Tuesday, June 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)

Wed, Jul 1 - 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!

Wed, Jul 1 - Doumar's Weekly Cruise in, 7 - 9:00 pm, Doumar's Cones & Barbecue, 1919 Monticello Ave., Norfolk. Please join us for a weekly cruise-in, every Wednesday night at Doumar's in Norfolk. Please note they are open during these hours to enjoy all the great eats and drinks they provide, including their amazing ice cream and handmade cones! *Most of all, please be on your absolute best behavior at their facility, as they have been kind enough to allow us to hold this event there. This means- be kind, clean up after yourselves, no excessive revving, and no burnouts and do not speed off when leaving their parking lot. We want to continue to be welcome there, and these are some extremely nice folks. Those who do not follow the rules will be asked to not come back.*

Sat, Jul 4 - (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, Jul 4 - 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 through October 2020 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, Jul 4 - 2020 Suffolk Hardee's Weekly Cruise In, 4 - 8:00 pm, Hardee's Drive-In, Pruden Blvd., Suffolk. Every Saturday Weekly gathering of car enthusiasts at Hardee's in Suffolk. 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, Jul 4 - RC Drift Night, 4 - 8:00 pm, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 12761 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Join us every Wednesday and Saturday 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!

Sun, Jul 5 - Pints & Pistons, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm, Hosted by Sumospeed and The Garage Brewery, 1011 Eden Way N, Chesapeake. We're back! We are returning to The Garage Brewery for our monthly Pints & Pistons meets this July! Our 2020 kick off is Sunday, July 5th! We are starting this one off a bit earlier than normal and from 10 am-3 pm will feature a pop up from Pale Horse Coffee and brunch selections from 21 burgers. From 3 pm on we will have Red River Smokehouse on site for lunch/dinner so regardless of when you arrive, come hungry! We will also have our full vendor booth set up with all of our 2020 merch! Please do not park in any fire lanes or block entry/exit paths. We will have Chesapeake PD on site to please be respectful to the venue and act accordingly. see everyone next weekend!

Sun, Jul 5 - 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, Jul 5 - Classic Car/Truck/Motorcycle/Tractor Cruise in, 4 - 8:00 pm, Hosted by Farmer’s Table, 13416 Benns Church Blvd., Smithfield. We are excited to announce the reopening of our dining room starting Friday 5 June!  It’s Brain freeze season!  We welcome all Classic Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles and Tractors!  For outdoor dining, Tailgate or curbside call 757-357-1717.  View our menu on the website and order online at www.farmerstableofsmithfield.com

Wed, Jul 8 - RC Drift Night, 4 - 8:00 pm, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 12761 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Join us every Wednesday and Saturday 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!

Wed, Jul 8 - Doumar's Weekly Cruise in, 7 - 9:00 pm, Doumar's Cones & Barbecue, 1919 Monticello Ave., Norfolk. Please join us for a weekly cruise-in, every Wednesday night at Doumar's in Norfolk. Please note they are open during these hours to enjoy all the great eats and drinks they provide, including their amazing ice cream and handmade cones! *Most of all, please be on your absolute best behavior at their facility, as they have been kind enough to allow us to hold this event there. This means- be kind, clean up after yourselves, no excessive revving, and no burnouts and do not speed off when leaving their parking lot. We want to continue to be welcome there, and these are some extremely nice folks. Those who do not follow the rules will be asked to not come back.*

Fri, Jul 10 - Cruise-In at Suffolk Executive Airport, 4 - 8:00 pm, 1550 Airport Rd, Suffolk. Suffolk BBQ at the Suffolk Executive Airport will be doing these on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 4-8 pm, 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.

Fri, Jul 10 - Collector Car Appreciation Day Cruise In, 5 - 8:00 pm, hosted by Daniels Performance Group, 20128 Iwip Rd., Smithfield. Daniels Performance Group is once again pleased to be a part of the nationwide celebration recognizing Collector Car Appreciation day. For over a century, America has produced some of the greatest cars and trucks ever built. The Day reaffirms the important role that automobiles have played in the United States heritage. Open to all vehicles! $4 donation for show cars. FREE to spectators. There will be music provided by DJ-B, food vendor Rodmans BBQ, and lots of cool cars. *Social Distancing is Encouraged and Face Masks are Recommended* For more information please call (757) 356-1156

Sat, Jul 11 - (2nd 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, Jul 11 - 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 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 

Sat, Jul 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. 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.

Sat, Jul 11 - Car Meet Hosted By Misplaced Garage, 6:00 pm, 1363 Armory Dr., Franklin. This will be our second meet out this way. The last one went well, so here we go again. Please respect the spot, no burnouts, reving, donuts, etc. Let's make it a good one so we can continue to do this, and don't ruin it for the ones who drove a while to get here. Share & Invite!

Sun, Jul 12 - Wicked Cars and Coffee, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, Wicked Stitching, 6701 Ruritan Blvd., Suffolk. Come on out for a good time talking cars with great people and enjoy our complimentary coffee and doughnuts. This will take place on the second Sunday of every month. So mark your calendar!

Sat, Jul 18 - (3rd Sat) Cars & Coffee Williamsburg, 8 - 10:00 am, London Company Coffee & Tea, 1222 Richmond Road, Williamsburg. WE ARE A GO FOR 6/20/2020!!  C & C Williamsburg is an informal gathering of people with a passion for automobiles. 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! It will be great to see everyone agin after such a long hiatus.

Fri, Jul 17 - Dreamland Drive-In (Featuring 9 to 5), 7 - 11:00 pm, Hosted by The DeGood Foundation and Hunt Club Farm, Virgnia Beach. The iconic drive-in theater is returning to Hampton Roads to benefit The DeGood Foundation's Imagination Library literacy program. Join us at Hunt Club Farm in Virginia Beach, VA for a special showing of 9 to 5. Come early and enjoy the petting farm and various food trucks and vendors onsite. Event subject to change in accordance with social distancing and government regulations. Tickets are only available online and will not be sold on-site. Only 150 vehicle tickets are available.  https://app.cheerfulgiving.com/e/dreamland-drive-in

Sat, Jul 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!

Sat, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 25 - Yorktown cars and Coffee, 9:00 am - 12:00pm, Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson, 6450 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Yorktown. Bring out your rides of all sorts. We welcome cars, trucks, and bikes, whatever you have. Family friendly and very laid back. Come check out some sweet rides, and show off your hard work and passion.

Sat, Jul 25 - TRAACA Meet Up, 4:00 pm, Doumar's Cones & Barbecue, 1919 Monticello Ave., Norfolk. Tidewater Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America is dedicated to the preservation of our automotive history, from the earliest 'horseless carriages' to vehicles just turning 25. If you are new to the area, just getting into the hobby, or simply love old cars, check us out. http://www.traaca.com/index.htm

Sun, 2 Aug - 1932 Ford Hi-Boy Roadster Classic Car Raffle, 7 - 9:00 pm, Hosted by Virginia Gentlemen, Harbor Club, 333 Waterside Drive, Suite 200, Norfolk. Join the Virginia Gentlemen Foundation as we raffle off this 1932 Ford Hi-Boy Roadster.  Only three hundred raffle tickets are available.  Each raffle ticket includes one entry into the raffle for the 1932 Ford Hi-Boy Roadster shown above, admission to the raffle party at The Harbor Club in Waterside District, a premium buffet and hors d'oeuvres, and a cash bar.  Guest tickets are also available!  Good Luck!  https://www.vagentlemen.com/events/classic-car-raffle/

Fri, Aug 7 - FIRST Smithfield Lions Club Cruz-In, 6 - 8:00 pm, Sentara Therapy Center - St. Lukes, 20209 Sentara Way, Carrollton. The Smithfield Lions Club Cruz-In will be starting its 12th season running through October 16th on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month. We will be at Sentara St. Luke's again this year. Come on out and enjoy some good music, good food, and see some really cool cars. Don't forget to check us out at www.Facebook.com/Smithfield Lions Club Cruz-In. In addition, we are looking for car clubs and/or motorcycles clubs that would like to be a featured club at one of our Cruz-Ins. Please contact Tim Marinelli at (757)371-6061 if your club would be interested. Looking forward to seeing you out there.



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

Fri-Sat, Jul 10-11 - Vettes at Waterside District, Fri 5:30 - 10:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Hosted by the Beachcombers Corvette Club of Virginia, Waterside District, 333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk. The Beachcombers Corvette Club and Rick Hendrick Chevrolet proudly announce the return of “Vettes at Waterside District”, Norfolk’s newest dining and entertainment complex on the Elizabeth River. Once again, Corvettes will line the riverfront promenade. Participation in this unique Corvette only gathering is limited. Register today before it’s sold out. This was a very popular event last year, and we're sure to sell out this year.


Sat, Jul 11 - Mustang Club Of Tidewater Summer Sizzle Car Show, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Hosted by Cavalier Ford Chesapeake Square, 4021 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake. Come on out and celebrate the summer with our annual all makes and model car show. This is a judged show. Cost is $20 +2 cans of food. Food vendor on site. All cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles are welcome. On site food available from Bear House Coffee Roasters and Blackwater BBQ.


Sat, Jul 11 - CHKD/Walmart Suffolk - College Dr. Charity Car Show 2020, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm, 6259 College Dr., Suffolk. Join 757 Auto Events as we team with Walmart Suffolk - College Dr. for a charity car show! Proceeds to benefit The Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters through Walmart Suffolk - College Dr. collection efforts. Come out for cars, trucks, food, fun, and friends. Concessions will be available onsite and will benefit the charity collection. Look forward to grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, drinks, funnel cakes, deep fried Oreos, and cotton candy. Proceeds will be combined with Wal-Mart's collection for the Suffolk store's CHKD/757 Walmart Challenge. Help boost this store's collection efforts! We will have a 50-50 raffle in effect.  Free Coloring Contest for all ages with awards. VENDOR space available (no power available) for $35 in Advance. $20 minimum to show and donations encouraged. $16 pre-registration through Big Cartel soon.


Sat, Aug 1 - RESCHED: 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 nonperishable 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! 


Sun, Aug 2 - RESCHED: Light the Night Car and Light Show - Fighting Leukemia, 5 - 9:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join 757 Auto Events, Patriotic Flyers, TGD Wraps, ClearShine Virginia, and Landstown Commons for an evening of fun, 50-50 Raffle, Silent Auction, competition, wild builds, and lights! Registration: $20 for Car and Light show; $5 for "Street Meet" (non-judged). This is a Memorial Show to honor Gavin Rhodes, who is passed in 2019 while fighting his battle against Leukemia. Gavin loved the car scene and he loved his truck! NO BASS OFF AT THIS LOCATION... NO OPEN DOOR DEMOS ALLOWED... We will have a good time without a lot of craziness!


Sat, Aug 8 - Fueling The Break Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Hosted by Team Shelby South Atlantic, Virginia Chapter and Q-Master Billiards. Team Shelby Virginia Presents "Fueling The Break"! This is an "All Makes & Models" car show!! Let’s face it, car shows can be a little boring if there is nothing else going, but when you add amazing food and pool, you can't go wrong! This car show will be a judged event and classes to be determined the day of event unless we get enough pre-registered cars to sign up. Custom Trophies, Judged Event, Amazing Food, Pool Tournament where top three win money, proceeds to be donated to charity! Also, the car club to bring the most vehicles will win a cash prize as well! MORE INFORMATION TO COME!


Sat, Aug 15 - VB Strong Memorial Car/Truck and Light Show, 3 - 9:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join US Flag Runners VA Division, Cardinal Car Club, and 757 Auto Events as we host an all makes and models charity car show at Landstown Commons Shopping Center. 1 Year later we all try to resume normal lives, but this tragedy continues to affect our community. This annual event will serve for "us" to heal while commemorating lives lost in 2019. We are looking for all forms of support for this event. All event proceeds benefit charity. Make plans to stop by, or spend the day with us for a judged car show with 45+ awards. This event is free and open to spectators, and we will be accepting donations throughout the day towards our fundraiser. 


Sat, Aug 22 - CANX: Fueling The Music Car Show, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Hosted by Team Shelby South Atlantic, Virginia Chapter and Bayside High School Band Parents Association, Bayside High School, Virginia Beach. 


Sat, Aug 29 - RESCHED: 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! Sponsorships are available as well as vendor spots. Please contact a member or message the page for more information. Details developing!!


Sun, Aug 30 - Sumospeed Springfest 20 Sponsored By SOM & Cicio Performance, 1 - 6:00 pm, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach. Mark your calendars! Screened indoor show portion - Unscreened outdoor show portion in front of the convention center ON 19th street. Dozens of vendors - Hundreds of vehicles! Standard admission (pre order link coming soon): $15, Standard admission day of: $20, Standard indoor vehicle registration: $55, Indoor vehicle registration with shirt: $70, Standard outdoor vehicle registration: $35, Outdoor vehicle registration with shirt: $50, Passenger ticket: $10. Registration: Vendors - Registration.sumospeed.com/vendorlogin   Vehicles - Registration.sumospeed.com



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):

Sat, Jul 4 / NIGHT TOUGE #1 - Spectators; welcome back!, 3 - 11:00 pm. NIGHT TOUGE! Drifting under the lights at SPIRIT.jp DRIFT CIRCUIT! We will use our MAIN CIRCUIT layout with some added light features around the course to up the safety and visibility for Drivers. Functional headlights & at least ONE functioning running light and brake light in the rear is REQUIRED. NON-OEM light bar, or LED rear tail light is OK. Under-glow, strobes, and wild lights are HIGHLY encouraged. Let's light this place up! MSREG.com/NIGHTTOUGE1 to register! Spectators welcome! $10 adults, $5 for kids, and under 3 is free. This event is pet friendly, but please keep your pup on a leash! Spectator tickets are available the day of the event 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.com/orgs/apex-track-events
Schedule (Date / Event / Location): 

Sat-Sun, Sep 12-13 / Rumble at the Roval / NCCAR, 310 Technology Dr., Garysburg, NC  -  Join our friends SCMC and TCUSA for a weekend of open-track fun. The "on track" portion of this event will be  the  "Full Course Roval" configuration for both days which is a 2.28 mile track layout. You must be a member of one of these two clubs in order to participate in the on track portion.  You do not have to be a member to spectate or enter the car show/parade laps. Member Price for on track:  $525.00*  E-mail Tony at tony@svtcobraclub.com for questions or concerns


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): Old Dominion Region SCCA 2020 Championship Solo Autocross Series Schedule. New this year: two ODR-TSCC Challenge joint autocrosses!

Sun, Jul 19 / ODR-TSCC Challenge, hosted by ODR-SCCA / Pungo

Sun, Aug 2 / Solo Autocross #5 / Pungo

Sun, Sep 20 / ODR-TSCC Challenge, hosted by TSCC / TBD

Sun, Oct 4 / Solo Autocross #7 / Pungo

Sun, Oct 25 / Solo Autocross #8 / Pungo


Tidewater Sports Car Club (TSCC)
Founded in Norfolk Virginia in 1953, TSCC has a strong foundation within the local Hampton Roads autocross community and surrounding areas. Our autocross season runs from March through November with championship series events typically taking place on the 3rd Sunday of the month. We usually host a novice autocross school early in the season on the Saturday before our Sunday event. This is a great opportunity for new participants to get involved with autocross. We also host higher speed time trials at regional tracks such as North Carolina Center for Automotive Research.
www.tidewatersportscarclub.com
Schedule (Date / Event / Location): TBA 2020

Sun, Jul 5 / TSCC Autocross Points Event / Pungo 

Sun, Jul 19 / TSCC Autocross Points Event / TBD

Sun, Aug 16 / TSCC Autocross Points Event / TBD

Sat, Aug 29 / TSCC Summer HPDE / NCCAR

Sun, Aug 30 / TSCC Gripfest Round 2 / NCCAR

Sun, Sep 20 / ODR-TSCC Challenge / TBD


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):  

Fri-Sun, Jul 31-Aug 2 / HYPERFEST – HPDE, Sprint Races, Time Trial, Comp School / VIR (Full course)  http://nasaracing.net/jul-31-aug-2-2020-vir/



REGIONAL AUTO RACING/MOTORSPORTS

Larry King Law's Langley Speedway, 70th Anniversary Year
3165 N Armistead Ave., Hampton
America's Oldest Consecutively Running Short Track! Three Time Recipient of the NASCAR Hometrack Achievement Award.
http://www.langley-speedway.com/
Schedule (Date / Event): 

Sat, Jul 4 / Performance Foods 2020 Opening Race Night: Virginia Sprint Cars | Late Models | Super Trucks | UCars | Legends | Bandoleros

Sat, Jul 11 / Weekly Racing: Twin Modifieds | Grand Stocks | Super Street | Pro Six | Enduros | Karts

Sat, Jul 18 / Hampton Heat 200: Late Models | Super Streets | Super Trucks | Pro Six

Sat, Jul 25 / Weekly Racing: Modifieds | Grand Stocks | UCars | Legends | Bandoleros | Karts | Virginia Racers | Enduros

Sat, Aug 1 / Weekly Racing: Twin Late Models | Twin Super Streets | Super Trucks | Twin Pro Six | UCars

Sat, Aug 8 / Southern Ground Pounders: Southern Ground Pounders | Twin Modifieds | Twin Grand Stocks | Legends | Bandoleros | Karts | Enduros


Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway
4426 Tidewater Trail, Jamaica, VA
A ½-mile clay surface with 14 degree banking in both corners and 4 degrees on the front and back stretch. Divisions: Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds, Limited Stock Car, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, World of Outlaws Late Models, World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and mud bogs. Virginia Motor Speedway runs on select Saturday nights April through the first week of October, Closed on RIR NASCAR weekends (check website for schedule of events).
www.vamotorspeedway.com
Schedule (Date / Event): [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

OFFICIAL COVID-19 UPDATE
As many of you have already read in the newspaper and on Facebook, there will be No racing in 2020. After reading Executive Order 65, Bill Sawyer has decidied he will not operate and run the track without fans, and with the current restrictions, we do not anticipate the chance to race any time soon. For that reason we will not open for the 2020 season and will step back and get ready for an even bigger and better 2021 racing season. Stay safe and healthy.


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): 

In light of the Governor’s eased restrictions for race tracks effective 29 May, Southside Speedway would like to convey to our drivers that we will continue to monitor the situation into June. Under the current guidelines we cannot operate with fans in attendance:  “No spectators or members of the public are permitted to attend the event. This includes owners, family (unless the guardian of a minor child), as well as outside vendors. Only individuals essential to the operation of the event are permitted to attend.”
Due to this regulation, we are making the decision to remain closed, for now. Thank you for your continued patience in these difficult times.


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): 

COVID 19 Update (6/1/2020):
After much review of the guidelines to reopen Motorsports Facilities from the Commonwealth of Virginia (https://www.governor.virginia.gov/…/Virginia-Forward-Phase-…) many restless nights and much prayer, I have decided that for the immediate future, Richmond Dragway will not reopen during this restrictive phase of reopening. Clearly, the restrictions in place are designed to facilitate major events (with TV and outside revenues) to continue to operate (ie NASCAR) and that is more than acceptable. There were a number of deciding factors in this decision including health & safety, financial considerations and general principle.


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, Jul 11 / Dream Drive Exotics, Get behind the wheel of an exotic car on an autocross course!  http://www.dreamdriveexotics.com/

Sat-Sun, Jull 11-12 / Rusty Wallace Racing Experience. Drive the race car by yourself, no instructor riding shotgun. All of your laps are hot laps and passing is allowed! The Rusty Wallace Racing Experience is the Largest Racing School in the Country!  https://racewithrusty.com/

Sat, Aug 15 / Track Laps - Experience what it is like to take the banks of America's Premier Short Track. For just $20, you can take five laps around the historic 3/4-mile D-shaped oval. http://www.richmondraceway.com/About/RR-Cares/Track-Laps.aspx


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

Fri, Jul 3 / Land of the Hurricane Street Racing, No Prep 1/8 Mile Sunday Street Racing, 6 - 11:00 pm. 

Sun, Jul 5 / Track Attack - Get On Track Now, 1:00 pm

Fri, Jul 10 / Open Oval Track Practice, 5:00 pm

Fri, Jul 10 / No Prep 1/8 Mile Friday Night Street Racing, 6:00 pm

Sat, Jul 11 / Hurricane Street Racing No Prep Cash Days, 10:00 am

Sat, Jul 11 / Saturday Night Nascar Racing 2020, 7 - 11:00 pm.

Sun, Jul 12 / Dominion TrackCross #1, 7:00 am.

Fri, Jul 17 / No Prep 1/8 Mile Friday Night Street Racing, 6:00 pm

Sat, Jul 18 / Track Attack - Get On Track Now, 5:00 pm

Sat, Jul 18 / Saturday Night Nascar Racing 2020, 7 - 11:00 pm

Sun, Jul 19 / High Performance DR Education on Road Course, 7:00 am


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): 

Sun, Jul 4 / VMSC Auto Cross

Fri, Jul 10 / Friday Night Lights

Sat-Sun, Jul 11-12 / 4th Annual Old Dominion Duels

Fri, Jul 17 / Ladies Night

Sat-Sun, Jul 18-19 / VP Racing Fuels ET Bracket Series

Fri-Sun, Jul 23-25 / PDRA Pro Line Racing Mid-Atlantic Showdown, presented by: Line-X

Fri, Jul 30-Sun, Aug 2 / 7th Annual Loose Rocker Colonial Classic


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):

Thu-Sun, Jul 9–12 / GT World Challenge America. 

Fri-Sun, Jul 17–19 / SCCA Pro F3 & F4

Fri-Sun, Jul 31–Aug 2 / NASA Racing HYPERFEST: HPDE, Sprint Races, Time Trial, Comp School

Fri-Sun, Aug 7-9 / TireRack.com ChampCar Endurance Series Lifeline 24-Hour Classic



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Tuesday, June 23, 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)

Wed, Jun 24 - RC Drift Night, 4 - 8:00 pm, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 12761 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Join us every Wednesday and Saturday 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!

Wed, Jun 24 - Doumar's Weekly Cruise in, 7 - 9:00 pm, Doumar's Cones & Barbecue, 1919 Monticello Ave., Norfolk. Please join us for a weekly cruise-in, every Wednesday night at Doumar's in Norfolk. Please note they are open during these hours to enjoy all the great eats and drinks they provide, including their amazing ice cream and handmade cones! *Most of all, please be on your absolute best behavior at their facility, as they have been kind enough to allow us to hold this event there. This means- be kind, clean up after yourselves, no excessive revving, and no burnouts and do not speed off when leaving their parking lot. We want to continue to be welcome there, and these are some extremely nice folks. Those who do not follow the rules will be asked to not come back.*

Fri, Jun 26 - Cruise-In at Suffolk Executive Airport, 4 - 8:00 pm, 1550 Airport Rd, Suffolk. Suffolk BBQ at the Suffolk Executive Airport will be doing these on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 4-8 pm, 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.

Sat, Jun 27 - 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, Jun 27 - (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, Jun 27 - Yorktown cars and Coffee, 9:00 am - 12:00pm, Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson, 6450 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Yorktown. Bring out your rides of all sorts. We welcome cars, trucks, and bikes, whatever you have. Family friendly and very laid back. Come check out some sweet rides, and show off your hard work and passion.

Sat, Jun 27 - Detail Garage VA Beach 1 year Birthday Bash, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Detail Garage, 4239 Holland Rd., Suite #772, Virginia Beach. We’re celebrating the 1 year anniversary of our Grand Opening! We’re giving away over $1,000 worth of prizes! There will be food, drinks, raffles, BIG BIG discounts, music, demos, awesome cars and trucks and MUCH MORE! Don’t miss this! Come celebrate with us! It’s because of you we’ve had such an amazing year and we want to say THANK YOU! Doors open 9am!

Sat, Jun 27 - Kicking off Cars In Bad Company with a Pig Roast & Fish Fry, 1:00 pm, Bad Company Inc., 251B Industrial Boulevard, Toano. Come join us for local music (Feat. Work In Progress), locally raised hog, and local hotrods! And some catfish...oh yeah and it’s BCI MOM’s birthday! Bring your Ride, Bring a Chair and BYOB (buns)!

Sat, Jun 27 - NC Cruise, 1:00 pm, hosted by Seven Cities Camaro Club, Dollar General parking lot, 1571 US 13, Gates, NC. Seven Cities Camaro Club is having a cruise in NC. We will be going to several nursing homes and group homes doing a drive by. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Feel free to contact ?Terry Harbison Bowers if you have any questions.

Sat, Jun 27 - TRAACA Meet Up, 4:00 pm, Doumar's Cones & Barbecue, 1919 Monticello Ave., Norfolk. Tidewater Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America is dedicated to the preservation of our automotive history, from the earliest 'horseless carriages' to vehicles just turning 25. If you are new to the area, just getting into the hobby, or simply love old cars, check us out. http://www.traaca.com/index.htm

Sat, Jun 27 - 2020 Suffolk Hardee's Weekly Cruise In, 4 - 8:00 pm, Hardee's Drive-In, Pruden Blvd., Suffolk. Every Saturday Weekly gathering of car enthusiasts at Hardee's in Suffolk. 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, Jun 27 - RC Drift Night, 4 - 8:00 pm, HobbyTown Scaletopia RC Drift Lounge, 12761 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Join us every Wednesday and Saturday 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!

Sat, Jun 27 - 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.

Sun, Jun 28 - 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!

Wed, Jul 1 - 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!

Wed, Jul 1 - Doumar's Weekly Cruise in, 7 - 9:00 pm, Doumar's Cones & Barbecue, 1919 Monticello Ave., Norfolk. Please join us for a weekly cruise-in, every Wednesday night at Doumar's in Norfolk. Please note they are open during these hours to enjoy all the great eats and drinks they provide, including their amazing ice cream and handmade cones! *Most of all, please be on your absolute best behavior at their facility, as they have been kind enough to allow us to hold this event there. This means- be kind, clean up after yourselves, no excessive revving, and no burnouts and do not speed off when leaving their parking lot. We want to continue to be welcome there, and these are some extremely nice folks. Those who do not follow the rules will be asked to not come back.*

Fri, Jul 3 - FIRST Smithfield Lions Club Cruz-In, 6 - 8:00 pm, Sentara Therapy Center - St. Lukes, 20209 Sentara Way, Carrollton. The Smithfield Lions Club Cruz-In will be starting its 12th season running through October 16th on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month. We will be at Sentara St. Luke's again this year. Come on out and enjoy some good music, good food, and see some really cool cars. Don't forget to check us out at www.Facebook.com/Smithfield Lions Club Cruz-In. In addition, we are looking for car clubs and/or motorcycles clubs that would like to be a featured club at one of our Cruz-Ins. Please contact Tim Marinelli at (757)371-6061 if your club would be interested. Looking forward to seeing you out there.

Sat, Jul 4 - (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, Jul 4 - 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 through October 2020 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!

Sun, Jul 5 - Classic Car/Truck/Motorcycle/Tractor Cruise in, 4 - 8:00 pm, Hosted by Farmer’s Table, 13416 Benns Church Blvd., Smithfield. We are excited to announce the reopening of our dining room starting Friday 5 June!  It’s Brain freeze season!  We welcome all Classic Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles and Tractors!  For outdoor dining, Tailgate or curbside call 757-357-1717.  View our menu on the website and order online at www.farmerstableofsmithfield.com

Sat, Jul 11 - (2nd 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, Jul 11 - 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 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 

Sun, Jul 12 - Wicked Cars and Coffee, 8:00 am -12:00 pm, Wicked Stitching, 6701 Ruritan Blvd., Suffolk. Come on out for a good time talking cars with great people and enjoy our complimentary coffee and doughnuts. This will take place on the second Sunday of every month. So mark your calendar!

Sat, Jul 18 - (3rd Sat) Cars & Coffee Williamsburg, 8 - 10:00 am, London Company Coffee & Tea, 1222 Richmond Road, Williamsburg. WE ARE A GO FOR 6/20/2020!!  C & C Williamsburg is an informal gathering of people with a passion for automobiles. 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! It will be great to see everyone agin after such a long hiatus.

Sat, Jul 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, 2 Aug - 1932 Ford Hi-Boy Roadster Classic Car Raffle, 7 - 9:00 pm, Hosted by Virginia Gentlemen, Harbor Club, 333 Waterside Drive, Suite 200, Norfolk. Join the Virginia Gentlemen Foundation as we raffle off this 1932 Ford Hi-Boy Roadster.  Only three hundred raffle tickets are available.  Each raffle ticket includes one entry into the raffle for the 1932 Ford Hi-Boy Roadster shown above, admission to the raffle party at The Harbor Club in Waterside District, a premium buffet and hors d'oeuvres, and a cash bar.  Guest tickets are also available!  Good Luck!  https://www.vagentlemen.com/events/classic-car-raffle/



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

Sat, Jun 27 - Show & Shine Car Show to Cure Parkinson’s Disease, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, hosted by the Classic Cruisers Car Club, Williamsburg Antique Mall, 500 Lightfoot Road, Williamsburg. Open to all makes, models, years - cars, trucks & motorcycles. Donations accepted to benefit the American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA). DJ, raffle, & restaurant on site. Spectators Welcome.  Info Wes Taylor www.antiqueswilliamsburg.com 757-776-0094 or Al Crane - Classic Cruisers Car Club cranejra@aol.com


Sun, Jul 5 - 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 nonperishable 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! 


Fri-Sat, Jul 10-11 - Vettes at Waterside District, Fri 5:30-10:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Hosted by the Beachcombers Corvette Club of Virginia, Waterside District, 333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk. The Beachcombers Corvette Club and Rick Hendrick Chevrolet proudly announce the return of “Vettes at Waterside District”, Norfolk’s newest dining and entertainment complex on the Elizabeth River. Once again, Corvettes will line the riverfront promenade. Participation in this unique Corvette only gathering is limited. Register today before it’s sold out. This was a very popular event last year, and we're sure to sell out this year.


Sat, Jul 11 - Summer Show, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Hosted by Mustang Club Of Tidewater, Cavalier Ford Chesapeake Square, 4021 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake. Come on out and celebrate the summer with our annual all makes and model car show. This is a judged show. Cost is $20 +2 cans of food. Food vendor on site. All cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles are welcome. 


Sat, Jul 11 - CHKD/Walmart Suffolk - College Dr. Charity Car Show 2020, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm, 6259 College Dr., Suffolk. Join 757 Auto Events as we team with Walmart Suffolk - College Dr. for a charity car show! Proceeds to benefit The Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters through Walmart Suffolk - College Dr. collection efforts. Come out for cars, trucks, food, fun, and friends. Concessions will be available onsite and will benefit the charity collection. Look forward to grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, drinks, funnel cakes, deep fried Oreos, and cotton candy. Proceeds will be combined with Wal-Mart's collection for the Suffolk store's CHKD/757 Walmart Challenge. Help boost this store's collection efforts! We will have a 50-50 raffle in effect.  Free Coloring Contest for all ages with awards. VENDOR space available (no power available) for $35 in Advance. $20 minimum to show and donations encouraged. $16 pre-registration through Big Cartel soon.


Sat, Jul 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! Sponsorships are available as well as vendor spots. Please contact a member or message the page for more information. Details developing!!


Sun, Aug 2 - RESCHED: Light the Night Car and Light Show - Fighting Leukemia, 5 - 9:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join 757 Auto Events, Patriotic Flyers, TGD Wraps, ClearShine Virginia, and Landstown Commons for an evening of fun, 50-50 Raffle, Silent Auction, competition, wild builds, and lights! Registration: $20 for Car and Light show; $5 for "Street Meet" (non-judged). This is a Memorial Show to honor Gavin Rhodes, who is passed in 2019 while fighting his battle against Leukemia. Gavin loved the car scene and he loved his truck! NO BASS OFF AT THIS LOCATION... NO OPEN DOOR DEMOS ALLOWED... We will have a good time without a lot of craziness!


Sat, Aug 8 - Fueling The Break Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Hosted by Team Shelby South Atlantic, Virginia Chapter and Q-Master Billiards. Team Shelby Virginia Presents "Fueling The Break"! This is an "All Makes & Models" car show!! Let’s face it, car shows can be a little boring if there is nothing else going, but when you add amazing food and pool, you can't go wrong! This car show will be a judged event and classes to be determined the day of event unless we get enough pre-registered cars to sign up. Custom Trophies, Judged Event, Amazing Food, Pool Tournament where top three win money, proceeds to be donated to charity! Also, the car club to bring the most vehicles will win a cash prize as well! MORE INFORMATION TO COME!


Sat, Aug 15 - VB Strong Memorial Car/Truck and Light Show, 3 - 9:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join US Flag Runners VA Division, Cardinal Car Club, and 757 Auto Events as we host an all makes and models charity car show at Landstown Commons Shopping Center. 1 Year later we all try to resume normal lives, but this tragedy continues to affect our community. This annual event will serve for "us" to heal while commemorating lives lost in 2019. We are looking for all forms of support for this event. All event proceeds benefit charity. Make plans to stop by, or spend the day with us for a judged car show with 45+ awards. This event is free and open to spectators, and we will be accepting donations throughout the day towards our fundraiser. 


Sat, Aug 22 - CANX: Fueling The Music Car Show, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Hosted by Team Shelby South Atlantic, Virginia Chapter and Bayside High School Band Parents Association, Bayside High School, Virginia Beach. 


Sun, Aug 30 - Sumospeed Springfest 20 Sponsored By SOM & Cicio Performance, 1 - 6:00 pm, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach. Mark your calendars! Screened indoor show portion - Unscreened outdoor show portion in front of the convention center ON 19th street. Dozens of vendors - Hundreds of vehicles! Standard admission (pre order link coming soon): $15, Standard admission day of: $20, Standard indoor vehicle registration: $55, Indoor vehicle registration with shirt: $70, Standard outdoor vehicle registration: $35, Outdoor vehicle registration with shirt: $50, Passenger ticket: $10. Registration: Vendors - Registration.sumospeed.com/vendorlogin   Vehicles - Registration.sumospeed.com



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):

Sat, Jul 4 / NIGHT TOUGE #1 - Spectators; welcome back!, 3 - 11:00 pm. NIGHT TOUGE! Drifting under the lights at SPIRIT.jp DRIFT CIRCUIT! We will use our MAIN CIRCUIT layout with some added light features around the course to up the safety and visibility for Drivers. Functional headlights & at least ONE functioning running light and brake light in the rear is REQUIRED. NON-OEM light bar, or LED rear tail light is OK. Under-glow, strobes, and wild lights are HIGHLY encouraged. Let's light this place up! MSREG.com/NIGHTTOUGE1 to register! Spectators welcome! $10 adults, $5 for kids, and under 3 is free. This event is pet friendly, but please keep your pup on a leash! Spectator tickets are available the day of the event 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.com/orgs/apex-track-events
Schedule (Date / Event / Location): 

Sat-Sun, Jun 27-28 / ApexFest 9 Track Weekend / NCCAR, 310 Technology Dr., Garysburg, NC  -  Apex Track Events and SCMC will host our High Speed Driving Event called ApexFest 9! 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): Old Dominion Region SCCA 2020 Championship Solo Autocross Series Schedule. New this year: two ODR-TSCC Challenge joint autocrosses!

Sun, Jun 28 / Solo Autocross / Pungo [Only 50 max]

Sun, Jul 19 / ODR-TSCC Challenge, hosted by ODR-SCCA / Pungo

Sun, Aug 2 / Solo Autocross #5 / Pungo

Sun, Sep 20 / ODR-TSCC Challenge, hosted by TSCC / TBD

Sun, Oct 4 / Solo Autocross #7 / Pungo

Sun, Oct 25 / Solo Autocross #8 / Pungo


Tidewater Sports Car Club (TSCC)
Founded in Norfolk Virginia in 1953, TSCC has a strong foundation within the local Hampton Roads autocross community and surrounding areas. Our autocross season runs from March through November with championship series events typically taking place on the 3rd Sunday of the month. We usually host a novice autocross school early in the season on the Saturday before our Sunday event. This is a great opportunity for new participants to get involved with autocross. We also host higher speed time trials at regional tracks such as North Carolina Center for Automotive Research.
www.tidewatersportscarclub.com
Schedule (Date / Event / Location): TBA 2020

Sun, Jul 5 / TSCC Autocross Points Event / Pungo 

Sun, Jul 19 / TSCC Autocross Points Event / TBD

Sun, Aug 16 / TSCC Autocross Points Event / TBD

Sat, Aug 29 / TSCC Summer HPDE / NCCAR

Sun, Aug 30 / TSCC Gripfest Round 2 / NCCAR

Sun, Sep 20 / ODR-TSCC Challenge / TBD


National Auto Sport Association (NASA) Mid-Atlantic
Founded in 2000, we are an autosport events company servicing the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Our goal is to provide a variety of legal, organized, safety-minded road-racing and education-based high performance driving experiences for as many sports car enthusiasts as possible.
www.nasaracing.net
Schedule (Date / Event / Location):  

Sat-Sun, Jun 27-28 / June Joust: OG Racing Hyperdrive (Sat); HPDE 1, 2, 3, 4 (Sat-Sun); Time Trial (Sat-Sun); Racing / Summit Point Raceway (Main circuit)  http://nasaracing.net/june-27-28-2020-summit-point/

Fri-Sun, Jul 31-Aug 2 / HYPERFEST – HPDE, Sprint Races, Time Trial, Comp School / VIR (Full course)  http://nasaracing.net/jul-31-aug-2-2020-vir/



REGIONAL AUTO RACING/MOTORSPORTS

Larry King Law's Langley Speedway, 70th Anniversary Year
3165 N Armistead Ave., Hampton
America's Oldest Consecutively Running Short Track! Three Time Recipient of the NASCAR Hometrack Achievement Award.
http://www.langley-speedway.com/
Schedule (Date / Event): 

Sat, Jun 27 / Weekly Racing: Twin Modifieds | Twin Grand Stocks | Pro Six | Legends | Bandoleros | Karts

Sat, Jul 4 /  Weekly Racing: Virginia Sprint Cars | Twin Late Models | Super Trucks | UCars | Legends | Bandoleros

Sat, Jul 11 /  Weekly Racing: Twin Modifieds | Grand Stocks | Super Street | Pro Six | Enduros | Karts

Sat, Jul 18 / Hampton Heat


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): [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

OFFICIAL COVID-19 UPDATE
As many of you have already read in the newspaper and on Facebook, there will be No racing in 2020. After reading Executive Order 65, Bill Sawyer has decidied he will not operate and run the track without fans, and with the current restrictions, we do not anticipate the chance to race any time soon. For that reason we will not open for the 2020 season and will step back and get ready for an even bigger and better 2021 racing season. Stay safe and healthy.


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): 

In light of the Governor’s eased restrictions for race tracks effective 29 May, Southside Speedway would like to convey to our drivers that we will continue to monitor the situation into June. Under the current guidelines we cannot operate with fans in attendance:  “No spectators or members of the public are permitted to attend the event. This includes owners, family (unless the guardian of a minor child), as well as outside vendors. Only individuals essential to the operation of the event are permitted to attend.”
Due to this regulation, we are making the decision to remain closed, for now. Thank you for your continued patience in these difficult times.


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): 

COVID 19 Update (6/1/2020):
After much review of the guidelines to reopen Motorsports Facilities from the Commonwealth of Virginia (https://www.governor.virginia.gov/…/Virginia-Forward-Phase-…) many restless nights and much prayer, I have decided that for the immediate future, Richmond Dragway will not reopen during this restrictive phase of reopening. Clearly, the restrictions in place are designed to facilitate major events (with TV and outside revenues) to continue to operate (ie NASCAR) and that is more than acceptable. There were a number of deciding factors in this decision including health & safety, financial considerations and general principle.


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, Jun 27 / CANX: NTT IndyCar Series at Richmond

Sat, Jul 11 / Dream Drive Exotics, Get behind the wheel of an exotic car on an autocross course!  http://www.dreamdriveexotics.com/

Sat-Sun, Jull 11-12 / Rusty Wallace Racing Experience. Drive the race car by yourself, no instructor riding shotgun. All of your laps are hot laps and passing is allowed! The Rusty Wallace Racing Experience is the Largest Racing School in the Country!  https://racewithrusty.com/

Sat, Aug 15 / Track Laps - Experience what it is like to take the banks of America's Premier Short Track. For just $20, you can take five laps around the historic 3/4-mile D-shaped oval. http://www.richmondraceway.com/About/RR-Cares/Track-Laps.aspx


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

Fri, Jun 26 / Open Oval Track Practice, 5:00 pm

Fri, Jun 26 / Land of the Hurricane Street Racing, No Prep 1/8 Mile Sunday Street Racing, 6 - 11:00 pm. 

Sat, Jun 27 / Track Attack - Get On Track Now

Sat, Jun 27 / Saturday Night Nascar Racing 2020, 7 - 11:00 pm.

Fri, Jul 3 / Land of the Hurricane Street Racing, No Prep 1/8 Mile Sunday Street Racing, 6 - 11:00 pm. 

Sun, Jul 5 / Track Attack - Get On Track Now, 1:00 pm

Fri, Jul 10 / No Prep 1/8 Mile Friday Night Street Racing, 6:00 pm

Sat, Jul 11 / Hurricane Street Racing No Prep Cash Days, 10:00 am

Sat, Jul 11 / Saturday Night Nascar Racing 2020, 7 - 11:00 pm.

Sun, Jul 12 / Dominion TrackCross #1, 7:00 am.


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): 

Thu, Jun 25 / Hot Summer Nights. A new Thursday night series only for street cars! 5:00 pm

Fri, Jun 26 / O'Reilly Auto Parts Street Wars + Outlaw Diesel Pro Qualifying, 6:00 pm

Sat, Jun 27 / Hollyrock Summer Diesel Showdown II + Southern Mud Outlaws, 8:00 am

Sun, Jun 28 / U.S. Drift

Sun, Jul 4 / VMSC Auto Cross

Fri, Jul 10 / Friday Night Lights

Sat-Sun, Jul 11-12 / 4th Annual Old Dominion Duels


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):

Thu-Sun, Jul 9–12 / GT World Challenge America. 

Fri-Sun, Jul 17–19 / SCCA Pro F3 & F4

Fri-Sun, Jul 31–Aug 2 / NASA Racing HYPERFEST: HPDE, Sprint Races, Time Trial, Comp School

Fri-Sun, Aug 7-9 / TireRack.com ChampCar Endurance Series Lifeline 24-Hour Classic



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