Tuesday, August 1, 2023

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) 


Tue, Aug 1 - 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, Aug 2 - 2023 Wednesday Franklin Cruise-In, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, Main Street Parking Lot in front of the Fire Station, downtown Franklin. Mark your calendars for the 2023 Franklin Cruise-In season. Weekly cruise-ins will continue 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, Aug 2 - 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, Aug 3 - 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, Aug 3 - (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. 


Thu, Aug 3 - 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, Aug 4 - 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 4 - First Friday Classic Cruise-in at the First Friday Concert & Art Show, 4:45 - 8:00 pm, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 400 High St., Portsmouth. Time to cruise High Street again! We will have FREE up-front, car-show-style parking reserved for classic cars at the First Friday Concert & Art Show, Court Street at the intersection of High Street. Bring the "better half" and enjoy the FREE concert from the Ramblin' Jake Band, beer & wine for sale & food on the grill, and 20 artists displaying their creations. All to support the non-profit Support Portsmouth Public Art group, the volunteers who place murals and artwork throughout our city! 


Fri, Aug 4 - 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 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. 


Fri, Aug 4 - (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, Aug 4 - 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, Aug 5 - (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, Aug 5 - (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, Aug 5 - Cars & Coffee, 8 - 11:00 am, Anchor Allie’s, 4701 Shore Dr., Ste. 117, Virginia Beach. Every Saturday morning at our Shore Drive location we are featuring Cars & Coffee! Come hang out with us!


Sat, Aug 5 - Classic Cars & Coffee at the Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmers Market, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm, Courthouse and High St., Portsmouth. Join us for informal Classic Cars & Coffee at the historic Olde Towne Farmers Market. Classic cars get FREE up-front, car-show-style parking and FREE gourmet coffee for the drivers. Great spot to bring the spouse and family, 50+ vendors with fresh produce, grilled items, baked goods, sweets, juices, confections, even handmade jewelry and artisan items. Always something different, and very welcoming! Just flag down anyone in a yellow traffic safety vest and our deputy sheriffs will guide you to a prime spot. 


Sat, Aug 5 - (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, Aug 5 - 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 5 - 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, Aug 5 – 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, Aug 5 - Fort Monroe Cruise In, 6 - 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! 


Sun, Aug 6 - Caffeine & Octane August Event, 8:30 - 11:30 am, New Realm Brewing Co., 1209 Craft Ln., Virginia Beach. Cars, motorcycles, trucks, Jeeps off all kinds, come one come all to our FREE event! Keeping the ball rolling with the fun, friendly, family atmosphere, vendors, food, and raffles. Bringing the fun to New Realm Brewery and as always make sure you support our vendors.


Sun, Aug 6 - (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


Tue, Aug 8 - 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! 


Thu, Aug 10 - (2nd Thu) Team NvUS: Crews & Brews @TGB, 5:30 – 8:00 pm, The Garage Brewery, 1011 Eden Way N., Chesapeake. Every 2nd Thursday, Designated parking outside and one vehicle parked inside! Team NvUS is a WorldWide Car Club that was established in 2011. The team focuses on maintaining that family atmosphere amongst enthusiasts, all while showcasing quality vehicles at many High Exposure Shows and Charity Shows/Events. All Team NvUS Members are shown with an "NvUS" banner on their car. Virginia 757 Chapter is just one of 4 Chapters in Virginia and also one of over 200 chapters worldwide. 


Sat, Aug 12 - 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 12 - 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, Aug 12 - (2nd Sat) Cars & Coffee Newport News, 9 - 11:00 am, Village Square Shopping Center, 5007 Victory Blvd., Yorktown. Car enthusiasts of all kinds are welcome! Family friendly. This is an informal cruise-in for enthusiast of all makes, models and years, cars and trucks the second Saturday each month from to talk cars and share a cup of coffee. Note: Coffee and tables available at Uno on the patio. Rainout date is always the next Sunday with good weather. Please follow this short, but strongly enforced set of rules: No revving, no Burnouts, no loud music, no parking in loading/fire zones, no double parking. Please be respectful of everyone most of all. 


Sat, Aug 12 - (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. 


Sun, Aug 13 - (2nd Sun) Boost & Brunch Newport News, 8:30 - 11:00 am, 12515 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. All makes and models welcomed. Calling all car enthusiasts to share and view cars then grab some human fuel at Donatos as well as some free giveaways from United Wireless. Sponsored by: United Wireless T-Mobile, Skyline Sports Club of Virginia, Art of imagery, Sweet Frogs, Donatos Pizza. 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, Aug 13 - Wheels & Waffles August Meet, 8:30 - 11:30 am, Priority Toyota Chesapeake, 1800 Greenbrier Pkwy., Chesapeake. Come join us for our June Wheels and Waffles VA meet. Come out, walk around, enjoy some coffee, yummy food trucks, neat raffles, music, and check out the sweet rides. Bring your classics, exotics, imports, muscles, trucks, jeeps, bikes, and golf carts to show! No burnouts, loud music, or loud revving.


Tue, Aug 15 - (3rd Tue) Corvettes @ New Realm Brewing, 6 - 9:00 pm, 1209 Craft Ln., Virginia Beach. 3rd Tuesday monthly from 6-9 pm. 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.


Thu, Aug 17 - (3rd Thu) Cruise and Brews, 6:30 pm, Hosted by The Seven Cities Camaro Club, MoMac Brewing Company, 3228 Academy Ave., Portsmouth. Join 7CCC for our cruise in and local beers at MoMac. Food trucks will be available. Every third Thursday at 6:30 pm. If you're going to drink, drink responsibly. No Burnouts or any other Childish Shenanigans.


Sat, Aug 19 - (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 19 - (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, Aug 19 - GenRight 4x4 Meet-up, 10:00 am, Hotrodders Cafe, 1457 Mount Pleasant Rd., Ste. 109, Chesapeake. A great event to come and hang out with some local jeepers/off-roaders and check out some awesome jeeps, talk about your build, and any upcoming wheeling trips. Oh, and the food is always good! 


Sat, Aug 19 - Mafia Back 2 School Bash, 12 - 4:00 pm, 6550 Hampton Roads Pkwy., Suffolk. Mad Mafia Car Clun presents an event to collect donations and school supplies. Looking to donate or join us for this event, reach out to us by email madmafia2022@gmail.com or text (757)297-2770. 


Sat, Aug 19 - 1st Annual Those Fabulous Fords Fall Meet, 4 - 8:00 pm, Suffolk Executive Airport, 1200 Gene Bolton Dr., Suffolk. All Ford and Ford powered Vehicles, Any Year. Top 5 Driver awards. This is a free event. Donations appreciated. Info contact Jurz Jurick, (757) 810-3243, jurz@verizon.net 


Sun, Aug 20 - RIDES AND COFFEE August, 8 – 11:00 am, Detail Garage (Virginia Beach, VA), 4239 Holland Road Suite 772, Virginia Beach. Detail Garage Virginia Beach invites you ALL to our AUGUST Rides & Coffee! ALL MAKES & MODELS WELCOME! The Coffee Shoppe will be setting Up their breakfast food truck supplying food and coffee! There will be: TECH SESSIONS! VENDORS! FOOD TRUCKS! RAFFLES EVERY HOUR! AND MORE! Keep an eye out for the Official Parking Lot Guide on where to park to guarantee everyone in the shopping center has a great time! Please RESPECT THE PARKING LOT! 


Sun, Aug 20 - (3rd Sun) Cheeseburgers & Classic Car Cruise in, 12 - 9:00 pm, Hosted by Farmer’s Table of Newport News, 11135 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. 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 3rd Sunday of each month! Bring the kids, young and old! no fees or registrations. Please do not park in the front row - thank you. 


Thu, Aug 24 - (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


Sat, Aug 26 – (4th Sat) Great Bridge Cars ‘n’ Coffee, 8 – 10:00 am, Great Bridge United Methodist Church, 201 Stadium Dr., Chesapeake. Cars ‘n’ Coffee 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, Aug 26 - (4th 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, Aug 26 – Motor Madness @ The Beach, 12 - 4:00 pm, Oceana Crossings, 1375 Oceana Blvd., Virginia Beach. Come out and join the 7 Cities Camaro Club. Free Admissions. All Rides Welcome. All Car Clubs Welcome. Beach Distillery, Thin Brew Line, and Jessie's Tacqueria will be open serving delicious food and beverages. We will be accepting donations for our charity; Connect With A Wish. 


Sat, Aug 26 – August Reels and Wheels Movie Night, 7:30 - 10:30 pm, Landstown Commons Shopping Center, 3312 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Car Club Council of Hampton Roads is hosting monthly Movie Nights! 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! $5 per person/car, Or $15 per carload! Season Pass Holders Get In Free! 7:30 PM entry ~ 8:00 Movie starts. 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!


Sun, Aug 27 -  Team Ultraspeed August Summer Social, 3 - 6:00 pm, Reaver Beach Brewing Co., 1505 Taylor Farm Rd., Virginia Beach. Join us again at Reaver Beach Brewing with Lab Bistro for our July Summer Social! We're so excited to be back and cant wait to see you all and your rides! Parking is at a premium so get there early!


Wed, Aug 30 - (Last Wed) Brews & Roos: Subaru Meet @TGB, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, The Garage Brewery, 1011 Eden Way N., Chesapeake. This event is FREE & open to the public. Co-Hosted by Adventure Dad Wagon. Come early to get a front spot or park in the grass on Eden Way! Rotating food trucks daily, so go to garage-brewery.com to see which one will be there! Rotating Subarus get the opportunity to park INSIDE the brewery! *LAST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH*


Fri, Sep 1 - Boulevard of Wheels Meet and Greet, 6 - 10:00 pm, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, JANAF Shopping Center, Military Hwy & VA Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Hosted by Street Dreams Corvette Club.


Sun, Sep 10 - Memories in Phoebus Cruisein, 1 - 5:00 pm, Historic Downtown Phoebus, Hampton. Please join us in the beautiful historic Phoebus section of Hampton for a fun filled afternoon with your classic or late model vehicle. All makes, models, and years Cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome to participate in this free event. Cruise IN Cars please enter at the intersection of Willard Avenue and East Mellen Street at the Cruise IN gate. All Cruise In car exhibitors will line up on East Mellen Street. Come for a few hours or make it an afternoon. Mellen is Street filled with many local restaurants, antique shops, and businesses. No registration-no fee. Spectators are welcome! Contact Terry Fuller 757-373-3332 terry@credcontrol.com event info www.phoebusva.com




UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, ETC.

(scroll down for Club and Regional Motorsports Events) 


Sun, Aug 13 - Brake the Stigma III Car Show | PTSD Recovery & Awareness, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, MoMac Brewing, 3228 Academy Ave., Portsmouth. Together we can reduce the number of Suicides related to PTSD. Help us help others. Registration Fees: $20 Pre-registration (www.cars4awareness.org), $25 Day of Show. FREE Spectators (Must Park in Spectator Parking). Parking in show after 11am is at the discretion of the host. A $10 nonjudged fee will be charged. If pre-registering more than 1 attendee, please update quantity in your cart. You will need to fill out attendee information for each participant being registered. All pre-registered participants will have all their paperwork prefilled out the day of the show.


Sat, Aug 19 - 31st Khedive Autos Fun & Shine Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, The Shrine Center, 645 Woodlake Dr., Chesapeake. Free Admission. Also, 24th Annual Craft Show inside comfortable air conditioned building with lotys of crafters and vendors, food and rest rooms. Class trophies 1st and 2nd places, Potentate's Choice Trophy, Sponsors Trophies, Best Display, Best Paint, Best Engine; dash plaques for All entries. For more information: www.khediveshrine.org (Event Flyers Tab); Car Show - Bob Wadsworth (757) 332-4852; Craft Show - Debbie Peed (757) 617-1390; Vendors - Ricky Akers (757) 647-8002


Sat, Aug 26 – Reaching Beyond the Fence Fund Raising Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Langley Christian Church, 175 Fox Hill Rd., Hampton. Door prizes passed out throughout the day. Food tent open during the event. $15.00 preregister applications received by July 30th. Registration fee $20.00 day of show, or back pack with school supplies inside. Trophy presentation at 2:30 pm. School supply donation box set up for event. Vendors. 12 vendor spaces available 1st come 1st served $25.00 preregister $35.00 day of show. Event Contact: Jim Weeks (479) 329-8186


Sat, Sep 2 - 15th Annual Boulevard of Wheels Custom Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Norfolk Uno Pizzeria & Grill, JANAF Shopping Center, Military Hwy & VA Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Hosted by Street Dreams Corvette Club. Open to all makes and models including motorcycles/slingshots. $25 Pre-Registration fee, $30 day of show. Free to spectators. There will be a Meet and Greet on Friday night Sep 1 from 6-10 pm. Music by DJ Devine. Hotel accommodations provided by Days Inn Norfolk Airport… This event is more than just a car show it’s an extravaganza, and it will be electrifying! Hope to see you there! For more info call (757) 717-4523. 


Mon, Sep 4 - Labor Day Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Sponsored by Classic Cruisers Car Club, Coastal Church, 101 Village Avenue, Yorktown. Top 50 trophies | Trophies awarded at 2 pm DJ | Craft Vendors | 50/50, Hot Dogs & Hamburgers & Drinks available from BSA Scout Troop. 45 FT Eustis. On Site (only) Vehicle registration $20 to show. Spectators Welcome and free! All monies raised go to benefit Church Youth Groups. Contact: Vince Filippone 757-952-7373. Email: cheryl.filippone@outlook.com 


Sat, Sep 9 - 12th Annual AOH Car Show, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Catholic High School, 4552 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. 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. $20 early registration until 01SEP; $25 day of show. www.spd1aoh.org/carshow


Sat, Sep 9 - 2nd Annual Patriot Classic - Custom Car Show, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, 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 all makes and models event! We are returning to Church of the Ascension! Proceeds Benefit Charity! Family fun, Coloring Contest, Food truck, Silent auction, Judged car show, 50/50 Raffle - All proceeds for 50/50 will be donated to Charity. $25 entry with 2 canned goods, $21 Pre-registration. 


Sun, Sep 10 - Newport News Sheriffs Office Project Lifesaver Car and Bike Show, 10:00 am, Todd Stadium, 12465 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. Registration begins at 10 am. $20 per vehicle plus 2 pet food items to support Peninsula Reginal Animal Shelter. Live entertainment, 50/50 raffle, door prizes Trophies awarded to top 15 by ballot vote. Also Project Lifesaver Top Pick, Sheriffs Choice, Top Club, and Peoples Choice. For further information 757-926-3991 Captain Gross. Web Site: http://nnsheriff.org  Email: grosskl@nnva.gov


Sun, Sep 10 - 15th Annual Williamsburg Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Duke of Gloucester St, between Henry and Nassau Streets, Williamsburg. A Display of select vehicles featuring cars from the 30's & 40's, Woodies, EV's and Porsche - the early years. In the heart of colonial Williamsburg, Duke of Gloucester St. between Henry St. and Nassau St. Registration Fee $25 per car, Viewing Public Free. Kids can play the CAR SHOW GAME and win a model car. Proceeds benefit RIDES Transportation Services. 


Sat, Sep 16 - The TRAACA Experience: CORVETTES AT GREENBRIAR 2023, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, City Park, 900 City Park Dr., Chesapeake. Open to all years, makes, and models!


Sat, Sep 23 - 10th Annual Charity Car Show, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Nansemond–Suffolk Academy, 3373 Pruden Boulevard, Suffolk. Presented by Suffolk Rods and Muscle Cars. Benefitting the Lions Charity Foundation. Open to all makes/models/years. Registration 8 to 11:00 am, $20.00 per vehicle (CASH ONLY PLEASE!). Awards 2:00 pm. Participant judging. Spectators Free! Custom designed, one of a kind awards. Top 20, Class Awards in over 25 categories. DJ, 50/50, Raffle, Food vendor. Swap meet spaces $20.00 per parking space. Call 757-620-9726 or Facebook: suffolkrodsandmusclec


Sat, Sep 23 - Crossroads Christian Community Show and Shine, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Crossroads Christian Community Church, 604 Hilton Blvd., Newport News. Get Ready to shine them up! New cars, Old cars ... bring them out and show them off! No fee for cars - donations accepted. All proceeds go to CHKD and Crossroads Church. 


Sat, Sep 23 - Elizabeth Lodge #34 Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 7001 Granby St., Norfolk. Elizabeth Lodge #34 is proud to sponsor the 20th Annual Shine and Show Before the Snow Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show, September 23, 2023 at Norfolk Masonic Temple, 9 am til 3 pm, 7001 Granby Street, Norfolk, Va. 23505 (beside Granby High School). Open to all makes, models and years of cars, trucks and motorcycles. Goodie bags and dash plaques Peoples Choice Awards $25.00 registration (day of show) $20.00 Pre-registration. For info call Larry @ (757)409-0112 or e-mail mae52@mail.com  Vendors, crafters and garage sale spaces available. 


Sat, Sep 23 - Car Show Classic, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm,, Kingdom Life Church, 1280 Bells Mill Rd., Chesapeake. Kingdom Life Church in Chesapeake will be hosting the “Car Show Classic”. With registration from 9-11 am. Registration is FREE and lunch will be provided for all of those participating. We know many of you will be coming from other Saturday morning car get togethers, some which end at 9am. Please consider joining us for which we hope will be one of the best shows of the fall. It ends at 1pm, so we are not going to keep you all day or make you wait around five hours for trophies to be called. This show is put on by car guys and car show attendees. We get what will make the best experience for all of us. ADD this event to your Google or Apple Calendar Now. Email Ryan at newtopco2015@gmail.com for any questions. We will have a Facebook event set up for this as well.


Sat, Sep 23 - Revving Up with Vanguard Landing Custom Car Show, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm, Landstown Commons, 3312 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join 757 Auto Events and ClearShine - VA as we host a Car Show and Fund Raiser! Proceeds benefit Vanguard Landing. Open class judged car show, Pre Registration $21, Day Of Registration $25. We will have activities for the kids and grown ups! Stay tuned for details! 


Sat, Sep 23 - 2nd Annual Helping Hands Fall Festival, Fundraiser and Fall Classic Car Show, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Presented by Giving Hope in Hampton Roads, Poquoson Museum, 968 Poquoson Ave., Poquoson. To benefit the Tom Hunt Store restoration project. 60+ Vendors, Crafters, Artists, Food Trucks, Music, Raffles, and  Kids Area. If you have a cool car you want to enter in the car show, it is $10 per entry. Three awards will be given. Let's help the museum as well as restoring a piece of history! For more information, to register your car, or to make a donation email info@givinghopeinhr.org  Hope to see you all there, and Thank you all! 


Sat, Sep 30 - Car & Bike Show, 2 - 6:00 pm, 5462 Olde Towne Rd., Williamsburg. Best Old School & New School Cars, Cruisers & Sport Bikes. Contest Entry $20, Event Entree $5, All Kids Free. Raffles, Music, Bounce House, Face Painting & Balloon Animals for the Kids.




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, Aug 5-6 / VA v NC Joint Event w/ NCR-SCCA + more! / NCCAR 

Sat, Aug 12 / Championship Event #3, Joint Event w/ VMSC / Southampton Motor Speedway

Sun, Aug 20 / Championship Event #4 / Larry King Law's Langley Speedwa

Sat, Sep 30 / Championship Event #5 / Southampton Motor Speedway

* 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, 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

Fri, Aug 11 / Race #9, Carmasters

Fri, Aug 18 / Race #10, Autumn Weaver Racing

Fri, Sep 8 / Race #11, Gene Nichols / Boutique A YoYo

Sun, Sep 24 / Race #12, Hampton Cup Regatta



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 

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, 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, Aug 2 / Wacky Wednesday, 6:00 pm Gates Open, 7:00 pm Drivers Meeting

Sat, Aug 5 / Weekly Racing, 7:00 pm

Wed, Aug 9 / Wacky Wednesday, 6:00 pm Gates Open, 7:00 pm Drivers Meeting

Sat, Aug 12 / Weekly Racing, 7:00 pm

Wed, Aug 16 / Wacky Wednesday, 6:00 pm Gates Open, 7:00 pm Drivers Meeting

Sat, Aug 19 / 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, Aug 5 / Modified Mafia $2500 to Win Series

Sat, Aug 19 / Virginia Dirt Series Championship weekly racing

Sat, Aug 26 / Virginia Dirt Series Championship 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): 2023 

Sat, Aug 12 / Rusty Wallace Racing Experience, https://racewithrusty.com/

Sat, Sep 2 / USDRIFT, https://www.usdrift.com/

Sat-Sun, Sep 16-17 / NASCAR Racing Experience, https://www.nascarracingexperience.com/



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, Aug 4 / No Prep Street Racing, 5:00 pm

Fri, Aug 4 / Oval Track Open Practice, 5 - 10:00 pm

Sat, Aug 5 / Track Attack, 4:00 pm 

Sat, Aug 5 / Saturday Night NASCAR racing, 5:00 pm

Fri, Aug 11 / No Prep Street Racing, 5:00 pm

Fri, Aug 11 / Oval Track Open Practice, 5 - 10:00 pm

Sat, Aug 12 / Saturday Night NASCAR racing, 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.

https://www.RaceVMP.com/

Schedule (Date / Event): 2023 

Sat, Aug 5 / Virginia Motor Sport Club AX

Sun, Aug 6 / Tidewater Sports Car Club AX

Fri-Sun, Aug 11-13 / VP Racing Fuels ET Bracket Series

Fri-Sun, Sep 1-3 / 7th Annual FuelTech Old Dominion Duels

Fri-Sat, Sep 8-9 / East Coast Chevy Show



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 

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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