info, call the store at (757) 306-4760.

Sat, Feb 1 - (1st Sat) Cars and Coffee Virginia Beach, 7 - 10:00 am, hosted by Java Surf, NOW at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 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. 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.noclick_com/groups/115284668486129/

Sat, Feb 8 - No Limit RC Winter Racing Series, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, HobbyTown, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 196, Virginia Beach. The No Limit RC of VA monster truck winter racing series is back and we are excited to announce we will be racing indoors for the first 3 events! Racing venue will be located a few doors down from HobbyTown Virginia Beach. Our friends from No Limit R/C of Virginia will be running each of the racing events. Join their Facebook group for more event and racing info! First 3 race dates: January 11th, February 8th, March 14th. Racing Classes: Young Guns - any electric truck allowed; Short Course; 4x4 Electric; Retro; 2.2 Solid Axle; Pro Mod Solid Axle. Event Day Schedule: 10am Registration opens, 12pm - Qualifying, 2pm - Racing Brackets. Get your RC monster trucks tuned up and get ready for some racing!

Sat, Feb 15 - Cars & Coffee Great Bridge (3rd Saturday), 8 - 10:00 am, Great Bridge United Methodist Church, 201 Stadium Drive, Chesapeake. Cars & Coffee in Great Bridge is a gathering of car enthusiasts the third Saturday each month from 8-10 am to talk cars and share a cup of coffee at Great Bridge United Methodist Church. We hope you’ll join us!

Sat, Feb 15 - (3rd Sat) Cars & Coffee Williamsburg, 8 - 10:00 am, London Company Coffee & Tea, 1222 Richmond Road, Williamsburg. C & C Williamsburg is an informal gathering of people with a passion for automobiles. We are delighted to announce a new venue for our monthly gatherings. It will be at the London Company Coffee & Tea next to the Food Lion on the corner of Monticello and Richmond Roads in Williamsburg among the Midtown Row stores. Their coffee is outstanding and there is a great selection of iced concoctions as well!

Sat, Feb 15 - (3rd Sat) Cars & Coffee Newport News, 9 - 11:00 am, Village Square Shopping Center, 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 15 - GenRight 4x4 Meet-up, 10:00 am,  Hotrodders Cafe, 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, Apr 18 - The First 2020 Classic Cruiser Cruise-Ins, 4:30 pm, Coastal Community Church, 101 Village Ave., Yorktown. Classic Cruiser’s cruise-ins will take place every Saturday night beginning April 18 thru October 17. It is open to all years, all makes, and all models. If it’s cool, bring it. It is only a $2.00 donation to show your vehicle. There is no admission fee for spectators. All cruise-in donations are donated to charity. It is a great place to listen to some great tunes played by our DJs, look at some great rides, see your old friends, and make some new ones. For more information about the cruise-ins, go to our website at http://www.ccccva.com or our Classic Cruisers Car Club Facebook page. You can also contact Paul James at 804-694-6065 or pjs68camaro@yahoo.com 



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

Sat, Mar 14 - Winterfest 2020: Car Show, Bass Off, Pin-Up, & Food Truck Rodeo, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Hosted by 757 Auto Events, Bayside Harley-Davidson, 2211 Frederick Blvd., Portsmouth. WINTERFEST 2020! Get situated for the show season as we say goodbye to the cold!! Hosted by: 757 Auto Events, Hepcat Honeys, MONTY HILL RACING, and Bayside Harley-Davidson. $16 Preregistration cars and trucks; $11 bikes and motorcycles ; $20 "Day of" Registration cars and trucks; $15 "Day of" Registration bikes, toys, motorcycles; $5 Street Meet Entry (Non Judged); $20 Club Choice Award; $40 vendor fee. Pin-up Contest, Food Truck Rodeo, Bass Off, Coloring contest. CHARITY BENEFACTOR - Technical Training Scholarship Fund.


Sat, Apr 4 - 2nd Annual George E Smith Memorial Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Hosted by 757 Auto Events, 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. Portion of proceeds will benefit a charity that George believed in, the Southeastern Food Bank. we will be accepting all non perishable food items for the food bank. Landstown Commons Shopping Center is providing us with dash plaques for the event. They are free with registration, while they last! 


Sat, Apr 18 - 16th Annual Spring Dust Off - Cruisn' thru the Decades, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Hosted by Virginia Chevy Lovers and 757 Auto Events, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. ALL MAKES AND MODELS WELCOME!! ALL YEARS INVITED!! Virginia Chevy Lovers in conjunction with 757 Auto Events presents the 16th Annual Spring Dust Off - Cruisn' thru the Decades car show to benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Classics and Late Models will compete separately! Best of Awards and Outstanding Build Awards. Club, Business, and Individual sponsorship available! Sponsorship's are available as well as vendor spots. Please contact a member or message the page for more information. Details developing!!



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

SPIRIT.jp Drifting Series
Richmond International Raceway Complex, 600 E Laburnum Ave., Richmond
Drifting was born in the mountains of Japan where skill and style were blended into an aggressive show of speed and car control.
http://www.spiritjpdriftseries.noclick_com
Schedule (Date / Event):

Sun, Feb 2 / Skid Pad Sessions #1 2020 - Drift Training Event, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Our newest addition to our events line-up; Skid Pad Sessions! Now, we understand it takes time to hone in the fundamentals and drift basics, so we created an event that tailored to those who want to focus on fundamentals for a whole day without having to worry about learning a circuit layout as well. This event will be strictly on the SKID PADS and help you dial in your throttle control, weight transfers, and basic car control skills! 1 on 1 instruction will have one of our Advanced Instructors sitting side by side with you, coaching you through each phase of learning. A classroom session will also be a new addition to this event, focusing on teaching you the fundamentals of what you need to know starting off, such as; tire pressures, how to choose the right tire, suspension setup, throttle control, how to initiate drift with various techniques, Q&A and much more! Let's ENJOY DRIFT TOGETHER! 

Sun, Feb 23 / Soukoukai Practice Drift Event #2 of 2020, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Exciting Driving! Drivers will be broken down into 4 groups; Novice, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2 and Advanced. Driver's will be bumped up or down depending on skill level shown during the morning sessions. This is an open-practice format. Maximum seat time and aggressive style driving. Drift Games will be held at Lunch. The Tanso Solo-Entry Challenge will be 100% focused on you displaying your progression! https://www.spiritjpdriftseries.com/rules-1  Most importantly, prepare to have fun, and drive so much you'll be exhausted! :) SPECTATORS WELCOME! $10 adults, $5 kids and under 3 is free! Pet friendly, but please pick up after them! TICKETS available the day of at the registration tent! 


Apex Track Events
We give classroom training to new high performance drivers then put trained instructors in the car with students to reinforce and build upon that knowledge
https://www.motorsportreg.noclick_com/orgs/apex-track-events
Schedule (Date / Event / Location): 

Sat-Sun, Feb 22-23 / Apex Track Events/SCMC/TCUSA Winterfest Weekend / VIR - This event will be hosted by SCMC and is open to all makes and models.  You do not have to be a Mustang owner in order to participate in the event but if you want to drive on track over the weekend, you must be a member of one of these two clubs. SVT Cobra Mustang Club - (For all SVT Cobra, Shelby GT500/GT350, and Boss 302 owners) - www.svtcobraclub.noclick_com  Track Club USA - (Any make, model, or brand) - www.trackclubusa.noclick_com

Sat-Sun, Mar 28-29 / ApexFest 8 Track Weekend / NCCAR, 310 Technology Dr., Garysburg, NC  -  Apex Track Events and SCMC will host our High Speed Driving Event called ApexFest 8! This event is open to all makes and models and you do not have to be a club member to participate. There will be a full day of track time and classroom instruction with 4-5 sessions in a non-timed HPDE set up. Car sharing is allowed with separate registration for each driver. This event will fill very quickly, so you will need to place your entry soon. The price for this fun at the race track is $179 for one day or only $299 for both days! Instructors will be able to track for no charge. All we ask is that you help one novice student and one intermediate student. Driving History/Experience will be verified for all Instructors. All skill levels are welcome from beginner to track veteran. We split drivers up into 4 experience groups: One of the four groups will be dedicated to novice students who will be required to have in car instructors. You will get up to 5 sessions per day with time between to cool down your car and socialize with other drivers.  This also includes classroom instruction and in car instruction for Novice and some Intermediate drivers. You must have a valid driver's license to attend. You will be able to download a technical inspection form that your personal mechanic will perform before you leave home. All you need to bring is this and a Snell SA2010 or later helmet.


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.noclick_org
Schedule (Date / Event / Location): TBA 2020

TBA / April SCCA Auto-X


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 regional tracks such as North Carolina Center for Automotive Research.
www.tidewatersportscarclub.noclick_com
Schedule (Date / Event / Location): TBA 2020

TBA / Event #1 St. Patrick’s Day March Autocross


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.noclick_net
Schedule (Date / Event / Location):  

Fri-Sun, Mar 27-29 / HPDE, Races, TT, Comp. School, TREC / VIR (Full course)

Sat-Sun, Apr 18-19 / HPDE, Sprint Races, Time Trial / Summit Point Raceway 

Fri-Sun, May 15-17 / HYPERFEST – HPDE, Sprint Races, Time Trial, Comp School / VIR 



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.noclick_com
Schedule (Date / Event): 

Sat, Mar 7 / Spring Day of Destruction, gates open at 10 am, 1st event at 1 pm

Sat, Mar 21 / Practice

Sat, Mar 28 / 2020 Opening Night: Late Models | Super Streets | Super Trucks | Legends | Bandoleros | Enduros


Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway
4426 Tidewater Trail, Jamaica, VA
A ½-mile clay surface with 14 degree banking in both corners and 4 degrees on the front and back stretch. Divisions: Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds, Limited Stock Car, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, World of Outlaws Late Models, World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and mud bogs. Virginia Motor Speedway runs on select Saturday nights April through the first week of October, Closed on RIR NASCAR weekends (check website for schedule of events).
www.vamotorspeedway.noclick_com
Schedule (Date / Event): [Weekly Schedule of Events - Competitor Gates Open 3 pm, Spectator Gates Open 5 pm, Drivers Meeting 5:45 pm, Hot Lap Qualifying 6:30 pm, Driver Registration / Pit Pass Window Closes 6:30 pm, Racing 8 pm

Sat, Apr 4 / Opening Weekend - Weekly: Pro Late Model, Sportsman, Modified, Limited Stock

Thu, Apr 16 / All-Star Circuit of Champions 410 Sprint Car Series, $12K to win Thursday Night Thunder, plus $3K UMP Modified (Dirt Cup Challenge)

Sat, Apr 25 / Weekly: Pro Late Model, Sportsman, Modified, Limited Stock


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 including Late Models, Modifieds, Grand Stocks, UCARs, Legends and Bandoleros. The speedway draws drivers both locally and throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
www.southsidespeedway.noclick_net
Schedule (Date / Event): 

Sat, Mar 21 / Open Practice

Fri, Mar 27 / J. M. Wilkinson Opening Night: Late Model 40, Modified 30, Grand Stock 30, U-Car 25, Legend 25, Bandolero 15

Fri, Apr 10 / Weekly Race Night: Late Model 40, Modified 30, Grand Stock 30, U-Car 25, Legend 25, Bandolero 15


Richmond Dragway
1955 Portugee Rd., Sandston, VA
Richmond Dragway is a 1/4 mile International Hot Rod Association sanctioned drag racing facility in Sandston, VA. The site features 130 acres with a full service concession stand, VP Fuel Station, and a 3 story Timing and Scoring tower.
www.richmonddragway.noclick_com
Schedule (Date / Event): 

Sat, Mar 7 / Test & Tune, plus AED ET Points racer's meeting, 10 am - 4 pm

Sat, Mar 14 / Test and Tune, 10 am - 4 pm

Sat, Mar 21 / RVA List, plus Test & Tune, 10 am - 5 pm

Fri-Sun, Mar 27-29 / Thornton Motorsports All Junior Drag Race Weekend


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.
http://www.richmondracewaycomplex.noclick_com
Schedule (Date / Event):  

Sat, Apr 18 / ToyotaCare 250, Gander Outdoors & RV Truck Series

Sun, Apr 19 / 2020 Toyota Owners 400

Sat, Jun 27 / NTT IndyCar Series at Richmond


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.noclick_com
Schedule (Date / Event): 

Sun, Apr 5 / Dominion TrackCross #1

Fri-Sun, Apr 17-19 / Drive A Supercar On A Racetrack - Xtreme Xperience, http://www.xxspeed.com/

Sun, May 10 / High Performance DR Education on Road Course

Sun, Jul 12 / Dominion TrackCross #2


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.noclick_com
Schedule (Date / Event): 

Sat, Feb 1 / USDrift returns to the asphalt parking pad of Virginia Motorsports Park to kick off the season

Sat, Feb 29 / USDrift returns to the asphalt parking pad of Virginia Motorsports Park 

Thu-Sun, Mar 12-15 / 11th Annual Loose Rocker St. Patrick's Classic

Sat, Mar 21 / VP Fuels ET Bracket Series, 8:00 am


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.noclick_com/
Schedule (Date / Event):

Sat-Sun, Feb 22-23 / Track Club USA Winterfest 2020 (Full course) www.trackclubusa.com

Sat, Feb 29 - Sun, Mar 1 / 2020 THSCC Frozen Frenzy HPDE (Full course/Grand west) https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/2020-thscc-frozen-frenzy-hpde-virginia-international-raceway-tarheel-962217

Sat, Mar 7 / TireRack.com ChampCar Endurance Series 12-Hours (South course) https://champcar.org/

Sat-Sun, Mar 14-15 / NCR SCCA "March into Spring at VIR" (Full course) www.ncrscca.com

Fri-Sun, Mar 20-22 / PCA Zone 2 Drivers Ed (Full course) https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/2020-pca-zone-2-de-virginia-international-raceway-572547

Fri-Sun, Mar 27-29 / NASA HPDE, Races, TT, Comp. School, TREC (Full course) http://nasaracing.net/

Fri-Sun, Apr 10-12 / Hoosier Tire SCCA Super Tour  https://www.scca.com/

Fri-Sun, May 15-17 / NASA HyperFEST: HPDE, Sprint Races, Time Trial, Comp School http://nasaracing.net/

Mon, May 25 / 1st of The year VIR Charity Laps



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Thursday, January 9, 2020

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, Jan 9 - Mini-Z Racing, 5 - 8:00 pm, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. Get in on the action most every Sunday and Thursday during December at HobbyTown! We turn our activity room into a custom scale race 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 racers, better your skills, and have fun! For info, call the store at (757) 306-4760.

Fri, Jan 10 - Informal Cruise-In, 5:00 pm, Revolution Golf and Grille, 1430 Highstreet, Suite 706, Williamsburg. An informal cruise-in starting at Revolution Golf & Grille on High Street in Williamsburg. The cruise will start at 5:00 and end whenever. This will be a regular Friday occurrence as long as weather permits.

Sat, Jan 11 - No Limit RC Winter Racing Series, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, HobbyTown, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 196, Virginia Beach. The No Limit RC of VA monster truck winter racing series is back and we are excited to announce we will be racing indoors for the first 3 events! Racing venue will be located a few doors down from HobbyTown Virginia Beach. Our friends from No Limit R/C of Virginia will be running each of the racing events. Join their Facebook group for more event and racing info! First 3 race dates: January 11th, February 8th, March 14th. Racing Classes: Young Guns - any electric truck allowed; Short Course; 4x4 Electric; Retro; 2.2 Solid Axle; Pro Mod Solid Axle. Event Day Schedule: 10am Registration opens, 12pm - Qualifying, 2pm - Racing Brackets. Get your RC monster trucks tuned up and get ready for some racing!!

Sat, Jan 11 - 2019 Suffolk Hardee's Weekly Cruise In, 2 - 4:00 pm, Hardee's Drive-In, Pruden Blvd., Suffolk. Every Saturday. Get those hot rods out and come see some cool cars and have a great time hanging out with friends. If it's cold, we hangout inside.

Sat, Jan 11 - Fort Monroe Saturday Night Cruise In, 6 - 10:00 pm, Hosted by Barney’s Auto Repair, at The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery parking lot, 81 Patch Rd, Fort Monroe, Hampton. Weekly Saturday Night Cruise In at Fort Monroe. All makes and models welcome. Hot rods, classics, exotics, cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc. Come out and enjoy some great craft beer over at Oozlefinch and checkout some cars. As always, a family friendly environment. Large lot, plenty of parking.

Sun, Jan 12 - Cruise-In at Suffolk Executive Airport, 12 - 4:00 pm, 1550 Airport Rd, Suffolk. Suffolk BBQ at the Suffolk Executive Airport is now doing it on the 2nd and 4th Sunday through the winter months, weather permitting. So come on out if the weather's good, we'll be there. BBQ at the airport will be open, covered patio, large menu beer and wine selection also. Come check it out. Come on out and bring your car, hang out with friends, and eat some good food. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Sun, Jan 12 - Mini-Z Racing, 12 - 5:00 pm, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. Get in on the action most every Sunday and Thursday during December at HobbyTown! We turn our activity room into a custom scale race 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 racers, better your skills, and have fun! For info, call the store at (757) 306-4760.

Sun, Jan 12 - Sunday Slides, 12 - 5:00 pm, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 12761 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Join us every Sunday afternoon for indoor RC Drifting. Event is always free and all skill levels are welcome. The perfect chance to meet fellow RC drifters, better your drifting skills, and have fun!

Sun, Jan 12 - Weekly Meet, 1 - 3:30 pm, Hosted by Day Grooves, Hardee's, 7007 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Gloucester Courthouse. Weekly car meet. All vehicles welcome! Next to Hardee's in Gloucester Courthouse.

Sun, Jan 12 - Cruise-In every Sunday, 4 - 7:00 pm, Hosted by Fatboy's Grill & Steamshack, 15042 Carrollton Boulevard, Carrollton. Come on out every Sunday to see some of the coolest cars around! Bring your own car or truck, Ford, GM, MOPAR, any year, make, or model!

Tue, Jan 14 - Cruise In, 4:30 - 6:30 pm, Which Wich "Superior Sandwiches", 1011 University Blvd., Harbor View, Suffolk. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday. 10% discount to Rod drivers.

Wed, Jan 15 - RC Drift Night, 4 - 8:00 pm, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 12761 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Join us every Wednesday for indoor RC Drift Night. Event is always free and all skill levels are welcome. The perfect chance to meet fellow RC drifters, better your drifting skills, and have fun!

Thu, Jan 16 - Mini-Z Racing, 5 - 8:00 pm, HobbyTown USA Virginia Beach VA, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 196, Virginia Beach. Get in on the action most every Sunday and Thursday during December at HobbyTown! We turn our activity room into a custom scale race 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 racers, better your skills, and have fun! For info, call the store at (757) 306-4760.

Sat, Jan 18 - Cars & Coffee Great Bridge (3rd Saturday), 8 - 10:00 am, Great Bridge United Methodist Church, 201 Stadium Drive, Chesapeake. Cars & Coffee in Great Bridge is a gathering of car enthusiasts the third Saturday each month from 8-10 am to talk cars and share a cup of coffee at Great Bridge United Methodist Church. We hope you’ll join us!

Sat, Jan 18 - (3rd Sat) Cars & Coffee Williamsburg, 8 - 10:00 am, London Company Coffee & Tea, 1222 Richmond Road, Williamsburg. C & C Williamsburg is an informal gathering of people with a passion for automobiles. We are delighted to announce a new venue for our monthly gatherings. It will be at the London Company Coffee & Tea next to the Food Lion on the corner of Monticello and Richmond Roads in Williamsburg among the Midtown Row stores. Their coffee is outstanding and there is a great selection of iced concoctions as well!

Sat, Jan 18 - (3rd Sat) Cars & Coffee Newport News, 9 - 11:00 am, Village Square Shopping Center, 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 18 - Mystery Cruise, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm, Hosted by Car Club Council of Hampton Roads. Come join us for the first Mystery Cruise of 2020. This is a great way to meet new friends, get your car/truck out of winter storage and have some fun. We will meet at Greenbrier Mall at 0930 in front of the old Sears, with a departure at 1000 for our destination. Come with a full tank of fuel. This trip will be approximately 2 hours one way to our destination. We will divide up into groups of 5-7 cars with a lead car who is responsible for that group. This Mystery Cruise will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. This is a Sunshine only event!!

Sat, Jan 18 - GenRight 4x4 Meet-up, 10:00 am,  Hotrodders Cafe, 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!

Sun, Jan 19 - Brunch & Bumpers, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Back Bay's Farmhouse Brewing Co., 1805 Kempsville Rd., Virginia Beach. Do you love cars, food and beer? Join us for our first ever Brunch & Bumpers event on January 19th from 10am-1pm! We will have coffee, live music, food trucks by 4 Spices Mediterranean Food LLC, Prime757: Craft Meat and Seafood and more! Want to participate? Send a picture of your car along with the make, model and year to megan@backbaybrewingco.com. We only have 20 spots available, all of which will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis based on the receipt of email entry. This is a free event!

Sat, Jan 25 - 2019 River Oak C4 Cruise-In, 8 - 9:30 am, Hosted by the men of River Oak Church, 255 Great Bridge Blvd., Chesapeake. Join the monthly gathering happening the 4th Saturday every month at River Oak Church. Owners and lookers welcome, it’s all free – free to show, free to look, free to eat, (donuts & coffee). Nothing fancy; talk cars, show off your ride and meet other’s that share the same love. All rides are welcome – imports, exotic, trucks, bikes (any vintage, old or new), tractors, customs, tuners, off-road, whatever! We start early, (8 am), and we end early, (9:30 am), before the heat of the day, so you have plenty of your Saturday left to do other shows, polish off your honey-do list, or do whatever you do in the summertime when the weather is hot.

Sat, Jan 25 - Rides and Coffee Virginia Beach, 8 - 11:00 am, Detail Garage, 4239 Holland Rd., Suite #772, Virginia Beach. Our Famous Rides & Coffee event takes place the last Saturday of every month! Always show up early for a good spot and be prepared to kick off your weekend like a Boss! So who's ready to represent in beautiful VA weather with the baddest Car care supplier in North America? LIVE DEMOS - Raffles - SALES! - Coffee - Donuts. TAG EVERYONE: Car Clubs, Bike Clubs, Truck Clubs are ALWAYS WELCOME!

Sat, Jan 25 - (4th Sat) Cars & Coffee Norfolk, 9 - 11:00 am, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, 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 25 - Yorktown Cars and Coffee, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson, 6450 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Yorktown. We will have Firehouse coffee out serving up some local brew, Modded performance Tuning and Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson sponsoring the event. As always, this event is open to all vehicles, people, and pets. Come out and show off your ride, and meet some like-minded people.

Sat, Jan 25 - Winter RC Drift Points Series, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 12761 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News. Get your RWD drift machines tuned up because it is time for our 2020 Winter Points Series! Drifters will accumulate points at each event they attend based off their event finishing position. The top 3 drifters with the most points after the event will be our 2020 Points Series Champions! Event dates: (subject to change) Sat, Jan 25th - Tandem Competition; Sat, Feb 22nd - Tandem Competition; Sat, Mar 28th - Tandem Competition; Sat, Apr 25th - Finals!! - Tandem Competition. Drifters get to drop their lowest event score, so if you can't make all 4 events you still have a shot at winning!

Sat, Jan 25 - Pints & Pistons Meet #4, 12 - 6:00 pm, Hosted by Sumospeed and The Garage Brewery, 1011 Eden Way N, Chesapeake. Come check out some awesome cars, eat some delicious food from a local food truck, and of course some outstanding beer from the Garage Brewery, the gracious hosts of this event. Chill with us at our 4th Pints & Pistons meet and first for 2020! $5 12oz brews; food truck on site; new stickers for the meet! Please be respectful to the venue and staff and act like adults. We will be supporting the K9 Justice League at this meet and they will be on site with an adoption/information tent. Donations made will get you a 10% discount on your purchases at the meet! Supply list: -Kongs (all sizes) -Nylabones (all sizes) -Treats -Toys -Dog beds of all sizes -Vetriscience composure (calming) treats -Gently used towels -Gently used crib sized blankets -Gently used comforters. See everyone at the end of the month!

Sat, Feb 1 - (1st Sat) Cars and Coffee Virginia Beach, 7 - 10:00 am, hosted by Java Surf, NOW at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 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. 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 8 - No Limit RC Winter Racing Series, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, HobbyTown, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 196, Virginia Beach. The No Limit RC of VA monster truck winter racing series is back and we are excited to announce we will be racing indoors for the first 3 events! Racing venue will be located a few doors down from HobbyTown Virginia Beach. Our friends from No Limit R/C of Virginia will be running each of the racing events. Join their Facebook group for more event and racing info! First 3 race dates: January 11th, February 8th, March 14th. Racing Classes: Young Guns - any electric truck allowed; Short Course; 4x4 Electric; Retro; 2.2 Solid Axle; Pro Mod Solid Axle. Event Day Schedule: 10am Registration opens, 12pm - Qualifying, 2pm - Racing Brackets. Get your RC monster trucks tuned up and get ready for some racing!



UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, ETC.
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Fri-Sun, Jan 10-12 - 2020 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, Mar 14 - Winterfest 2020: Car Show, Bass Off, Pin-Up, & Food Truck Rodeo, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Hosted by 757 Auto Events, Bayside Harley-Davidson, 2211 Frederick Blvd., Portsmouth. WINTERFEST 2020! Get situated for the show season as we say goodbye to the cold!! Hosted by: 757 Auto Events, Hepcat Honeys, MONTY HILL RACING, and Bayside Harley-Davidson. $16 Preregistration cars and trucks; $11 bikes and motorcycles ; $20 "Day of" Registration cars and trucks; $15 "Day of" Registration bikes, toys, motorcycles; $5 Street Meet Entry (Non Judged); $20 Club Choice Award; $40 vendor fee. Pin-up Contest, Food Truck Rodeo, Bass Off, Coloring contest. CHARITY BENEFACTOR - Technical Training Scholarship Fund.


Sat, Apr 4 - 2nd Annual George E Smith Memorial Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Hosted by 757 Auto Events, 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. Portion of proceeds will benefit a charity that George believed in, the Southeastern Food Bank. we will be accepting all non perishable food items for the food bank. Landstown Commons Shopping Center is providing us with dash plaques for the event. They are free with registration, while they last! 


Sat, Apr 18 - 16th Annual Spring Dust Off - Cruisn' thru the Decades, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Hosted by Virginia Chevy Lovers and 757 Auto Events, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. ALL MAKES AND MODELS WELCOME!! ALL YEARS INVITED!! Virginia Chevy Lovers in conjunction with 757 Auto Events presents the 16th Annual Spring Dust Off - Cruisn' thru the Decades car show to benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Classics and Late Models will compete separately! Best of Awards and Outstanding Build Awards. Club, Business, and Individual sponsorship available! Sponsorship's are available as well as vendor spots. Please contact a member or message the page for more information. Details developing!!



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

SPIRIT.jp Drifting Series
Richmond International Raceway Complex, 600 E Laburnum Ave., Richmond
Drifting was born in the mountains of Japan where skill and style were blended into an aggressive show of speed and car control.
http://www.spiritjpdriftseries.com
Schedule (Date / Event):

Sun, Jan 12 / 2020 Novice Clinic #1: Drift Training Event, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Drivers will hone in their skills while having an instructor guide them through basic Drift Training. Bring a pad & paper; you're going back to school! One on one instructor time provides NOVICES a chance to fire away question at our instructors/advanced drivers! No question is a bad question, so ask away! Get taught the basics and fundamentals of Drifting and drift car up-keep! Utilizing our main SPIRIT CIRCUIT, AND our Skid Pad Sessions layout, we bring to you the MOST seat time of any of our events! 1 full circuit, 2 mini-circuits, 2 figure 8 pads and 3 donuts pads plus advanced instruction will help YOU learn to DRIFT! NOVICE/Intermediate Drivers only!

Sunday, Feb 2 / Skid Pad Sessions #1 2020 - Drift Training Event, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Our newest addition to our events line-up; Skid Pad Sessions! Now, we understand it takes time to hone in the fundamentals and drift basics, so we created an event that tailored to those who want to focus on fundamentals for a whole day without having to worry about learning a circuit layout as well. This event will be strictly on the SKID PADS and help you dial in your throttle control, weight transfers, and basic car control skills! 1 on 1 instruction will have one of our Advanced Instructors sitting side by side with you, coaching you through each phase of learning. A classroom session will also be a new addition to this event, focusing on teaching you the fundamentals of what you need to know starting off, such as; tire pressures, how to choose the right tire, suspension setup, throttle control, how to initiate drift with various techniques, Q&A and much more! Let's ENJOY DRIFT TOGETHER! 


Apex Track Events
We give classroom training to new high performance drivers then put trained instructors in the car with students to reinforce and build upon that knowledge
https://www.motorsportreg.com/orgs/apex-track-events
Schedule (Date / Event / Location): 

Sat-Sun, Feb 22-23 / Apex Track Events/SCMC/TCUSA Winterfest Weekend / VIR - This event will be hosted by SCMC and is open to all makes and models.  You do not have to be a Mustang owner in order to participate in the event but if you want to drive on track over the weekend, you must be a member of one of these two clubs. SVT Cobra Mustang Club - (For all SVT Cobra, Shelby GT500/GT350, and Boss 302 owners) - www.svtcobraclub.com  Track Club USA - (Any make, model, or brand) - www.trackclubusa.com

Sat-Sun, Mar 28-29 / ApexFest 8 Track Weekend / NCCAR, 310 Technology Dr., Garysburg, NC  -  Apex Track Events and SCMC will host our High Speed Driving Event called ApexFest 8! This event is open to all makes and models and you do not have to be a club member to participate. There will be a full day of track time and classroom instruction with 4-5 sessions in a non-timed HPDE set up. Car sharing is allowed with separate registration for each driver. This event will fill very quickly, so you will need to place your entry soon. The price for this fun at the race track is $179 for one day or only $299 for both days! Instructors will be able to track for no charge. All we ask is that you help one novice student and one intermediate student. Driving History/Experience will be verified for all Instructors. All skill levels are welcome from beginner to track veteran. We split drivers up into 4 experience groups: One of the four groups will be dedicated to novice students who will be required to have in car instructors. You will get up to 5 sessions per day with time between to cool down your car and socialize with other drivers.  This also includes classroom instruction and in car instruction for Novice and some Intermediate drivers. You must have a valid driver's license to attend. You will be able to download a technical inspection form that your personal mechanic will perform before you leave home. All you need to bring is this and a Snell SA2010 or later helmet.


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): TBA 2020


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 regional tracks such as North Carolina Center for Automotive Research.
www.tidewatersportscarclub.com
Schedule (Date / Event / Location): TBA 2020


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):  TBA 2020



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 2020


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): 2019 Season is a wrap!


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 including Late Models, Modifieds, Grand Stocks, UCARs, Legends and Bandoleros. The speedway draws drivers both locally and throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
www.southsidespeedway.net
Schedule (Date / Event): Wrapped up our 60th anniversary year!


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


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.
http://www.richmondracewaycomplex.com
Schedule (Date / Event):  

Sat, Apr 18 / ToyotaCare 250, Gander Outdoors & RV Truck Series

Sun, Apr 19 / 2020 Toyota Owners 400

Sat, Jun 27 / NTT IndyCar Series at Richmond


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): TBA


Virginia Motorsports Park
Dinwiddie, 8018 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA
Built in 1994, a state of the art multi-million dollar facility encompassing 500 acres featuring: Drag Strip, Mud Bog Pit, Truck and Tractor Pull Arena, Motocross facility, and a BMX Track.
www.virginiamotorsports.com
Schedule (Date / Event): 

Sat, Feb 1 / USDrift returns to the asphalt parking pad of Virginia Motorsports Park to kick off the season

Sat, Feb 29 / USDrift returns to the asphalt parking pad of Virginia Motorsports Park 

Thu-Sun, Mar 12-15 / 11th Annual Loose Rocker St. Patrick's Classic

Sat, Mar 21 / VP Fuels ET Bracket Series, 8:00 am


Virginia International Raceway (VIR)
1245 Pine Tree Road, Alton, VA
Chosen as one of Car & Driver's Top 6 tracks in the nation, Virginia International Raceway is a multi-purpose road racing facility, located on the Dan River between Danville and South Boston, Virginia. VIR hosts a wide range of professional and amateur auto and motorcycle racing and track events, and is well established as "America's Motorsport Resort."
http://virnow.com/
Schedule (Date / Event):

Sat, Feb 22 / Winterfest 2020

Sat, Feb 29 - Sun, Mar 1 / 2020 THSCC Frozen Frenzy HPDE

Sat, Mar 7 / TireRack.com ChampCar Endurance Series 12-Hours at VIR South

Mon, May 25 / 1st of The year VIR Charity Laps



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