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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Tue, Apr 25 - 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.
Wed, Apr 26 - Doumar's Weekly Cruise in, 6 - 8:00 pm, Hosted by The Mustang and Ford Association of Virginia, Doumar's Cones & Barbecue, 1919 Monticello Ave., Norfolk. We are back at 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, Apr 27 - Thursday Night Cruise-In at the DQ, 3:00 pm - ?, 4024 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake. So if you're not doing anything on Thursday afternoons get those cars out and come up to DQ. You can go in and order food and bring it out to eat. Make sure you bring a chair because they've taken the tables and chairs in. People start getting there around 2:00 and hang out for 3-4 hours or so. The weather is starting to get nice and there's not a whole lot of places we can go. This is one of the few places we can.
Thu, Apr 27 - Colonial Car Scene Thursday Night Meet, 7 - 10:00 pm, (New Spot) Bruster's real ice cream, 5289 John Tyler Hwy., Williamsburg. Keep in mind that being around in ice cream establishment there are going to be children so please remain respectful! Hope to see you all out there this week. Respect the spot. No Revving - No Burnouts - No Loud Music. Pick-up after yourself.
Fri, Apr 28 - Friday Night Hardee's Cruise-Ins, 4 - 8:00 pm, Hardee's at 7007 George Washington Hwy (Route 17), Gloucester. We will be having Friday Night Cruise-ins from 4-8 pm. At this time, the restaurant is open for take-out orders only. Come on out and see some cool cars and hang out with other car folks.
Fri, Apr 28 - Let's Talk Cars Friday Night Cruise-in, 5:00 pm - Dusk, Main Street Shopping Center, 6920 Main St., Gloucester. Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers hold a weekly cruise in (weather permitting) from April through October. All years, makes and models welcome. Family Friendly Fun, Music, and Car Talk. Cruiser of the week award presented 30 minutes before dusk. Free for everyone, donations are appreciated and benefit CHKD.
Sat, Apr 29 - 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, Apr 29 - Cars and Coffee Chesapeake, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, Sonic Drive-In, 1600 Cedar Rd., Chesapeake. Team Ultraspeed and Sonic Restaurant are teaming up to bring you one of the best car meets in the area! Join us for a community gathering of the most beautiful cars from around town. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee or your favorite Sonic foods while admiring a variety of amazing cars from different makes, models, and eras. Chat with other car lovers, exchange tips, and share your experiences over a delicious breakfast or lunch. Mark your calendars and we'll see you there!
Sat, Apr 29 - (5th Sat) Cars & Coffee Norfolk, 9 - 11:00 am, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, JANAF Shopping Center, Military Hwy & VA Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Monthly car meet - occurs on 4th and 5th Saturdays of every month. Free coffee and doughnuts! All cars, motorcycles, bicycles, etc. welcome! 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: Revving, loud music, burnouts.
Sat, Apr 29 - Cruise in the classics with Lowes, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, 6659 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Gloucester. We will have local food trucks on site and will be hosting a 50/50 raffle!! We do ask for a $5 donation to enter your car. All proceeds will be donated to the Gloucester Matthews humane society. The humane society will also be at the cruise in with animals that are up for adoption!! No pre registration is required, all donations will be collected the day of the event at the donation tent. Please join us for this free event!! If you have any questions please feel free to email: Corey.Crockett@store.lowes.com
Sat, Apr 29 - 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, Apr 29 - Landstown Commons Customs and Classics Cruise Ins, 4 - 8:00 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3312 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads every Saturday starting April 1 through October 28 for Custom Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Bicycles, Toys, and vehicles of all varieties. Live DJ, local eateries, the best shopping, family fun, and community. Free to spectate and $3 donation to display your vehicle in the show lot. Spring and Summer hours 4-8 PM and Fall Hours shift to 3-7 PM.
Sat, Apr 29 - Williamsburg Colonial Car Scene Season Opener, 4 - 10:00 pm, Daddy-O's Tavern, Norge crossing shopping center, Williamsburg. Our purpose is to bring like minded car enthusiast together in Williamsburg VA and surrounding areas for car meets, upcoming car shows, cruises, and anything discussing about the car community. This will be a non toxic group and any members caught trash talking and or causing issues on this page will be banned immediately. Respect the spot - No Revving - No Burnouts - Pick up after yourself.
Sat, Apr 29 – Classic Cruisers Car Club Cruise-In, 4:30 - 8:00 pm, Coastal Community Church, 101 Village Ave., Yorktown. It is open to all years, all makes, and all models. If it’s cool, bring it. It is 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. It is a great place to listen to some great tunes played by our DJs, look at some great rides, see your old friends, and make some new ones. For more information about the cruise-ins, go to our website at http://www.ccccva.com or our Classic Cruisers Car Club Facebook page. You can also contact Kathy Jefferson 757-871-7666
Sat, Apr 29 - Fort Monroe Cruise In, 5 - 9:00 pm, 81 Patch Rd, Fort Monroe, Hampton. With the cooler weather, we are using the bigger lot with the light poles. All makes and models welcome. Kid and pet friendly. Please use the parking spots, as intended. As always, no revving, burnouts, loud music, etc. Please dispose of all trash in the dumpster. This is across from a police station, so mind your manners when entering/leaving. Speed limit is 25mph on all of Fort Monroe. Come hang out!
Sat, Apr 29 - April Reels and Wheels Movie Night, 7:30 – 10:30 pm, Sponsored by First Settlers Region Porsche Club, 3332 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Car Club Council of Hampton Roads is hosting monthly Movie Nights! April kicks off the 2023 drive in season! First Settlers Region Porsche Club is sponsoring and will be working the show with proceeds benefiting their charity. We will be showing a BIG Screen family favorite 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, Apr 30 - Boost and Brunch VB, 8:30 - 11:00 am, 2168 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. Calling all car enthusiasts to share and view cars then grab some human fuel or coffee from First Watch as well as some free giveaways! Sponsored by: United Wireless, Skyline Sports Club of Virginia, Art of Imagery, First Watch, Aqua Ice Cream. 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, Apr 30 - Hampton Roads HeadTurners Season Opener, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Presented By Late Model Domestics, New Realm Brewery, 1209 Craft Ln., Virginia Beach. Hey guys! I am excited to announce the Hampton Roads HeadTurners season opener will be taking at New Realm Brewery. This year we are dedicating the meet to Pandas Fight Against Cancer . With the help of our sponsor Late Model Domestics, we are able to contribute 100% of the proceeds to this great cause! Make sure to collect your raffle tickets upon entry because we will be giving away some pretty cool prizes! Additional tickets can be purchased at our booth! Just a few of our awesome prizes: LMD Gift Certificates, New Realm Brewery Gift Cards, Watermans Gift Cards, A Free Photoshoot with Wavy Davy. Can't wait to see you all there!
Tue, May 2 - 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, May 2 - 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!
Wed, May 3 - 2023 Franklin Cruise-In Season Opener, 4:30 - 7:30 pm, Main Street Parking Lot in front of the Fire Station, downtown Franklin. Mark your calendars for the start of the 2023 Franklin Cruise-In season. Weekly cruise-ins will be starting Wednesday, May 3, 2023 and continuing each Wednesday until October 11, 2023. The Franklin Independence Day Celebration with the City of Franklin and Franklin Experience will be on Wednesday, June 28th with fireworks and a live band. The Grand Finale will be on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
Wed, May 3 - Doumar's Weekly Cruise in, 6 - 8:00 pm, Hosted by The Mustang and Ford Association of Virginia, Doumar's Cones & Barbecue, 1919 Monticello Ave., Norfolk. We are back at 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 4 - (1st Thu) Cars 'n' Chicken Cruise-in, 7 - 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, May 5 - (1st Fri) Smithfield Ruritans 1st Fridays Cruise-Ins, 5 - 8:00 pm, Luter Sports Complex, 900 West Main St., Smithfield. The Smithfield Ruritan Club will be starting their 1st Friday cruise-ins on April 7 from 5-8 pm at Luter Sports Complex, 900 W. Main Street (Route 258), Smithfield. We will be doing them on the first Friday of every month through October. Hope to see you out here.
Fri, May 5 - NK Cruisers Cruise In, 6 - 9:00 pm, Rosie's Lot 7, 10515 Colonial Downs Pkwy., New Kent. NK Cruisers meet the 1st and 3rd Friday from April-October. 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, boats, 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, May 6 - (1st Sat) Cars & Coffee Virginia Beach, 7 - 11:00 am, Virginia Beach Sports Center parking lot, 1045 19th St., Virginia Beach. Welcome to Cars & Coffee Virginia Beach, sponsored by Java Surf® Café & Espresso Bar. The first Saturday of every nice weather month. (Gates open by 6:30) Since 2005, Cars & Coffee VB has been a constantly growing, laid back, family friendly, all vehicle style event. Are you normally busy on Saturdays with a list of honey-do's or family commitments? Well that's perfectly fine because you can be back home before your spouse is even up. You don't need a fancy car to come and enjoy your car hobby and still enjoy the rest of your day. https://www.carsandcoffeevb.com/
Sat, May 6 - (1st Sat) MPCC cars and coffee, 8:30 - 11:00 am, Eggheads Diner, 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, May 6 - (1st Sat) Chili-Dog Cruz-In, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Nasemond Masonic Lodge #77, 5681 Lee Farm Ln., Suffolk. Mark your calendar and join us again this year for Cool Cars, Good friends, and Tasty Chili Dogs. 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, May 6 - Team UltraSpeed Presents Summer Socials, 3 - 6:00 pm, Oozlefinch Beers & Blending, Fort Monroe, Hampton. We are so happy our first “Summer Socials” meet had a great turnout and are excited to announce that our next upcoming meet for May will be held at Oozlefinch Beers & Blending Brewery! Mark your calendars for May 6th at 3pm-6pm and come join us for some food, drinks, as well as sightseeing the view and the cars! We will also be raffling off a couple of prizes that our vendors have donated.
Sun, May 7 - Caffeine & Octane May Event, 8:30 – 11:30 am, New Realm Brewing Co., 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach. Come on out to C&O’s first event of 2023! All cars, trucks, and motorcycles welcome. Last years events were great, and hope to see you all here this year. This event we will be sponsoring Irreverent Warriors, raffle items will go to support them! As always, be respectful of the event, New Realm, vendors, and each other. We look forward to seeing you there!
Sun, May 7 - (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
Sat, May 13 - (2nd Sat) Cars & Coffee Newport News, 9 - 11:00 am, Village Square Shopping Center, 5007 Victory Blvd., Yorktown. Car enthusiasts of all kinds are welcome! Family friendly. This is an informal cruise-in for enthusiast of all makes, models and years, cars and trucks the second Saturday each month from to talk cars and share a cup of coffee. Note: Coffee and tables available at Uno on the patio. Rainout date is always the next Sunday with good weather. Please follow this short, but strongly enforced set of rules: No revving, no Burnouts, no loud music, no parking in loading/fire zones, no double parking. Please be respectful of everyone most of all.
Sat, May 13 - (2nd Sat) Outkasts Society | Cars and Coffee, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Lucky Cup Coffee, 901 Chimney Hill Shopping Center, Holland Rd., Virginia Beach. We have partnered up with Lucky Cup Coffee to bring you a Cars and Coffee every second Saturday even when it’s cold out, bring them jackets out and enjoy a delicious cup of hot coffee!!! And as always food pantry items and book, take one leave one no questions asked.
Sat, May 13 - (2nd & 4th Sat) Cruise-In at Suffolk Executive Airport, 12 - 4:00 pm, Suffolk BBQ, Co. at 1200 Gene Bolton Drive, Suffolk Executive Airport, Suffolk. Weather permitting. The Suffolk BBQ Co. will be running their Saturday Cruise-Ins through April 22 on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 12-4 pm. All vehicles are welcome - cars, trucks, motorcycles, even tractors. The restaurant will be open for indoor and outdoor dining (on their covered patio). Hope to see you out here.
Sat, May 13 - (2nd & 4th Sat) Winston's Raw Bar and Grill Cruise-in, 4:30 - ?pm, 1620 Cedar Rd., Chesapeake. Come on out to Winston's cruise in! Whatever you drive, come show us what you got. Classic car / truck, roadster, muscle car, motorcycle, etc.
Tue, May 16 - (3rd Tue) Corvettes @ New Realm Brewing, 6 - 9:00 pm, 1209 Craft Ln., Virginia Beach. 3rd Tuesday monthly from 6-9pm. Reserved parking for the first 20 Corvettes. All sports car friends are welcome! Full on-site dine-in menu and expansive beer and spirits selection.
Sat, May 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, May 20 – Great Bridge Cars ‘n’ Coffee, 8 – 10:00 am, Great Bridge United Methodist Church, 201 Stadium Dr., Chesapeake. Cars ‘n’ Coffee is starting this month at GBUMC! Open to all, just a morning of cars and conversation. The Great Bridge Ruritan Club will be offering a fund-raising breakfast.
Sat, May 20 - (3rd Sat) Cars & Coffee Williamsburg, 9 - 11:30 am, The Tipsy Beans Café ( www.tipsybeanscafe.com ), 1430 High Street, Williamsburg. 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. Patronize Tipsy Beans Café and stay for lunch at any of the great dining options at High Street. Gentleman and Ladies…start your engines! See you Saturday!
Sat, May 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!
Sun, May 21 - Boost & Brunch Newport News, 8:30 - 11:00 am, 601 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News. 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. All makes and models welcomed. Sponsored by: United Wireless, Skyline Sports Club of Virginia, Art of imagery, 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!
Thu, May 25 - (4th Thu) AJ Gators Cruise-in, 6 - 9:00 pm, AJ Gator's Sports Bar & Grill - Fairfield, 5218 Fairfield Shopping Center (corner of Kempsville and Providence Roads), Virginia Beach. Join the Seven Cities Camaro Club and AJ Gators Sports Bar & Grill for a Thursday Night Cruise-in. All Makes & Models are Welcomed! Please park in the designated area marked with the cones. For more info on the Event or the Seven Cities Camaro Club, please message the page or go to www.7citiescamaro.org
UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, ETC.
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Sat, Apr 29 - Audio One Presents the 18th Annual Spring Dust Off - Cruisn' thru the Decades, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Landstown commons, 3312 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Audio One presents the “18th Annual Spring Dust Off - Cruisn' thru the Decades” car show to benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The Virginia Chevy Lovers in conjunction with 757 Auto Events are bringing the memories back! ALL MAKES AND MODELS WELCOME! ALL YEARS INVITED! The Hepcat Honeys will be hosting a Pin-Up contest. Classics and Late Models will compete separately! 16 Best of Awards and 40 Outstanding Build Awards.
Sat, Apr 29 - Annual Race Car and Classic Car Show, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Virginia Motor Speedway hosting, Bella Pizza of Tappahannock, 1673 Tappahannock Blvd., Tappahannock. Virginia Motor Speedway and Bella Pizza of Tappahannock will host the annual car show on Saturday, April 29. Food specials and lots of cars! Drivers that display their cars will receive one (1) free pit pass. Need to be set up by 10:45 am. And fans wishing to show off their car or truck are also welcome!
Sun, Apr 30 - Kiwanis Capital District Division 13 Car Show, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Langley Speedway, 11 Dale Lemonds Drive, Hampton. This is our second annual Charity car show at Larry King Law's Langley Speedway. We will host 8 classes of Judged Cars plus Non Judged Display cars. Food, family fun, vendors, Trophies awarded plus dash plaques to the first 100 entrants. (757) 660-1772 / kiwanisclubofgreaterhilton@gmail.com / https://tickets.thefoat.com/division13carshow/event-39347/clear_cart-1
Sat, May 6 - Changing Lanes Car Show, 8:30 am - 2:00 pm, Presented by Butterfly Village Inc., First Baptist South Hill, 3633 Galberry Rd., Chesapeake. All makes, models, and motorcycles welcomed. Registration $25 until 4/28, $30 after and day of show. Registration until 11:00 am day of show, awards at 1:00 pm. Trophies, plaques, food, kids contest, and vendors. Event supports "She Can STEM Academy of Butterfly Village. pre-register at www.butterflyvillageinc.org
Sat, May 6 - [Date Change] Mustang Club of Tidewater Annual Spring Fling Mustang Birthday Car Show, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Cavalier Ford, Greenbrier, located at 1515 S. Military Highway, Chesapeake. MCT will hold our Annual Spring Fling Mustang Birthday Car Show on April 15th, 2023. We happily welcome all years, makes and models of passenger cars, trucks, and motorcycles to participate in this show. This is a family friendly event, so feel free to bring the kids so they can enjoy the show! 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 will be directed to parking adjacent to the show vehicle parking area. This is a Participant's Choice show, with 25 Participant’s Choice awards, and 3 top awards for Best in Show, Dealer’s Choice, and Club Participation. Vendor spaces are available for a $25.00 fee. This allows you space for a 10x10 shelter and table setup, along Military Hwy at the front of the show lot. Email mustangcluboftidewater67@yahoo.com for more information. There will be burgers, hot dogs and chips provided by Cavalier Ford. We will also have a 50/50 Drawing during the show. When arriving at the show area, please enter via from Military Highway in front of the Cavalier Ford Dealership and follow the directions of the parking coordinators. This is a large parking lot so ample parking will be available for groups, who should try to arrive together to ensure you’re able to park together. There will be a designated parking area for Shelby’s. MCT members will park in front of the dealership showroom. Please, no loud music/bass, engine revving, or exhibitions of speed at or departing the show by attendees.
Sat, May 6 - Classic Car Show, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, 500 Sentara Cir., Geddy Bldg. Northwest parking lot, Williamsburg. Presented by The Mended Arts, Inc. Williamsburg Chapter 427. Open to all cars not just antiques and classics. Great Cars, Music, Food for purchase, Silent Auction & Raffles. For more information, contact Mary Lou Hollingshead (703) 304-6609
Sat, May 6 - Iron Chariots Car Show Annual Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Ivor Baptist Church, 8506 Bell Ave., Ivor. Iron Chariots Car Show is a festive Down Town event honoring your favorite Iron Chariot whether they are 2/3/4 wheel, custom/stock, John Deere Green/Farmall Red, or simply the Iron Chariot of your youth/dreams. Iron Chariots is a ministry of Ivor Baptist Church designed to provide a means for fellowship among community Iron Chariot Enthusiasts, and to introduce and support IBC’s various missions. Trophies will be awarded for the “TOP 25 Iron Chariots!!”. Additionally, Trophies will be awarded to Iron Chariots voted as “Best in Show, Best Paint, Best Interior, Best in Progress, Best in Blue, & Pastor’s Choice.” Join us Rain or Shine for Food, Music, Craft Show, 50/50 Raffle, Iron Chariots, Fun and More!!! Contact Allen Montgomery @ (757) 287-8150 or Pastor Don Roberts @ (757) 404-6361 for Car Show Information, Vendor Spaces, or Sponsorship Opportunities! Web Site: https://ivorbaptistchurch.org/ministries/iron Email: donald.g.roberts@charter.net
Sat, May 6 - Beers & Gears: Cool Cars + Craft Beer, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Alewerks Brewing Company, 189B Ewell Rd., Williamsburg. The Annual Beers and Gears Car Show is Back. $20 registration fee before the show and $25 day of show. All proceeds donated to Inner Peace Coalition who provide services and support that help COMMUNITIES improve, economically, socially and physically. We have five awesome Categories: 1) Antique (Pre 1949), 2) Classic (1950-1997), 3) Modified/Imports, 4) Muscle/Sport, 5) Motorcycle. Raffle Tickets 1 for $5, or 5 for $20; Prizes from local establishments. Spice Runners Food Truck on site All Day. Music by DJ Dan.
Sat, May 13 - 3rd Annual Rollin' with the Knights Custom Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Church of the Ascension, 4853 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join 757 Auto Events as we team up with Rollin' with the Knights, and the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads to bring an awesome event to your community! We are returning to Church of the Ascension in Virginia Beach. Proceeds Benefit Charity! Family fun, Food truck onsite, 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.
Sat, May 13 - 5th Annual Car, Truck & Bike Show, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Victory Life Church, 1741 W. Queen St., Hampton. Registration starts at 8 am, judging starts at 10 am. Registration is $15, spectators are free. Awards will be given in the following categories: Top 35, Best in Show, Best in Show Car / Truck, Best in Show Bike, Kids Choice Award, Best Paint. Games for kids, Puppet Shows, Blowups, and prizes. All proceeds from the Car Show will go towards VLC Children's Summer Camp. Vendors and Food. For more information call 757-838-1304
Sat, May 20 - Inaugural Custom Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Real Life Christian Church, Chesapeake. We have had some great Cruise-In events, and it is time to host a full car show and celebration! This will be an all years, makes, and models event with awards. This event is hosted by 757 Auto Events and the Real Life Automobile Ministry. Pre registration saves you money! $21 Car Show Registration ($25 at Show) $16 Bike or Motorcycle registration ($20 at Show) $40 vendor spots 10x10 and display vehicle
Sat, May 27 - VB Strong Memorial - Custom Car/Truck Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Landstown Commons, 3312 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join US Flag Runners VA Division, ClearShine - Virginia, The Iron Kat, and 757 Auto Events as we host an all makes and models charity car show at Landstown Commons Shopping Center. Join us in this annual 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
Sat, Jun 3 - Honoring The Heroes 2nd Annual Car Show hosted by Outkasts Society, 12 – 4:00 pm, Landstown Commons, 3300 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Come on out and support Mutts With A Mission, Outkasts Society does an annual car show Honoring The Heroes this will be our 2nd year on raising money for a nonprofit organization dedicated on helping first responders and military , pre-registration is $20 message for more details or you can register at the car show for $25, the car show will be held at Landstown Commons behind the Dollar Tree is the entrance, Hope to see you!
Sat, Jun 3 - Warrior Fest Car Show, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, John Yeates Middle School, 4901 Bennetts Pasture Rd., Suffolk. Join us for the 1st Annual Warrior Fest to benefit Bennett's Creek Warriors Football and Cheer! We will have four top honors for the day with cash prizes! Winners will be picked based on both judges and audience voting. Awards for: Best in Show - Truck/SUV; Best in Show - Classic; Best in Show - Motorcycle; Best in Show - Modern/Exotic. Trophies awarded to all four winners and cash pot to be split between winners. All entries are $25 each if made prior to 6/2/23, entries day of are $40. Festival starts at 10am, all vehicles must be registered and set up no later than that. Winners will be announced at 1pm. Complete the form below to be entered, invoices will be emailed after submission. Contact BCWFundrasing@gmail.com with any questions. Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyEB99DJCfodVScO6RpymhtLlus0tw-AZ7cDJJssVs7atgdg/viewform
Sun, Jun 4 - Sumospeed Springfest 2023, 1 - 6:00 pm, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach. We are excited to welcome everyone back to the Virginia Beach Convention Center for Sumospeed Springfest 2023, sponsored by Stock or Modified Bodyworks and Dress Up Bolts! Springfest is Sumospeed’s flagship annual event held in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It features some of the best cars on the east coast and beyond in both a screened indoor and unscreened outdoor show setting. Spectator ticket pre sale - $20 (SAVE MONEY / TIME) / Spectator ticket day of - $25. Thank you for the support and we cannot wait to see you this June! https://sumospeed.com/springfest
Sun, Jun 4 - Show & Shine Car Show to Cure Parkinsons Disease, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Williamsburg Antique Mall, 500 Lightfoot Rd., Williamsburg. Open to all makes, models, years - cars, trucks & motorcycles. 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). Spectators Welcome. 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 Web Site: http://www.ccccva.com
Sat, Jun 17 - [Date Change] CHKD/Walmart College Dr Charity Car, Truck, Slingshot Show, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, 6259 College Dr., Suffolk. Join 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!
Sun, Jun 18 - Father's Day Car Show, 2 - 7:00 pm, Slide Out Bistro, 3933 Turnpike Rd., Portsmouth. Slide Out Bistro presents Father's Day Car Show. Entry Fee $20, includes a food voucher with registration. Registration from 2-4pm, trphy announcement at 6:15pm. Top 10, plus multiple categories. Vendors, raffles, music, food.
Sat, Jun 24 - 3rd annual Cars for Chris car show, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport, 100 Marclay Drive, Williamsburg. Join us for our 3rd annual Cars for Chris car show at the Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport. Open to all makes, models, years - cars, trucks & motorcycles. Show field opens at 8:00 AM. $20 pre-registration prior to June 15, 2023, $25 at the event, spectators are free! Trophies awarded for Top 20, Best in Show, Best Paint, Best Engine, Best Interior, and Most Unique. We had over 100 registered cars last year! 50/50 raffle, Food trucks and restaurant, Police Department, Fire Department, safe driving demonstrations, DJ and more! Proceeds go to the Christopher King Foundation in memory of Christopher who was killed in a car crash shortly after graduating high school. Since then, the King family has worked tirelessly to promote safe driving for teens. Funds are used for Drive Safe Hampton Roads programs; Get it Together seat belt campaign, and 757 Sober Rides over holiday weekends, and also for community outreach and education for teens and young adults. Contact Christy King, (757) 645-6359 for car show questions and sponsorship opportunities. Email: christopherkingfoundation@gmail.com Web Site: http://christopherkingfoundation.com
Sat, Jun 24 - Rollin Legends Car Show, 11:00 am , Paradise Pizzeria, 2900 Airline Blvd., Portsmouth. Come one, come all! Motorcycles, Trucks, Classics, Under construction vehicles, Tuners. Motorcycles $15; Cars $20. Proceeds for "Shoes That Fit" Charity.
CLUB RACING/AUTOCROSS(AX, or SOLO)/HI-PERF DRIVERS EDUCATION(HPDE)/TIME TRIALS/ROAD RALLY
Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) - Old Dominion Region
Part of the SCCA's Southeast Division (SEDiv), which consists of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Our Region includes all the cities in the Hampton Roads area as well as several surrounding cities. We primarily host two types of events: Solo (Auto Cross) and Road Rally.
www.odr-scca.org
Schedule (Date / Event / Location):
*Sat-Sun, May 6/7 / Joint Event w/ NCR-SCCA / Cherry Point
*Sat, Jun 17 / Joint Event w/ VMSC / VMP
*Sat-Sun, Aug 5-6 / VA v NC Joint Event w/ NCR-SCCA + more! / NCCAR
*Sat, Sep 16 / Joint Event w/ VMSC / VMP
* These joint events at Cherry Point, NCCAR and VMP are provisional points events, but subject to change: we're working hard to get local sites, and hope to hold a full 2023 season locally in Hampton Roads!
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): 2023
Sun, May 7 / AX / Suffolk Executive Airport
Sat-Sun, May 27-28 / Memorial Day HPDE / VIR
Sun, Jun 18 / AX / VMP
Sun, Jul 2 / AX / VMP
Sun, Aug 6 / AX / VMP
Sun, Sep 17 / AX / VMP
Sun, Oct 29 / AX / VMP
Sun, Nov 19 / AX / VMP
Sat-Sun, 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): 2023
Sun, May 7 / Race # 2
Fri, May 19 / Race #3
Sun, May 21 / Rain make-up
Fri, Jun 9 / Race #4
Sun, Jun 18 / Rain make-up
Fri, Jun 23 / Race #5
Fri, Jun 30 / Race #6
Langley Drift Club
Langley Speedway, 11 Dale Lemonds Dr., Hampton.
Local Drifters planning and running drift events at Langley Speedway
https://langley-speedway.com/langley-drift-club/
Schedule (Date / Event): 2023
Fri-Sat, May 26-27
Fri-Sat, Jul 28-29
Sun, Sep 10
Fri-Sat, Oct 20-21
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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): 2023
Fri-Sun, May 19-21 / HyperFest / VIR Full Course
Sat-Sun, Jun 24-25 / Summit Point Main
Fri-Sun, Jul 21-23 / Pitt Race (Combo event w/ NASA Great Lakes)
Fri-Sun, Aug 18-20 / Thunderbolt, NJMP (Combo event w/ NASA NorthEast)
Thu-Sun, Sep 7-10 / Pitt Race - NASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Fri-Sun, Oct 20-22 / VIR Full Course
Sat-Sun, Nov 11-12 / Summit Point Main (HPDE and 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): 2023
Wed, Apr 26 / Wacky Wednesdays 2023 Open Practice, 5:30 pm Gates Open, Practice from 6-8:00 pm
Sat, Apr 29 / Mosquito Joe & Moose Lodge Race Night: Weekly Racing, 5:00 pm
Wed, May 3 / Wacky Wednesdays 2023 Season Opener, 6:00 pm Gates Open, 7:00 pm Drivers Meeting
Sat, May 6 / Dominion Floor Covering Race Night: Weekly Racing, 7:00 pm
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): 2023
Sat, Apr 29 / Virginia Dirt Series Championship weekly racing
Sat, May 6 / Fastrak racing Series
Sat, May 20 / Mud Mayhem Premier Mega Truck Series
Sat, Jun 3 / $5K to Win, Steel Block Bandits
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): 2023
Fri-Sat, May 19-20 / NASCAR Racing Experience, https://www.nascarracingexperience.com/
Sat, Jul 15 / NASCAR Racing Experience, https://www.nascarracingexperience.com/
Sat, Jul 29 / 2023 NASCAR Truck Series Worldwide Express 250, 7:30 pm
Sun, Jul 31 / 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Race, 3:00 PM pm
Dominion Raceway & Entertainment
Exit 118 I-95, 6501 Dominion Raceway Ave., Woodford, VA
Representing a new model for Motorsports facilities and Entertainment venues. Dominion Raceway & Entertainment is a multipurpose facility located on "America's Main Street", I-95. Located between Washington DC and Richmond VA the complex includes: a two-mile road course, a 4/10ths mile paved NASCAR oval, 1/8th mile drag strip, festival concert venue and more. Our 36,600 square foot building includes meeting space, hospitality and a full-service kitchen and bar.
www.dominionraceway.com
Schedule (Date / Event): 2023
Fri, Apr 28 / Oval Track Open Practice, 5:00 pm
Fri, Apr 28 / No Prep Street Racing, 5:00 pm
Sat, Apr 29 / SATURDAY Prep Street Racing, 11:00 am
Sat, Apr 29 / Saturday Night NASCAR racing, 5:00 pm
Sun, Apr 30 / Return of AMA Motorsports, 7:30 am
Fri, May 5 / Oval Track Open Practice, 5:00 pm
Fri, May 5 / No Prep Street Racing, 5:00 pm
Sat, May 6 / Saturday Night NASCAR racing, 5:00 pm
Sat, May 13 / DR HPDRE, 7:00 am
Sat, May 13 / Track Attack, 4:30 pm
Sun, May 14 / TrackCross, 9:00 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): 2023
Thu, Apr 27 / Pro Test Sessions
Fri-Sat, Apr 28-29 / Capital Punishment 3, Payso Productions and G-Body Mafia
Thu-Sun, May 4-7 / Triple Threat Bracket Series
Thu-Sat, May 11-13 / FuelTech Shakedown Nationals XXI
Fri-Sun, May 19-21 / 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): 2023
Wed, May 10 / Car and Driver Lightning Lap 2023
Fri-Sun, May 19-21 / NASA HyperFest
Fri-Sun, Jun 16-18 / SRO GT World Challenge
Fri-Sun, Aug 25-27 / IMSA Michelin GT Challenge
Fri, Sep 22-Sun, Oct 1 / SCCA Runoffs
Thu-Sun, Oct 5-8 / SVRA Speed Tour
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