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, Nov 28 - Southern Chesapeake Tuesday Night Cruz-in, 3:00 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 laid back cruz-in. Friendly Folks.
Tue, Nov 28 - 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! Jeeps get 10% 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!
Tue, Nov 28 - [New Date] (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.
Wed, Nov 29 - (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*
Thu, Nov 30 - 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, Nov 30 - 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. https://www.facebook.com/groups/3226092967709172/
Fri, Dec 1 - 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, Dec 1 - 7CCC stuffs the sleigh @ Wasserhund for Connect With A Wish, 6:00 pm, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 1805 Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach. Mark your calendars for December 1st! Seven Cities Camaro Club is attending the Stuff the Sleigh event at Wasserhund brewery to present our annual check to Connect With A Wish! This event starts @6pm. Bring a $25 gift card and receive a raffle ticket or bring an NEW unwrapped gift to stuff the sleigh. Wasserhund will be donating some of the proceeds from their food and beverage sales to CWW too! Hope to see you there!
Sat, Dec 2 - (1st Sat) Cars & Coffee Virginia Beach, 7 - 10:00 am, The ViBe District at Java Surf, 1807 Mediterranean Avenue, Virginia Beach. We're revving up for Cars and Coffee Virginia Beach at Java Surf Café & Espresso Bar! Join us the first Saturday of every month, 7-10 am, for a morning of awesome cars, delicious coffee, and meeting cool people. Don't miss out—drive, bike or walk over and join us! https://www.javasurf.com/events/cars-and-coffee-virginia-beach
Sat, Dec 2 - 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, Dec 2 - Cars and Coffee Chesapeake, 8 - 11:00 am, Everbowl, 1244 Greenbrier Pkwy., Chesapeake. Gear up for our December Cars and Coffee Meet! Join us at our NEW LOCATION - Everbowl, in the Greenbrier Area of Chesapeake. Grab a treat while you're there! Bring joy this season by donating new, unwrapped toys for 'Toys for Tots', Let's make a difference together! Enjoy the aroma of Bear House Coffee while you explore the showcase of amazing cars. Featured Club: Sumospeed! Get ready to be impressed by their incredible lineup. Mark your calendars and don't miss out on this exciting event. Let's end the year on a high note with great cars, coffee, and community spirit!
Sat, Dec 2 - (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, Dec 2 - Classic Cars & Coffee at the Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmers Market, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm, Courthouse and High St., Portsmouth. Join us for informal Classic Cars & Coffee at the historic Olde Towne Farmers Market every Saturday through December 23. 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, Dec 2 - NK Cruisers Cruise In, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Rosie's Lot 7, 10515 Colonial Downs Pkwy., New Kent. NK Cruisers meet every 1st and 3rd Saturday 11am-2pm or until the last person leaves (November-March). 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. https://www.facebook.com/groups/277456353510653/
Sat, Dec 2 - A Benefit for Reverend Potter, 2 - 5:00 pm, Langley Speedway, 11 Dale Lemonds Dr., Hampton. Join us at the track as we raise money for someone who has done so much for our racing community! Gates open at 1:30 pm, Music Starts at 2 pm. Only $10, Kids 12 and under - Free. Come Meet you favorite Drivers. Silent Auctions, 50/50 Raffle, Food Trucks, Race Cars & Trucks. Donations Welcomed & Greatly Appreciated. All Proceeds go to benefit The Racing Reverend, Tom Potter. Tickets available at langley-speedway.com or at the door on the day of the event.
Sat, Dec 2 - 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, Dec 2 - 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! https://www.facebook.com/groups/907284236289679/
Sun, Dec 3 - (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, Dec 5 - Southern Chesapeake Tuesday Night Cruz-in, 3:00 pm, Edinburgh North Shopping Center, Hillcrest Pkwy., Chesapeake. Every Tuesday at 3 pm, Edinburgh Target parking lot, Across from Chick fil-a. Everyone welcome. Bring your ”Cars” to laid back cruz-in. Friendly Folks.
Sat, Dec 9 - 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, Dec 9 - (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. https://www.facebook.com/groups/385990664766049/
Sat, Dec 9 - (2nd & 4th Sat) Suffolk BBQ Co Cruise-In at The Airport, 12 - 4:00 pm, Suffolk BBQ Co at The Airport, 1200 Gene Bolton Dr., Suffolk. The Suffolk BBQ will be having their next cruise-in this Saturday, weather permitting. All vehicles are welcome. Hope to see you out here!
Thu, Dec 14 - (2nd Thu) Cruise In Featuring Wired Customs, 5 - 8:00 pm, Virginia Diner, 408 County Dr., Wakefield. We're hosting monthly Cruise-Ins each second Thursday of the month. Come see Zac Parks from Wired Customs and some of his projects. Free to attend. Show off your ride, and you'll get 15% off your meal.
Thu, Dec 14 - (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, Dec 16 - (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! https://www.facebook.com/groups/carsandcoffeewilliamsburg/
Sat, Dec 16 - 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, Dec 17 - December Rides & Coffee, 8 - 11:00 am, Detail Garage (Virginia Beach, VA), 4239 Holland Rd., Suite 772, Virginia Beach. We can’t wait to see how our car community shows up for our community at large, at this month’s Rides & Coffee! We’re partnering with @foodbankseva this time around. For every donation brought to our event, you’ll receive one raffle ticket for a DGVB prize pack, a $25 gift card, or a free polishing class! Make a donation before the event, and double your entries!
Sun, Dec 17 - (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. https://www.farmerstableofsmithfield.com/
Thu, Dec 21 - (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 some local beers at MoMac Brewing. Food truck will be available, along with pizza and Chinese restaurants in the shopping center. Every third Thursday at 630 pm. We usually take over the patio area. Look for Chevy or Camaro T-Shirts or hats....lol. If you're going to drink, drink responsibly. No Burnouts or any other Childish Shenanigans.
Sat, Dec 23 - (4th Sat) Cars and 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. https://www.facebook.com/carsandcoffeenorfolkva
UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, ETC.
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Sat, Dec 2 - Toys for Tots 24th Annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Caliber Collision, 28 South Church Street, Smithfield. Family Fun, Visit & Photos with Santa, Games, Food, Vendors, Drawings. Car Show: Classic & Modern Muscle Cars & Trucks, Hot Rods, Motorcycles. Car Show pre-registration starts October 1st. https://smithfield-va.toysfortots.org/
Sat, Dec 9 - 3rd Annual Light Up the Night Car Show/Bass Off, 12 - 5:30 pm, 16034 Scotts Factory Rd., Smithfield.
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): Winter Autocross TBA
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
Sat-Sun, Dec 9-10 / HPDE / Virginia International Raceway (VIR)
Sat-Sun, Feb 17-18 / Oak Tree Bowl IV HPDE / Virginia International Raceway (VIR)
Hampton Roads Kart Club
Langley Speedway, 11 Dale Lemonds Dr., Hampton.
Since 1971, over 45 years, HRKC has been bringing go-kart racing to young and old alike on Sunday mornings at Langley Speedway.
http://www.hrkc.com/schedule/
Schedule (Date / Event): TBA 2024
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): TBA 2024
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): TBA 2024
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
Sat, Dec 2 / Benefit for Reverend Potter, 2 - 5:00 pm
Southampton Motor Speedway
16388 Southampton Pkwy., Capron.
CRC Entertainment LLC is collaborating with the owner of the facility and has exclusive sole rights to the operation and use of the property for the next 10 years. We are looking forward to meeting each and every one of you as we breathe new life into this facility for everyone to enjoy as it was meant to be! Currently, the only events planned are drift events. We would like to hold other events such as enduros, go-karts, circle track, etc., at the facility and will be planning that for the upcoming seasons. The scheduled drift events at the facility will be open to the public so come join us and check it out. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at P.O. Box 207, Capron, Virginia, 23829 or info@southamptonmotorspeedway.com
Schedule (Date / Event): TBA 2024
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): TBA 2024
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 2024
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
Sat, Dec 9 / "Holiday Laps", 10 am
Sun, Dec 10 / "Holiday Laps", 10 am
Sun, Dec 17 / "Holiday Laps", 10 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.
https://www.RaceVMP.com/
Schedule (Date / Event): Winter 2023-24 Schedule
Sun, Dec 3 / Virginia Motor Sport Club (VMSC) Autocross
Sat, Dec 16 / Daily Driver Winter Series: Christmas Edition
Sat, Jan 6 / US Drift
Sat, Jan 20 / NASA Autocross
Sat, Jan 27 / Daily Driver Winter Series
Sat-Sun, Feb 3-4 / US Drift
Sat, Feb 10 / Daily Driver Winter Series
Sat, Feb 17 / NASA Autocross
Sat, Feb 24 / Frostbite Vol. 4 - Car, Truck and Bike 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): 2023-24
Sat-Sun, Dec 9-10 / TSCC HPDE
Apr 5-7 / SCCA Super Tour
May 17-19 / HyperFest
Jul 19-21 / SRO GT World Challenge
Aug 23-25 / IMSA
Oct 3-6 / SVRA SpeedTour & TransAm
Nov 8 / Charity Laps
Sat-Sun, Feb 17-18 / Tidewater Sports Car Club Oak Tree Bowl IV HPDE
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