Thursday, July 22, 2021

Local Car Happenings for Tidewater VA


ANOTHER GREAT WEEK OF CRUISES, MEETS AND SHOWS 


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


WEEKLY/MONTHLY CAR MEETS/CRUISE-INS

(scroll down for Car Shows and Motorsports Events)


Thu, Jul 22 - 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, Jul 22 - 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!


Fri, Jul 23 - 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 the 2nd and 4th Friday 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, Jul 23 - 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, Jul 23 - Friday NK Cruisers Cruise-In, 5 - 8:00 pm, Rosie's, 10515 Colonial Downs Pkwy, New Kent. 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. Our cruise in meets every Friday 5-8 pm through October. We are located in Lot 7 at Rosie's. All years, makes, and models welcome. Inclement weather cancels. For more information email: nkcruisers@gmail.com and NK Cruisers Facebook page for announcements and information.


Sat, Jul 24 - 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, Jul 24 - (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 24 - (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.


Sat, Jul 24 - Rollin Legends Cruise-In, 4:00 pm, Paradise Pizzeria, 2900 Airline Blvd., Portsmouth. Every Saturday in July. All Makes and Models, come on out and show off your rides. 


Sat, Jul 24 - 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, Jul 24 - 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, Jul 24 - 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, Jul 24 - 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, Jul 25 - Boost & Brunch Redmill Va Beach, 8:30 am - 11:00 am, Hosted by , First Watch - Redmill, Virginia Beach. Every last Sunday of each month we're meeting at First Watch. Calling all car enthusiasts to share and view cars then grab some human fuel at First Watch and Pelons as well as some free giveaways! Take pictures and check out other cars. All rides are welcome, but be respectful of the location. No revving, no burnouts, no loud music, & no speeding through the parking lot. Sponsored by: Adcomm Digitel, Skyline Sports Club of Virginia, Pelons, First Watch.


Sun, Jul 25 - 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 25 - Sonic Cruise-In, 2 - 6:00 pm, Sonic Drive-In, 13450 Carrolton Blvd., Carrollton. Please come out to Sonic and join us on the second and fourth Sunday of each month on Bridge Road in Carrollton Virginia near the James River Bridge from 2 to 6 pm.


Tue, Jul 27 - 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, Jul 28 - 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 28 - 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, Jul 28 - 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, Jul 29 - 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, Jul 29 - 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, Jul 31 - 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 31 - (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.


Sun, Aug 1 - Cheeseburgers & Classic Car Cruise in, 4 - 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


Thu, Aug 5 - 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.


Sat, Aug 7 - (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, Aug 7 - Caffeine & Octane Meet, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, Berkshire Shops, 1296 Battlefield Blvd. S, Chesapeake. First Saturday monthly cars & coffee meet at Pale Horse Coffee in Chesapeake! Food truck will be on site! Grab a cup of coffee at Pale Horse and check out the rides! Open to all makes, models and years. Food trucks every weekend.


Sat, Aug 7 - 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


Wed, Aug 11 - 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, Aug 14 - (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, Aug 14 - 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, Aug 14 - 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 Saturday of every month. So, mark your calendar and see you then!


Sat, Aug 21 - (3rd Sat) C4 Cruise-In, 8 - 9:30 am, River Oak Church, 225 Great Bridge Blvd., Chesapeake. The C4 Cruise-In is back! Join the men's ministry in the River Oak Church Parking Lot. Owners and lookers welcome, it’s all free – free to show, free to look, free to eat, (donuts & coffee). Talk cars, show off your ride and meet other’s that share the same love. All rides are welcome – imports, exotics, trucks, bikes (any vintage, old or new), tractors, customs tuners, off-road, whatever! If you can get it here we’ll enjoy it. 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, Aug 21 - (3rd Sat) Cars 'N' Coffee, 8 - 10:00 am, Great Bridge United Methodist Church, 201 Stadium Dr., Chesapeake. Nothing formal, just a casual gathering. Coffee and sausage biscuits will be available, while they last. 


Sat, Aug 21 - (3rd Sat) Cars & Coffee Williamsburg, 9 - 11:30 am, The Tipsy Beans Café ( 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 Café 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, Aug 21 - 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!



UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, ETC.

(scroll down for Club and Regional Motorsports Events)


Sat, Jul 24 - 2021 TRAACA Annual Swap Meet, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, 3373 Pruden Blvd., Suffolk. This event is for the sale of antique and collector vehicle parts, equipment, supplies, accessories, or related memorabilia only. It is not a general “flea market” and we do not wish to have crafts, household items, unrelated toys, clothing, equipment, supplies or services displayed. If you have any questions, ask before you arrive. Event organizers reserve the right to refuse admittance to any vendor selling, displaying or offering any items not in keeping with the theme or family-oriented nature of this activity. Registrations MUST be postmarked on or before July 17, 2021 for pre-registration prices.  Registrations postmarked after July 17th will be considered Day of Meet prices. http://www.traaca.com/images/2021 TRAACA Swap Meet Flyer.pdf



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



Sat/Sun, Jul 31/Aug 1 - Wizard Fest 2021, Auto & Audio Show, Prsented by Wizard Fabrications, Timz Kustomz & RA Designs, 1200 N. Military Hwy., Norfolk. Saturday: Show, Shine & Glow, 10 am - 6 pm - 10 pm. Classic, Tuner, Muscle, Supercar, Truck, SUV, Jeep, Sportbike, Bagger, Cruzer, Rat, Slingshot, Power Wheels, and specialty awards. Food & Goods, Door Prizes and Raffles. Sunday: NSPLx3 & NADBLx2 + Sound Battles, 10 am - 6 pm. Automotive, Slingshot and Motorcycle. Fun in the Sun with Family and Friends.



Sun, Aug 8 - Sumospeed Springfest: finale, 1 - 6:00 pm, Virginia Beach Convention Center. Springfest is Sumospeed’s flagship annual event held in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It features some of the best cars on the east coast and beyond in both a screened indoor and unscreened outdoor show setting. We are in our 11th year and look forward to seeing everyone in August! https://sumospeed.com/springfest



Sat, Aug 7 - 2021 Coast Guard Birthday Celebration & Charity Car Show, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm, Coast Guard Station Portsmouth, 4000 Coast Guard Blvd., Portsmouth. Join 757 Auto Events as we host a Car Show combined with Family Fun Day at Coast Guard Station Portsmouth! Proceeds benefit the Technical Training Scholarship fund for 2020. Open class judged car show will be hosted as we celebrate the Coast Guard's Birthday with friends and family! YOUR REGISTRATION WILL INCLUDE A VOUCHER FOR A FREE MEAL from one of the participating food trucks! Pre Registration $16, Day Of Registration $20. We will have activities for the kids and grown ups! Stay tuned for details!



Sun, Sep 5 - Hepcats and Hotrods: Light the Night Car and Light Show, 3:30 - 8:30 pm, Landstown Commons, 3312 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join the Hepcat Honeys, 757 Auto Events, Clearshine - Virginia, and the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads an evening of fun, competition, wild builds, and lights! NO BASS OFF AT THIS LOCATION... NO OPEN DOOR DEMOS ALLOWED... Registration: $20 for Car and Light show $10 for "Street Meet" (non-judged), Vendors $30 for 10 X 10 Space and Display Vehicle, Non Profits $15 for 10 X 10 Space. 50-50 Raffle. Silent Auction. 



Mon, Sep 6 - Classic Cruisers Memorial Day Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Coastal Community Church Parking Lot, 101 Village Ave., Yorktown. Coastal Community Church Car Show, Labor Day Sept 6. All monies go to the Church for Building Fund and Youth Activities. Registration 10 am to 12 pm. Show ends at 3 pm. Contact Vince Filippone 757-952-7373. Email: cheryl.filippone@outlook.com  Web Site: http://CCCCofva.org



Sat, Sep 18 - Honor and Remember car show, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, sponsored by the Mustang Club Of Tidewater, Landstown Commons, Virginia Beach. Come join us for our Honor and Remember car show. Open to all makes and models of cars, motorcycles, and bicycles.



Sat, Sep 25 - 2021 3rd Annual Fall Charity Car show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Presented by Pontiacs Of Coastal Virginia and Biggs Cadillac Buick GMC, 1197 Old US Hwy 17 S., Elizabeth City. Pontiacs Of Coastal Virginia and Biggs Cadillac Buick GMC will be hosting their 3rd Annual Charity Car Show. Ray Turner and Dixie 105.7 will be live on site. Portion of our proceeds will benefit the Technical Training Scholarship that 757 Auto Events does every year. We have incorporated feed back from the past few years, and we are looking forward to a fair, fun, and exciting show for everyone! This will be a family fun event with things for everyone to do: Coloring Contest for Kids, Tons of Trophies, Good Food, 50/50, Raffle Items, Vendors on Site. This is an all makes and models Car, truck, and Bike Show with proceeds going to charity. Food will be available onsite. Be ready for awards, music, food, custom, cars, and great people!



Sun, Oct 30 - Kars4Kids Charity Car, Truck & RC Show, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Landstown Commons, 3312 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join us in our Annual Kars 4 Kids Car Show to raise money and awareness to this amazing charity, Connect With a Wish. This show will be an All Years, Makes, and Models event with awards. Proceeds will benefit the Connect With a Wish organization. This event is hosted by the Seven Cities Camaro Club, with the assistance of the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads. $20 Pre-Registration, (Pre-Register with Eventbrite, Free Dash Plaques to the first 100 Registered). $25 Registration Day of the Show. Sponsorship and Vendor Spots are available, please contact the 7CCC for more info. Special Activities and Giveaways will take place throughout the day. Activities and Events: Camaro vs. Mustang Rev Off, Custom Camaro Power Wheel Raffle, Silent Auctions, 50/50 Raffle, Random Giveaways, R/C Car & Truck Races on Outdoor Track. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kars-4-kids-car-show-tickets-150241172391



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):

Fri, Aug 6 / Race #8 - Carmines, Robbins & Company



Langley Drift Club

Langley Speedway, 11 Dale Lemonds Dr., Hampton.

Local Drifters planning and running drift events at Langley Speedway

https://langley-speedway.com/

Schedule (Date / Event): 

Fri-Sun. Sep 10-12 / Battle on the Bay



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 31 / Night Touge, 3 - 11:00 pm

Sat-Sun, Aug 21-22 / Team SPIRIT Drift School  www.spiritdrfitschool.com

Sat, Aug 28 / SSS Speed & Style 4



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, Aug 8 / Solo Championship Series Event #5 / 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):

Sat-Sun, Aug 28-29 / Summer Bash HPDE and Gripfest / NCCAR, Garysburg, NC. https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/tscc-summer-bash-hpde-grifest-nccar-tidewater-sports-car-club-914239

Sun, Sep 19 / Auto Cross Points Event #4 / Pungo



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

Fri-Sun, Jul 23-25 / 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

Sat-Sun, Aug 14-15 / Unkefer Dash: OG Racing Hyperdrive (Sat), HPDE 1, 2, 3, 4 (Sat-Sun), Instructors (Sat-Sun), Time Trial (Sat-Sun), Racing (Sat-Sun) / VIRginia International Raceway (3.3mi full course)



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

Sat, Jul 24 / 13th Annual Hampton Heat: Late Models | Super Street | Super Trucks | Legends

Wed, Jul 28 / Wacky Wednesdays, 7:00 pm. Registration and spectator gates open at 6 pm with the drivers meeting just after 7 pm and competition beginning shortly after. Coolers are allowed in the grandstands. Come on out and join the fun! 

Sat, Jul 31 / Weekly Racing: Twin Late Models | Twin Grand Stocks | Super Trucks | Pro Six | 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

[* Marque events:]

Sat Jul 31 / Pro Late Model, Sportsman, Modified, 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, Jul 31 / SPIRIT.jp Drifting Series: Night Touge, 3 - 11:00 pm

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

Sat-Sun, Aug 21-22 / SPIRIT.jp Drifting Series: Team SPIRIT Drift School  www.spiritdrfitschool.com

Sat, Aug 28 / SPIRIT.jp Drifting Series: SSS Speed & Style 4



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, Jul 23 / Open Oval Practice,  5:00 pm

Fri, Jul 23 / No Prep 1/8 Mile Sunday Street Racing, 6:00 pm

Sat, Jul 24 / Dominion TrackCross, 7:00 am

Sat, Jul 24 / Cars and Coffee, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sat, Jun 24 / 2021 Nascar Racing, 7:00 pm

Fri, Jul 30 / Open Oval Practice,  5:00 pm

Fri, Jul 30 / No Prep 1/8 Mile Sunday Street Racing, 6:00 pm

Sat, Jul 31 / 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

Wed-Sun, Jul 21-25 / Triple Threat Bracket Series: Mega Bucks

Thu, Jul 29 / Take It Off The Streets, STREET NIGHT 

Sat, Jul 31 / Night of Fire, PDRA Pro Stars

Sun, Aug 1 / Virginia Motor Sports Club Autocross #6



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, Sep 23-26 / VIR Speed Tour SVRA and Trans Am

Fri-Sun, Oct 1-3 / HyperFEST



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