Local Car Happenings in Tidewater Virginia

 

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

WEEKLY/MONTHLY CAR MEETS/CRUISE-INS

(scroll down for Car Shows and Motorsports Events)

Thu, Jan 27 - 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.

Fri, Jan 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.

Sat, Jan 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, Jan 29 - (5th Sat) Cars & Coffee Norfolk, 9 - 11:00 am, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, JANAF Shopping Center, Military Hwy & VA Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Kick off the new year with TWO meets! Rat Rods? Mustangs? Minis? Camaros? Bring your vehicle (Cars, motorcycle, or bicycle) out to Uno's in Norfolk on the 4th and 5th Saturdays of every 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, Park in the back lot (please only take one space). Coffee will be supplied! We'd love to get a food truck to attend, so if you operate one, or know of someone who would be interested, send us a message! Please, no burnouts or loud music. 

Sat, Jan 29 - Fort Monroe Saturday Afternoon Cruise In, 2 - 4:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd, Fort Monroe, Hampton. Afternoon Meet! 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, Jan 30 - Boost & Brunch, 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, Jan 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!

Wed, Feb 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, Feb 2 - Mid-week Jeep Hangout on the Peninsula, 5 - 8:00 pm, Sly Clyde Ciderworks, 207 E. Mellen St., Phoebus, Hampton. Love Jeeps and the Peeps who are slaves to them? Join us at Sly Clyde's and let's celebrate the joys of owning a Jeep! We try to do this bi-weekly to meet old or make new friends that share the same passion and troubles. 

Sat, Feb 5 - MPCC cars and coffee, 9 - 11:00 am, 1785 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Gloucester Point. Join the Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers for Cars and Coffee first Saturday of each month at the Gloucester Point Shopping Center. All cars are welcome and admission is free!

Sat, Feb 5 - NK Cruisers Cruise-In, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Rosie's Lot 7, 10515 Colonial Downs Pkwy, New Kent. Starting Nov 6th 2021 NK Cruisers switch to every 1st and 3rd Saturday 11am to 3pm (Nov-Mar). 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. For more information email: nkcruisers@gmail.com and NK Cruisers Facebook page for announcements and information.

Sun, Feb 6 - Caffeine & Octane February Meet, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, Berkshire Shops, 1296 Battlefield Blvd. S, Chesapeake. Our 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. 

Sun, Feb 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. For outdoor dining, Tailgate, or curbside call 757-357-1717. View our menu on the website and order online at: www.farmerstableofsmithfield.com

Tue, Feb 8 - 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 ??

Sat, Feb 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.

Sat, Feb 12 - 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!

Sun, Feb 13 - Sunday Cruise-In at Suffolk Executive Airport, 12 - 4:00 pm, Suffolk BBQ, 1200 Gene Bolton Dr., Suffolk. Weather permitting. Starting in October and running through March we will be doing the cruise-ins on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. All vehicles are welcome - cars, trucks, motorcycles, even tractors. The restaurant is open with limited seating inside and the patio is open for outside dining. Come on out and bring your ride, hang out with friends, and eat some good food. Hope you can make it out here. 

Sat, Feb 19 - (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 meets. 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, Feb 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!

Wed, Feb 23 - Monthly Brews & Roos Subaru Meetup at The Garage, 5:30 - 9:00 pm,  The Garage Brewery, 1011 Eden Way N, Chesapeake. Calling any and all 757 Subarus! This event is free and open to the public. Come hang out with other local Subaru owners! We have Subarus from ALL over that come from miles away just for this event. You are welcome to park on the grass on Eden Way, all the way to the end. Rotating food trucks for each event. Check our website for more information!

Sat, Feb 26 - (4th Sat) Cars & Coffee Norfolk, 9 - 11:00 am, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, JANAF Shopping Center, Military Hwy & VA Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Kick off the new year with TWO meets! Rat Rods? Mustangs? Minis? Camaros? Bring your vehicle (Cars, motorcycle, or bicycle) out to Uno's in Norfolk on the 4th and 5th Saturdays of every 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, Park in the back lot (please only take one space). Coffee will be supplied! We'd love to get a food truck to attend, so if you operate one, or know of someone who would be interested, send us a message! Please, no burnouts or loud music. 

Sat, Feb 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, Mar 12 - Winterfest 2022, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Coastal R/C, 2425 Bainbridge Blvd., Chesapeake. Coastal R/C Presents: Winterfest 2022. Get situated for the show season as we say goodbye to the cold! Car Show, Bass Off, Pin-Up, & Food Truck Rodeo! Hosted by: 757 Auto Events, ClearShine Virginia, Coastal Virginia Auto Show, Hepcat Honeys. Bass Off Sponsor – Wizard’s Fabrications. Food Truck Rodeo: Road Dogs, Smokey's Place. PIN-UP CONTEST Hosted by Hepcat Honeys. * CHARITY BENEFACTOR - Technical Training Scholarship Fund.

Sat, Mar 19 - 2022 York High Annual Car Show, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, 9300 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Yorktown. This annual car show supports our Senior Send-Off. Bring your car and some friends for an amazing time to kick off the Car Show season! Come together, park together. Registration opens at 9:30 am. Early-bird registration of $15 until March 12th. Regular registration fee is $20. Registration gets you a ballot to vote for the Top 50. First 125 registered receive goodie bag. Raffle prizes all day! Concessions sold! Want to sponsor a trophy or set up a booth? Contact us! Email yhscarshow@gmail.com with questions. Pay online at: yhsptsa.memberhub.com. 

Sat, Apr 2 - 4th Annual George E Smith Memorial Car Show, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. hosted by 757 Auto Events, ClearShine -Virginia, and the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads. 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 of the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads. This will be an all years, makes, and models event with awards. Proceeds will also benefit the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads as we work on improved events for all of our attendees. Portion of proceeds will benefit a charity that George believed in, the Southeastern Food Bank. We will be accepting all non perishable food items for the food bank. 

Sat, Apr 9 - Hot Rod Spectator Judged Motor Show, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, 1116 Hillwell Rd., Chesapeake. Please join us April 9, 2022 with YOUR Hot Rod from 9am to 2pm for a fun filled Hot Rod Show in support for Trails of Purpose located right here in Chesapeake, VA. This amazing organization provides mental health support at no cost to military members and their families. Please take a moment and learn about Trails of Purpose and the founder Kayla Arestivo. https://trailsofpurpose.com/ $20 Registration Fee (100 percent fees donated to Trails of Purpose). Free and fun for all visitors. Hot Rod Show T-shirts for purchase (proceeds donated to Trails of Purpose). Restrooms onsite

Sat, Apr 23 - 17th Annual Spring Dust Off - Cruisn' thru the Decades, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. ALL MAKES AND MODELS WELCOME! ALL YEARS INVITED! The Virginia Chevy Lovers in conjunction with 757 Auto Events presents the “17th Annual Spring Dust Off - Cruisn' thru the Decades” car show to benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The Hepcat Honeys will be hosting a Pin-Up contest. Classics and Late Models will compete separately! 16 Best of Awards and 60 Outstanding Build Awards. 

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

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): 

Sat, Apr 2 – Test & Tune, Pungo

Sun, Apr 3 – Solo Championship Series Event #1, Pungo

Sat, Apr 23 – Autocross School, Pungo

Sun, Apr 24 – Solo Championship Series Event #2, Pungo

Sun, Jun 5 – Solo Championship Series Event #3, Pungo

Sun, Jul 10 – Solo Championship Series Event #4, Pungo

Sun Aug 7 – Solo Championship Series Event #5, Pungo

Sun, Aug 28 – Solo Championship Series Event #6, Pungo

Sun, Oct 2 – Solo Championship Series Event #7, Pungo

Sun, Nov 13 – Solo Championship Series Event #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): 

Sat-Sun, Feb 12-13 / TSCC Oak Tree Bowl II HPDE / VIR

Sun, Mar 20 / Autocross Points Event #1 / Pungo

Sat, Apr 16 / Test and Tune / Pungo

Sun, Apr 17 / Autocross Points Event #2 / Pungo

Sun, May 1 / Autocross Points Event #3 / VMP

Sun, Jun 19 / Autocross Points Event #4 / TBD

Sun, Jul 17 / Autocross Points Event #5 / Pungo

Sun, Aug 21 / Autocross Points Event #6 / Pungo

Sun, Sep 18 / Autocross Points Event #7 / Pungo

Sun, Oct 16 / Autocross Points Event #8 / Pungo

Sun, Nov 20 / Autocross Points Event #9 / Pungo

Fri-Sat, Dec 9-10 / HPDE / VIR

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): TBA 2022 

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): 2022 Tentative 

Sun, Mar 27 

Sun, Apr 17 

Sat-Sun, May 28-29 / Bayside Bash 

Sun, Jun 26 

Sun, Jul 31 

Sun, Aug 21 

Sun, Sep 25 

Sat-Sun, Oct 22-23 / Battle on the Bay 

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-Sat, Mar 18-20 / VIR Full Course

Fri-Sat, Apr 15-16 / Summit Point Raceway

Fri-Sun, May 13-15 / HyperFest VIR Full Course

Sat-Sun, Jun 25-26 / Summit Point Raceway

Fri-Sun, Jul 22-24 / Pitt Race Crossover w/ Great Lakes Region

Fri-Sun, Aug 19-21 / VIR Full Course

Fri-Sun, Oct 21-23 / VIR Full Course OktoberFAST

Sat-Sun, Nov 12-13 / Summit Point Raceway (HPDE/TT only)

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): 

Sat, Mar 12 / Spring Day of Destruction

Sat, Mar 26 / Open Practice

Sat, Apr 2 / Monsters XtremeShowdown

Sat, Apr 9 / Opening Night

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): 

Sat, Apr 30 / 13th annual Mud Mayhem

Sat, May 21 / Virginia is for Racing Lovers King of the Commonwealth Super Late Model Special Event

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): 

Fri, Apr 1 / 2022 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Race

Sat, Apr 2 / 2022 NASCAR xfinity Series ToyotaCare 250, 1:30 pm

Sun, Apr 3 / 67th annual spring NASCAR Cup Series race: Toyota Owners 400, 3;30 pm

Dominion Raceway & Entertainment

Exit 118 I-95, 6501 Dominion Raceway Ave., Woodford, VA

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

www.dominionraceway.com

Schedule (Date / Event): 

Sat, Feb 12 / Track Attack, 12 - 3:00 pm

Sat, Feb 26 / No Prep 1/8 Mile Friday Night Street Racing, 12:00 pm

Sun, Feb 27 / Track Attack, 12 - 3:00 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): 

Sat, Jan 29 / USDrift Drift Day, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. https://www.usdrift.com

Sat, Feb 19 / USDrift Drift Day, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. https://www.usdrift.com

Sat, Mar 5 / ebay Motors Test and Tune

Virginia International Raceway (VIR)

1245 Pine Tree Road, Alton, VA

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

http://virnow.com/

Schedule (Date / Event): TBA 2022

Fri-Sun, Apr 8-10 / VIR Spring Sprints

Fri-Sun, May 13-15 / HyperFest

Fri-Sun, May 20-22 / MotoAmerica

Fri-Sun, Jun 17-19 / sRO GT World Challenge

Fri-Sun, Aug 26-28 / IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship

Fri, Sep 23 - Sun, Oct 2 / SCCA Run-Offs

Thu-Sun, Oct 6-9 / SVRA SpeedTour

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