Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Local Car Happenings in Tidewater Virginia

 


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



WEEKLY/MONTHLY CAR MEETS/CRUISE-INS 

(scroll down for Car Shows and Motorsports Events) 


Wed, Jun 1 - Franklin Cruise In, 4:30 - 7:30 pm, Main Street Parking Lot in front of the Fire Station, downtown Franklin. Weekly family-friendly, cruise-in in the heart of Downtown Franklin in front of SERVE Restaurant & Taphouse. 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.


Wed, Jun 1 - Doumar's Weekly Cruise in, 6 - 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. 


Thu, Jun 2 - 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 2 - Cars 'n' Chicken Cruise-in, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, Hosted by Seven Cities Camaro Club, Wild Wing Café, 1437 Sam's Drive, Chesapeake. Come join us on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month. Come spend your Friday Eve at Cars 'n' Chicken, and 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.


Fri, Jun 3 - 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, Jun 3 - Smithfield Ruritan Club First Friday Cruise-Ins, 5 - 8:00 pm, Luter Sports Complex, 900 W. Main St., Smithfield. The Smithfield Ruritan Club will be doing a monthly cruise-in on the first Friday of the month through September from 5-8pm. This month, Cockeyed Rooster will be our food vendor. No registration needed, no fee. Food and Drinks available for purchase. 50/50 Raffle and Music. Shine up that Classic and come on out and join the fun! 


Fri, Jun 3 - Let's Talk Cars Friday Night Cruise-in, 5:00 pm - Dusk, 6920 Main St. Gloucester. Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers hold a weekly cruise every Friday Night from April to October. All years, makes and models welcome. Family Freindly Fun, Music, and Car Talk. Cruiser of the week award presented 30 minutes before dusk. Free for everyone, donations are appreciated and benefit CHKD. Contact Pete (757) 968-1913 or Tony (908) 500-3404, email: middlepeninsulaclassiccruiser@gmail.com  web: mpccofgloucester.com


Fri, Jun 3 - NK Cruisers Cruise-In, 5 - 9:00 pm, Rosie's Lot 7, 10515 Colonial Downs Pkwy., New Kent. NK Cruisers meet every Friday 5 to 9 pm (Apr-Oct). 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, models, years, cars, truck, motorcycles, golf carts, bboats, tractors, and trailered vehicles always welcome. Inclement weather cancels. For more information email: nkcruisers@gmail.com and NK Cruisers Facebook page for announcements and information.


Sat, Jun 4 - (1st Sat) Cars & Coffee Virginia Beach, 6 - 9:00 AM, hosted by Java Surf, NOW at the Virginia Beach Sports Center parking lot, 1045 19th St., Virginia Beach. This is an organized but casual gathering of car enthusiasts, normally the first Saturday each month to talk cars and share a cup of coffee. Enter Parking lot at 19th & Parks Avenue. Cars - $10; Motorcycle- $5; Vendors - $100; Info Booth - $50; Food Truck - $150. Bathrooms onsite! Ample parking for everyone. See everyone bright and early! https://www.carsandcoffeevb.com/


Sat, Jun 4 - Cars n 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, Jun 4 - Caffeine & Octane June Meet, 8:30 am - 11:30 pm, New Realm Brewery, 1209 Craft Ln., Virginia Beach. You guys asked and you shall receive. We had over 300+ cars at our last show and we are looking to keep it going. Changed the date this time as to not interfere with SpringFest at the VB convention center. If your coming from out of town, come hang out and enjoy the vibe. New Realm Brewery will open again for drinks, food and lounging. Vendors and DJ Mikey V spinning the best tracks. Open to all makes, models and years. 


Sat, Jun 4 - (1st Sat) 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, Jun 4 - 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


Sat, Jun 4 - Fort Monroe Cruise In, 6 - 10:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd, Fort Monroe, Hampton. All makes and models welcome. Kid and pet friendly. Use the parking lot closest to the water, the one with the light poles. As always, no revving, burnouts, loud music, etc. Please use the parking spots, and dispose of all trash in the dumpster. We are joining up with the Kris Kaatz Memorial Cruise In. It’s going to be a hot day! Come hang out!


Sat, Jun 4 - Suffolk Hardee's Cruise in, 2 - 6:00 pm, Hardee's Drive-In, Pruden Blvd., Suffolk. Every Saturday Weekly gathering of car enthusiasts at Hardee's in Suffolk. Get those hot rods out and come see some cool cars and have a great time hanging out with friends. If it's cold, we hangout inside.


Sat, Jun 4 - Landstown Commons Cruise-In, 4 - 8:00 pm, Presented by Coastal R/C Indoor Speedway and Hobbies, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Saturday night cruise-in happening every Saturday night through October 29th. 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 enter. End of year proceeds are donated to the charity of the hosting car clubs choice. Free spectator parking and attendance. 


Sat, Jun 4 - Classic Cruisers Car Club Cruise in, 4:30 - 8:00 pm, Coastal Community Church, 101 Village Ave., Yorktown. Cruisers, hope everyone is ready to come out of hibernation and start cruising again! Every Saturday running through Saturday October 15,2022! 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 dust off your hot rod and give your a motor tune up and we will see you real soon! 


Sun, Jun 5 - (1st Sun) 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


Wed, Jun 8 - Corvette Takeover at The Garage, 6 - 9:00 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! 


Fri, Jun 10 - Friday Cruise-In at Suffolk Executive Airport, 4 - 8:00 pm, Suffolk BBQ, 1200 Gene Bolton Dr., Suffolk. Weather permitting. Starting in April and running through September we will be doing the cruise-ins on the 2nd and 4th Friday 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, Jun 11 - Car & Coffee, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Hosted by 180deg Concerts & the Potters House, 6820 N. Military Hwy., Norfolk. Show your Car. Free Admission, Free coffee & a Food Truck. 130 spaces available. dm for reservations Instagram: @180CONCERTS   or text 757-502-5531


Sat, Jun 11 - [RESCHED] Eat, Laugh & Lounge Cruise-In, 8:30 - 11:30 am, Hosted by Hot Rod Veterans of Hampton Roads, 1116 Hillwell Rd., Chesapeake.  Bathrooms onsite, large safe area for kids to play, We will be adding more activities as we get closer. ** As always, a Hot Rod is in the eye of the beholder; if you think it's a Hot Rod, it's a Hot Rod** Eat = Krispie Kreme Doughnuts & Coffee (Free); Laugh = Hot Rodders got jokes; Lounge = Bring a chair, find a cool Hot Rod and take a seat. Be sure to ask three questions; 1) How they got it 2) Where did it come from 3) Why did they get it. The stories behind the rides are fascinating. Door Prize giveaways donated by our supporters. Top Two Picks (trophies awarded). We will be collecting $3 donations which will go directly into our donations chest. When the season ends, we will total and donate all to Trails of Purpose. For every $100 is one session covered for a service member/family member. https://trailsofpurpose.com/


Sat, Jun 11 - (2nd Sat) Cars & Coffee Newport News, 9 - 11:00 am, Village Square Shopping Center, 5007 Victory Blvd., Yorktown. Car enthusiasts of all kinds are welcome! Family friendly. This is an informal cruise-in for enthusiast of all makes, models and years, cars and trucks the second Saturday each month from to talk cars and share a cup of coffee. Note: Coffee and tables available at Uno on the patio. Rainout date is always the next Sunday with good weather. Please follow this short, but strongly enforced set of rules: No revving, no Burnouts, no loud music, no parking in loading/fire zones, no double parking. Please be respectful of everyone most of all.


Sun, Jun 12 - Wheels and Waffles Car Meet, 8:30 - 11:30 am, Priority Toyota Chesapeake, 1800 Greenbrier Pkwy., Chesapeake. Come out to the Wheels and Waffles Car Meet hosted by Priority Toyota Chesapeake. There will be food trucks, music, competitions, and raffles for all to enjoy!


Sun, Jun 12 - Tidewater MOPAR Club Blue Ribbon Brews and BBQ Cruise-in, 1 - 4:00 pm, 8305 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. Come one come all, Well Mopars only, too:  Blue Ribbon Brews and BBQ Cruise-in this Sunday from 1-4 pm. Rain or shine, preferably Shine. Order food at the Bar (mention you got a Mopar on site and get a discount on your food). 


Sun, Jun 12 - Crews' 'n' Brews Cruise-in, 1 - 4:00 pm, Hosted by The Seven Cities Camaro Club, MoMac Brewing Company, 3228 Academy Ave., Portsmouth. New Cruise-in in Portsmouth. Bring your crew out for a brew every 2nd Sunday at the MoMac Brewing Company from 1-4 pm. Food Trucks, Music, and Great Brews. If you're going to drink, drink responsibly. No Burnouts or any other Childish Shenanigans.


Sat, Jun 18 - (3rd Sat) C4 Cruise-In is back! 8 - 9:30 am, River Oak Church, 255 Great Bridge Blvd., Chesapeake. 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, (8:00 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 whatever your Saturday looks like!


Sat, Jun 18 - (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, Jun 18 - GenRight 4x4 Meet-up, 10:00 am, Hotrodders Cafe, 1457 Mount Pleasant Rd., Ste. 109, Chesapeake. A great event to come and hang out with some local jeepers/off-roaders and check out some awesome jeeps, talk about your build, and any upcoming wheeling trips. Oh, and the food is always good! 


Sat, Jun 18 - Landstown Commons Monthly Drive-In, 8:00 pm, Sponsored by Monster Cleaning, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Get ready for a great evening of New Drive-ins, sponsored by Bay City Classics, Inc., and brought to you by the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads. We will be showing a classic flick on the wall and playing sound over the loudspeakers. OR, Sit in your car and use the FM Modulator function to listen in your vehicle! More plans are developing including: Individually prepared snacks from Hepcat Honeys, MooYas will be using carhops for a limited menu of burgers, fries, and shakes! $5 per person/car, Or $15 per carload! eason Pass Holders Get In Free!


Sat, Jun 25 - (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, Jun 25 - (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.


Sun, Jun 26 - Detail Garage Virginia Beach Rides & Coffee, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4239 Holland Rd., Suite #772, Virginia Beach. DGVB welcomes you back to this year's Rides & Coffee event! Doors open at 8AM. Be sure to mark your calendars! Raffles, Free Donuts, Cool Cars, & more! A portion of this months event proceeds will go to the family, or charity of family's choice, in memory of Jacin Lisner, whom passed tragically March 4, 2022. He was a staple in our autocross and motorsports community and will be greatly missed. 


Sun, Jun 26 - Boost & Brunch, 8:30 - 11:00 am, First Watch - Red Mill, 2168 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. Calling all car enthusiasts to share and view cars then grab some human fuel at First Watch and Pelons. Every last Sunday of each month. All makes and models welcomed. Spread the word! Sponsored by: Adcomm Digitel, Skyline Sports Club of Virginia, Pelons, First Watch. RESPECT THE SPOT! NO SPEEDING, BURN OUTS, ETC. overflow parking at T-mobile across the street. 


Wed, Jun 29 - Monthly Brews & Roos Subaru Meet 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 Co-Hosted by Adventure Dad Wagon. Come early to get a front spot & you are welcome to park on the grass on Eden Way, all the way to the end. Rotating food trucks, go to garage-brewery.com to see which one will be there this week! Rotating Subarus get the opportunity to park INSIDE the brewery.





UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, ETC.

(scroll down for Club and Regional Motorsports Events)


Sat, Jun 4 - Flex at the Plex Car, Truck & Bike Show, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Presnted by Eclectic, Virginia Beach Sportsplex, 2044 Landstown Commons Centre Way, Virginia Beach. $30 for show, Free to spectate. Bass Off - $25 per run. 


Sat, Jun 4 - 2nd Annual Rollin' with the Knights Custom Car Show, 12 - 6:00 pm, 4853 Princess Anne Road Virginia Beach. Join 757 Auto Events as we team up with the Knights of Columbus Council 12117, and the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads to bring an awesome event to your community! Proceeds Benefit Charity! Family fun, Food truck onsite, Live music at noon, Vendors, Silent Auction and 50/50, Judged car show. All participants asked to bring 2 non-perishable food items for the Southeastern VA Food Bank.


Sun, Jun 5 - Sumospeed Springfest 2022, 1-6:00 pm, sponsored by Stock or Modified Bodyworks and Dress Up Bolts, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th street, Virginia Beach. After the HUGE outpouring of support and love we received at our show last year, we decided we had to keep it going for those that supported and that love the event like we do! ROLL IN INFORMATION: 6/4/22 (12PM - 3PM) - indoor vendor roll in; 6/4/22 (3PM - 9PM) - indoor vehicle roll in; 6/5/22 (8AM - 9AM) - outdoor vendor roll in; 6/5/22 (9AM - 1230PM) - outdoor vehicle roll in; !!ALL INDOOR VEHICLES MUST HAVE 1/4 TANK OF GAS OR LESS TO ENTER, NO EXCEPTIONS!!  Vendor registration: Registration.sumospeed.com/vendors  Vehicle registration: Registration.sumospeed.com  Spectator ticket link will be available soon! Thank you for the support and we cannot wait to see you this June! 


Sun, Jun 12 - A Dreamer’s Garage Car & Bike Show, 11:00 am, 401 Oriana Rd, Newport News. A DREAMER’S GARAGE CAR & BIKE SHOW! Bringing the Best Cars & Bikes in the State in one setting. Come enjoy a day in the sun with family! Food Trucks, Local Vendors, Live DJ , Raffles and In Show Contest! PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE MAY 31st , VENDORS| CARS& BIKE PARTICIPANTS| FOOD TRUCK! Part of Event Earnings will be Donated to TriCity Hurricanes Youth Foundation and Bethea Family Foundation Non-Profit Organizations. Get your Tickets at the link below: https://adreamersgarage.eventbrite.com/ 


Sun, Jun 12 - Show & Shine Car Show to Cure Parkinsons Disease, 10 am -3 pm, Williamsburg Antique Mall, 500 Lightfoot Road, Williamsburg. Open to all makes, models, years - cars, trucks & motorcycles. Spectators Welcome. Join with the Williamsburg Antique Mall on its 25th Anniversary weekend and the Classic Cruisers Car Club (CCCC) to raise awareness and funds for the American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA). Donations accepted. Special sales, hourly door prizes, . DJ, raffle, & restaurant on site. Info Wes Taylor www.antiqueswilliamsburg.com 757-776-0094 or show co-chairs Al Crane - Classic Cruisers Car Club cranejra@aol.com or Scott Brubaker Jr, APDA and APEX Physical Therapy and Movement Center scott@apexptva.com Rain Date June 19


Fri, Jun 17 - Fathers Day Car Show and Cookout, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, JenCare Senior Medical Services, 49 W Mercury Blvd., Hampton. JenCare Senior Medical Services in Hampton is holding a Fathers Day Car Show and Cookout on Friday, June 17th (not Fathers Day) from 11-2. We are looking for car enthusiasts participation to show off their cars. The cookout is free. Participation is free and it is free to the public. This will be our first attempt at hosting a car event. JenCare specializes in VIP Healthcare for Seniors. If you could help spread the word, I would greatly appreciate it. It would be helpful to know how many cars/people to expect. My contact info is below. Thank you for any assistance! Jeff McCusker Membership Growth Consultant Mobile: 757-630-2266 Jeff.McCusker@jencaremed.com 


Sat, Jun 18 - Rockin' Daddy Car Show Benefitting Darren Barton, 9:00 am, 2889 Airline Blvd., Portsmouth. Come join us for a car show, live music, food trucks, and a great time to support Darren! Darren and his wife Paige, have hosted Spooky Acres all over Hampton Roads for 27 years! Every year the proceeds are donated. They have given so much to this community and we'd like to help give back! In December, Darren suffered a stroke. On February 11, Darren had the pacemaker/defibrillator combo implanted, and is still fighting heart issues as now the bottom of his heart isn't functioning like it should. He may need a transplant. Darren is a hardworking, dedicated man who needs our help! Let's show them what the Hampton Roads community can do!


Sat, Jun 18 - Cavalier Mazda 9th annual car show and BBQ, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Cavalier Mazda, 1552 S. Military Highway, Chesapeake. ALL MAKES And MODELS welcome. Registration fee $20.00. This will be a judged event. Trophies awarded for several categories/classes. Door prizes, raffles. All proceeds will be donated to "The Susan G. Komen for the cure" charity. We will provide free lunch. Whole hog barbeque cooked on site and BBQ chicken with plenty of sides while it lasts. Please come out and support this worthy cause. Still working out judging details. Any car clubs, please contact Scott Benson at 757-777-3200 or sbenson@cavaliermazda. We are trying to get an estimate on number of cars/people.


Sat, Jun 18 - CHKD/Walmart - College Dr. Charity Car, Truck, Slingshot Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 6259 College Dr., Suffolk. Join Mystical Illusions, VA Slinglife Ryderz, AND 757 Auto Events 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 store's collection efforts! We will have a 50-50 raffle in effect. Silent Auction will be happening! Free Coloring Contest for all ages with awards. Pre-Paid entry fee $16 cars, Slingshots, and trucks/Bikes/Motorcycles/toys $11. On spot fee $20 cars and Trucks $15 Bikes/Motorcycles/Toys. PARKING LIMITED TO ~150 SHOW VEHICLES. 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, Jun 25 - Mustang Club of Tidewater Summer Sizzle Car Show, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Cavalier Ford Chesapeake Square, 4021 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake. All Makes and Models are welcome to join us for our annual Summer Sizzle Car Show. This is a participant/spectator judged show with 25 general awards and three top tier awards, including Best In Show and Dealer's Choice. The entry fee is $20.00 and we ask for a donation of a minimum of 2 cans of non-perishable food to support a local food bank. This is always a well attended show, so be sure to arrive early to get a good spot! Groups/Clubs that wish to park together are asked to arrive together for easier coordination. We look forward to seeing you there!


Sat, Jun 25 - Cars and Curls for Chris 2nd Annual Car Show, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Williamsburg Airport, 100 Marclay Dr., Williamsburg. Car show to benefit Drive Safe Hampton Roads Chris King Foundation. Chris was killed in a car crash on July 4, 2020 shortly after graduating high school. The family has worked tirelessly to promote safe driving especially over the holiday weekend. Show field opens at 8 a.m. All makes and models of classic cars welcome. Prizes will be awarded for top cars-categories TBD by pre-registered cars. $15 pre registration, $20 at the event, Spectators are free. Food trucks will be there, restaurant on site, 50/50 raffle, police department demonstrations, airplanes, live music and more You do not want to miss it! All proceeds to Drive Safe HR Chris King Foundation. Since the show last year, we have reached over 20,000 teens to promote seat belt usage and safe driving.  For further information contact Christy King at 757-645-6359. Rain Date June 26 same times. 


Sun, Jun 26 - CXB 2022 Car Show, 12 - 4:00 pm, Chic's Beach Shopping Center, . Chesapeake Beach Civic League Presents: Show What You Drove 2022 Chic's Beach Aantique Car Show. Classic Cars, Street Cars, Jeeps, Motorcycles and Golf Carts are welcome! Trophies for Top 10 Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Jeeps, Hot Rods, and Golf Carts. Pre-registration $20, $25 day of show. Contact TJ Morgan, (757) 498-8455 or tjmorgan@prodigy.net


Sat, Jul 2 - [RESCHED] Honoring the Heroes Car Show, 12 - 4:00 pm, 2882 Airline Blvd., Portsmouth. Outkasts Society is hosting a first responder focused car show fundraiser for Honoring the Heroes; a veteran owned/operated non-profit bringing awareness to PTSD and Suicide Prevention for first responders! 100% of the proceeds goes to purchase bags to support first responders and their families so we can end the pandemic of first responder suicides! Come out May 14th for an awesome time supporting an amazing cause Honoring The Heroes and seeing a whole bunch of cools cars and enjoying awesome food. There will be judging for 5 categories which is a $20 donation to enter and spectators are free but you can also donate to get some cool swag. This is hosted by OutKasts Society car club and we are all excited to be able to apart of something so great.


Sat, Jul 9 - Collector Car Appreciation Day Car and Truck Show, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, 6920 Main St., Gloucester Join the Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers for our annual National Collector Car Appreciation Day Car & Truck Show at The Main Street Center in Gloucester on July 9, 2022. Event is free for spectators. 


Sun, Jul 10 - DATE CHANGED: Shine a Light on Autism, Car and Light Show: VA Flag Runners, 4:30 - 9:30 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. NO BASS OFF AT THIS LOCATION... NO OPEN DOOR DEMOS ALLOWED... US Flag Runners VA Division presents an Autism Awareness event at Landstown Commons Shopping Center! Join 757 Auto Events and ClearShine Virginia for an evening of fun, competition, wild builds, and lights! 50-50 Raffle. Silent Auction. Proceeds to benefit Local Autism Charity helping our community! Vendors $30 for 10 X 10 Space and Display Vehicle, Non Profits $15 for 10 X 10 Space. 


Sat, Aug 13 , Brake the Stigma II Car Show | PTSD Awareness Car Show, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Hosted by Cars4Awareness (www.cars4awareness.org), The Seven Cities Camaro Club (www.7citiescamaro.org), 3228 Academy Ave., Portsmouth. The Brake the Stigma Charity Car Show is an event presented by Cars4Awareness throughout the nation with the purpose of spreading awareness and removing the stigma attached to PTSD. Together we can reduce Suicides. $20 Pre-Registration (https://cars4awareness.org/events/)  $25 Registration Day of Show. Spectators are always Free (Don’t be scammed). $10 Non-Judged AFTER 11 am. Pre-registration gives you a 25% discount on Cars4Awareness Apparel and a Free Dash Plaque, 1st 100 Registered receives Free Dash Plaque. Refunds will be available if the show is cancelled due to reasons from the event promoter. Special Activities: 50/50 Raffle, Silent Auctions, Random Giveaways. Food Trucks: KJ Grillz, Ortega's Street Tacos. Sponsorships & Vendor spots are available. Online Applications at https://cars4awareness.org/sponsorship/)


Sat, Aug 27 - Hot Rods For Mercie's House, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm, 1116 Hillwell Rd., Chesapeake. Join us for a fun filled Spectator/Hot Rodder judged Hot Rod show. We are pleased to be your host, and invite you to assist us with raising money to support local pregnant women in desperate need. Mercies House is a rural farm house in Chesapeake that serves as a safe haven for mothers to be that have no where to call home. The house mother Mercedes prepares the expecting mothers with knowledge of caring for a newborn. The home is a non-profit 501.(c)3 that operates on donations and grants. Transportation for medical appointments, food, clothes, any personal items needed for mother and baby are provided.  https://www.mercieshouse.org/  

$20 registration day of event; Everyone registered will receive Krispie Kreme Doughnut/Coffee, one meal ticket for free Hot Dog, chips, and drink. They will also receive one raffle ticket to enter for a chance to win a door prize of their choice. Live music will be provided by Diamond and Richard. 50/50 raffle, Door Prize tickets, Popcorn, Awards sponsored by Hickory Landscaping.


Sat, Sep 10 - Horsepower for Horses Custom Car Show, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm, Hosted by 757 Auto Events and ClearShine Virginia, 4853 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join 757 Auto Events and ClearShine VA as we team up with Circle A Home for Horses (Rescue), and the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads to bring an awesome event to your community! Proceeds Benefit Charity! Family fun, Vendors, Silent Auction and 50/50, Judged car show. $25 On Site, $21 On line Preregistration.


Sat, Sep 10 - 11th Annual Ancient Order of Hibernians Car Show, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, Catholic High School, 4552 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. Join us for our 11th Annual AOH Car Show: This is a fund-raiser event for the Ancient Order of Hibernians, St Patrick Div1 in Tidewater VA. Early registration until 01SEP is $20.00, or $25.00 day of the event. Participant and audience voting for trophy-awards in all classes, participant dash-plaques for all show cars. All vehicles and motorcycles welcome. DJ-Music, food truck on site. All proceeds are a charitable donation to the St Patrick Division AOH, a registered 501c Charitable Organization. No alcohol, no glass containers on field, show cars must have a fire extinguisher. Contact Jake Dawson, 757-646-2819. Email: aohcarshow@gmail.com  Web Site: http://www.spd1aoh.org/carshow.html 


Sat, Sep 17 - [RESCHED] Health Fair Cruise-in AND car show, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Hosted by Virginia Chevy Lovers, CoVA Wellness, 301 S. Newtown Rd., Norfolk. CoVA Wellness and Virginia Chevy Lovers are partnering up to host a cruise-in AND car show combined! There is no registration fee: just your presence will enter your vehicle into the show (if you'd like) and the crowd will be voting in these 3 categories: Best in show; Goodest vibes; Most cruiseable. If you've never won at a car show this is your chance! We've got some pretty cool plaques too! The crowd can enter their vote in with a 1$ ticket purchase which will go toward the nonprofits this event is supporting. There will be live music, a food truck, carnival games and bounce house for the kids, and vendors will be raffling off a ton of prizes! Can't wait to see you there! Bring friends and family for an afternoon of fun!




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): 

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): 

Sun, Jun 19 / Autocross Points Event #4 / Suffolk Executive Airport

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): 

Sun, Jun 5 / rain make-up

Sun, Jun 12 / Race #4

Sun, Jun 19 / Race #5

Fri, Jun 24 / Race #6

Fri, Jul 8 / Race #7

Sun, Jul 17 / ROVAL

Fri, Jul 29 / Race #8

Sun, Aug 7 / rain make-up

Fri, Aug 19 / Race #9

Sun, Sep 11 / Race #10

Sun, Sep 18 / Race #11

Sat, Sep 24 / ROVAL

Sun, Oct 2 / Race #12

Sun, Oct 9 / Race #12

Sat, Nov 5 / ROVAL

Sun, Nov 6  / Turkey Race



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, 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): 

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 

11 Dale Lemonds Dr., 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): 

Wed, Jun 1 / Wacky Wednesdays

Sat, Jun 4 / Weekly Racing - CARS Tour - VisitHampton.com 125

Wed, Jun 8 / Wacky Wednesdays

Sat, Jun 11 / Weekly Racing - Virginia Ship Repair Association Race Night - College Night



Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway

4426 Tidewater Trail, Jamaica, VA

A 1/2-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): Competitor Gates Open: 3pm; Spectator Gates Open: 5pm; Drivers Meeting: 5:15pm; Hot Lap Qualifying: 6:00pm; Driver Registration / Pit Pass Window Closes: 6:30pm; Racing: 8pm

Sat, Jun 11  / Weekly Racing

Sat, Jun 25  / Weekly Racing



Richmond International Raceway (RIR)

600 East Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA

Known as America's Premier Short Track, RIR offers great night racing action and a commitment to the fan experience. One of the most popular facilities among drivers and fans in all of motorsports, Richmond International Raceway annually hosts two NASCAR Doubleheader weekends, featuring the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series, under the lights on a ¾-mile D-Shaped oval. The unique layout traditionally produces exciting side-by-side racing, yet drivers reach high enough speeds for a superspeedway feel. Combined with first-class amenities and a focus on the fans, guests at Richmond International Raceway can expect to experience what "Racing Perfection" truly is.

http://www.richmondracewaycomplex.com

Schedule (Date / Event): 

Sat, Jun 11 / All Makes & Models Car Show (unjudged), NASCAR laps, and NASCAR race ticket raffle, presented by the Heart of Carolina Mustang Club & Victory Junction. https://fevo.me/richmondracewaycarshow



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): 

Thu, Jun 2 / Track Night, SCCA, 2:00 pm

Fri, Jun 3 / Open Oval Track Practice, 5:00 pm

Fri, Jun 3 / No Prep 1/8 Mile Friday Night Street Racing, 6:00 pm

Sat, Jun 4 / Saturday Night Nascar Racing, 7:00 pm, gates open 5:00 pm

Sun, Jun 5 / Dominion Super 6 Enduro Road Race 2022, 7:00 am

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

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

Sat, Jun 11 / High Performance DR Education on Road Course, 6:00 am

Sat, Jun 11 / Track Attack, 4:00 pm

Sat, Jun 11 / Saturday Night Nascar Racing, 7:00 pm, gates open 5:00 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): 

Fri-Sat, Jun 3-4 / East Coast Chevy Show returns with bracket racing, heads-up racing, car show, swap meet and more

Thu-Sun, Jun 9-12 / Triple Threat Bracket Series



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, Jun 10-12 / Porsche Club of America (PCA) Zone 2 HPDE

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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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Local Car Happenings in Tidewater Virginia

 


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



WEEKLY/MONTHLY CAR MEETS/CRUISE-INS 

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Wed, May 25 - Franklin Cruise In, 4:30 - 7:30 pm, Main Street Parking Lot in front of the Fire Station, downtown Franklin. Weekly family-friendly, cruise-in in the heart of Downtown Franklin in front of SERVE Restaurant & Taphouse. 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.


Wed, May 25 - Monthly Brews & Roos Subaru Meet 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 Co-Hosted by Adventure Dad Wagon. Come early to get a front spot & you are welcome to park on the grass on Eden Way, all the way to the end. Rotating food trucks, go to garage-brewery.com to see which one will be there this week! Rotating Subarus get the opportunity to park INSIDE the brewery.


Wed, May 25 - Doumar's Weekly Cruise in, 6 - 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. 


Thu, May 26 - 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, May 27 - Friday Cruise-In at Suffolk Executive Airport, 4 - 8:00 pm, Suffolk BBQ, 1200 Gene Bolton Dr., Suffolk. Weather permitting. Starting in April and running through September we will be doing the cruise-ins on the 2nd and 4th Friday 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. 


Fri, May 27 - 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 27 - NK Cruisers Cruise-In, 5 - 9:00 pm, Rosie's Lot 7, 10515 Colonial Downs Pkwy., New Kent. NK Cruisers meet every Friday 5 to 9 pm (Apr-Oct). 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, models, years, cars, truck, motorcycles, golf carts, bboats, tractors, and trailered vehicles always welcome. Inclement weather cancels. For more information email: nkcruisers@gmail.com and NK Cruisers Facebook page for announcements and information.


Fri, May 27 - Let's Talk Cars Friday Night Cruise-in, 5:00 pm - Dusk, 6920 Main St. Gloucester. Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers hold a weekly cruise every Friday Night from April to October. All years, makes and models welcome. Family Freindly Fun, Music, and Car Talk. Cruiser of the week award presented 30 minutes before dusk. Free for everyone, donations are appreciated and benefit CHKD. Contact Pete (757) 968-1913 or Tony (908) 500-3404, email: middlepeninsulaclassiccruiser@gmail.com  web: mpccofgloucester.com


Sat, May 28 - Cars n 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 28 - Suffolk Hardee's Cruise in, 2 - 6:00 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 28 - Landstown Commons Cruise- In, 4 - 8:00 pm, Presented by Coastal R/C Indoor Speedway and Hobbies, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Saturday night cruise-in happening every Saturday night through October 29th. 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 enter. End of year proceeds are donated to the charity of the hosting car clubs choice. Free spectator parking and attendance. 


Sat, May 28 - Classic Cruisers Car Club Cruise in, 4:30 - 8:00 pm, Coastal Community Church, 101 Village Ave., Yorktown. Cruisers, hope everyone is ready to come out of hibernation and start cruising again! Every Saturday running through Saturday October 15,2022! 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 dust off your hot rod and give your a motor tune up and we will see you real soon! 


Sat, May 28 - (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, May 28 - (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, May 28 - Landstown Commons Monthly Drive-In, 8:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Get ready for a great evening of New Drive-ins, sponsored by Bay City Classics, Inc., and brought to you by the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads. We will be showing American Graffiti in the parking lot at Landstown Commons in Virginian Beach. Donations for entry with Drive up, Walk up, or the Carload! Donations of $5 per person, or $15 per carload.


Sat, May 28 - Silent kompany Meet, 6:30 pm, Walmart - College Dr., 6259 College Dr., Suffolk. No revving or burnouts, please respect the spot.


Sun, May 29 - Detail Garage Virginia Beach Rides & Coffee, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4239 Holland Rd., Suite #772, Virginia Beach. DGVB welcomes you back to this year's Rides & Coffee event! Doors open at 8AM. Be sure to mark your calendars! Raffles, Free Donuts, Cool Cars, & more! A portion of this months event proceeds will go to the family, or charity of family's choice, in memory of Jacin Lisner, whom passed tragically March 4, 2022. He was a staple in our autocross and motorsports community and will be greatly missed. 


Sun, May 29 - Boost & Brunch, 8:30 - 11:00 am, First Watch - Red Mill, 2168 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. Calling all car enthusiasts to share and view cars then grab some human fuel at First Watch and Pelons. Every last Sunday of each month. All makes and models welcomed. Spread the word! Sponsored by: Adcomm Digitel, Skyline Sports Club of Virginia, Pelons, First Watch. RESPECT THE SPOT! NO SPEEDING, BURN OUTS, ETC. overflow parking at T-mobile across the street. 


Mon, May 30 - NTB Memorial Day Cruise-in, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Hosted by Seven Cities Camaro Club, NTB Chesapeake, 1117 Cedar Rd., Chesapeake. NTB is having an open house. Come join us in a Memorial Day Cruise-in. All Makes and Models Welcomed.


Tue, May 31 - 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 ??


Thu, Jun 2 - Cars 'n' Chicken Cruise-in, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, Hosted by Seven Cities Camaro Club, Wild Wing Café, 1437 Sam's Drive, Chesapeake. Come join us on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month. Come spend your Friday Eve at Cars 'n' Chicken, and 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.


Fri, Jun 3 - Smithfield Ruritan Club First Friday Cruise-Ins, 5 - 8:00 pm, Luter Sports Complex, 900 W. Main St., Smithfield. The Smithfield Ruritan Club will be doing a monthly cruise-in on the first Friday of the month through September from 5-8pm. This month, Cockeyed Rooster will be our food vendor. No registration needed, no fee. Food and Drinks available for purchase. 50/50 Raffle and Music. Shine up that Classic and come on out and join the fun! 


Sat, Jun 4 - Cars & Coffee Virginia Beach, 6 - 9:00 AM, hosted by Java Surf, NOW at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1045 19th St., Virginia Beach. This is an organized but casual gathering of car enthusiasts, normally the first Saturday each month to talk cars and share a cup of coffee. Enter Parking lot at 19th & Parks Avenue. Cars - $10; Motorcycle- $5; Vendors - $100; Info Booth - $50; Food Truck - $150. Bathrooms onsite! Ample parking for everyone. See everyone bright and early! 


Sat, Jun 4 - Caffeine & Octane June Meet, 8:30 am - 11:30 pm, New Realm Brewery, 1209 Craft Ln., Virginia Beach. You guys asked and you shall receive. We had over 300+ cars at our last show and we are looking to keep it going. Changed the date this time as to not interfere with SpringFest at the VB convention center. If your coming from out of town, come hang out and enjoy the vibe. New Realm Brewery will open again for drinks, food and lounging. Vendors and DJ Mikey V spinning the best tracks. Open to all makes, models and years. 


Sat, Jun 4 - (1st Sat) 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, Jun 4 - 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


Sat, Jun 4 - Fort Monroe Cruise In, 2 - 6:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd, Fort Monroe, Hampton. All makes and models welcome. Kid and pet friendly. Use the parking lot closest to the water, the one with the light poles. As always, no revving, burnouts, loud music, etc. Please use the parking spots, and dispose of all trash in the dumpster. We are joining up with the Kris Kaatz Memorial Cruise In. It’s going to be a hot day! Come hang out!


Sun, Jun 5 - (1st Sun) 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


Wed, Jun 8 - Corvette Takeover at The Garage, 6 - 9:00 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! 


Sat, Jun 11 - Car & Coffee, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Hosted by 180deg Concerts & the Potters House, 6820 N. Military Hwy., Norfolk. Show your Car. Free Admission, Free coffee & a Food Truck. 130 spaces available. dm for reservations Instagram: @180CONCERTS   or text 757-502-5531


Sat, Jun 11 - [RESCHED] Eat, Laugh & Lounge Cruise-In, 8:30 - 11:30 am, Hosted by Hot Rod Veterans of Hampton Roads, 1116 Hillwell Rd., Chesapeake.  Bathrooms onsite, large safe area for kids to play, We will be adding more activities as we get closer. ** As always, a Hot Rod is in the eye of the beholder; if you think it's a Hot Rod, it's a Hot Rod** Eat = Krispie Kreme Doughnuts & Coffee (Free); Laugh = Hot Rodders got jokes; Lounge = Bring a chair, find a cool Hot Rod and take a seat. Be sure to ask three questions; 1) How they got it 2) Where did it come from 3) Why did they get it. The stories behind the rides are fascinating. Door Prize giveaways donated by our supporters. Top Two Picks (trophies awarded). We will be collecting $3 donations which will go directly into our donations chest. When the season ends, we will total and donate all to Trails of Purpose. For every $100 is one session covered for a service member/family member. https://trailsofpurpose.com/


Sat, Jun 11 - (2nd Sat) Cars & Coffee Newport News, 9 - 11:00 am, Village Square Shopping Center, 5007 Victory Blvd., Yorktown. Car enthusiasts of all kinds are welcome! Family friendly. This is an informal cruise-in for enthusiast of all makes, models and years, cars and trucks the second Saturday each month from to talk cars and share a cup of coffee. Note: Coffee and tables available at Uno on the patio. Rainout date is always the next Sunday with good weather. Please follow this short, but strongly enforced set of rules: No revving, no Burnouts, no loud music, no parking in loading/fire zones, no double parking. Please be respectful of everyone most of all.


Sun, Jun 12 - Tidewater MOPAR Club Blue Ribbon Brews and BBQ Cruise-in, 1 - 4:00 pm, 8305 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. Come one come all, Well Mopars only, too:  Blue Ribbon Brews and BBQ Cruise-in this Sunday from 1-4 pm. Rain or shine, preferably Shine. Order food at the Bar (mention you got a Mopar on site and get a discount on your food). 


Sun, Jun 12 - Crews' 'n' Brews Cruise-in, 1 - 4:00 pm, Hosted by The Seven Cities Camaro Club, MoMac Brewing Company, 3228 Academy Ave., Portsmouth. New Cruise-in in Portsmouth. Bring your crew out for a brew every 2nd Sunday at the MoMac Brewing Company from 1-4 pm. Food Trucks, Music, and Great Brews. If you're going to drink, drink responsibly. No Burnouts or any other Childish Shenanigans.


Sat, Jun 18 - (3rd Sat) C4 Cruise-In is back! 8 - 9:30 am, River Oak Church, 255 Great Bridge Blvd., Chesapeake. 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, (8:00 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 whatever your Saturday looks like!


Sat, Jun 18 - (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, Jun 18 - GenRight 4x4 Meet-up, 10:00 am, Hotrodders Cafe, 1457 Mount Pleasant Rd., Ste. 109, Chesapeake. A great event to come and hang out with some local jeepers/off-roaders and check out some awesome jeeps, talk about your build, and any upcoming wheeling trips. Oh, and the food is always good! 





UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, ETC.

(scroll down for Club and Regional Motorsports Events)


Sat, May 28 - VB Strong Memorial Car/Truck and Bike Show, 12 - 6:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join Sick Society, US Flag Runners VA Division, ClearShine - Virginia, and 757 Auto Events as we host an all makes and models charity car show. 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. Dr. Mark will be emceeing the event with DJ Vinlo from DVC Entertainment, LLC. We will have refreshments, and we will have our coloring station available for our visiting artists. Vendor Spots are available for $40 - 10X10 booth space and 1 display car. Non Profit Booth Space $20


Mon, May 30 - The 2022 Memorial Day Car Show -"Remember & Honor", 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, hosted by the Classic Cruisers Car Club (CCCC), Coastal Community Church, 101 Village Avenue, Yorktown. 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, Gumbos Food Truck, and Vendors. (Vendor Spots available call 757-871-7666) 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, For more information, contact Paul James pjs68camaro@yahoo.com  804-694-6065. www.ccccva.com or visit the Classic Cruisers Car Club facebook page.


Sat, Jun 4 - Flex at the Plex Car, Truck & Bike Show, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Presnted by Eclectic, Virginia Beach Sportsplex, 2044 Landstown Commons Centre Way, Virginia Beach. $30 for show, Free to spectate. Bass Off - $25 per run. 


Sat, Jun 4 - 2nd Annual Rollin' with the Knights Custom Car Show, 12 - 6:00 pm, 4853 Princess Anne Road Virginia Beach. Join 757 Auto Events as we team up with the Knights of Columbus Council 12117, and the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads to bring an awesome event to your community! Proceeds Benefit Charity! Family fun, Food truck onsite, Live music at noon, Vendors, Silent Auction and 50/50, Judged car show. All participants asked to bring 2 non-perishable food items for the Southeastern VA Food Bank.


Sun, Jun 5 - Sumospeed Springfest 2022, 1-6:00 pm, sponsored by Stock or Modified Bodyworks and Dress Up Bolts, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th street, Virginia Beach. After the HUGE outpouring of support and love we received at our show last year, we decided we had to keep it going for those that supported and that love the event like we do! ROLL IN INFORMATION: 6/4/22 (12PM - 3PM) - indoor vendor roll in; 6/4/22 (3PM - 9PM) - indoor vehicle roll in; 6/5/22 (8AM - 9AM) - outdoor vendor roll in; 6/5/22 (9AM - 1230PM) - outdoor vehicle roll in; !!ALL INDOOR VEHICLES MUST HAVE 1/4 TANK OF GAS OR LESS TO ENTER, NO EXCEPTIONS!!  Vendor registration: Registration.sumospeed.com/vendors  Vehicle registration: Registration.sumospeed.com  Spectator ticket link will be available soon! Thank you for the support and we cannot wait to see you this June! 


Sun, Jun 12 - Show & Shine Car Show to Cure Parkinson's Disease, 10 am -3 pm, Williamsburg Antique Mall, 500 Lightfoot Road, Williamsburg. Open to all makes, models, years - cars, trucks & motorcycles. Spectators Welcome. Join with the Williamsburg Antique Mall on its 25th Anniversary weekend and the Classic Cruisers Car Club (CCCC) to raise awareness and funds for the American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA). Donations accepted. Special sales, hourly door prizes, . DJ, raffle, & restaurant on site. Info Wes Taylor www.antiqueswilliamsburg.com 757-776-0094 or show co-chairs Al Crane - Classic Cruisers Car Club cranejra@aol.com or Scott Brubaker Jr, APDA and APEX Physical Therapy and Movement Center scott@apexptva.com Rain Date June 19


Sat, Jun 18 - Rockin' Daddy Car Show Benefitting Darren Barton, 9:00 am, 2889 Airline Blvd., Portsmouth. Come join us for a car show, live music, food trucks, and a great time to support Darren! Darren and his wife Paige, have hosted Spooky Acres all over Hampton Roads for 27 years! Every year the proceeds are donated. They have given so much to this community and we'd like to help give back! In December, Darren suffered a stroke. On February 11, Darren had the pacemaker/defibrillator combo implanted, and is still fighting heart issues as now the bottom of his heart isn't functioning like it should. He may need a transplant. Darren is a hardworking, dedicated man who needs our help! Let's show them what the Hampton Roads community can do!


Sat, Jun 18 - Cavalier Mazda 9th annual car show and BBQ, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Cavalier Mazda, 1552 S. Military Highway, Chesapeake. ALL MAKES And MODELS welcome. Registration fee $20.00. This will be a judged event. Trophies awarded for several categories/classes. Door prizes, raffles. All proceeds will be donated to "The Susan G. Komen for the cure" charity. We will provide free lunch. Whole hog barbeque cooked on site and BBQ chicken with plenty of sides while it lasts. Please come out and support this worthy cause. Still working out judging details. Any car clubs, please contact Scott Benson at 757-777-3200 or sbenson@cavaliermazda. We are trying to get an estimate on number of cars/people.


Sat, Jun 18 - CHKD/Walmart - College Dr. Charity Car, Truck, Slingshot Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 6259 College Dr., Suffolk. Join Mystical Illusions, VA Slinglife Ryderz, AND 757 Auto Events 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 store's collection efforts! We will have a 50-50 raffle in effect. Silent Auction will be happening! Free Coloring Contest for all ages with awards. Pre-Paid entry fee $16 cars, Slingshots, and trucks/Bikes/Motorcycles/toys $11. On spot fee $20 cars and Trucks $15 Bikes/Motorcycles/Toys. PARKING LIMITED TO ~150 SHOW VEHICLES. 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, Jun 25 - Cars and Curls for Chris 2nd Annual Car Show Show, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Williamsburg Airport, 100 Marclay Dr., Williamsburg. Car show to benefit Drive Safe Hampton Roads Chris King Foundation. Chris was killed in a car crash on July 4, 2020 shortly after graduating high school. The family has worked tirelessly to promote safe driving especially over the holiday weekend. Show field opens at 8 a.m. All makes and models of classic cars welcome. Prizes will be awarded for top cars-categories TBD by pre-registered cars. $15 pre registration, $20 at the event, Spectators are free. Food trucks will be there, restaurant on site, 50/50 raffle, police department demonstrations, airplanes, live music and more You do not want to miss it! All proceeds to Drive Safe HR Chris King Foundation. Since the show last year, we have reached over 20,000 teens to promote seat belt usage and safe driving.  For further information contact Christy King at 757-645-6359. Rain Date June 26 same times. 


Sat, Jul 2 - [RESCHED] Honoring the Heroes Car Show, 12 - 4:00 pm, 2882 Airline Blvd., Portsmouth. Outkasts Society is hosting a first responder focused car show fundraiser for Honoring the Heroes; a veteran owned/operated non-profit bringing awareness to PTSD and Suicide Prevention for first responders! 100% of the proceeds goes to purchase bags to support first responders and their families so we can end the pandemic of first responder suicides! Come out May 14th for an awesome time supporting an amazing cause Honoring The Heroes and seeing a whole bunch of cools cars and enjoying awesome food. There will be judging for 5 categories which is a $20 donation to enter and spectators are free but you can also donate to get some cool swag. This is hosted by OutKasts Society car club and we are all excited to be able to apart of something so great.


Sat, Jul 9 - Collector Car Appreciation Day Car and Truck Show, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, 6920 Main St., Gloucester Join the Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers for our annual National Collector Car Appreciation Day Car & Truck Show at The Main Street Center in Gloucester on July 9, 2022. Event is free for spectators. 


Sun, Jul 10 - DATE CHANGED: Shine a Light on Autism, Car and Light Show: VA Flag Runners, 4:30 - 9:30 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. NO BASS OFF AT THIS LOCATION... NO OPEN DOOR DEMOS ALLOWED... US Flag Runners VA Division presents an Autism Awareness event at Landstown Commons Shopping Center! Join 757 Auto Events and ClearShine Virginia for an evening of fun, competition, wild builds, and lights! 50-50 Raffle. Silent Auction. Proceeds to benefit Local Autism Charity helping our community! Vendors $30 for 10 X 10 Space and Display Vehicle, Non Profits $15 for 10 X 10 Space. 


Sat, Aug 13 , Brake the Stigma II Car Show | PTSD Awareness Car Show, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Hosted by Cars4Awareness (www.cars4awareness.org), The Seven Cities Camaro Club (www.7citiescamaro.org), 3228 Academy Ave., Portsmouth. The Brake the Stigma Charity Car Show is an event presented by Cars4Awareness throughout the nation with the purpose of spreading awareness and removing the stigma attached to PTSD. Together we can reduce Suicides. $20 Pre-Registration (https://cars4awareness.org/events/)  $25 Registration Day of Show. Spectators are always Free (Don’t be scammed). $10 Non-Judged AFTER 11 am. Pre-registration gives you a 25% discount on Cars4Awareness Apparel and a Free Dash Plaque, 1st 100 Registered receives Free Dash Plaque. Refunds will be available if the show is cancelled due to reasons from the event promoter. Special Activities: 50/50 Raffle, Silent Auctions, Random Giveaways. Food Trucks: KJ Grillz, Ortega's Street Tacos. Sponsorships & Vendor spots are available. Online Applications at https://cars4awareness.org/sponsorship/)


Sat, Aug 27 - Hot Rods For Mercie's House, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm, 1116 Hillwell Rd., Chesapeake. Join us for a fun filled Spectator/Hot Rodder judged Hot Rod show. We are pleased to be your host, and invite you to assist us with raising money to support local pregnant women in desperate need. Mercies House is a rural farm house in Chesapeake that serves as a safe haven for mothers to be that have no where to call home. The house mother Mercedes prepares the expecting mothers with knowledge of caring for a newborn. The home is a non-profit 501.(c)3 that operates on donations and grants. Transportation for medical appointments, food, clothes, any personal items needed for mother and baby are provided.  https://www.mercieshouse.org/  

$20 registration day of event; Everyone registered will receive Krispie Kreme Doughnut/Coffee, one meal ticket for free Hot Dog, chips, and drink. They will also receive one raffle ticket to enter for a chance to win a door prize of their choice. Live music will be provided by Diamond and Richard. 50/50 raffle, Door Prize tickets, Popcorn, Awards sponsored by Hickory Landscaping.


Sat, Sep 10 - Horsepower for Horses Custom Car Show, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm, Hosted by 757 Auto Events and ClearShine Virginia, 4853 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join 757 Auto Events and ClearShine VA as we team up with Circle A Home for Horses (Rescue), and the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads to bring an awesome event to your community! Proceeds Benefit Charity! Family fun, Vendors, Silent Auction and 50/50, Judged car show. $25 On Site, $21 On line Preregistration.


Sat, Sep 10 - 11th Annual Ancient Order of Hibernians Car Show, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, Catholic High School, 4552 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. Join us for our 11th Annual AOH Car Show: This is a fund-raiser event for the Ancient Order of Hibernians, St Patrick Div1 in Tidewater VA. Early registration until 01SEP is $20.00, or $25.00 day of the event. Participant and audience voting for trophy-awards in all classes, participant dash-plaques for all show cars. All vehicles and motorcycles welcome. DJ-Music, food truck on site. All proceeds are a charitable donation to the St Patrick Division AOH, a registered 501c Charitable Organization. No alcohol, no glass containers on field, show cars must have a fire extinguisher. Contact Jake Dawson, 757-646-2819. Email: aohcarshow@gmail.com  Web Site: http://www.spd1aoh.org/carshow.html 


Sat, Sep 17 - [RESCHED] Health Fair Cruise-in AND car show, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Hosted by Virginia Chevy Lovers, CoVA Wellness, 301 S. Newtown Rd., Norfolk. CoVA Wellness and Virginia Chevy Lovers are partnering up to host a cruise-in AND car show combined! There is no registration fee: just your presence will enter your vehicle into the show (if you'd like) and the crowd will be voting in these 3 categories: Best in show; Goodest vibes; Most cruiseable. If you've never won at a car show this is your chance! We've got some pretty cool plaques too! The crowd can enter their vote in with a 1$ ticket purchase which will go toward the nonprofits this event is supporting. There will be live music, a food truck, carnival games and bounce house for the kids, and vendors will be raffling off a ton of prizes! Can't wait to see you there! Bring friends and family for an afternoon of fun!




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): 

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): 

Sun, Jun 19 / Autocross Points Event #4 / Suffolk Executive Airport

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): 

Sun, Jun 5 / rain make-up

Sun, Jun 12 / Race #4

Sun, Jun 19 / Race #5

Fri, Jun 24 / Race #6

Fri, Jul 8 / Race #7

Sun, Jul 17 / ROVAL

Fri, Jul 29 / Race #8

Sun, Aug 7 / rain make-up

Fri, Aug 19 / Race #9

Sun, Sep 11 / Race #10

Sun, Sep 18 / Race #11

Sat, Sep 24 / ROVAL

Sun, Oct 2 / Race #12

Sun, Oct 9 / Race #12

Sat, Nov 5 / ROVAL

Sun, Nov 6  / Turkey Race



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 

Sat-Sun, May 28-29 / Bayside Bash / http://www.usdrift.com/

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): 

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 

11 Dale Lemonds Dr., 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): 

Wed, May 25 / Wacky Wednesdays

Sat-Sun, May 28-29 / Langley Drift Club, USDrift Bayside Bash II, http://www.usdrift.com/

Wed, Jun 1 / Wacky Wednesdays

Sat, Jun 4 / Weekly Racing - CARS Tour - VisitHampton.com 125

Wed, Jun 8 / Wacky Wednesdays

Sat, Jun 11 / Weekly Racing - Virginia Ship Repair Association Race Night - College Night


Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway

4426 Tidewater Trail, Jamaica, VA

A 1/2-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): Competitor Gates Open: 3pm; Spectator Gates Open: 5pm; Drivers Meeting: 5:15pm; Hot Lap Qualifying: 6:00pm; Driver Registration / Pit Pass Window Closes: 6:30pm; Racing: 8pm

Sat, Jun 11  / Weekly Racing

Sat, Jun 25  / Weekly Racing



Richmond International Raceway (RIR)

600 East Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA

Known as America's Premier Short Track, RIR offers great night racing action and a commitment to the fan experience. One of the most popular facilities among drivers and fans in all of motorsports, Richmond International Raceway annually hosts two NASCAR Doubleheader weekends, featuring the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series, under the lights on a ¾-mile D-Shaped oval. The unique layout traditionally produces exciting side-by-side racing, yet drivers reach high enough speeds for a superspeedway feel. Combined with first-class amenities and a focus on the fans, guests at Richmond International Raceway can expect to experience what "Racing Perfection" truly is.

http://www.richmondracewaycomplex.com

Schedule (Date / Event): 

Sat, Jun 11 / All Makes & Models Car Show (unjudged), NASCAR laps, and NASCAR race ticket raffle, presented by the Heart of Carolina Mustang Club & Victory Junction. https://fevo.me/richmondracewaycarshow



Dominion Raceway & Entertainment

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

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

www.dominionraceway.com

Schedule (Date / Event): 

Fri, May 27 / No Prep 1/8 Mile Friday Night Street Racing, 6:00 pm

Sat, May 28 / Track Attack, 4:00 pm

Thu, Jun 2 / Track Night, SCCA, 2:00 pm

Fri, Jun 3 / Open Oval Track Practice, 5:00 pm

Fri, Jun 3 / No Prep 1/8 Mile Friday Night Street Racing, 6:00 pm

Sat, Jun 4 / Saturday Night Nascar Racing, 7:00 pm, gates open 5:00 pm

Sun, Jun 5 / Dominion Super 6 Enduro Road Race 2022, 7:00 am



Virginia Motorsports Park

Dinwiddie, 8018 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA

Built in 1994, a state of the art multi-million dollar facility encompassing 500 acres featuring: Drag Strip, Mud Bog Pit, Truck and Tractor Pull Arena, Motocross facility, and a BMX Track.

www.virginiamotorsports.com

Schedule (Date / Event): 

Thu, May 26 / Take it off the Streets - Street Night

Fri, May 27 / Ladies Night

Sat, May 28 / Bert Jackson Memorial Day Extravaganza

Sun, May 29 / Virginia Motor Sport Club (VMSC) Autocross

Fri-Sat, Jun 3-4 / East Coast Chevy Show returns with bracket racing, heads-up racing, car show, swap meet and more

Thu-Sun, Jun 9-12 / Triple Threat Bracket Series



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, Jun 10-12 / Porsche Club of America (PCA) Zone 2 HPDE

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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