Local Car Happenings in Tidewater Virginia

 

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, Jul 9 - (Weekly) Southern Chesapeake Tuesday Night Cruz-in, 4:00 pm, Edinburgh North Shopping Center, Hillcrest Pkwy., Chesapeake. Every Tuesday at 4 pm, Edinburgh Target parking lot, Across from Chick fil-a. Everyone welcome. Bring your ”Cars” to laid back cruz-in. Friendly Folks. 

Wed, Jul 10 - (Weekly) 2024 Franklin Cruise-In, 4:30 - 7:30 pm, Main Street Parking Lot in front of the Fire Station, downtown Franklin. Join us for the 2024 Franklin Cruise-In season. Weekly cruise-ins will continue each Wednesday until October 5, 2023. The Grand Finale will be on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Looking forward to seeing everyone there. 

Wed, Jul 10 - (Weekly) Doumar's 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.  

Wed, Jul 10 - (Weekly) Virginia Coast Euros Wednesday Night Meets, 6 - 8:00 pm, Kroger Marketplace parking, 3901 Holland Rd., Virginia Beach. Our weekly meet, y'all know the deal.

Wed, Jul 10 - (Monthly) Pizza and Pistons, 6 - 9:30 pm, Bubba's 33 Chesapeake, 1725 Debaun Ave., Chesapeake. Join 7CCC and friends for our new cruise in @ Bubbas 33! All makes and models welcome! They have an amazing outdoor patio space for all to meet up and have some food and beverages. Come on out and support our Kars4Kids charity car show as we raise money for Connect With A Wish!

Thu, Jul 11 - (Weekly) 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, Jul 11 - (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, Jul 11 - (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. 

Fri, Jul 12 - (Weekly) 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, Jul 12 - (Weekly) JXWX Norfolk Friday Night Madness, 5 - 8:00 pm, JAX WAX Norfolk, 415 N. Military Hwy., Norfolk. Come hang w/us this weekend and snag some bomb food from @burgermaniava. The weather is getting nicer, so here’s your reminder that while we do every Friday — even through the cold months — we also do every Sunday as well for spring and summer. So come hang w| us at Jax Wax Norfolk. 

Fri, Jul 12 - (Weekly) 2024 Let's Talk Cars Friday Night Cruise-in, 5:30 pm - Dusk, Main Street Shopping Center at the Gloucester Library, 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. 

Fri, Jul 12 - (Weekly) Colonial Car Scene Meet, 7 - 10:00 pm, Bruster's Real Ice Cream, 5289 John Tyler Hwy., Williamsburg. FRIDAY! FRIDAY! FRIDAY! Reiterating what's been talked lately about how work having picked up for me and wanting to come back out again, we are now switching to Friday nights, come on out and have a good time, trying get the dust off the camera with the sun being out for a good bit at the start and need some new photos for the flyers. As always respect the spot, it's been weeks since I've been able to come out and don't want to show up just to see some ding dongs being ding dongs ruining it. 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. No Revving - No Burnouts - No Loud Music. Pick-up after yourself. Hope to see you all there. 

Sat, Jul 13 - (Weekly) TMC Cars n Coffee, 7 - 9:00 am, Hosted by Tidewater Mopar Club, 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, Jul 13 - (2nd Sat) Cars and Coffee Chesapeake, 8 - 11:00 am, EverBowl, 1244 Greenbrier Pkwy., Chesapeake. Team Ultraspeed and Everbowl have teamed up to bring you the best Cars and Coffee meets in the area every second Saturday of the month! All makes and models are welcome, free and open to the public. Join us for a community gathering of the most beautiful cars from near and far. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee or a delicious treat from Everbowl, while admiring a variety of amazing vehicles from different makes, models, and eras. Be sure to grab a delicious treat from Everbowl. Chat with other car lovers, exchange tips, and share you experiences over a delicious breakfast or lunch. You won't want to miss this, so mark your calendars and we'll see you there! 

Sat, Jul 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. https://www.facebook.com/groups/385990664766049/

Sat, Jul 13 - (Weekly) 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. 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, Jul 13 - (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! 

Sat, Jul 13 - (Weekly) 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, Jul 13 - (Weekly) 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 in April - October 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, Jul 13 - (Weekly) Classic Cruisers Car Club Cruise In, 4:30 - 8:00 pm, Coastal Community Church, 101 Village Ave., Yorktown. Our 2024 Cruise-In season will begin on Saturday, April 13 and run through October 12. 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 look at some great rides, share memories, see your old friends, and make some new ones. For up to date information about the cruise-ins, go to the Classic Cruisers Car Club Facebook page. Additional information my be obtained from our website http://www.ccccva.com or contact Alan Hunt alofptown123@gmail.com

Sat, Jul 13 - (Weekly) 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! https://www.facebook.com/groups/907284236289679/ 

Sat, Jul 13 - (Weekly) Saturday Nights Cruise In, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, 5280 W Mercury Blvd, Newport News. Cruise in on Saturday night to have some fun and meet new folks, bring or invite as many people as you want!  We would like to make this a regular thing so we would like as much support as possible. Also this is a public parking lot so be sure not to leave trash, no loud revving, burnouts, etc. The event will be in the two back lots behind the WaWa gas station. Free to Park! Event Contact: Chris Reuling, (443) 310-9011, chrisreuling543@gmail.com 

Sun, Jul 14 - (2nd Sun) Boost and Brunch NN, 8:30 - 11:00 am, 12515 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Every 2nd Sunday of the month, All makes and models welcomed. Calling all enthusiasts to share and view cars then grab human fuel as well as some free giveaways from United Wireless. Sponsored by: United Wireless T-Mobile; Skyline Sports Club of Virginia; Art of Imagery; Donato's(NN); First Watch(NN); Sweet Frog(NN). 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, Jul 14 - (Weekly) Sunday Car Meet Hangs, 12 - 3:00 pm, JAX WAX Norfolk, 415 N. Military Hwy., Norfolk. Come hang w/us at Jax Wax Norfolk this weekend. The weather is getting nicer, so here’s your reminder that we also do every Sunday as well for spring and summer. So come hang w/us! 

Sun, Jul 14 - Dad's and Dame's Cruise-In at Willow Creek Retirement Living, 2 - 3:30 pm, 516 Great Bridge Blvd., Chesapeake. Let's meet up and celebrate Summer with the Seven Cities Camaro Club with a cruise in! The residents and staff at Willow Creek Retirement Living have invited you and your friends to bring out your rides for this show and shine event. Free to participate and spectate. This is open to all makes and models!

Mon, Jul 15 - Vintage Cars and Hot Rods Cruise-In, 2 - 8:00 pm, Bubba's 33 Chesapeake Square, 4120 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake. Mondays starting at 2:00 pm Bubba’s 33 at Chesapeake Square will be hosting the Vintage Car and Hot Rods Crusie In! Reserved parking at the front of the restaurant for our cruise in. Covered patio will be reserved for cruise in as well! Make this your place to cruise in on Mondays!

Tue, Jul 16 - (Weekly) Southern Chesapeake Tuesday Night Cruz-in, 4:00 pm, Edinburgh North Shopping Center, Hillcrest Pkwy., Chesapeake. Every Tuesday at 4 pm, Edinburgh Target parking lot, Across from Chick fil-a. Everyone welcome. Bring your ”Cars” to laid back cruz-in. Friendly Folks. 

Tue, Jul 16 - (Every other Tue) 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, Jul 16 - (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.

Fri, Jul 19 - (1st & 3rd Fri) NK Cruisers Cruise In, 6 - 9:00 pm, Rosie's Lot 7, 10515 Colonial Downs Pkwy., New Kent. NK Cruisers meet the first and third Friday night of each month 6-9 pm or until last person leaves (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. https://www.facebook.com/groups/277456353510653/

Fri, Jul 19 - (Every other Fri) Fantasy Fitment Friday Night Meet, 7 - 10:00 pm, ShinePro VA, 4239 Holland Road, Suite 772, Virginia Beach. Every other Friday night. Join us for a night of fun and excitement! ShinePro and Fantasy Fitment come together to hold a meet full of great food, music, and cars! As always, please respect the location. No excessive revving, no burnouts, no sliding. We put on this show for y’all to enjoy, so let’s respect the space and not potentially ruin the chance of future events! 

Sat, Jul 20 - (3rd Sat) C4 Cruise-In, 8 - 9:30 am, River Oak Church, 255 Great Bridge Blvd., Chesapeake. (It will be in the parking lot by the pond - April 20th only) 3rd Saturday of the Month from April - October. 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, Jul 20 - (3rd Sat) Rides and Shine, 8 - 11:00 am, ShinePro VA, 4239 Holland Road, Suite 772, Virginia Beach. The 3rd Sat of every month! Join us for our monthly Rides & Shine! Results of our poll over the weekend had us wanting to give this Saturday thing a shot! Same time, same place, one day earlier! As always, good food, good people, cool cars. As always, please respect the location. No excessive revving, no burnouts, no sliding. We put on this show for y’all to enjoy, so let’s respect the space and not potentially ruin the chance of future events! See you there! 

Sat, Jul 20 - (3rd Sat) Cars & Coffee Williamsburg, 9 - 11:30 am, The Tipsy Beans Cafe  ( 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 Cafe 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, Jul 20 - (3rd Sat) 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, Jul 21 - (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, Jul 25 - (4th Thu) Broncos & Brews, 5:30 - 9:00 pm, The Garage Brewery, 1011 Eden Way N., Chesapeake. 4th Thursday of every month. Join us at The Garage Brewery for Broncos & Brews! Looking forward to a great time with cold beer & even better company! Cheers to good times!

Sat, Jul 27 - (4th Sat) Cars ‘n’ Coffee, 8 - 10:00 am. Great Bridge UMC, 201 Stadium Dr. Chesapeake. Fourth Saturday of the month. The Great Bridge Ruritan Club will have a fundraising breakfast.

Sat, Jul 27 - (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

Sun, Jul 28 - (Last Sun) Boost and Brunch VB, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, 1375 Oceana Blvd, Virginia Beach. Every LAST Sunday of each month - April thru October. All makes and models welcomed. Calling all enthusiasts to share and view cars then grab human fuel as well as some free giveaways. Sponsored by: Skyline Sports Club of Virginia; Art of Imagery; AquaS Ice Cream(VB); Jessy’s Taco and Tequila(VB). 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. 

Wed, Jul 31 - (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* 

Wed, Jul 31 - VCE Big Euro Meet, 6 - 8:00 pm, Jax Wax Norfolk, 415 N. Military Hwy., Norfolk. Summer is here and Jax Wax Norfolk is once again hosting our monthly BIG EURO meet. Next BIG EURO meet will be July 31st where we'll have fresh vinyl decals and slap stickers! Bring the project car, dust off the show piece, or roll up in the daily driver, doesn't matter as long as it's euro. See you there! 

Fri, Aug 2 - (1st Fri) First Friday Classic Cruise-in at the First Friday Concert & Art Show, 4:30 - 8:30 pm, 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 Sam Floyd Band, beer & wine for sale & food on the grill, and 20 local 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 2 - (1st Fri) Smithfield Ruritans Cruise-In, 5 - 8:00 pm, Luter Sports Complex, 900 W. Main Street, Smithfield. We'll be starting our 2024 Cruise-in season on Friday, April 5th and doing them the first Friday of every month through October. Get those cars ready and come on out to Smithfield from 5pm to 8pm.

Sat, Aug 3 - (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, Aug 3 - (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!  

Sun, Aug 4 - (Monthly) Caffeine & Octane August event, 8:30 - 11:30 am, New Realm Brewing Company, 1209 Craft Ln., Virginia Beach. We are back to the first Sunday next month for July. Welcome all to one of the best FREE shows in the 757. All makes and models welcome. Coffee, food and vendors on site. New realm will be open for business. Support local and see you all there. 

Sun, Aug 4 - (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

UPCOMING CAR SHOWS, ETC.

(scroll down for Club and Regional Motorsports Events) 

Sat, Jul 13 - Mustang Club of Tidewater Summer Sizzle All Makes and Models Car Show, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Cavalier Ford Chesapeake Square, 4021 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake. 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 $25.00 + 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 Judged Classes show, with 25 Class awards, and 3 top awards for Best in Show, Dealer’s Choice, and Club Participation. 

Sat, Jul 13 - 1st Annual Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Portsmouth Masonic Lodge #100, 1114 Hodges Ferry Road, Portsmouth. Registration Fee $25, 20 Trophies. Contact Jon Shaffer 757-713-1908

Sun, Jul 14 - Toyota Overland and Offroad Beach Rally, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Priority Toyota, 1800 Greenbrier Pkwy., Chesapeake. Best in Show awards, Meet'n Greet, Raffles, Live Music, Food Trucks, Door Prizes and more! Categories: Best nostalgia, Biggest Lift, Best Audio, Most Patriotic, Best Overland, Highest Mileage, and . . . Most Apocalypse Ready! No Burnouts, Revving, or Littering. (757) 840-4928 or 213-5071

Sat, Jul 20 - Hepcats and Hotrods 4, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Landstown Commons, 3332 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join 757 Auto Events, Hepcat Honeys, ClearShine Virginia, and Landstown Commons for a day of fun, competition, wild builds, and Pin-Ups! 50-50 Raffle, Silent Auction, Awards. Proceeds benefit Mental Health/Suicide Awareness charity and the Technical Training Scholarship! Looking for Event Sponsors. Message the Page for Perks.

Sat, Jul 27 - Naval Station Norfolk Community Recreation Car Show, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, NEX Parking Lot, Mall Dr., Norfolk. Come check out your dream car and enjoy a live DJ at this free family-friendly event. There will be bounce houses, food trucks, competitions, and more. Would you like to enter your car into our car show? Registration is required to have your car in the show, and is due by Friday, 5 July. Please click the link below to register. 

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Proudly sponsored by USAA . No Navy endorsement implied.

Sat, Jul 27 - Powhatan Moose Lodge 2nd Annual Car Show, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, by Central Virginia British Car Club, Powhatan Moose Lodge, 4140 Old Buckingham Rd., Powhatan. Spectators Free - Concessions Available. $25 Vehicle entry. All proceeds to benefit Vet To Vet Vehicles providing refurbished vehicles to veterans and first responders in need. Trophy to People's Choice Top 3 and 1 Kid's Choice winner. First 25 entries receive commemorative etched pint glass. 

Sat, Jul 27 - Car Show, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, New Light Baptist School of Excellence, 5549 Indian River Rd., Virginia Beach. Car Show cost $25.00 registration and $30.00 day of show! We will have vendors, food trucks, and Fellowship. Bring your car and bring your family! 

Sat, Jul 27 - 3rd Annual Anniversary Car Show, 12 - 4:00 pm, Swarm Mob, Coastal R/C, 2425 Bainbridge Blvd., Chesapeake. $20 registration; $15 pre-registration. ( CashApp: $SwarmMob ). President's Pick, Best Classic, Best Modern, Best Import, Best SUV, Oldest Classic, First On Scene, People's Choice, Top 10. Respect the Spot, Respect Yourself!

Sun, Jul 28 - Light Up the Night for Autism Awareness Car Show, 6 - 9:00 pm, Zino's Italian American Restaurant, 850 Old George Washington Hwy., Chesapeake. Over 10 Trophies for cars and bikes. Music, Pizza by the slice, drink specials, 50/50 raffle, and much more. Proceeds and Donations for local school's special needs classrooms. Call Sabrina Wilson (757) 509-8108. 

Sat, Aug 17 - 32nd Khedive Autos Fun & Shine Car Show, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Khedive Shrine Center, 645 Woodlake Dr., Chesapeake. Rain or Shine. Free Admission. Class Trophies 1st and 2nd Places, Potentate's Choice. Dash Plaques for all entries. Car show, call - Ron Shank, (757) 472-9934. 25th Annual Craft Show held inside. Comfortable air conditioning, with lots of vendors, food and restrooms. For more Craft Show info - Debbie Peed, (757) 617-1390. For more info check events at www.khediveshrine.org

Sat, Aug 24 - Those Fabulous Fords Fall Meet, 4:00 pm, 1200 Suffolk Airport Rd., Suffolk. 2nd Annual "Those Fabulous Fords". For all Ford powered Ford Vehicles. All makes and models are welcome to attend but only Fords will be judged. Entrance fee is $1, Enjoy the great food from Suffolk BBQ at the Airport and listen to the music provided by DJ Big Al. A total of 14 trophy's to be given out, 50/50 raffle and vendors.

Sat, Aug 31 - 16th Annual Boulevard of Wheels Custom Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Presented by Street Dreams Corvette Club, Uno Pizzeria and Grill, 5900 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. The most anticipated car show of the season is happening on Saturday, August 31. This fantastic show will be packed with pure energy and excitement. We’ll be presenting oversized unique trophies and an abundance amount of awards and prizes. The 16th Annual Boulevard of Wheels Custom Car Show presented by Street Dreams Corvette Club will feature some of the best cars, trucks and motorcycles, etc. in Virginia and neighboring states. All makes and models are welcome. POC John Davis (757)717-4523, jpdav@cox.net  www.streetdreamscorvetteclub.com 

Sat, Sep 7 - Revving Up with Vanguard Landing Custom Car Show, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm, Landstown Commons, 3332 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Join 757 Auto Events and ClearShine - VA as we host a Car Show and Fund Raiser! 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! Proceeds benefit Vanguard Landing. 

Sat, Sep 7 - 50th Annual Matthews Market Days Car Show, 9:00 am, Thomas Hunter Middle School, 387 Church St., Matthews. Presented by Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers Car Club. Mathews Market Days is an annual 2 day event held on the historic Court Green in Mathews County, VA the 1st weekend after Labor Day. 

Sun, Sep 22 - Brake the Stigma | PTSD Awareness Car Show, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, MoMac Brewing, 3228 Academy Ave., Portsmouth. This is a show with the purpose of bringing community together to spread awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder. Food / Food Trucks: Get Lit Catering (Food Truck), Rita's Pizza (Shopping Center), Dragon City Chinese (Shopping Center). Music: D.J David Birdman Harvey; Official Photographer: Keyless Media Group; Judged Entry Fee: $20 Pre-Registration, $25 Day of Show. Refunds will be available if the show is cancelled due to reasons from the event promoter. Who We Are: Cars4Awareness, a 501(c)(3) charity. To learn more about Cars4Awareness and to pre-register, visit: www.Cars4Awareness.org (The Only Place to Pre-Register)

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): 2024 TBA

Jul 14 / Autocross #4 / Langley Speedway 

Aug 11 / Autocross #5 / Langley Speedway 

Sep 13 / Autocross #6 (Friday Night) / Langley Speedway

Oct 6 / Autocross #7 / Southampton Motor Speedway

Nov 2 / Autocross #8 (Saturday Event) / Langley Speedway

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): 2024 

Jul 27 / Exhibition / NCCAR

Jul 28 / Autocross / NCCAR

Aug 3 / Autocross / Virginia Motorsports Park

Oct 19 / Exhibition / NCCAR

Oct 20 / Autocross / NCCAR

Nov 24 / Autocross / Virginia Motorsports Park

Dec 7-8 / HPDE / Virginia International Raceway 

Wacky Wednesdays

Langley Speedway, 11 Dale Lemonds Dr., Hampton.

Wacky Wednesdays are our premier midweek street car racing event. Any street-legal car with current inspection tags is eligible for competition. Registration and spectator gates open at 6 PM with the drivers meeting just after 7 PM and competition beginning shortly after. Racing is usually complete by 10:00, providing great family fun on a weeknights while still ending at a decent hour. Coolers and outside food are allowed in the grandstands during the events and video/photography is encouraged! Come out and join the fun! 

https://langley-speedway.com/wacky-wednesday/

Schedule (Date / Event): 2024

Wed, Jul 10 / Wacky Wednesday Car Show: Time Attacks - 3 LAPS, 1V1 - T

Wed, Jul 17 / Hampton Heat Night: Time Attacks, 1V1 

Wed, Jul 26 / July Crazy 8: Time Attacks, 1V1, Enduro - 35

Wed, Jul 31 / Christmas In July: Time Attacks - 3 LAPS, 1V1

Wed, Aug 7 / Beach Bash Promo (Drift Club): Time Attacks, 1V1, Pro Six - 30

Wed, Aug 14 / August Crazy 8 - 2024 Season Finale: Time Attacks, 1V1 

Wed, Aug 21 / 2024 Juan’s Mexican Cafe and Cantina King of the Hill

Fri, Aug 30 / King of the Hill rain date

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

Fri, Jul 12 / Race #7

Sat, Jul 20 / Hampton Heat 50/50 Fundraiser 

Sun, Jul 28 / Race #8 

Fri, Aug 2 / Race #9

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): 2024 

Sat, Aug 10 / Summertime Slide

Sat, Sep 21 / Bayside Bash

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): 2024 

Fri-Sun, July 19-21 / Pitt Race, Co-hosted event with NASA Great Lakes

Fri-Sun, Aug 9-11 / VIR Full Course

Sat-Sun, Sep 21-22 / Summit Point

Sat-Sun, Nov 9-10 / Summit Point (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): 2024 - Gates open at 2pm, Qualifying at 4:30pm (3:10pm in April & October), Racing at 7pm (5pm in April & October)

Wed, Jul 10 / Wacky Wednesday Car Show, and Time Attacks 

Sat, Jul 13 / Southern Ground Pounders and Weekly Racing 

Wed, Jul 17 / Wacky Wednesday Hampton Heat Night: Time Attacks, 1V1

Sat, Jul 20 / 16th Annual Hampton Heat

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 

https://southamptonmotorspeedway.com/schedule/

Schedule (Date / Event): 2024 

Sat, Jul 13 / Kart SMS 

Sat-Sun, Jul 20-21 / A Midsummer Night's Drift: Sat, Drifting (Open + TTT Round 4); Sun, Drifting (Open Practice) 

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): 2024 - Gates open at 5 PM, with racing starting at 7 PM.

Sat, Jul 20 / Virginia Championship Dirt Series 

Sat, Aug 3 / Virginia Championship Dirt Series 

Sat, Aug 17 / $5K to Win Steel Block Bandits & $3K to Win Modified Mafia

Sat, Aug 24 / Virginia Championship Dirt Series

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  -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): 2024 

Sat, Jul 13 / NASCAR Racing Experience, 9:00 am. https://www.nascarracingexperience.com/richmond-international-raceway/

Sat, Jul 27 / US Drift. https://www.usdrift.com/ 

Sat, Aug 10 / NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series - Clean Harbors 250, 7:30 pm

Sun, Aug 11 / NASCAR Cup Series - Cook Out 400, 6:00 pm 

Mon, Aug 12 / NASCAR Racing Experience, 9:00 am. https://www.nascarracingexperience.com/richmond-international-raceway/

Sat, Aug 17 / NASCAR Racing Experience, 9:00 am. https://www.nascarracingexperience.com/richmond-international-raceway/

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): 2024 

Fri, Jul 12 / Oval Track Open Practice, 5-8:00 pm. 

Fri, Jul 12 / NO PREP Street Racing, Gates 5:00 pm, Racing 5-11:00 pm. Every Friday Night through Nov 22. 

Sat, Jul 13 / HPDRE, all day.

Sat, Jun 13 / Saturday Night NASCAR Racing. 5-11:00 pm. 

Fri, Jul 19 / Oval Track Open Practice, 5-8:00 pm. 

Fri, Jul 19 / NO PREP Street Racing. Gates 5:00 pm, Racing 5-11:00 pm. Every Friday Night through Nov 22. 

Sat, Jul 20 / Saturday Night NASCAR Racing. 5-11:00 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): Winter 2024 Schedule

Sat, Jul 13 /  Night of Fire, Concert, and PDRA ProStars

Thu-Sun, Jul 18-21 / Triple Threat Bracket Series

Virginia International Raceway (VIR)

1245 Pine Tree Road, Alton, VA

Chosen as one of Car & Driver's Top 6 tracks in the nation, Virginia International Raceway is a multi-purpose road racing facility, located on the Dan River between Danville and South Boston, Virginia. VIR hosts a wide range of professional and amateur auto and motorcycle racing and track events and is well established as "America's Motorsport Resort."

http://virnow.com/

Schedule (Date / Event): 2024

Fri-Sun, Jul 19-21 / SRO GT World Challenge

Fri-Sun, Aug 23-25 / IMSA Michelin GT Challenge and VA is for Lovers Grand Prix

Thu-Sun, Oct 3-6 / SVRA SpeedTour & TransAM

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