Jacksonville Car Culture events calendar:
The next Caffeine & Octane is set for 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 12 at The Avenues mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. The entire parking area will be available. And brand new — contact C&O if you’d like your car club to be featured in its first ever car club celebration! The first three clubs to reach out will be provided with a section of parking in the central lot — message C&O at https://www.facebook.com/caffeineandoctanejax.
Gentle reminders – All vehicles parked in the Central Lot Features area must remain in place until the show concludes. If you cannot stay until then, please park in the exhibit lot.
And here’s the 10th annual San Jose Car and Truck Show at Dupont Station: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, at Dupont Station, 6271 St. Augustine Road. Free for spectators and $25 to enter a car, the show raising funds for the Bishop John J. Snyder Community Center at San Jose Apartments for seniors.
Past events:
20th Railroad Day Festival and Car Show: last Saturday, at the historic 1881 Callahan Train Depot in Callahan – held by the Callahan Cruisers.
Upcoming events:
10th annual San Jose Car and Truck Show at Dupont Station: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, at Dupont Station, 6271 St. Augustine Road. Free for spectators and $25 to enter a car.
23rd annual Jacksonville Grand Prix: 11:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Saturday at Jacksonville’s 103rd Street Sports Complex at 10244 103rd St. Twenty-plus teams in seven classes will pilot knee-high go-karts around the winding Westside track at speeds over 50 mph to raise funds for Spina Bifida of Jacksonville. The half-century old agency helps families with children and young adults who have the birth defect, supporting them with education, counseling and events.
Electrathon of Florida race day: 9 a.m. at Florida State College at Jacksonville, at the school’s Automotive Technology Department at 401 W. State St. The first race is at 10 a.m. and the second at 1 p.m.. All Electrathon classes welcome – race car registration fee is $40 – tech inspections start at 8 a.m. High school and college students from all over the state return to Florida State College at Jacksonville’s downtown campus to battle in student-built cars against each other on a twisting course. The FSCJ Automotive Technology Car Show is part of the event, 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 5, at FSCJ Downtown, 401 W. State St. Free for spectators, and $20 per show vehicle. For more information, go to electrathonofflorida.org.
St. Marys Waterfront Auto Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, at the St. Marys Waterfront Park on West St. Marys Street. Spectators are free, and show vehicles are $40 per – presented by Culture Driven and 912 Auto Spa.
Fifth annual Car-B-Que Classic Car Show: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, at the One Church Jacksonville Beach at 324 5th Street N.
𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐋𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐳 𝐉𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐳 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞: 10 a.m. on Saturday, starting at the Northeast Florida Fair at 543378 U.S. 1 in Callahan. The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office-escorted 50-mile Jeep ride features on-road and off-road routes, some along the St. Mary’s River. Check-in starts at 8 a.m.. Entry is $50, proceeds benefit the NCSO Shops – to register, go to rb.gy/68i4i1.
Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church Auto and Truck Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, at the church at 450 Palm Valley Road. Free for spectators and entrants.
Classic Car/Motorcycle Show and Rockabilly Music Review: noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, at RiverTown Amphitheater, 160 Riverglade Run, off Florida 13 in St. Johns. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle. Live music includes Beau and the Burners.
Clay County Fair Demolition Derby: 6 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at the fairgrounds at 2497 Florida 16, Green Cove Springs. Check here for ticket and event information.
Hot Rods for Hope Car Show at Relay for Life: 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, April 11, on Newcastle Street in downtown Brunswick. Free for spectators and $25 registration for show vehicles. www.relayforlife.org/glynnga.
The Brumos Collection Saturday Social: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, at the museum at 5159 San Pablo Road. The $24.99 ticket gets admission to the collection, with extra cars displayed outside; a Porsche concours from the Florida Crown Region of the Porsche Club of America, and Jaguar concours from the Jaguar Car Club of North Florida. There’s charity and automotive vendors; the UNF’s Osprey Racing Team with Formula SAE car; and food trucks.
St. Augustine Cruisers Car Show: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, at the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine at 4730 U.S. 1 S./Dixie Highway South in St. Augustine.
Low ‘n Clean Jacksonville: 1 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, at Northeast Florida Fairgrounds at 543378 U.S. 1 in Callahan. Spectator admission is $15 per person in advance; $35 for show vehicles: $55 VIP Registration.
Morning Motor Social: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, at Park Place at Nocatee, 100 Palmetto Park Place in Ponte Vedra – free for spectators and show vehicles, all makes and models welcome. Ferrari Club America – Jacksonville Chapter is the event’s Diamond Title Sponsor. And Extreme SIM Racing & REViT SIM Racing will bring state-of-the-art racing simulators onsite.
Welcome 2 Savageville Car and Bike Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at 813 W. Ashley St.
Fourth annual Easter Showdown: 3 to 8 p.m. on Saturday April 19 at Dames Point Park at 9101 Dames Point Road – under the Dames Point Bridge. More details to follow.
Destination Church Car Show: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at the church at 88 Arlington Road N.
Wings and Wheels Airplane and Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport at 700 Airport Road. Free for spectators ($20 parking donation), and $35 per show vehicle.
Highland Estates Academy for the 4th Annual Autism Carnival and Car Show: 1 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at Highlands Estates Academy at 1000 De Paul Drive. Admission is $20 per person and $20 per show vehicle.
Hillcrest Baptist Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at the church at 7673 Collins Road. Free for spectators, and a $20 registration fee for show vehicles.
Rumble at the Ranch 4: 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, at the WW Ranch at 1445 Otis Road in Jacksonville. The event includes a car show, burnout contest and more.
Jacksonville SSR Round-Up: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at Golden Corral at 9070 Merrill Road.
15th annual Rev It Up! Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 at Moosehaven, 1701 Park Ave. in Orange Park. Spectators free, and $25 pre-registration for show vehicles.
Troop 77 Car Show: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 10, at Old Plank Road Baptist Church, 8964 Old Plank Road. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle.
12th annual Boots on the Ground Poker Run: 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, at Flamingo Lake RV Resort at 3640 Newcomb Road. Hosted by American Legion Riders Chapter 9, Post 9 Jeep Brigade and Flamingo Lake RV.
King of the South/Import Warz Car Show: 2 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds at 543378 U.S. 1 in Callahan. Spectator admission is $20 per person in advance, and varying entrant fees depending on competition entry – tickets at facebook.com/events/2254148474985115.
Annual Memorial Day Rod Run: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, at 449648 U.S. 301 in Callahan – free for spectators and $20 for show vehicles. All proceeds benefit Barnabas Families in Transition program.
Mind Over Metal Mental Health Awareness Benefit Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, at Maceo Elk Lodge at 712 W. Duval St. Free for spectators and all cars, bike and tuck show entries – donations accepted for local mental health awareness charities
Connect Cruisers Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, at Connect Church at 13056 Perdue Road. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle.
Cars & Coffee: Previewing The Paddocks Car Condos: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 31, at Classic Nine Motorwerks at 7223 Golden Wings Road in Jacksonville.
Wings ‘n Wheels 3: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, at Northeast Florida Regional Airport on U.S. 1 in St. Augustine. Spectators are $20 per adult and $10 for teens with free parking -show vehicles are $50 for trucks, $40 for cars and $30 for motorcycles.
Kathleen’s second annual Car Show: 1 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, at Cracker’s Bar and Lounge at 1241 Blanding Blvd. in Orange Park. Free for spectators and $15 per show vehicle, or $10 and a new toy – proceeds benefit Wolfsons Children’s Hospital.
Ultimate Car Show, presented by the Town of Hilliard: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5th at 37328 W. First St. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle.
R.A.W. Music Festival and S.A.W. Kustomz Cars for a Cause: 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Flamingo Lake RV Resort at 3640 Newcomb Road. Free to spectators and $20 for show vehicles, process benefitting the MS Foundation.
Cars of Purpose Rev Out Cancer Pink Out Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18 and 19, at the Clay County Fairgrounds at 2463 Florida 16 in Green Cove Springs.
The FIRM (Florida International Rally and Moto Park): Open Track Days held most weekends at the road course and rally course at 7266 Airport Road in Starke.
All the Cruise-ins…
Clay County Cruzers, Callahan Cruisers and Amelia Cruizers all hold regular weekend cruise-ins, so check their Facebook pages.
Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville: 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. every second Saturday at The Avenues Mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. Information: https://bit.ly/3gPRvVQ.
Duval Car, Truck and Bike Meet: noon to 5 p.m. every first Saturday at 10749 N. Main St.
Mod Talk Tuesdays: 5 p.m. every first Tuesday at Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant at 10915 Baymeadows Road. For car, truck and bike enthusiasts.
Clay County Cruzers cruise-in and food truck event: 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, at Trinity Oakleaf Church at 710 Oakleaf Plantation Parkway in Orange Park.
Cancelled – 1937 Spirits and Eatery Cruise-in.
Players Grille Mandarin at 10140 San Jose Blvd., 4 to 7 p.m. every third Wednesday.
New – Fernandina Beach Car Meet: 6 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month at Famous Quick Lube, 1707 8th St. Fernandina Beach.
Duval Car, Truck and Bike meet: Free cruise-in from noon to 5 p.m. each 1st and 3rd Saturday at the shopping center at 3000 Dunn Ave.
Orange Blossom Breakfast Show: 8 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday at Orange Blossom Diner at 14329 Beach Blvd., presented by Beaches Classic Cruisers and Carl Bush.
Amelia Cruizers: 3 to 5 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month, now at Townies Pizza, 819 T.J. Courson Road.
Jax Beach Classic Car Cruise: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and every fourth Tuesday at Latham Plaza, 143 2nd St. N. in Jacksonville Beach. This is a City of Jacksonville Beach sponsored event. Park on the walkway at Latham Plaza.
Caffeine and Gasoline: 8 to 11 a.m. each first Saturday of the month at J-Tech Institute at 8813 Western Way in Jacksonville. House rules – “respect the property.” And J-Tech will be holding events to coincide with C & G with staff on site to give tours of the campus.
New location – North Florida Domestic Car Club’s cruise-in 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on each first Saturday of the month at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 9720 Deer Lake Court off Southside Boulevard.
New cruise-in – Cruisin’ Classics Cruise-in: 1 to 4 p.m. the first Sunday of each month on the back lawn of the Elks Lodge at 1855 West Road, off Beach Boulevard – Hamburgers and more on sale.
Wings & Wheels Cruise-in: 2 to 6 pm. each first Saturday at Dicks Wings & Grill at 6055 Youngerman Circle.
Rides and Coffee: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every fourth Sunday at Detail Garage, 9390 Arlington Expressway.
First Coast Car Council: All cruise-ins postponed.
Callahan Cruisers: 4 to 7 p.m. every second Saturday at Hardee’s at 542309 U.S. 1 in Callahan. The next cruise-in – Sat. Aug. 10 – is the event’s 10th anniversary.
Downtown Kingsland Cars & Coffee: New summer hours – 8 to 11 a.m. each second Saturday at the Historic Downtown Kingsland Homegrown Market at U.S. 17 and Georgia 40.
Cruise Fruit Cove: The Sunshine State Chevelles’ cruise-in hours are 12 to 4 p.m. every third Saturday at the PDQ at 194 Florida 13 in Saint Johns, just south of Julington Creek.
New cruise-in: 1 p.m. every third Saturday at Hardee’s at 6852 Wilson Blvd.
Yulee Cars and Coffee: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every third Sunday at the Sonic Drive-In at 463939 Florida 200 in Yulee.
Brunch with Cars: noon to 3 p.m. every third Sunday at Pink Salt Restaurant and Wine Bar, 1567 University Blvd. W.
Cars and Gars: noon to 5 p.m. every 1st and third Saturday at Allusion’s restaurant and bar at 5045 Soutel Drive.
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice cruise-in: noon to 3 p.m. every fourth Saturday at the business at 18111 Golden Eagle Way on Fleming Island.
Apex Auto Car Show and Cruise-in: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. every third Saturday of the month at Apex Automotive, 9962 San Jose Blvd. This starts in April.
Clay County Cruzers’ events: 2 to 5 p.m. every first Saturday at Big Dawg Sports Restaurant, 1330 Blanding Blvd.; 2 to 5 p.m. every second Saturday at Tom & Betty’s in Orange Park. 2 to 5 p.m. every third Saturday at various sites; and 2 to 5 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Gator’s Dockside, 8316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville.
Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine monthly cruise-ins: St. Augustine Cruiser’s “Cruise In” from 5 to 7 p.m. every third Saturday, and Cars and Coffee from 8 to 10 a.m. every fourth Saturday. Both cruise-ins are at 4730 U.S. 1 S. Dixie Highway South in St. Augustine. And the museum is open Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Cars and Coffee Fleming Island: 8 a.m. every fourth Sunday of the month at 2310 Village Square Parkway, Fleming Island.
Black Rifle Coffee Company Cruise-in: 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, at 1619 County Road 220 in Fleming Island.
New cruise-in: 6 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Mission BBQ, 8440 Blanding Blvd. in Jacksonville, hosted by Modern Mustangs of Jacksonville.
New cruise-in: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every fourth Saturday at the Rockin’ 50’s Eatery at 3501 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd. in St. Augustine.
Show and Tell: 6 to 9 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Advance Auto Parts at 10014 Atlantic Blvd.
Azalea City Cruisers: Monthly cruise-in from 5 to 8 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Velchoffs Corner, 105 N. 2nd St. in Palatka.
Historic Springfield Main Street Cruise: 4 p.m. every fourth Saturday between 8th and 17th streets at Main Street in Jacksonville’s Springfield community.
Wait, there’s more…
The annual low-buck motorsports festival has come and gone, and the Grassroots Motorsports $2000 Challenge Presented by Tire Rack at Gainesville Raceway saw a wild almost-Bug show how fast can you go for less than $2000?
The fastest low-buck machine was Derek Penner’s tube-frame, Mazda Miata wearing a Volkswagen Beetle hat. He won the “Biggest Trophy,” and a $1000 Tire Rack gift card.
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Photo: Tim Suddard
In second place was Material Girls Racing and their Ford Ranger-bodied Ford Taurus, followed by Identity Crisis and their Triumph Spitfire/Pontiac Solstice mashup. For their efforts, each team won a big trophy and a gift card from Tire Rack: $1000 for first place, $500 for second place and $250 for third place.2nd Overall – Bigger trophy and a $500 Tire Rack gift card.
The Aston Martin Valhalla got its on-road and on-track final validation sign-off at both IDIADA, Spain and in the UK recently
Driven on track by Aston Martin development driver and three-time Le Mans class winner, Darren Turner, the new 1,064-hp British hypercar has a PHEV powertrain combining a bespoke flat plane crank 4-litre twin-turbo V-8 with three E-motors delivering an electronically limited maximum speed of 217mph, and 0-100km/h (62 mph) in 2.5 seconds
Production due to start in in mid-summer, limited to 999 units.
Undergoing final validation sign-off both on-road in the UK, and on-track near Barcelona, driving included the high speed and wet and dry handling circuits undergoing final calibration sign-off for steering and active aerodynamics, as well as thermal braking system.
Pictured (above on track) in both Podium Green with a Lime Green livery, and Verdant Jade with a Valkyrie Gold livery, Aston Martin engineers and three-time Le Mans class winner and Aston Martin development driver, Darren Turner took them around the Spanish race track.