Friday, May 28, 2021

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)


Fri, May 28 - Friday Cruise-In at Suffolk Executive Airport, 4 - 8:00 pm, Suffolk BBQ, 1550 Airport Rd, Suffolk. Weather permitting. We are starting our Friday Cruise-Ins each month. The restaurant is open with limited seating inside and the patio is open for outside dining. Come on out and bring your car, hang out with friends, and eat some good food. Hope you can make it out there.


Fri, May 28 - Friday Night Hardee's Cruise-Ins, 4 - 8:00 pm, Hardee's at 7007 George Washington Hwy (Route 17), Gloucester. We will be having Friday Night Cruise-ins from 4-8 pm. At this time, the restaurant is open for take-out orders only. Come on out and see some cool cars and hang out with other car folks.


Fri, May 28 - Friday NK Cruisers Cruise-In, 5 - 8:00 pm, Food Lion/Walgreens on Route 60, 9100 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge. NK Cruisers, a local car enthusiast and cruise-in group bringing the car community together between Richmond and Williamsburg. The focus is New Kent, Charles City, and Lanexa but we welcome all folks from all areas. All years, makes, and models welcome. Inclement weather cancels. Plenty of parking on the Walgreen’s side lot. For more information email: nkcruisers@gmail.com and NK Cruisers Facebook page for announcements and information.


Sat, May 29 - Cars and Coffee, 7 - 9:00 am, Hosted by Tidewater Mopar Club TMC, Heritage Amish Bake Shoppe, next to the Old VB Farmer's Market, 3600 Dam Neck Rd., Virginia Beach. The Bakery may or mayn't have Coffee so it is advised to bring your own.


Sat, May 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, May 29 - (5th 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, May 29 - 2021 Landstown Commons Cruise In, 4 - 8:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. "Lets Try This Again!" Saturday night cruise-in happening every Saturday night through October 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, May 29 - 2021 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, May 29 - 2021 Classic Cruiser’s Cruise-in, 4:30 - 8:00 pm, Coastal Community Church, 101 Village Ave., Yorktown. The 2021 Classic Cruiser’s Club Cruise-ins will be Every Saturday evening (weather permitting) starting on April 17 at Coastal Community Church in Yorktown. It's only a $2.00 donation to show your vehicle. There is no admission fee for spectators. All cruise-in donations are donated to local charities. So its time to get your rides ready to to cruise, hope to see you soon! Stay safe and healthy.


Sat, May 29 - Fort Monroe Saturday Night Cruise In, 5 - 9:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd, Fort Monroe, Hampton. This will be happening EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT, for the season, as weather permits. Use the parking lot closest to the water, the one with the light poles. Moving the start time back to 5pm. As always, no revving, burnouts, loud music, etc. Please use the parking spots, and dispose of all trash in the dumpster. All makes and models welcome.


Sun, May 30 - Boost & Brunch Redmill Va Beach, 8:30 am - 11:00 am, Hosted by Forever Home 757, First Watch - Redmill, 2168 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. All makes and models welcomed. Calling are car enthusiasts to share and view cars then grab some human fuel at First Watch and Pelons as well as some free giveaways! Sponsored by: Adcomm Digitel, Skyline Sports Club of Virginia, Pelons, First Watch, RESPECT THE SPOT! NO SPEEDING, BURN OUTS, ETC.


Sun, May 30 - 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!


Tue, Jun 1 - Topless Tuesday Jeep Takeover at The Garage, 5:30 – 9:00 pm, The Garage Brewery, 1011 Eden Way N, Chesapeake. Topless Tuesday is every other Tuesday at The Garage! FIRST 10 Jeeps will receive $5 off their bill! Line up your jeeps on our grass, and overflow can go into parking spaces. Food truck rotating every week. (Check our website for more info!) Rain or Shine. We won't judge you if you aren't.... Topless 😉 COVID UPDATE: Masks required when not seated. Tables are 6ft apart, you may sit with your group but no moving of tables/chairs is allowed. You may not stand and mingle amongst other tables.


Wed, Jun 2 - 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 2 - Weekly Wednesday Franklin Cruise-In, 4:30 - 8:00 pm, S. Main Street, Franklin. Weekly family-friendly, cruise-in in the heart of Downtown Franklin and going until October 13th. FREE to all participants and spectators. Open to all antiques, classics, customs, motorcycles and modern specialty vehicles. FREE entry to win $3000 (3 — $1000 categories of vehicles) with a participating vehicle. Weekly 50/50 raffle drawings. T-Shirts available for purchase—$20. FREE hot-dogs at Fred’s Restaurant with a participating vehicle.


Wed, Jun 2 - Doumar's Weekly Cruise in, 7 - 9:00 pm, Hosted by The Mustang and Ford Association of Virginia, Doumar's Cones & Barbecue, 1919 Monticello Ave., Norfolk. We are going back to Doumar’s, all are invited! Please join us for some cars at a weekly cruise-in every Wednesday night. They are open during these hours, so enjoy all the great eats and drinks they provide, including their amazing ice cream and handmade cones! Be kind, clean up after yourselves, no excessive revving, and no burnouts and do not speed off when leaving their parking lot. Please, social distancing and masks are requested.


Thu, Jun 3 - Thursday Night Cruise-In at the DQ, 3:00 pm - ?, 4024 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake. So if you're not doing anything on Thursday afternoons get those cars out and come up to DQ. You can go in and order food and bring it out to eat. Make sure you bring a chair because they've taken the tables and chairs in. People start getting there around 2:00 and hang out for 3-4 hours or so. The weather is starting to get nice and there's not a whole lot of places we can go. This is one of the few places we can. But PLEASE make sure you adhere to the social distancing rules.


Thu, Jun 3 - Cars 'n' Chicken Cruise-in, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, Hosted by Seven Cities Camaro Club, Wild Wing Café, 1437 Sam's Drive, Chesapeake. Cars 'n' Chicken cruise-in happening every 1st Thursday night from April through November 2021 at Wild Wing Café in Chesapeake. Join us on the patio for chicken and entertainment. All makes, years, and models encouraged to attend. Help support local charities by coming and spending some money on chicken. End of year proceeds are donated to the local charities supported by the Seven Cities Camaro Club. This is an organized and laid-back event with amazing food and company so come on out, show your ride, and get yourself an amazing dinner.


Thu, Jun 3 - Thirsty Thursdays Meet & Greet, 7 - 9:00 pm, 6101 N. Military Hwy., Norfolk. Every Thursday. Summer Time Vibes. Respect the Spot. Pull up and Chill. No Rev Offs, No Burn Outs, No Wanna Be Racers. Good Vibes Only!


Sat, Jun 5 - (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, Jun 5 - Chili Dog Cruz-In, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Nasemond Masonic Lodge #77, 5681 Lee Farm Ln., Suffolk. Every 1st Saturday at Nasemond Lodge. Cars, Bikes, and Chili Dogs. A great way to spend a couple of hours with old friends and new. EVERYONE WELCOME! Chili Dog Combo $6.00


Sun, Jun 6 - Cheeseburgers & Classic Car Cruise in, 2 - 9:00 pm, Hosted by Farmer’s Table, 13416 Benns Church Blvd., Smithfield. Cheeseburgers & Classic Cars is a family event open to all automotive enthusiast. We welcome all Classic Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles and Tractors, including show quality restorations to rusty survivors and everything in-between on the 1st Sunday of each month at Cypress creek shopping center! Bring the kids, young and old! no fees or registrations. Please do not park in the front row of the stores - thank you. We will be collecting non-perishable food donations to benefit the needy in Isle of Wight. For outdoor dining, Tailgate, or curbside call 757-357-1717. View our menu on the website and order online at: www.farmerstableofsmithfield.com


Wed, Jun 9 - Monthly Corvette Takeover at The Garage, 6:30-9:30 pm, The Garage Brewery, 1011 Eden Way N, Chesapeake. Calling all Corvette owners! Come meet up with the members of "Beachcombers Corvette Owners of Virginia" and enjoy 10% off your beer while checking out all the other Vettes. Rotating food trucks each month, check out our site for an updated list! COVID UPDATE: Masks required when not seated. Tables are 6ft apart, you may sit with your group but no moving of tables/chairs is allowed. You may not stand and mingle amongst other tables.


Sat, Jun 12 - (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.


Sun, Jun 13 - Wicked Cars and Coffee, 9:00 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. 50/50 raffle and a good time seeing some badass rides. This will take place on the second Sunday of every month. So, mark your calendar and see you then!


Sun, Jun 13 - Sonic Cruise-In, 1 - 4:00 pm, Sonic Drive-In, 13450 Carrollton Blvd., Carrollton. Cruise-In 2nd and 4th Sundays. Come out to network and fellowship! The event is FREE! Sonic will have 20% off on all food and drinks there will also be a 50/50 raffle as well! Hope to see everyone there with big smiling faces and having a great time.


Sat, Jun 19 - (3rd Sat) Cars & Coffee Williamsburg, 9 - 11:30 am, The Tipsy Beans CafĂ© ( www.tipsybeanscafe.com ), 1430 High Street, Williamsburg. SHOWTIME! Fellow Cars & Coffee fans (“Motorheads”), we were delighted to receive approvals to move forward with our monthly meet this Saturday. C & C Williamsburg is an informal gathering of people with a passion for automobiles. This venue along with the great coffee and treats at The Tipsy Beans Cafe is a winning combination and we look forward to meeting there the third Saturday of every month from 9-11:30 am. We ask for the following considerations: Mask up! Not the time to let your guard down,  Social distancing (we do anyway so not to get door dings),  Patronize Tipsy Beans CafĂ© and stay for lunch at any of the great dining options at High Street. The weather calls for cold in the AM going to high of 51 with a small chance of precipitation. Gentleman and Ladies…start your engines! See you Saturday!


Sat, Jun 19 - 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, Jun 26 - 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 others 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 26 - (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 26 - Cars & Coffee, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Hosted by 180 Concerts, The Potter's House, 6820 N. Military Hwy., Norfolk. Show your car - 130 Spaces vailable! Free admission & Free coffee. Trophies, Raffles, Gift Cards, Jumping Castle, Food and Fun for the whole Family! DM for reservation - Instargram @180CONCERTS or Text 757-748-6677


Sat, Jun 26 - (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 26 - (4th Sat) Yorktown Cars and Coffee, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson, 6450 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Yorktown. We are finally back! Yorktown Cars and Coffee Saturday cruise-ins are back starting Saturday November 28th, 2020. We will resume on the 4th Saturday of every month, and 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.




UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, ETC.

(scroll down for Club and Regional Motorsports Events)


Sat, May 29 - VB Strong Memorial Car/Truck and Bike Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Landstown Commons, 3300 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join 757 Auto Events, US Flag Runners VA Division, and Cardinal Car Club as we host an all makes and models charity car show at Landstown Commons Shopping Center. The mass shooting in Virginia Beach on May 31, 2019 has stunned us all. Join us in this charity fund raiser for the families of the fallen. We are looking for all forms of support for this event. All event proceeds benefit the affected families through the #VBStrong Tragedy Fund.  Make plans to stop by for the donation drive-thru, or spend the day with us for a judged car show with 50+ awards. This event is free and open to spectators, and we will be accepting donations throughout the day towards our fundraiser.



Mon, May 31 - Annual Memorial Day Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm,  hosted by the Classic Cruisers Car Club (CCCC),  Coastal Community Church, 101 Village Avenue, Yorktown. The 2021 Memorial Day Car Show-Saluting our Veterans hosted by the Classic Cruisers Car Club (CCCC) will be held on Monday, May 31. The event is open to all makes, models, and years of cars, trucks, and motorcycles. This is s judged show. We will also have a 50/50 raffle,, DJ, Jeeps & Butts BBQ, and Vendors. Vehicle Registration fee is $20. Spectators are welcome and FREE. All money raised will go directly to the GATHERING OF MOUNTAIN EAGLES which provides opportunities for wounded or injured American military service members and selected family members, Please observe current COVID distancing guidelines. For more information, contact Paul James pjs68camaro@yahoo.com 804-694-6065 or visit the Classic Cruisers Car Club facebook page. Web Site: http://www.ccccva.com



Sat, Jun 12 - Cars Against Cancer II for Danielle Strachan, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Landstown Commons, 3300 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join 757 Auto Events as we team up with ClearShine Virginia and the Coastal Virginia Auto Show for an all makes and models charity car show at Landstown Commons Shopping Center. Our beneficiary family was blindsided by the cancer diagnosis, Beat it once, but she had a relapse. This is our effort to support a fellow car enthusiast family. On April 16th 2018 Danielle was diagnosed with AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia), a type of blood and bone marrow cancer that progresses rapidly, at the age of 16...16 years old! Now she is 19 and fighting for her life again! We are looking for all forms of support for this event. Sponsor Packages available for Diamond, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Supporter levels. Message the 757 Auto Events Page for more information. Hall / MileOne Auto Group is providing a live DJ, and they will supply Event Dash Plaques to the first 90 vehicles on show field. All event proceeds benefit a local family affected by childhood cancer. ClearShine Virginia will be onsite managing registrations and raffles throughout the day, as well as selling and demonstrating their outstanding ClearShine water-less cleaning products. Coastal Virginia Auto Show will be providing some great raffle items, have giveaways, and provide information on the 6th Annual Coastal Virginia Auto Show. They will also have radio personalities onsite! 757 Auto Events will be emceeing/hosting the event, and we will have our coloring station available for our visiting artists. Special thanks to all of our event sponsors and vendors supporting this cause. Vendor Spots are available for $40 - 10X10 booth space and 1 display car. Make plans to stop by, or spend the day with us for a judged car show with 50+ awards. This event is free and open to spectators, and we will be accepting donations throughout the day towards our fundraiser.  **Special Guest Judges will be the father/son team from the beneficiary family, Tom and Michael Strachan. 



Sun, Jun 13 - Show & Shine Car Show to Cure Parkinsons Disease, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Williamsburg Antique Mall, 500 Lightfoot Road, Williamsburg. Open to all makes, models, years - cars, trucks & motorcycles. Enjoy the day ,stay a couple of hours or more, support a great cause and take home some treasures from the Mall! Donations accepted to benefit the American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA). DJ, raffle, & restaurant on site. Sponsored by the Williamsburg Antique Mall and the Classic Cruisers Car Club (CCCC). Show chairs Al Crane (CCCC) & Scott Brubaker, Jr. (APDA & APEX Care). Info Wes Taylor www.antiqueswilliamsburg.com 757-776-0094 or Al Crane - Classic Cruisers Car Club cranejra@aol.com Spectators Welcome. Please observe social distancing guidelines.



Sat, Jun 19 - H&T Collision Open House and Charity Car/Truck Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 2469 Castleton Commerce Way, Virginia Beach. Join us as we celebrate an OPEN HOUSE with H&T Collision! They are providing food, family fun, entertainment, and tours of the shop while WE provide the Truck and Car Show! Hank and Troy Fassler have supported the local care scene for years with their award winning vehicles, and now the fellas are inviting everyone to stop by for their charity car show to combat Juvenile Diabetes! Join 757Auto Events and ClearShine Virginia as we organize the all makes and models show that will be judged with awards! DVC Entertainment will be providing music and announcements throughout the day. Sinclair Communications will be onsite with radio personalities and the Hall MileOne Automotive, American Cancer Society, CVAS Raffle truck for viewing and selling tickets. Stay tuned for details!!



Sat, Jun 26 - Deltaville Maritime Museum semi annual Car Show/Cruise In, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Dr., Deltaville.  No registration fee, open to all classic cars with no club affiliation required. Advance registration not required. All participants will receive a food voucher good for one food item at Bill’s Bistro, free admission to all Museum Buildings and exhibits, and there will be door prizes. Car show being held in conjunction with monthly Holly Point Market featuring vendors, arts and crafts, entertainment, children’s activities, and free creek cruises on the Museum’s Deadrise the Jennie May, followed by monthly Grooving Concert featuring Abby Road – The Great Beatles Party Band, from 5–8pm. Tickets for concert will be available at the Car Show. The Museum and the Holly Point Nature Park is a great venue for a family day at the car show with lots to interest the spouse and the children. Contact the Museum or Gordon Gibb at gordong1941@yahoo.com if any more information required. Come and make a day of it and stay for the concert. Coolers welcome. http://www.deltavillemuseum.com



Sat, Jul 10 - Summer Sizzle car show, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Hosted by Mustang Club of Tidewater, Cavalier Ford Chesapeake Square, 4021 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake. Come join us at our summer sizzle car show. All makes and models of cars, motorcycles, and bicycles.



Sat, Jul 17 - CHKD/Walmart College Dr Charity Car, Truck, Slingshot Show, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm, 6259 College Dr., Suffolk. Join 757 Auto Events, Mystical Illusions, and VA Slinglife Ryderz as we team with Walmart Suffolk - College Dr for a charity car, truck, Slingshot, and bike 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, Slingshots, fun, and friends. Concessions will be available onsite and will benefit the charity collection. Proceeds will be combined with Wal-Mart's collection for the Suffolk store's CHKD/757 Walmart Challenge. Help boost this stores 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 31 - Chickahominy Masonic Lodge #286 Auto & Military Vehicle Show, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Colonial Towne Plaza, 6927 Richmond Rd., Williamsburg. Door Prizes, Food, DJ All Day! Registration is just $10 plus 2 non-perishable food items, or 2 animal care items. Registration starts at 9 am. More info, Matthew Wech 570-204-9984 or MWech1972@yahoo.com




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


Hampton Roads Kart Club

Langley Speedway, 11 Dale Lemonds Dr., Hampton.

Since 1971, over 45 years, HRKC has been bringing go-kart racing to young and old alike on Sunday mornings at Langley Speedway.

http://www.hrkc.com/schedule/

Schedule (Date / Event):

Sun, Jun 6 / RESCHED Race #3

Sun, Jun 13 / Race #4 - Tony Spechio Memorial Race

Sun, Jun 27 / Race #5 - Tidewater Collision Center Race



Langley Drift Club

Langley Speedway, 11 Dale Lemonds Dr., Hampton.

Local Drifters planning and running drift events at Langley Speedway

Schedule (Date / Event): 

TBA



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, May 30 / A-Course Soukoukai Practice Day

Sun, Jun 6 / Team Spirit Drift School



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):

TBA - 2021



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 the cities in the Hampton Roads area as well as several surrounding cities. We primarily host two types of events: Solo (Auto Cross) and Road Rally.

www.odr-scca.org

Schedule (Date / Event / Location):

Sun, Jun 6 / Solo Championship Series Event #3 / Virginia Motorsports Park. Old Dominion Region-SCCA has teamed up with the Tidewater Sports Car Club to bring you the joint event of the century!



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):

Sun, Jun 6 / Autocross Points Event #3 / Virginia Motorsports Park. Old Dominion Region-SCCA has teamed up with the Tidewater Sports Car Club to bring you the joint event of the century!



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): 2021

Sat-Sun, Jun 26-27 / June Joust: Instructor Clinic (Fri-Sat); OG Racing Hyperdrive (Sat); HPDE 1, 2, 3, 4 (Sat-Sun); Instructors (Sat-Sun); Time Trial (Sat-Sun); Racing (Sat-Sun) / Summit Point Motorsports Park, Main Circuit

Fri-Sun, Jul 23,24,25 / Pitt Stop at Pitt Race-Powered by HyperFest: NASA Test and Tune, HPDE3,4,TT open track ,TREC Race-4 hour (Friday); Hyperdrive, HPDE 1,2,3,4 (With instructors and/or Solo) Individual run groups, Time Trial, Competition Racing (All Classes) (Saturday) / Pittsburgh International Race Complex



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.

http://www.langley-speedway.com/

Schedule (Date / Event): 2021

Fri-Sat, May 28-29 / Monster Trucks - Two Monster Nights of Excitement

Wed, Jun 2 / Wacky Wednesdays, 7:00 pm. Registration and spectator gates open at 6pm with the drivers meeting just after 7pm and competition beginning shortly after. Coolers are allowed in the grandstands. Come on out and join the fun! 

Sat, Jun 5 / Cars Tour 125: Cars Tour | GrandD Stocks | Super Trucks | UCars

Wed, Jun 9 / Wacky Wednesdays, 7:00 pm. Registration and spectator gates open at 6pm with the drivers meeting just after 7pm and competition beginning shortly after. Coolers are allowed in the grandstands. Come on out and join the fun! 

Fri, Jun 11 / D-Day For Cancer Kids Expo, 6 - 10:00 pm, with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Entry is free with activities, games, food, entertainment, and much more! 

Sat, Jun 12 / Weekly Racing: Late Models | Twin Super Streets | Pro Six | 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.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

[* Marque events:]

Sat, Jun 5 / Pro Late Model, Sportsman, Modifieds, Limited Stock

Sat Jun 12 / Pro Late Model, Sportsman, Modifieds, Limited Stock

Sat Jun 26 / Pro Late Model, Sportsman, Modifieds, Limited Stock

Sat, Aug 7 / Ernie Shelton's USA 100*

Sat, Aug 21 / Prelude to the World Championship*

Fri-Sat, Sep 17-18 / FASTRAK Racing Series World Championship*

Sat, Oct 2 / Mud Bogs*



[RIP 2020] 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

Final Lap: "We will miss you all so much, and truly hope that you find new traditions and new ways to spend those Friday nights with your families. For generations, there has been Southside Speedway.  We are grateful that you were a part of its story."



[RIP 2021] 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

Richmond Dragway ceases operation headed into 2021 - "I have fantastic memories of so many wonderful accomplishments by our team, our racers, fans and marketing partners.  There have been so many big and little celebrations that I am so thankful that I was able to be a part of but the time has come for a new challenge for me."



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): 2021

Sat-Sun, Jul 10-11 / Velocity Driving.  https://velocitydriving.com/auto-cross-events-2-4-2-2-2-2-2/

Sat, Jul 17 / NASCAR Racing Experience. https://www.nascarracingexperience.com/

Sat, Aug 14 / Dream Drive Exotics.  https://dreamdriveexotics.com/



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): 2021

Fri, May 28 / Open Oval Practice,  5:00 pm

Fri, May 28 / No Prep 1/8 Mile Sunday Street Racing, 6:00 pm

Sat, May 29 / Cars and Coffee, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sat, May 29 / Track Attack - Get On The Track Now, 4 - 7:00 pm

Sat, May 29 / 2021 Nascar Racing, 7:00 pm

Fri, Jun 4 / Open Oval Practice,  5:00 pm

Fri, Jun 4 / No Prep 1/8 Mile Sunday Street Racing, 6:00 pm

Sat, Jun 5 / 2021 Nascar Racing, 7:00 pm




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): 2021

Fri, May 28 / Ladies Night 

Sat, May 29 / 8th Annual Brown's Racing Bert Jackson Memorial Day Grudgefest Extravaganza

Thu-Sun, Jun 10-13 / Triple Threat Brackett Series

Fri-Sun, Jun 18-20 / Chesterfield Auto Parts East Coast Chevy Show



Virginia International Raceway (VIR)

1245 Pine Tree Road, Alton, VA

Chosen as one of Car & Driver's Top 6 tracks in the nation, Virginia International Raceway is a multi-purpose road racing facility, located on the Dan River between Danville and South Boston, Virginia. VIR hosts a wide range of professional and amateur auto and motorcycle racing and track events and is well established as "America's Motorsport Resort."

http://virnow.com/

Schedule (Date / Event):


Fri-Sun, Jun 4-6 / GT World Challenge America



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