Wednesday, August 17, 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, Aug 17 - 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, Aug 17 - 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. 


Wed, Aug 17 - 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! 


Thu, Aug 18 - 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, Aug 18 - 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.


Thu, Aug 18 - Williamsburg Colonial Car Meet, 7 - 10:00 pm, 6528 Richmond Rd., Williamsburg. Come see us at the new location a few blocks away at the vape shop where there are more parking spots, while we are permitted to be here as well the same rules apply, be respectful of the spot, and come hang out! I'll be out there taking pictures again of everything there. 


Fri, Aug 19 - 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, Aug 19 - 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, Aug 19 - 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, Aug 19 - Friday Night Madness, 6:30 - 10:00 pm, Jax Wax Norfolk, 415 N. Military Hwy., Norfolk. This Friday! Food and Drinks: Laos Street Food, Seafood, SD Bodyworks. T-Shirt Drop from Heartless by Nature. Keep noise level to a minimum, and no speeding or you will not be allowed entry to future events.


Sat, Aug 20 - 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, Aug 20 - (3rd Sat) C4 Cruise-In, 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, Aug 20 - (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, Aug 20 - 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, Aug 20 - NTB Cruise-in, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, NTB, 1117 Cedar Rd., Chesapeake. Cruise-in with 20% Off at NTB during this event only. Every 3rd Saturday from 10am-2pm. All Makes & Models are Welcomed! Appointments for services are recommended.


Sat, Aug 20 - 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, Aug 20 - 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, Aug 20 - 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, Aug 20 - 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, Aug 20 - GenRight 4x4 night at New Realm, 6:30 pm, 1209 Craft Ln., Virginia Beach. Come join us for some fun chat and hang out at New Realm Brewery in VA beach! There is food, drinks and Jeeps need I say more. You do not need to be running Genright product to attend and we will be around to answer any questions you may have. All events are family oriented and you can bring your furry friends as well


Sun, Aug 21 - Rides & Coffee, 8 - 11:00 am, Detail Garage Virginia Beach, 4239 Holland Rd., Suite 772, Virginia Beach. We are pleased to let y’all know RIDES & COFFEE issss THIS WEEKEND! Starting up at 8am until 11am! Be on the look out for the official Parking Lot Guide on where to park to guarantee everyone in the shopping center has a great time! Feature ride will be announced shortly as well. Tech Sessions, Donuts and Coffee, Raffle Prizes,  Music. All Rides Welcome!


Sun, Aug 21 - Wheels & Waffles Car and Truck Meet, 8:30 – 11:30 am, Priority Toyota Chesapeake, 1800 Greenbrier Pkwy., Chesapeake. Wheels and Waffles Car Meet hosted by Priority Toyota Chesapeake Continues. As our July meet got rained on, Best in Show categories will be taking place at the August meet. There will be food trucks, music, competitions, and prizes for all to enjoy!  NO | Burnouts. Revving. Littering. 


Tue, Aug 23 - Southern Chesapeake Tuesday Night Cruz-in, 5:00 pm, Edinburgh North Shopping Center, Hillcrest Pkwy., Chesapeake. Every Tuesday at 5 pm, Edinburgh Target parking lot, Across from Chick fil-a. Everyone welcome. Bring your ”Cars” to layed back cruz-in. Friendly Folks


Tue, Aug 23 - Topless Tuesday Jeep Takeover, 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. Check out our website for the current food truck!


Fri, Aug 26 - 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, Aug 27 - (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, Aug 27 - (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, Aug 27 - Sumospeed Special: "Night Moves", 4 - 8:00 pm, TCC Chesapeake Parking Garage, 1418 Cedar Rd., Chesapeake. $5 per car. No revving, no burnouts, no speeding, no racing, no excessive bass/volume, no climbing structure, no foreworks, pick up after yourselves.


Sun, Aug 28 - Detail Garage Virginia Beach Rides & Coffee, 8 - 11:00 am, 4239 Holland Rd., Suite #772, Virginia Beach.  Detail Garage Virginia Beach invites you ALL to our July Rides & Coffee! ALL MAKES & MODELS WELCOME! FREE COFFEE AND DONUTS! We will provide a Parking Guide to guarantee patrons of the surrounding businesses are taken care of! Please RESPECT THE PARKING LOT! 


Sun, Aug 28 - 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, Aug 31 - 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.


Fri, Sep 2 - 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, Sep 3 - (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, Sep 3 - (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, Sep 3 - (1st Sat) 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, Sep 3 - The Meet and Greet, 6 - 9:00 pm, 5900 E Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Street Dreams Corvette Club inc. Present The Meet and Greet, featuring DJ Devine. Saturday September 3rd from 6pm-9pm at UNO Pizzeria & Grill. There will be music, food, drinks and cigar lounge… On Sunday Sept. 4th make sure you check out The Boulevard of Wheels Custom Car Show at Hendrick Chevorlet, Norfork 10am-3pm. You don’t want to miss this one. It’s gonna to be a great Labor Day Weekend in the 757. For more info visit our website. www.streetdreamscorvetteclub.com


Sat, Sep 3 - September Cars and Cinema,  7:30 – 10:30 pm, Sponsored by Intrepid Powder Coating and We Buy Houses VA, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3334 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Car Club Council of Hampton Roads is hosting monthly Movie Nights! September brings our movie sponsor Intrepid Powder Coating and We Buy Houses VA! Rollin’ with the Knights will be working the show with proceeds benefiting their charity. We will be showing the the family favorite, Disney’s Cars 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 and popcorn from Hepcat Honeys, MooYahs will be using carhops for a limited menu of burgers, fries, and shakes! $5 per person/car, Or $15 per carload!! Season Pass Holders Get In Free!! 7:30 PM entry, ~ 8:00 Movie starts.


Sun, Sep 4 - Caffeine & Octane September Meet, 8:30 am - 11:30 pm, New Realm Brewery, 1209 Craft Ln., Virginia Beach. Let’s keep the party going. Scheduling these out so people can plan accordingly. Looking forward to seeing you all at New Realm Brewery. They will be open again for drinks, food and lounging. Vendors and DJ Mikey V spinning the best tracks. Open to all makes, models and years. 


Sat, Sep 10 - (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, Sep 11 - Boost and Brunch Newport News, 8:30 - 11:00 am, 601 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News. Newport News - Every 2nd Sunday of each month - 601 Thimble Shoals Blvd. All makes and models welcomed. Calling all car enthusiasts to share and view cars then grab some human fuel from @riogoodfood(NN) as well as some free giveaways! Free coffee from First Watch. Sponsored by: Adcomm Digitel; Skyline Sports Club of Virginia; Keyless Media Group; First Watch; RESPECT THE SPOT! NO SPEEDING, BURN OUTS, ETC. Don't forget to tag us in your shots! @boostandbrunch on Instagram & follow for updates. Thanks for coming out and sharing your rides with everyone! 


Sun, Sep 11 - (2nd Sun) 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.




UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, ETC.

(scroll down for Club and Regional Motorsports Events)


Sun, Sep 4 - 14th Annual Boulevard of Wheels Custom Car Show, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Rick Hendrick Chevrolet, 6252 Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Street Dreams Corvette Club is proud to announce and host the 14th Annual Boulevard of Wheels Custom Car Show at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet. This show is open to all makes and models. Please add this to your calendar and don’t miss out on this outstanding event. Thank you hope to see you at the show.


Sun, Sep 4 - Hepcats and Hotrods 2 Light the Night Car and Light Show, 3:30 - 8:30 pm, Landstown Commons, 4853 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join 757 Auto Events, Hepcat Honeys, ClearShine Virginia, and Landstown Commons for an evening of fun, competition, wild builds, and lights! 50-50 Raffle, Silent Auction. Proceeds benefit Mental Health/Suicide Awareness charity and the Technical Training Scholarship! Looking for Event Sponsors. Message the Page for Perks. Registration: $20 for Car and Light show; $10 for "Street Meet" (non-judged); Vendors $35 for 10 X 10 Space and Display Vehicle; Non Profits $20 for 10 X 10 Space. 


Mon, Sep 5 - Coastal Church Labor Day Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Coastal Church Parking Lot, 101 Village Ave., Yorktown. All monies go to the Church to benefit Youth Groups. Registration 9:00 to 11:00 am. Top 40 trophies sponsored by Ace ACE Peninsula Hardware Grafton, Newport News, Hampton, Providence Forge and Williamsburg. Trophies awarded at 2 pm. DJ, Craft Vendors, Raffle, 50/50, Food Vendor on site. Spectators Welcome and free! Contact Vince Filippone 757-952-7373. Web Site: http://CCCCva.com Email: cheryl.filippone@outlook.com


Sat, Sep 10 - Horsepower for Horses Custom Car Show, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm, Hosted by 757 Auto Events and ClearShine Virginia, Landstown Commons, 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 


Sun, Sep 11 - Newport News Sheriffs Office Project Lifesaver Car & Bike Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Todd Stadium, 12465 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. Registration 10 am - 12 pm, judging 12-1:30 pm, awards at 2 pm. Live Music, 50/50 raffles, door prizes, food vendor. Awards given out by vote, top for Sheriffs Choice, Project Lifesaver Choice, just to name a couple. Flags given to the first 100 vehicles registered. For more information 757-926-3991  Web Site: http://www.nnsheriff.org  Email: patrickkl@nnva.gov


Sun, Sep 11 - Breast Cancer Awareness Car Show, 2 - 7:00 pm, 1200 N. Main St., Suffolk. Mad Mafia Car Club Raising money for Breast Cancer Awareness. Car show with multiple categories, incl. Most Rep, Top 10, and BASS OFF. Registration $20, starting at 2 pm, ends 4:30 pm, awards starting at 6:45 pm.


Sat, Sep 17 - Mustang Club of Tidewater Fall Car Show, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Landstown Commons, 4853 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. The Mustang Club of Tidewater will be holding our Annual Fall Car Show, this year in support of Veterans of Foreign Wars District 2. This show is open to all years, makes and models of passenger cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Registration will be on site and is $20.00 + two cans of non-perishable food per vehicle. The food will be donated to a local food bank, so please be generous. There is no charge for spectators, who must park outside the show vehicle parking area. Active and Veteran military members are encouraged to attend/participate and will be recognized and honored at Noon. This will be a participants choice show with 25 awards for participant favorites and 3 awards for Best in Show, VFW's Choice, and Club Participation. There will be a live DJ at the site providing musical entertainment. Please, no loud music/bass, engine revving, or exhibitions of speed by attendees. We will also have a 50/50 Drawing during the show. When arriving at the show area, please enter via the alleyway between Best Buy and Dollar Tree. This is a large parking lot so ample parking will be available for groups.


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!


Sat, Sep 24 - Suffolk Rods and Muscle Cars 9th Annual Charity Car Show, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Nansemond Suffolk Academy 3373 Pruden Blvd., Suffolk. This show gets larger every year! Over 120 entrants in 2021! One of a kind unique trophies! $20 CASH Entry Fee per vehicle. Paved parking, Shade, Music, Food Vendor, Swap Meet. Free health screenings by the Lions Club (vision, hearing, blood sugar & blood pressure) Drop off for used eyeglasses & hearing aids *Registration: 8-11 am day of show. Voting ends @ 12:00 noon, Awards at 2 pm *Participant Judged Top 20, Sponsor and Best of Awards Facebook: Suffolk Rods and Muscle Cars Club. Call 757-620-9726 for info. 


Sat, Sep 24 - 3rd Annual Special Olympics Car Show, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Presented by Tidewater Street Rod Association, Sarah Bonwell Hudgins  Center, 51 Battle Rd., Hampton. Join us for a Charity Car Show. All proceeds from the event go to the Special Olympics Area 30. Now open to 1980 and older vehicles. Craft venders & live band. Food available - 2 Hot Dogs, chips and drink; or 1 hamburger, chips and drink; for a $5 donation. For more information or to reserve a vendor space, contact Jane Hobbs 757-869-3528, ablerus123@gmail.com . 


Sat, Sep 24 - 1st Annual Patriot Classic, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4853 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach. 1st Annual Patriot Classic! Join 757 Auto Events as we team up with the Knights of Columbus, the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads, and Maguire and Sons Auto Brokers to bring an awesome all makes and models event to your community! Proceeds Benefit Charity! Family fun, Vendors. Judged car show. 


Sat, Oct 1 - 2nd Annual Kars4Kids Charity Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Chesapeake City Park, 900 City Park Dr., Chesapeake. Join us in our 2nd Annual Kars4Kids Charity Car Show to raise money and awareness for this amazing charity. This show will be an All Years, Makes & Models event with awards, we even have a special RC class for you. All Proceeds will benefit the Connect With a Wish organization. This event is hosted by the Seven Cities Camaro Club & Cars4Awareness. This is a family friendly event. Bring out the whole family and enjoy the day at Chesapeake City Park. There is plenty of parking for the Car Show and for Spectators to include and area for Trailer Parking. The Kars4Kids Charity Show is More than just a Car Show! Sponsorships & Vendor spots are available. Go to www.7citiescamaro.org to fill out a Sponsor Application and select your tier. 


Sat, Oct 8 - York County Customs 5th Annual Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, York County Customs, 1000 Old York-Hampton Highway, Yorktown. Vehicle Registration fee is $20.00. Reserve your spot(s) early! Spectators are welcome and free and will be fun for everyone! It will be a judged show - Best in Show (car), Best in Show (truck), Best Classic, Best Motorcycle, Longest Owned Vehicle, Farthest Traveled and RatRod. Fun and games, free door prizes, 50/50 raffle and music. Food will be cooked by Sheriff Danny Diggs and Supervisor Chad Green. Monetary donations at food tent will be split equally between Project 55 York County Fire & Life Safety and the Yorktown Kiwanis Club. For more information contact YCC at 757 303 8006 or yccmobile1@gmail.com. Look for more information on the York County Customs Facebook page.


Sat, Oct 15 - Seventh Annual 2022 ECW AutoFest, 10:00 am, Hosted by European Cars of Williamsburg, Williamsburg Jamestown Airport, 100 Marclay Dr., . Join us at our Seventh Annual 2022 ECW AutoFest as we benefit the Historic Virginia Land Conservancy!  https://historicvirginialandconservancy.org/  FREE FOR SPECTATORS! Free beer and wine tasting! Food! ALL MAKES AND MODELS WELCOME! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Trophies! Email Helen@ecwsales.com with questions. Five Judged Categories: 1. European Classic; 2. European Modern; 3. European Modified; 4. Domestic; 5. Import/Other; And one People’s Choice Award! Raffle Prizes - 50/50 Raffle - Food - Music! Vendor spots available! Register online 


Fri-Sun, Oct 21-23 - Virginia Fall Classic, Newport News Park, Newport News. The Virginia Fall Classic is Tidewater Virginias premier Car-Truck-Bike Show in beautiful Newport News Park. The event is a fund-raising event for CHKD in Norfolk. The VFC has taken place annually since 2003. Though-out that time, we have raised $550,524.00 for CHKD. This year’s show will take place on October 21, 22 & 23, 2022. More details as the date approaches. Web Site: http://vafallclassic.org  Email: mapofptown@gmail.com




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, 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, 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): 

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, Aug 21 / Heatwave Slide

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-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, Aug 17 / Wacky Wednesdays

Sat, Aug 20 / St. George's Brewing Race Night | Pro Wrestling Night

Wed, Aug 24 / Wacky Wednesdays

Sat, Aug 27 / NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour CHECKEREDFLAG.COM 150



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, Aug 20 / Prelude to the World Championship

Sat, Aug 27 / 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): 

TBA



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, Aug 19 / Open Oval Track Practice, 5:00 pm

Fri, Aug 19 / No Prep 1/8 Mile Friday Night Street Racing, 6:00 pm

Sat, Aug 20 / Track Attack, 4:00 pm

Sat, Aug 20 / Saturday Night Nascar Racing, 7:00 pm, gates open 5:00 pm

Tue, Aug 23 / Velocity Racing, 8:00 am. Drive three high performing exotic cars on the Dominion Raceway. Register: https://bit.ly/3DEMt9G

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

Fri, Aug 26 / No Prep 1/8 Mile Friday Night Street Racing, 6:00 pm

Sat, Aug 27 / Saturday Night Nascar Racing, 7:00 pm, gates open 5:00 pm

Thu, Sep 1 / SCCA Track Night in America, 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): 

Fri, Aug 19 / ebayMotors Test and Tune

Sat, Aug 20 / Street Car Takeover 

Sun, Aug 21 / Virginia Motor Sport Club (VMSC) Auto-Cross

Fri, Sep 2 / ebayMotors Test and Tune

Sat-Sun, Sep 3-4 / FuelTech Old Dominion Duels

Thu, Sep 8 / Pro Test Sessions

Fri, Sep 9 / Ladies Night

Sat-Sun, Sep 10-11 / VP Racing Fuels ET 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, 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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