The next Caffeine and OctaneJacksonville rumbles into life from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, at The Avenues mall’s Southside Boulevard parking lots.
An estimated 1,000-plus cars, trucks and more usually come to the all-makes, all-models free show, with all parking spots first come/first serve. Cars should start arriving by 7 a.m. that June 11 Saturday to the Southside Boulevard side of the shopping mall, the best way in through Malabar Boulevard.
As always, there will be a Porsche section, and an exotics area at the June 11 C&O. And look for literally hundreds of vintage and classic cars, muscle cars and so much more.
Official Caffeine and Octane merchandise is on sale at all Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville events.
Now the Car Shows:
Third annual Hot Rodz 4 Kids Car and Bike Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church of Callahan, 449648 U.S. 301. Proceeds go to children’s medical, educational and nutritional needs.
Lorenzo’s Memorial Car Show: 3 to 8 p.m. onSaturday, June 4, at South Point Community Church, 7556 Salisbury Road, in collaboration with Kindred Impulse. Spectator admission is $5 per person, and $10 for show vehicle display. Proceeds will benefit his family.
Rockabilly Car and Bike Show: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 5, at Adamec Harley-Davidson at 8909 Baymeadows Road. Co-presented by Callahan Cruisers of North Florida, it is free to spectators and $20 registration for show cars, trucks and motorcycles from 1989 or earlier.
Summer Volksfest – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 18 at the Car Museum of St. Augustine at 4730 U.S. 1 S./Dixie Highway South in St Augustine. Free for spectators; show vehicles registration is $20, which includes one museum entry.
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
First Coast Car Council, Clay County Cruzers, Callahan Cruisers and Amelia Cruizers all hold regular weekend cruise-ins, so check their Facebook pages.
Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville: 8 to 11 a.m. every second Saturday at The Avenues Mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. Information: https://bit.ly/3gPRvVQ.
First Coast Car Council: Beaver Street Farmers Market first Saturday cruise-in suspended. The second Saturday cruise-in continues from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Medical & Merchants Center of Mandarin, 11701 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville Caffeine and Gasoline: Cancelled
North Florida Domestic Car Club’s new cruise-in: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each first Saturday of the month beginning June 4 at the PDQ at 4816 Gate Parkway.
The Part’s House/The Brothers Banter Podcast Cruise-in: The renamed White Brothers Auto Parts Cruise-in at the same time – 5 to 8 p.m. every second Friday at 405 Lane Ave. N.
Callahan Cruisers: 5 to 8 p.m. every second Saturday at Hardee’s at 542309 U.S. 1 in Callahan
Auto Legends Amelia Cars and Coffee: 9 a.m. to noon every second Saturday at Mocama Beer Company, 629 S. 8th St. in Fernandina Beach.
Clay County Cruzers’ events: 3 to 6 p.m. every first Saturday at Big Dawg Sports Restaurant, 1330 Blanding Blvd. The Cruzers’ other events: At 3 to 6 p.m. on the second Saturday, the cruise-in returns to Dick’s Wings Fleming Island at 1803 E. West Parkway; 5 p.m. every third Friday at Freddy’s Steakburgers at 386 Blanding Blvd.; and 2 to 5 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Gator’s Dockside Oakleaf, 316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville.
Johnny Angels: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. every third Friday at Johnny Angels diner at 3546 St. Johns Bluff Road S.
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.
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 at 4730 U.S. 1 S./Dixie Highway South in St Augustine.
Cruise Fruit Cove: 3 to 7 p.m. every third Saturday at the PDQ at 194 Florida 13 in Saint Johns, just south of Julington Creek.
Amelia Cruizers: 3 to 6 p.m. every third Saturday at Cold Stone Creamery, 808 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach.
Cars and Coffee Fleming Island: 8 a.m. every fourth Sunday of the month at 2310 Village Square Parkway, Fleming Island.
New cruise-in: 6 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Missions 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.
Historic Springfield Main Street Cruise: 4 p.m. every fourth Saturday between 8th and 17th streets at Main Street in Jacksonville’s Springfield community.
And finally…
Local car collectors Mark and Hilary Becker took their stunning 1942 Chrysler Royal to last weekend’s AACA Grand National Meet in Virginia Beach, and came home with a Grand National Award. Becker, also Director of Entrants and Judges at The Amelia concours d’elegance, took the coupe to the Antique Automobile Club of America event, which was hosted by the Tidewater Region AACA at The Founders Inn in Virginia Beach. Only vehicles with AACA Senior Awards are eligible to participate.
So you may remember seeing the 2023 Nissan Z at the last Caffeine and Octane at The Avenues.
Well, the folks at Hagerty Media and Jason wondered – How fast is the new Nissan Z compared to a Toyota GR Supra 3.0 and Ford Mustang Mach 1? The 2023 Nissan Z had a 9-speed automatic transmission, vs. the 10-speed Mach 1 and 8-speed Supra. I won’t spoil it for you – here’s the Hagerty Media story and video report.
It has graced The Amelia concours d’elegance, and was the prime transportation in its day of famed Mercedes-Benz driving engineer Rudi Uhlenhaut, aka the father of 300 SL.
Image courtesy RM Sotheby’s
Now one of only two Mercedes 300 SLR “Uhlenhaut coupés” created in 1955 has been sold at a private May 5 RM Sotheby’s auction for a stunning $142 million to a private collector, the auction house to donate the proceeds to establish a worldwide “Mercedes-Benz Fund” for long-term educational and research scholarships in the areas of environmental science for young people.
That makes it the world’s most expensive care. Our friends at Hagerty broke the news; now they have posted another piece about driving it. Actually, Andrew Frankel did, earplugs and all – here’s his detailed piece.
And here’s something you need to fire up the speakers for – The Brumos Collection got some hydrocarbons fired up with a recent run of its 1968 Porsche 908, which is normally exhibited at the museum at 5959 San Pablo Road S. The museum likes to exercise their cars, this time the 908 being warmed up and flown low in advance of the Highlands Motoring Festival, Thursday thru Sunday, June 9 to 12, in Highlands, NC
This particular 908, with drivers Jo Siffert and Vic Elford at the helm, won the Nürburgring 1000km in 1968.
The name is Z – just Z: The gang at HSR – Historic Sportscar Racing – brought the new 2023 Nissan Z to last Saturday’s Caffeine and Octane.
The 2023 Z’s 3-liter V-6 twin turbo engine has 400 hp at 6,400 rpm, and 350 lb-ft of torque from 1,600 to 5,200 rpm. That’s 68 more horsepower than the 370Z, with a 30 percent increase in torque and an estimated 15 percent improvement in 0 to 60 mph acceleration. This one had the 9-speed automatic transmission with standard launch control system.
Inside, a12.3-inch TFT meter display is all-new with three display modes to suit driver preference – “Normal,” “Enhanced” with tachometer and speedometer on the edges of the display, and “Sport” with the tachometer in the center with shift-up light, plus boost gauge or G meter display.
The new Z’s center stack put three analog pod gauges on the instrument panel (boost, turbo speed, volt) within the driver’s eyesight. Both the manual and automatic shift levers are new, Nissan says.
Nissan says the Z Coupe Sport 6MT or 9AT starts at $39,990, while the top-level Z Coupe Proto Spec starts at $52,990.
The next Caffeine and OctaneJacksonville rumbles into life from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, at The Avenues mall’s Southside Boulevard parking lots. Jeep vehicles will be showcased in the central lot. An estimated 1,000-plus cars, trucks and more usually come to the all-makes, all-models free show, with all parking spots first come/first serve. Cars should start arriving by 7 a.m. to the Southside Boulevard side of the shopping mall, the best way in through Malabar Boulevard.
Along with the Z, there were some other spectacular, rare and intriguing vehicles at C&O last weekend, including quite a Saab story, a new Rivian EV pickup, a rare Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer and a Toyota fire truck…check it out:
Last Saturday’s feature cars included a lot of Chevrolet SSs, as well as the Australian GM cousin that donated most of itself to make the Chevrolet – the Holden Commodore SS:
And there were swarms of the other featured special display vehicle – Toyota Supra.
As always, there will be a Porsche section, and an exotics area at the June 11 C&O. And look for literally hundreds of vintage and classic cars, muscle cars and so much more.
Official Caffeine and Octane merchandise is on sale at all Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville events.
Now the Car Shows:
Waldo Community Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at Waldo City Square at 14450 NE 148th St. Free to spectators and $25 per show vehicle.
Different Dimensions Car Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at 1302 11th Street in Live Oak. Spectators are free; show vehicle registration is $20 per, proceeds to Crosses For Our Community.
Third annual Hot Rodz 4 Kids Car and Bike Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday May 28, at First United Methodist Church of Callahan, 449648 U.S. 301. Proceeds go to children’s medical, educational and nutritional needs.
Lorenzo’s Memorial Car Show: 3 to 8 p.m. onSaturday, June 4, at South Point Community Church, 7556 Salisbury Road, in collaboration with Kindred Impulse. Spectator admission is $5 per person, and $10 for show vehicle display. Proceeds will benefit his family.
Rockabilly Car and Bike Show: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 5, at Adamec Harley-Davidson at 8909 Baymeadows Road. Co-presented by Callahan Cruisers of North Florida, it is free to spectators and $20 registration for show cars, trucks and motorcycles from 1989 or earlier.
Conviva Callahan Car and Truck show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, at Conviva Care Clinic, 449621 U.S. 301 in Callahan. Presented by Callahan Cruisers of North Florida, 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
First Coast Car Council, Clay County Cruzers, Callahan Cruisers and Amelia Cruizers all hold regular weekend cruise-ins, so check their Facebook pages.
Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville: 8 to 11 a.m. every second Saturday at The Avenues Mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. Information: https://bit.ly/3gPRvVQ.
First Coast Car Council: Beaver Street Farmers Market first Saturday cruise-in suspended. The second Saturday cruise-in continues from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Medical & Merchants Center of Mandarin, 11701 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville Caffeine and Gasoline: Cancelled
North Florida Domestic Car Club’s new cruise-in: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each first Saturday of the month beginning June 4 at the PDQ at 4816 Gate Parkway.
The Part’s House/The Brothers Banter Podcast Cruise-in: The renamed White Brothers Auto Parts Cruise-in at the same time – 5 to 8 p.m. every second Friday at 405 Lane Ave. N.
Callahan Cruisers: 5 to 8 p.m. every second Saturday at Hardee’s at 542309 U.S. 1 in Callahan
Auto Legends Amelia Cars and Coffee: 9 a.m. to noon every second Saturday at Mocama Beer Company, 629 S. 8th St. in Fernandina Beach.
Clay County Cruzers’ events: 3 to 6 p.m. every first Saturday at Big Dawg Sports Restaurant, 1330 Blanding Blvd. The Cruzers’ other events: At 3 to 6 p.m. on the second Saturday, the cruise-in returns to Dick’s Wings Fleming Island at 1803 E. West Parkway; 5 p.m. every third Friday at Freddy’s Steakburgers at 386 Blanding Blvd.; and 2 to 5 p.m. every fourth Saturday back at Gator’s Dockside Oakleaf, 316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville.
Johnny Angels: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. every third Friday at Johnny Angels diner at 3546 St. Johns Bluff Road S.
Yulee Cars and Coffee: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at the Sonic Drive-In at 463939 Florida 200 in Yulee.
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. this and every fourth Saturday, both at 4730 U.S. 1 S./Dixie Highway South in St Augustine.
Cruise Fruit Cove: 3 to 7 p.m. every third Saturday at the PDQ at 194 Florida 13 in Saint Johns, just south of Julington Creek.
Amelia Cruizers: 4 to 7 p.m. every third Saturday at Cold Stone Creamery, 808 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach.
Cars and Coffee Fleming Island: 8 a.m. every fourth Sunday of the month at 2310 Village Square Parkway, Fleming Island.
New cruise-in: 6 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Missions 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.
Historic Springfield Main Street Cruise: 4 p.m. every fourth Saturday between 8th and 17th streets at Main Street in Jacksonville’s Springfield community.
And finally…
There’s another Porsche readying to tackle Pikes Peak, and it’s a Hoonigan from Ken Block.
Or officially – the Hoonipigasus.
Courtesy Hoonigan Racing
Built by BBi Autosport in conjunction with Hoonigan and Hoonigan Racing Division, it’s got 1,400 hp with all-wheel-drive, specially designed for the 2022 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. And its all-new livery was created by artist Trouble Andrew, a.k.a. Guccighost, paying homage to the famous 1971 Porsche 917/20 “Pink Pig” race car.
The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is an invitation-only automobile hill climb to the summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado on Sunday, June 26. It’s the 100th running on a 12.42-mile course with 156 turns to finish line at 14,115 feet above sea level. It’s not Block’s first pass up Pikes Peak, racing in 2005 in a lower-class Group N rally car. Block also piloted his 1,400hp, twin-turbo, methanol-fueled 1965 Ford Mustang Hoonicorn RTR V2 in 2017 in the “Climbkhana: Pikes Peak” film.
Hoonipigasus was specifically built to suit Block’s driving style and features a transmission tunnel, known as the “Chorizo Tunnel,” that goes from shoulder height down to the front axle, resulting in a lower center of gravity. Weighing just 1,000 kg, the machine features GPS Height-adjusted suspension based on previous year’s telemetry. This year, the car will be competing in the PPO (Pikes Peak Open) class with hopes of adding an overall victory to BBi’s 8 podiums with 5 class wins at the PPIHC.
“The Pikes Peak Hill Climb is one of the big reasons as to why I’m a rally driver,” said Block, co-founder of Hoonigan. “The list of drivers who have raced and won this hill climb includes many of my heroes: Walter Rohrl, Ari Vatanen, Michelle Mouton, Sebastien Loeb and Rod Millen to name a few. I’ve always wanted the chance to race Pikes Peak at the top level and compete for an overall win – and with our team and BBi Autosport creating this amazing Porsche, we’ve got a good shot!”
Photo courtesy Steve Toman/The Brumos Collection
In case you forgot, Brumos Racing of Jacksonville hits Pikes Peak in June as well with driver David Donohue at the wheel of a Porsche GT2 RS Clubsport prepared in the iconic Brumos red, white, and blue livery. And now, The Brumos Collection has a t-shirt to go with the car.
This event is the first competition for Brumos since 2013, when it retired from 50 years of competing in a variety of series and classes.
The Brumos Collection
The PPIHC is Donohue’s 120th race driving for Brumos. Of note, he was part of the team that brought Brumos its fourth overall win at the 24 hours of Daytona in 2009, more than 30 years after three Brumos victories in 1973, 1975 and 1978.
The Brumos Collection, opened in 2020, is a 35,000 sq. ft. interactive museum at 5959 San Pablo Road S. Ultimately, the new Brumos GT2 RS Clubsport will join the many cars at the Brumos Collection in Jacksonville.
Big news: the gang at HSR – Historic Sportscar Racing – is bringing something very special to Saturday’s Caffeine and Octane, which runs from 8 to 11 a.m. at The Avenues mall’s Southside Boulevard parking lots.
It’s the new 2023 Nissan Z in HSR Pace Car configuration.
Shown here as it worked at the recent Walter Mitty Challenge at Road Atlanta, the new 400-hp twin-turbocharged V-6 coupe has track safety equipment like a safety strobe on top as a Jägermeister-liveried BMW 3.0 CSL, some Corvettes, a Porsche 911 and a Chevron B8 follow.
An estimated 1,000-plus cars, trucks and more usually come to Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville, an all makes, all models free show, with all parking spots first come/first serve. Cars should start arriving by 7 a.m. to the Southside Boulevard side of the shopping mall, the best way in through Malabar Boulevard.
Saturday’s featured special display vehicles will be Toyota Supra’s and Chevrolet SS’s at the mall’s south side at 10300 Southside Blvd.
As always, there is a Porsche section, and an exotics area. And look for literally hundreds of vintage and classic cars, muscle cars and so much more.
Official Caffeine and Octane merchandise is on sale at all Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville events.
Now the Car Shows:
12th Annual Rev It Up! Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at Moosehaven, 1701 Park Ave. in Orange Park. Show vehicles are $25 at the gate.
Rev Out Cancer For Baby Jerrod Car Show and Fundraiser: 2 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, at Mission BBQ at 8440 Blanding Blvd. Show vehicle registration is $20, all proceeds going to the 7-month-old child who is dealing with cancer.
Waldo Community Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, at Waldo City Square at 14450 NE 148th St. Free to spectators and $25 per show vehicle.
Different Dimensions Car Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, at 1302 11th Street in Live Oak. Spectators are free; show vehicle registration is $20 per, proceeds to Crosses For Our Community.
Third annual Hot Rodz 4 Kids Car and Bike Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday May 28, at First United Methodist Church of Callahan, 449648 U.S. 301. Proceeds go to children’s medical, educational and nutritional needs.
Lorenzo’s Memorial Car Show: 3 to 8 p.m. onSaturday, June 4, at South Point Community Church, 7556 Salisbury Road, in collaboration with Kindred Impulse. Spectator admission is $5 per person, and $10 for show vehicle display. Proceeds will benefit his family.
Third annual Duval Car Club Cancer Awareness Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, at BJ’s Steakhouse at 15022 Max Leggett Parkway. Show vehicles are $20 day of event. 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
First Coast Car Council, Clay County Cruzers, Callahan Cruisers and Amelia Cruizers all hold regular weekend cruise-ins, so check their Facebook pages.
Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville: 8 to 11 a.m. every second Saturday at The Avenues Mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. Information: https://bit.ly/3gPRvVQ.
First Coast Car Council: Beaver Street Farmers Market first Saturday cruise-in suspended. The second Saturdaycruise-incontinues from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Medical & Merchants Center of Mandarin, 11701 San Jose Blvd.
North Florida Domestic Car Club’s new cruise-in: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each first Saturday of the month beginning June 4 at the PDQ at 4816 Gate Parkway.
Jacksonville Caffeine and Gasoline: Cancelled
Yulee Cars and Coffee: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 24, at the Sonic Drive-In at 463939 Florida 200 in Yulee.
The Part’s House/The Brothers Banter Podcast Cruise-in: The renamed White Brothers Auto Parts Cruise-in at the same time – 5 to 8 p.m. every second Friday at 405 Lane Ave. N.
Auto Legends Amelia Cars and Coffee: 9 a.m. to noon every second Saturday at Mocama Beer Company, 629 S. 8th St. in Fernandina Beach.
Clay County Cruzers’ events: 3 to 6 p.m. every first Saturday at Big Dawg Sports Restaurant, 1330 Blanding Blvd. The Cruzers’ other events: At 3 to 6 p.m. on the second Saturday, the cruise-in returns to Dick’s Wings Fleming Island at 1803 E. West Parkway; 5 p.m. every third Friday at Freddy’s Steakburgers at 386 Blanding Blvd.; and 2 to 5 p.m. every fourth Saturday back at Gator’s Dockside Oakleaf, 316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville.
Johnny Angels: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. every third Friday at Johnny Angels diner at 3546 St. Johns Bluff Road S.
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. this and every fourth Saturday, both at 4730 U.S. 1 S./Dixie Highway South in St Augustine.
Cruise Fruit Cove: 3 to 7 p.m. every third Saturday at the PDQ at 194 Florida 13 in Saint Johns, just south of Julington Creek.
Amelia Cruizers: 4 to 7 p.m. every third Saturday at Cold Stone Creamery, 808 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach.
Cars and Coffee Fleming Island: 8 a.m. every fourth Sunday of the month at 2310 Village Square Parkway, Fleming Island.
New cruise-in: 6 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Missions 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.
Historic Springfield Main Street Cruise: 4 p.m. every fourth Saturday between 8th and 17th streets at Main Street in Jacksonville’s Springfield community.
And finally…
Photos courtesy ABB Robotics
The artwork of 8-year-old child prodigy Advait Kolarkar’s has been applied to a Volkswagen by ABB Robotics, creating what the company called the first robot-painted art car.
Kolarkar’s exhibition of his collected works is being held now in London’s Gagliardi Gallery. But ABB Robotics collaborated with him and Dubai-based digital design collective Illusorr to create the art car using its PixelPaint technology that recreated the boy’s swirling, monochromatic design as well as Illusorr’s tri-color geometrical patterns. The IRB 5500 paint robots, with 1,000 nozzles in the printer head, were able to complete the highly complex artworks in less than 30 minutes.
Automotive designer Ian Callum, former Ford, Jaguar and Aston Martin designer, said there’s something very special about a car.
“People get emotionally attached to them and the importance of personalization is becoming stronger and stronger,” he said. “In fact, I’m working with customers who actually want the whole car designed in a bespoke way. So this paint offering – with all sorts of new levels of individual design for a motor car – is incredible.”
To create the art car, ABB refurbished a Volkswagen SUV that was damaged in 2021 floods in Germany.
Coming up from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, at The Avenues mall’s south side at 10300 Southside Blvd.
An estimated 1,000-plus cars, trucks and more usually comes to Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville, an all makes, all models free show, with all parking spots first come/first serve. Cars should start arriving by 7 a.m. to the Southside Boulevard side of the shopping mall, the best way in through Malabar Boulevard. As always, there is a Porsche section, and an exotics area, as well as hundreds of vintage and classic cars, muscle cars and so much more.
Official Caffeine and Octane merchandise is on sale at all Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville events.
Paxon Revival Center Church 60th Anniversary Car Show: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church at 5461 Commonwealth Ave. Free.
Car Show and Concert For the Vet We Haven’t Met Yet: 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Orange Park Mall at 1910 Wells Road. Show vehicle registration is $30. Proceeds benefit Operation Barnabas help for veteran homelessness and suicide.
904 Street Fest: 7 p.m. to midnight this Saturday at 2060 W. 21st St. in Jacksonville, presented by Gear Bangin’. Spectators are $1 per, and show vehicles are $5 per. Canned gods will be collected for the Clara White Mission.
Rumble at the Ranch – Hot Rod vs Rat Rod: May 5 through 7 at WW Motocross Park, 1439 Otis Road in Jacksonville. The event features burnout contests with a $1,500 purse, car show and other events.
12th Annual Rev It Up! Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, at Moosehaven, 1701 Park Ave. in Orange Park. Show vehicles are $20 pre-registered to May 1; $25 after.
Rev Out Cancer For Baby Jerrod Car Show and Fundraiser: 2 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, at Mission BBQ at 8440 Blanding Blvd. Show vehicle registration is $20, all proceeds going to the 7-month-old child who is dealing with cancer.
Waldo Community Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, at Waldo City Square at 14450 NE 148th St. Free to spectators and $25 per show vehicle.
Different Dimensions Car Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, at 1302 11th Street in Live Oak. Spectators are free; show vehicle registration is $20 per, proceeds to Crosses For Our Community.
Third annual Hot Rodz 4 Kids Car and Bike Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday May 28, at First United Methodist Church of Callahan, 449648 U.S. 301. Proceeds go to children’s medical, educational and nutritional needs.
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
First Coast Car Council, Clay County Cruzers, Callahan Cruisers and Amelia Cruizers all hold regular weekend cruise-ins, so check their Facebook pages.
Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville: 8 to 11 a.m. every second Saturday at The Avenues Mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. Information: https://bit.ly/3gPRvVQ.
First Coast Car Council holds its new cruise-in from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every first Saturday at The Beaver Street Farmers Market, 1810 W. Beaver St. Its second Saturday cruise-in continues at the Medical & Merchants Center of Mandarin, 11701 San Jose Blvd.
North Florida Domestic Car Club’s new cruise-in: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each first Saturday of the month beginning June 4 at the PDQ at 4816 Gate Parkway.
Jacksonville Caffeine and Gasoline: 7 to 10 a.m. on every first Saturday at the Orange Park Mall at 1910 Wells Road in Orange Park.
Yulee Cars and Coffee: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 24, at the Sonic Drive-In at 463939 Florida 200 in Yulee.
The Part’s House/The Brothers Banter Podcast Cruise-in: The renamed White Brothers Auto Parts Cruise-in at the same time – 5 to 8 p.m. every second Friday at 405 Lane Ave. N.
Auto Legends Amelia Cars and Coffee: 9 a.m. to noon every second Saturday at Mocama Beer Company, 629 S. 8th St. in Fernandina Beach.
Clay County Cruzers’ events: 3 to 6 p.m. every first Saturday at Big Dawg Sports Restaurant, 1330 Blanding Blvd. The Cruzers’ other events: 5 p.m. every third Friday at Freddy’s Steakburgers at 386 Blanding Blvd.; 8 a.m. every fourth Saturday at Nicole’s Café, 2216 S. Mimosa Ave. in Middleburg; and 2 to 5 p.m. every fourth Saturday back at Gator’s Dockside Oakleaf, 316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville.
Johnny Angels: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. every third Friday at Johnny Angels diner at 3546 St. Johns Bluff Road S.
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. this and every fourth Saturday, both at 4730 U.S. 1 S./Dixie Highway South in St Augustine.
Cruise Fruit Cove: 4 to 8 p.m. every third Saturday at the PDQ at 194 Florida 13 in Saint Johns, just south of Julington Creek.
Amelia Cruizers: 4 to 7 p.m. every third Saturday at Cold Stone Creamery, 808 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach.
Cars and Coffee Fleming Island: 8 a.m. every fourth Sunday of the month at 2310 Village Square Parkway, Fleming Island.
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.
New cruise-in: Show and Tell, 6 to 9 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Advance Auto Parts at 10014 Atlantic Blvd.
Historic Springfield Main Street Cruise: 4 p.m. every fourth Saturday between 8th and 17th streets at Main Street in Jacksonville’s Springfield community.
And finally…
Image courtesy Chevrolet
News that the Corvette, America’s own mid-engined exotic, is going electric had the interweb buzzing in the past few days with yays and nays. But GM’s own Mark Reuss posted a subtle “BOOM here comes an electrified baby….” on Facebook as Chevrolet said that in addition to 2023’s new Chevrolet Corvette Z06, a hybrid Corvette will be available as early as next year, and a fully electric version to follow. The video that Chevrolet posted shows the volt-Vette playing hard in the snow, and there’s one more thing – all four wheels are working, meaning all-wheel-drive to handle the instant torque of an electric powerplant.
Jacksonville’s own EV Rider, a new video blog on all things EV by Bill Bortzfield, has his own comments on the electric Corvette, along with a look at the recent JEA Drive Electric EV Car Show that included a Rivian R1T, Mustang Mach-E GT-P, Teslas and more. He’s also got a Ford Mach-E drive review coming up soon.
Caffeine and Octane – Coming up from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, at The Avenues mall’s south side at 10300 Southside Blvd.
An estimated 1,000-plus cars, trucks and more usually comes to Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville, an all makes, all models free show, with all parking spots first come/first serve. Cars should start arriving by 7 a.m. to the Southside Boulevard side of the shopping mall, the best way in through Malabar Boulevard. As always, there is a Porsche section, and an exotics area, as well as hundreds of vintage and classic cars, muscle cars and so much more.
Official Caffeine and Octane merchandise is on sale at all Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville events.
22nd Annual Riding Into History Antique Motorcycle Concours: Motorcycle designer Paul Teutul Jr. is Grand Marshal for the annual Riding Into History concours on Saturday at World Golf Village, 1 World Golf Place in St. Augustine.
The Concours features 275 antique and vintage motorcycles, the theme this year “Those Beautiful Europeans.” Vendors, motorcycle clubs and food will also be on scene. This year’s Grand Marshal is Paul Teutul, Jr., formerly the chief designer and fabricator for the television series “American Choppers” and is now owner of Paul Jr. Designs.
On Friday, the Grand Marshal Tour Presented by Hagerty allows owners to ride their vintage bike through the back roads of historic Florida. The Grand Marshals Dinner is at 6 p.m. Friday at the World Golf Hall of Fame, at $80 per person. Jacksonville Car Culture’s Chris Brewer will interview Paul Teutul at the event. Then hundreds of classic and special interest motorcycles will be on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, around the lake at World Golf Village. There is no entry fee for qualified motorcycles at the concours, and registration closes at midnight, April 14. Admission is $15 per person for spectators. All donations go to K9s for Warriors.
Showgoers can buy a chance to own this 1984 BMW R100RT Last Edition motorcycle, with new tires, front brakes, filters, battery, Clearview Shields windscreen and Sargent saddle. Riding Into History is a non-profit organization, its primary charity K9s for Warriors, which provides service dogs for disabled veterans. Riding into History has donated more than $600,000 to local charities since its founding in 1999.
“Cruisin’ to the Creek” at Trout Creek Marina and Park
Sunny skies greeted the annual First Coast Car Council spring show last Saturday, with 200 cars on display.
Here’s just a few of the shining rides that showed up under the moss-covered trees at 6550 Florida 13 in Orangedale:
The show raised almost $7,000 to be added to the First Coast Car Council’s annual donation to the local Ronald McDonald House Charities for critically ill children and their families.
Now the Car Shows:
Paxon Revival Center Church 60th Anniversary Car Show: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at the church at 5461 Commonwealth Ave. Free.
Car Show and Concert For the Vet We Haven’t Met Yet: 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 30, at the Orange Park Mall at 1910 Wells Road. Show vehicle registration is $30. Proceeds benefit Operation Barnabas help for veteran homelessness and suicide.
Rumble at the Ranch – Hot Rod vs Rat Rod: May 5 through 7 at WW Motocross Park, 1439 Otis Road in Jacksonville. The event features burnout contests with a $1,500 purse, car show and other events.
12th Annual Rev It Up! Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, at Moosehaven, 1701 Park Ave. in Orange Park. Show vehicles are $20 pre-registered to May 1; $25 after.
Rev Out Cancer For Baby Jerrod Car Show and Fundraiser: 2 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, at Mission BBQ at 8440 Blanding Blvd. Show vehicle registration is $20, all proceeds going to the 7-month-old child who is dealing with cancer.
Waldo Community Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, at Waldo City Square at 14450 NE 148th St. Free to spectators and $25 per show vehicle.
Third annual Hot Rodz 4 Kids Car and Bike Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday May 28, at First United Methodist Church of Callahan, 449648 U.S. 301. Proceeds go to children’s medical, educational and nutritional needs.
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
First Coast Car Council, Clay County Cruzers, Callahan Cruisers and Amelia Cruizers all hold regular weekend cruise-ins, so check their Facebook pages.
Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville: 8 to 11 a.m. every second Saturday at The Avenues Mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. Information: https://bit.ly/3gPRvVQ.
First Coast Car Council holds its new cruise-in from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every first Saturday at The Beaver Street Farmers Market, 1810 W. Beaver St. But its second Saturday cruise-in has been suspendedat the Medical & Merchants Center of Mandarin, 11701 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville Caffeine and Gasoline: 7 to 10 a.m. on every first Saturday at the Orange Park Mall at 1910 Wells Road in Orange Park.
Yulee Cars and Coffee: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 24, at the Sonic Drive-In at 463939 Florida 200 in Yulee.
The Part’s House/The Brothers Banter Podcast Cruise-in: The renamed White Brothers Auto Parts Cruise-in at the same time – 5 to 8 p.m. every second Friday at 405 Lane Ave. N.
Auto Legends Amelia Cars and Coffee: 9 a.m. to noon every second Saturday at Mocama Beer Company, 629 S. 8th St. in Fernandina Beach.
Clay County Cruzers’ events: 3 to 6 p.m. every first Saturday at Big Dawg Sports Restaurant, 1330 Blanding Blvd. The Cruzers’ other events: 5 p.m. every third Friday at Freddy’s Steakburgers at 386 Blanding Blvd.; 8 a.m. every fourth Saturday at Nicole’s Café, 2216 S. Mimosa Ave. in Middleburg; and 2 to 5 p.m. every fourth Saturday back at Gator’s Dockside Oakleaf, 316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville.
Johnny Angels: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. every third Friday at Johnny Angels diner at 3546 St. Johns Bluff Road S.
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. this and every fourth Saturday, both at 4730 U.S. 1 S./Dixie Highway South in St Augustine.
Cruise Fruit Cove: 4 to 8 p.m. every third Saturday at the PDQ at 194 Florida 13 in Saint Johns, just south of Julington Creek.
Amelia Cruizers: 4 to 7 p.m. every third Saturday at Cold Stone Creamery, 808 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach.
Cars and Coffee Fleming Island: 8 a.m. every fourth Sunday of the month at 2310 Village Square Parkway, Fleming Island.
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.
New cruise-in: Show and Tell, 6 to 9 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Advance Auto Parts at 10014 Atlantic Blvd.
Historic Springfield Main Street Cruise: 4 p.m. every fourth Saturday between 8th and 17th streets at Main Street in Jacksonville’s Springfield community.
RB7 F1 car from the canyons of New York City to the Miami race track with an 11-minute video.
Sure it’s a bit silly, including the gator and parking ticket. But what happens after the gator is left behind is funny, and cool, with help from Red Bull athlete and professional wakeboarder/barefoot water-skier Parks Bonifay.
And the help Perez gets to navigate Miami traffic is priceless.
We even get some hot laps on the then-unfinished track.
According to the FIA, the Florida race joins its Texan counterpart in Austin to become the second U.S. race on the calendar, and the 11th different American venue to host a round of the Formula 1 world championship.
Seventh Annual San Jose Car & Truck Show at Dupont Station: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 2, at the shopping center at 6271 St Augustine Road, Jacksonville. Sponsored by Jacksonville Car Culture and presented by Key Buick/GMC Hyundai, Genesis, and North Florida Lincoln, show vehicle registration at the gate is $25 per, all proceeds donated to the Bishop John J. Snyder Community Center , a HUD subsidized property for low-income seniors of all faiths that receives no funding from HUD.
Caffeine and Octane – 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, at The Avenues mall’s south side at 10300 Southside Blvd.
This time, Audis are invited to show off in a special display area…
And AMG Mercedes-Benzes are invited as well…
Note: the Mercedes SLR McLaren will also be allowed in the feature area – they will bend the rules for this car:
Photo Courtesy Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville
An estimated 1,000-plus cars, trucks and more are expected at the free cruise-in. And remember – Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville is an all makes, all models show, with all parking spots first come/first serve. Cars should start arriving by 7 a.m. to the Southside Boulevard side of the shopping mall, the best way in through Malabar Boulevard. As always, there will be a Porsche section, and an exotics area, as well as hundreds of vintage and classic cars, muscle cars and so much more.
Official Caffeine and Octane merchandise is on sale at all Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville events.
22nd Annual Riding Into History Antique Motorcycle Concours: Motorcycle designer Paul Teutul Jr. is Grand Marshal for the annual Riding Into History concours on April 22 and 23 at World Golf Village, 1 World Golf Place in St. Augustine. On Friday, April 22, it is the Grand Marshal Tour Presented by Hagerty, allowing owners to ride their vintage bike through the back roads of historic Florida. Then comes the Grand Marshals Dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, April 22, at the World Golf Hall of Fame, at $80 per person. Hundreds of classic and special interest motorcycles will be on display from 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, around the lake at World Golf Village.
There is no entry fee for qualified motorcycles at the concours, and registration closes at midnight, April 14. Admission is $15 per person for spectators. All donations go to K9s for Warriors. More information is at ridingintohistory.org.
FYI – Win a “Riding Into History Facebook Friend Package” for this year’s “Riding Into History Concours, including two free tickets, a signed poster by artist David LaFrance, a free t-shirt and a hat. Enter by hitting Like or Follow on their Facebook page between now and April 14.
Now the Car Shows:
20th annual Jacksonville Grand Prix to Benefit Spina Bifida: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday at the 103rd Street Sports Complex at 10271 103rd St. The annual endurance go-kart race sees teams of drivers compete as they and the event raise funds for Spina Bifida of Jacksonville. And watch some of the recent action at youtube.com/watch?v=gQoc-SR4UdU&feature=emb_imp_woyt.
17th annual Railroad Day Festival and Classic Car Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the1881 Callahan Train Depot at 45383 Dixie Ave. in Callahan. Live entertainment, arts/crafts and food vendors, model trains and a classic car show hosted by Callahan Cruisers and Cochrane’s Collision Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds will go to the West Nassau Historical Society.
Shindler Drive Baptist Church Cruise-in and Car Show: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the church at 710 Shindler Drive.
One Church Car-B-Que: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at One Church at 324 5th St. North in Jacksonville Beach.
Dope Illustrations Spring Show-off: 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday April 9, at Callahan Speedway, 543455 U.S. 1 The car and truck show will raise money for the planned dragstrip at the track, so spectator admission is $10 per person, while show vehicle registration is $25 per.
First Coast Car Council’s Cruisin’ to the Creek Spring Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, at Trout Creek Memorial Park and Marina at 6550 Florida 13 in Orangedale south of Saint Johns/Fruit Cove. The show benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville.
Easter Car and Truck Pop Out Car Show: 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday April 16 at Johnny Tire Service Unlimited at 2060 W. 21st St. Spectators are $5 each; $20 show vehicle registration.
Paxon Revival Center Church 60th Anniversary Car Show: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at the church at 5461 Commonwealth Ave. Free.
Rumble at the Ranch – Hot Rod vs Rat Rod: May 5 through 7 at WW Motocross Park, 1439 Otis Road in Jacksonville. The event features burnout contests with a $1,500 purse, car show and other events.
12th Annual Rev It Up! Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, at Moosehaven, 1701 Park Ave. in Orange Park. Show vehicles are $20 pre-registered to May 1; $25 after.
Third annual Hot Rodz 4 Kids Car and Bike Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday May 28, at First United Methodist Church of Callahan, 449648 U.S. 301. Proceeds go to children’s medical, educational and nutritional needs.
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
First Coast Car Council, Clay County Cruzers, Callahan Cruisers and Amelia Cruizers all hold regular weekend cruise-ins, so check their Facebook pages.
Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville: 8 to 11 a.m. every second Saturday at The Avenues Mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. Information: https://bit.ly/3gPRvVQ.
First Coast Car Council holds its new cruise-in from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every first Saturday at The Beaver Street Farmers Market, 1810 W. Beaver St. But its second Saturday cruise-in has been suspendedat the Medical & Merchants Center of Mandarin, 11701 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville Caffeine and Gasoline: 7 to 10 a.m. on every first Saturday at the Orange Park Mall at 1910 Wells Road in Orange Park.
The Sinister Horseman/TopCoat Auto Meet: noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at 979 Worthington Ave. in Green Cove Springs
The Part’s House/The Brothers Banter Podcast Cruise-in: The renamed White Brothers Auto Parts Cruise-in at the same time – 5 to 8 p.m. every second Friday at 405 Lane Ave. N.
Auto Legends Amelia Cars and Coffee: 9 a.m. to noon every second Saturday at Mocama Beer Company, 629 S. 8th St. in Fernandina Beach.
Clay County Cruzers’ events: 3 to 6 p.m. every first Saturday at Big Dawg Sports Restaurant, 1330 Blanding Blvd. The Cruzers’ other events: 5 p.m. every third Friday at Freddy’s Steakburgers at 386 Blanding Blvd.; 8 a.m. every fourth Saturday at Nicole’s Café, 2216 S. Mimosa Ave. in Middleburg; and 2 to 5 p.m. every fourth Saturday back at Gator’s Dockside Oakleaf, 316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville.
Johnny Angels: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. every third Friday at Johnny Angels diner at 3546 St. Johns Bluff Road S.
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. this and every fourth Saturday, both at 4730 U.S. 1 S./Dixie Highway South in St Augustine.
Cruise Fruit Cove: 4 to 8 p.m. every third Saturday at the PDQ at 194 Florida 13 in Saint Johns, just south of Julington Creek.
Amelia Cruizers: 4 to 7 p.m. every third Saturday at Cold Stone Creamery, 808 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach.
Cars and Coffee Fleming Island: 7 to 10 a.m. every third Sunday of the month at the New Vision Theatre at 1820 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island.
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.
New cruise-in: Show and Tell, 6 to 9 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Advance Auto Parts at 10014 Atlantic Blvd.
Historic Springfield Main Street Cruise: 4 p.m. every fourth Saturday between 8th and 17th streets at Main Street in Jacksonville’s Springfield community.
Here’s a rendering of what the car will look like in that iconic livery:
The Brumos Collection
And race car driver David Donohue, who raced for Brumos Racing in its IMSA days, will be driving a Porsche GT2 RS Clubsport up the famous 12.42-mile, 156-turns course to the finish line at 14,115 feet above sea level. Prepared in the iconic Brumos red, white, and blue livery, this event is the first competition for Brumos since 2013, when it retired from 50 years of competing in a variety of series and classes.
Photo by Bob Chapman
“Racing for Brumos has been a highlight of my career that I look back on with pride,” Donohue said. “I feel humbled to play a role in bringing back the number 59 to such a special race and its milestone running.”
Pikes Peak is Donohue’s 120th race driving for Brumos. He was part of the team that brought Brumos its fourth overall win at the 24 hours of Daytona in 2009, more than 30 years after three Brumos victories in 1973, 1975 and 1978. For Donohue, son of famed race-car driver and 1972 Indy 500 champion Mark Donohue, the win came on the 40th anniversary of his father’s 1969 overall triumph in the same race. The 2009 win was the culmination of then-Brumos CEO Bob Snodgrass’s stewardship of the Daytona Prototype program, which began in the early 2000s, and built upon Brumos nearly 50 years of competing in a variety of series and classes.
After Brumos retired from racing in 2013, the Jacksonville-based dealership was sold in 2016. But its racing heritage, as well as a collection of open-wheel Indianapolis race cars and other classics, now live at the 35,000 sq. ft. Brumos Collection.
“When we opened our collection in 2020, I was asked if we would ever race again,” Brumos Collection founder Dano Davis said. “Only two years later – and on the tail-end of a global pandemic – we’re taking on a storied, historic race with David as our driver. From the collection to the track, the iconic 59 will now once again fly.”
The museum facility opened in 2020 to the public at 5959 San Pablo Road S., more information at thebrumoscollection.com.
The plan is to have BBI Autosport prepare the car for Brumos in May, with support from Porsche of the Main Line in Philadelphia and Porsche Colorado Springs.
“Being back in Brumos colors is just unbelievably exciting for me, beyond words,” Donohue said.
And ultimately, the new Brumos GT2 RS Clubsport will join the many cars celebrating milestones at the Brumos Collection in Jacksonville.
Seventh Annual San Jose Car & Truck Show at Dupont Station: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 2, at the shopping center at 6271 St Augustine Road, Jacksonville. Sponsored by Jacksonville Car Culture and presented by Key Buick/GMC Hyundai, Genesis, and North Florida Lincoln, show vehicle registration at the gate is $25 per, all proceeds donated to the Bishop John J. Snyder Community Center , a HUD subsidized property for low-income seniors of all faiths that receives no funding from HUD.
Caffeine and Octane – 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, at The Avenues mall’s south side at 10300 Southside Blvd.
This time, Audis are invited to show off in a special display area…
And AMG Mercedes-Benzes are invited as well…
Note: the Mercedes SLR McLaren will also be allowed in the feature area – they will bend the rules for this car:
Photo Courtesy Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville
An estimated 1,000-plus cars, trucks and more are expected at the free cruise-in. And remember – Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville is an all makes, all models show, with all parking spots first come/first serve. Cars should start arriving by 7 a.m. to the Southside Boulevard side of the shopping mall, the best way in through Malabar Boulevard. As always, there will be a Porsche section, and an exotics area, as well as hundreds of vintage and classic cars, muscle cars and so much more.
Official Caffeine and Octane merchandise is on sale at all Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville events.
22nd Annual Riding Into History Antique Motorcycle Concours: Motorcycle designer Paul Teutul Jr. is Grand Marshal for the annual Riding Into History concours on April 22 and 23 at World Golf Village, 1 World Golf Place in St. Augustine. On Friday, April 22, it is the Grand Marshal Tour Presented by Hagerty, allowing owners to ride their vintage bike through the back roads of historic Florida. Then comes the Grand Marshals Dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, April 22, at the World Golf Hall of Fame, at $80 per person. Hundreds of classic and special interest motorcycles will be on display from 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, around the lake at World Golf Village.
There is no entry fee for qualified motorcycles at the concours, and registration closes at midnight, April 14. Admission is $15 per person for spectators. All donations go to K9s for Warriors. More information is at ridingintohistory.org.
FYI – Win a “Riding Into History Facebook Friend Package” for this year’s “Riding Into History Concours, including two free tickets, a signed poster by artist David LaFrance, a free t-shirt and a hat. Enter by hitting Like or Follow on their Facebook page between now and April 14.
Now the Car Shows:
20th annual Jacksonville Grand Prix to Benefit Spina Bifida: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday at the 103rd Street Sports Complex at 10271 103rd St. The annual endurance go-kart race sees teams of drivers compete as they and the event raise funds for Spina Bifida of Jacksonville. And watch some of the recent action at youtube.com/watch?v=gQoc-SR4UdU&feature=emb_imp_woyt.
17th annual Railroad Day Festival and Classic Car Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the1881 Callahan Train Depot at 45383 Dixie Ave. in Callahan. Live entertainment, arts/crafts and food vendors, model trains and a classic car show hosted by Callahan Cruisers and Cochrane’s Collision Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds will go to the West Nassau Historical Society.
Shindler Drive Baptist Church Cruise-in and Car Show: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the church at 710 Shindler Drive.
One Church Car-B-Que: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at One Church at 324 5th St. North in Jacksonville Beach.
Dope Illustrations Spring Show-off: 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday April 9, at Callahan Speedway, 543455 U.S. 1 The car and truck show will raise money for the planned dragstrip at the track, so spectator admission is $10 per person, while show vehicle registration is $25 per.
First Coast Car Council’s Cruisin’ to the Creek Spring Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, at Trout Creek Memorial Park and Marina at 6550 Florida 13 in Orangedale south of Saint Johns/Fruit Cove. The show benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville.
Easter Car and Truck Pop Out Car Show: 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday April 16 at Johnny Tire Service Unlimited at 2060 W. 21st St. Spectators are $5 each; $20 show vehicle registration.
Paxon Revival Center Church 60th Anniversary Car Show: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at the church at 5461 Commonwealth Ave. Free.
Rumble at the Ranch – Hot Rod vs Rat Rod: May 5 through 7 at WW Motocross Park, 1439 Otis Road in Jacksonville. The event features burnout contests with a $1,500 purse, car show and other events.
12th Annual Rev It Up! Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, at Moosehaven, 1701 Park Ave. in Orange Park. Show vehicles are $20 pre-registered to May 1; $25 after.
Third annual Hot Rodz 4 Kids Car and Bike Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday May 28, at First United Methodist Church of Callahan, 449648 U.S. 301. Proceeds go to children’s medical, educational and nutritional needs.
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
First Coast Car Council, Clay County Cruzers, Callahan Cruisers and Amelia Cruizers all hold regular weekend cruise-ins, so check their Facebook pages.
Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville: 8 to 11 a.m. every second Saturday at The Avenues Mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. Information: https://bit.ly/3gPRvVQ.
First Coast Car Council holds its new cruise-in from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every first Saturday at The Beaver Street Farmers Market, 1810 W. Beaver St. But its second Saturday cruise-in has been suspendedat the Medical & Merchants Center of Mandarin, 11701 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville Caffeine and Gasoline: 7 to 10 a.m. on every first Saturday at the Orange Park Mall at 1910 Wells Road in Orange Park.
The Sinister Horseman/TopCoat Auto Meet: noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at 979 Worthington Ave. in Green Cove Springs
The Part’s House/The Brothers Banter Podcast Cruise-in: The renamed White Brothers Auto Parts Cruise-in at the same time – 5 to 8 p.m. every second Friday at 405 Lane Ave. N.
Auto Legends Amelia Cars and Coffee: 9 a.m. to noon every second Saturday at Mocama Beer Company, 629 S. 8th St. in Fernandina Beach.
Clay County Cruzers’ events: 3 to 6 p.m. every first Saturday at Big Dawg Sports Restaurant, 1330 Blanding Blvd. The Cruzers’ other events: 5 p.m. every third Friday at Freddy’s Steakburgers at 386 Blanding Blvd.; 8 a.m. every fourth Saturday at Nicole’s Café, 2216 S. Mimosa Ave. in Middleburg; and 2 to 5 p.m. every fourth Saturday back at Gator’s Dockside Oakleaf, 316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville.
Johnny Angels: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. every third Friday at Johnny Angels diner at 3546 St. Johns Bluff Road S.
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. this and every fourth Saturday, both at 4730 U.S. 1 S./Dixie Highway South in St Augustine.
Cruise Fruit Cove: 4 to 8 p.m. every third Saturday at the PDQ at 194 Florida 13 in Saint Johns, just south of Julington Creek.
Amelia Cruizers: 4 to 7 p.m. every third Saturday at Cold Stone Creamery, 808 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach.
Cars and Coffee Fleming Island: 7 to 10 a.m. every third Sunday of the month at the New Vision Theatre at 1820 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island.
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.
New cruise-in: Show and Tell, 6 to 9 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Advance Auto Parts at 10014 Atlantic Blvd.
Historic Springfield Main Street Cruise: 4 p.m. every fourth Saturday between 8th and 17th streets at Main Street in Jacksonville’s Springfield community.
Here’s a rendering of what the car will look like in that iconic livery:
The Brumos Collection
And race car driver David Donohue, who raced for Brumos Racing in its IMSA days, will be driving a Porsche GT2 RS Clubsport up the famous 12.42-mile, 156-turns course to the finish line at 14,115 feet above sea level. Prepared in the iconic Brumos red, white, and blue livery, this event is the first competition for Brumos since 2013, when it retired from 50 years of competing in a variety of series and classes.
Photo by Bob Chapman
“Racing for Brumos has been a highlight of my career that I look back on with pride,” Donohue said. “I feel humbled to play a role in bringing back the number 59 to such a special race and its milestone running.”
Pikes Peak is Donohue’s 120th race driving for Brumos. He was part of the team that brought Brumos its fourth overall win at the 24 hours of Daytona in 2009, more than 30 years after three Brumos victories in 1973, 1975 and 1978. For Donohue, son of famed race-car driver and 1972 Indy 500 champion Mark Donohue, the win came on the 40th anniversary of his father’s 1969 overall triumph in the same race. The 2009 win was the culmination of then-Brumos CEO Bob Snodgrass’s stewardship of the Daytona Prototype program, which began in the early 2000s, and built upon Brumos nearly 50 years of competing in a variety of series and classes.
After Brumos retired from racing in 2013, the Jacksonville-based dealership was sold in 2016. But its racing heritage, as well as a collection of open-wheel Indianapolis race cars and other classics, now live at the 35,000 sq. ft. Brumos Collection.
“When we opened our collection in 2020, I was asked if we would ever race again,” Brumos Collection founder Dano Davis said. “Only two years later – and on the tail-end of a global pandemic – we’re taking on a storied, historic race with David as our driver. From the collection to the track, the iconic 59 will now once again fly.”
The museum facility opened in 2020 to the public at 5959 San Pablo Road S., more information at thebrumoscollection.com.
The plan is to have BBI Autosport prepare the car for Brumos in May, with support from Porsche of the Main Line in Philadelphia and Porsche Colorado Springs.
“Being back in Brumos colors is just unbelievably exciting for me, beyond words,” Donohue said.
And ultimately, the new Brumos GT2 RS Clubsport will join the many cars celebrating milestones at the Brumos Collection in Jacksonville.
Classic Fordsat Caffeine and Octane – The Blue Oval in all its ages and varieties sparkled all over last Saturday’s huge event, which asked owners of Henry Ford’s (pre-1989) cars and trucks of all kinds to assemble. So among the hundreds who rolled in, here’s some Fords, from a classic first-gen T-bird cruising in, to a later T-bird next to Brian Walsh’s original Car and Driver magazine Pinto – even a Ford Skyliner with its hardtop convertible about to drop into a huge trunk:
An estimated 1,000-plus cars, trucks and more are expected at the free cruise-in. And remember – Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville is an all makes, all models show, with all parking spots first come/first serve.
So here’s some of the other makes and models from Saturday – lots of different makes and models!
Guesses on what’s between this Baja Bug and stock Beetle – it’s a very rare Brazil-built Puma GTS Convertible, a production car with a VW air-cooled four in back Post-war Willys Jeep.
Hagerty’s monthly special display showcased Pontiac GTOs.
A Honda Beat kei car (r) with a 40-cu.in. /63-hp engine mounted midships, and a Suzuki Every (really!) Turbo microvan.
Next month’s event is from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, at The Avenues mall’s south side at 10300 Southside Blvd. Cars should start arriving by 7 a.m. to the Southside Boulevard side of the shopping mall, the best way in through Malabar Boulevard.
As always, there will be a Porsche section, and an exotics area, as well as hundreds of vintage and classic cars, muscle cars and so much more.
Official Caffeine and Octane merchandise is on sale at all Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville events.
The annual Spina Bifida of Jacksonville Silent Auction returns to the concours, with a collection of rare and eclectic film, television, automotive and sports-related items and more, some autographed. So Spina Bifida is accepting donations for The Amelia Concours d’Elegance 2022, all proceeds benefitting its non-profit actions helping those with the birth defect and their families. For information on how to donate, email theameliasilentauction@gmail.com.
The concours’ official RM Sotheby’s auction returns with lot previews from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, and Friday, March 4, with an 11 a.m. Friday auction. And this year, three special hypercars fill out the auction showcase:
Sotheby’s is proud to offer a 2019 Bugatti Chiron Sport, one of about 60 examples produced, and wearing a color combination of Nocturne over Beluga Black with Italian Red interior. Performance – 0-100 mph in 4.4 seconds, this model with only 3,950 miles on the clock. Offered with no reserve, the estimate is $3 million to $3.3 million, RM Sotheby’s says.
The LaFerrari features rare all-black livery and an F1-derived hybrid powertrain. With just 576 miles at the time of cataloguing, the LaFerrari is estimated to sell for $3.6 million to $4 million.
The McLaren Speedtail is the most aerodynamic and fastest car ever produced by McLaren, one of 106 examples, its estimate is $2.6 million to $3 million.
The RM Sotheby’s auction is set for the concours hotel: The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, at 4750 Amelia Island Parkway. For auction information, go to rmsothebys.com.
Saturday, March 5th’s big event is Cars & Community, a suite of things to do for all ages that will include the long-running Cars & Caffeine cruise-in for local and regional classics, hot rods and car clubs. There’s also a RADwood display.
What’s RADwood? It celebrates the best vehicles from the ’80s and ’90s, with a curated display of 75 of the most iconic, unique, and RADical rides of the era. To register your vehicle, email amelia@radwood.com.
Cars & Community will also have The Amelia’s first-ever Kids Zone.
Cars & Community tickets are available at https://bit.ly/3rAVGeP; $20 for adults, $10 for youth as well as military and first responders, and free for children 12 and under. A portion of every Cars & Community ticket sold will support local and national charitable partners.
The Amelia’s seminars start with the 3 p.m. Friday “36 Hours of Florida,” hosted by NASCAR Hall of Fame Crew Chief Ray Evernham, featuring a panel of the greats of sports car racing who were very successful at the “36 Hours of Florida,” which included both the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring. The NASCAR Seminar is at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, also hosted by Ray Evernham and a panel of former NASCAR greats speaking about racing through the decades. Admission is $50 per person per seminar, information on all The Amelia events and tickets at ameliaconcours.com/event/tickets.
Expect a celebration of the automobile featuring more than 300 vehicles at theSunday Concours d’Elegance. Official classes include: 60th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 70th anniversary of the 12 Hours of Sebring; 75th anniversary of Ferrari, 100th anniversary of Lincoln, and the 90th anniversary of the 1932 Ford. Additional concours features will include Indy Roadsters, Gurney Eagles; the 3-wheeled vehicles of the Davis Motorcar Company; Japanese Sports Cars of the ‘60s and ‘70s and more.
Sunday Concours tickets are: Adults (ages 23+): $150, price increases to $175 on March 1, 2022; Military and First Responders: $85, with verification at check-in; Younger Enthusiasts (ages 13-22): $75; and children 12 and under are free. And a big FYI: every concours ticket purchase also includes free admission to Cars & Community.
Tickets for all concours events are also available at the website.
Other events on Amelia Island that weekend not associated with The Amelia:
Grand Motoring Hangar Night is from 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursday March 3, at the Amelia Aerodrome at the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport. Returning for its sixth year, attendees have hors d’oeuvres, dinner and cocktails surrounded by an assortment of classic and collector automobiles, sponsor exhibits, auto-centric short films and more. Individual tickets are $50, address and parking instructions provided to registered attendees. Tickets can be reserved here.
Models from about 30 major car lines are set to be shown at the convention center at 1000 Water St., with new model test drives for many outside.
There’s a puppy adoption as part of Subaru Loves Pets. The Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine features a display of some of its classic muscle vehicles. The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America brings late NASCAR racer Davey Allison’s 1992 No. 28 Ford Thunderbird race car.
The courtyard hosts local car club displays: Porsches and Mercedes-Benzes on Friday; Corvettes on Saturday from the Jacksonville Corvette Club; and Sunday’s Jacksonville Mustang Club show. The Dixie Chapter Pontiac Clubwill also be showing member’s cars all weekend.A community food drive is on Thursday during its 3-to-9 p.m. opening day to benefit Feeding Northeast Florida. Show tickets are half price – $6.50 for adults and $3 for children.
Admission Friday through Sunday is $13 per adult and $6 for children (under 6 free). Friday’s Active Military and Active First Responders Day has free admission with valid ID.
Show hours are noon to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Parking is free courtesy of VyStar Credit Union. For more information and e-tickets, visit jaxautoshow.com.
It is 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, at the 103rd Street Sports Complex at 10271 103rd St. The annual endurance go-kart race sees teams of drivers compete as they and the event raise funds for Spina Bifida of Jacksonville. Registration is open for the event, open to multiple levels of experience from rookie to pro and semi-pro in equally prepared and weight-ballasted karts. Registration is $308.33 per person on a 6-driver team, or $1,850 for a team. Information and registration – go here. And watch some of the recent action at youtube.com/watch?v=gQoc-SR4UdU&feature=emb_imp_woyt.
22nd Annual Riding Into History Antique Motorcycle Concours
Motorcycle designer Paul Teutul Jr. will be the Grand Marshal for the annual Riding Into History concours on April 22 and 23 at World Golf Village, 1 World Golf Place in St. Augustine. On Friday, April 22, it is the Grand Marshal Tour Presented by Hagerty, allowing owners to ride their vintage bike through the back roads of historic Florida. Then comes the Grand Marshals Dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, April 22, at the World Golf Hall of Fame, Shell Hall, at $80 per person. Hundreds of classic and special interest motorcycles will be on display from 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, around the lake at World Golf Village.
There is no entry fee for qualified motorcycles at the concours, and registration closes at midnight, April 14. Admission is $15 per person for spectators. All donations go to K9s for Warriors. More information is at ridingintohistory.org.
Now the Car Shows:
Jacksonville Icemen Car Show: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena at 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. Spectators are free, and show vehicles are $20 per, which also gets free ticket to Icemen game at 3 p.m.
Pedro Menendez High School Charity Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine at 4730 U.S. 1 S./Dixie Highway S. in St Augustine. Free for spectators and $20 show vehicle registration at the door. Hosted by the Dixie Chapter Pontiac Club.
10th annual Kruisin 4 Kids: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, at Dinsmore Baptist Church at 10500 Old Kings Road in Jacksonville. Burnout contests and barbecue chicken dinners for sale.
J-Tech Drive-in/Cruise-in: rescheduled for Saturday, March 5 at J-Tech at 8813 Western Way. Gates open at 3 p.m. for set-up, $15 entry per car. It will be a double feature. For the kids, “Cars,” followed by “Thunder Road” for the adults. There will be food trucks and J-Tech will be open for tours.
Troop and Pack 27 Car Show and Pinewood Derby: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, at Old Plank Road Baptist Church at 8964 Old Plank Road.
19th Annual Mustang & Ford Regional Show: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, hosted by the Jacksonville Mustang Club Show at Duval Ford at 1616 Cassat Ave. Registration can be done at jmcmustang.org/jmc-show.
Middleburg Spring Festival and Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, at the Middleburg Civic Association at 2102 Palmetto St. Spectators are free; show vehicle registration is $20. Proceeds donated to Civic Association’s choice charity.
Adamec Harley-Davidson Car & Bike Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 20 at the dealership at 8909 Baymeadows Road. Hosted by Callahan Cruisers of North Florida, spectators are free, whole show vehicle registration is $20. Live Music by the Pink Paisleys.
First Florida Chapter Winter Rally & Swap Meet: Military vehicle display and living history fromFriday to Sunday,March 25-27, at Reynolds Industrial Park at 1 Bunker Ave. off Florida 16 in Green Cove Springs. World War II battle re-enactments are at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
17th annual Railroad Day Festival and Classic Car Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the1881 Callahan Train Depot at 45383 Dixie Ave. in Callahan. Live entertainment, arts/crafts and food vendors, model trains and a classic car show hosted by Callahan Cruisers and Cochrane’s Collision Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds will go to the West Nassau Historical Society.
First Coast Car Council’s Cruisin’ to the Creek Spring Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, at Trout Creek Memorial Park and Marina at 6550 Florida 13 in Orangedale south of Sant Johns/Fruit Cove. The show benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville.
Rumble at the Ranch – Hot Rod vs Rat Rod: May 5 through 7 at WW Motocross Park, 1439 Otis Road in Jacksonville. The event features burnout contests with a $1,500 purse, car show and other events.
12th Annual Rev It Up! Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, at Moosehaven, 1701 Park Ave. in Orange Park. Show vehicles are $20 pre-registered to May 1; $25 after.
Third annual Hot Rodz 4 Kids Car and Bike Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday May 28, at First United Methodist Church of Callahan, 449648 U.S. 301. Proceeds go to children’s medical, educational and nutritional needs.
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
First Coast Car Council, Clay County Cruzers, Callahan Cruisers and Amelia Cruizers all hold regular weekend cruise-ins, so check their Facebook pages.
Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville: 8 to 11 a.m. every second Saturday at The Avenues Mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. Information: https://bit.ly/3gPRvVQ.
Cruise Fruit Cove: 4 to 8 p.m. every third Saturday at the PDQ at 194 Florida 13 in Saint Johns, just south of Julington Creek.
Amelia Cruizers: 4 to 7 p.m. every third Saturday at Cold Stone Creamery, 808 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach.
Clay County Cruzers’ events: 3 to 6 p.m. every first Saturday at Big Dawg Sports Restaurant, 1330 Blanding Blvd. The Cruzers’ other events: 3 to 6 p.m. every second Saturday at Gator’s Dockside Oakleaf at 8316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville; 5 p.m. every third Friday at Freddy’s Steakburgers at 386 Blanding Blvd.; 8 a.m. every fourth Saturday at Nicole’s Café, 2216 S. Mimosa Ave. in Middleburg; and 2 to 5 p.m. every fourth Saturday back at Gator’s Dockside Oakleaf, 316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville.
First Coast Car Council holds its new cruise-in from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every first Saturday at The Beaver Street Farmers Market, 1810 W. Beaver St. But its second Saturday cruise-in has been suspendedat the Medical & Merchants Center of Mandarin, 11701 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville Caffeine and Gasoline: 7 to 10 a.m. on every first Saturday at the Orange Park Mall at 1910 Wells Road in Orange Park.
The Part’s House/The Brothers Banter Podcast Cruise-in: The renamed White Brothers Auto Parts Cruise-in at the same time – 5 to 8 p.m. every second Friday at 405 Lane Ave. N.
Auto Legends Amelia Cars and Coffee: 9 a.m. to noon every second Saturday at Mocama Beer Company, 629 S. 8th St. in Fernandina Beach.
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 resuming on Nov. 27 (see above), both at 4730 U.S. 1 S./Dixie Highway South in St Augustine.
Cars and Coffee Fleming Island: 7 to 10 a.m. every third Sunday of the month at the New Vision Theatre at 1820 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island.
Johnny Angels: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. every third Friday at Johnny Angels diner at 3546 St. Johns Bluff Road S.
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.
New cruise-in: Show and Tell, 6 to 9 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Advance Auto Parts at 10014 Atlantic Blvd.
Historic Springfield Main Street Cruise: 4 p.m. every fourth Saturday between 8th and 17th streets at Main Street in Jacksonville’s Springfield community.
And finally…
Lexus has a possible new supercar – and more – The next-generation Lexus BEV Sport, Sedan and SUV concepts have been revealed in a new photo gallery.
The models were first revealed in a corporate battery electric vehicle (BEV) announcement made by Akio Toyoda, Toyota Motor Corporation President and Lexus Brand Holder. The new Sedan, Sport and SUV concepts are proposed to be part of a full line-up of BEVs Lexus recently unveiled under the collective vision known as “Lexus Electrified.” The Lexus BEV Sport concept seems to move past the familiar spindle grill, going to a radically new streamlined nose with side vents. Lexus says it symbolizes the future of the luxury brand while also reviving the spirit of the iconic Lexus LFA.
Calling all classic Fords – the next Caffeine and Octane will feature Henry Ford’s (pre-1989) cars and trucks of all kinds in a special display area of the Central Lot from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday at The Avenues mall’s south side at 10300 Southside Blvd.
An estimated 1,000-plus cars, trucks and more are expected at the free cruise-in. And remember – Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville is an all makes, all models show, with all parking spots first come/first serve.
The Caffeine and Octane featured club for February will be the First Coast Car Council, asking members to bring cars to the event to showcase the variety of clubs in it. Cars should start arriving by 7 a.m. to the Southside Boulevard side of the shopping mall, the best way in through Malabar Boulevard. As always, there will be a Porsche section, and an exotics area, as well as hundreds of vintage and classic cars, muscle cars and so much more.
Official Caffeine and Octane merchandise is on sale at all Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville events.
The Amelia, the soon-to-be 27-year-old Concours d’Elegance, hasracer and racing legend Chip Ganassi as the honoree, all of its events running from Thursday, March 3 through Sunday, March 6, according to the event’s new owner, Hagerty.
The annual Spina Bifida of Jacksonville Silent Auction returns to the concours, with a collection of rare and eclectic film, television, automotive and sports-related items and more, some autographed. So Spina Bifida is accepting donations for The Amelia Concours d’Elegance 2022, all proceeds benefitting its non-profit actions helping those with the birth defect and their families. For information on how to donate, email theameliasilentauction@gmail.com.
The concours’ official RM Sotheby’s auction returns with lot previews from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, and Friday, March 4, with an 11 a.m. Friday auction.
Photo courtesy of Gabor Meyer/RM Sotheby’s
And one of the many cars for sale is a 1948 Davis Divan, appropriate since one of The Amelia’s classes this year is the unique and rare 3-wheel car. This one is the first production Divan; one of only 12 known to survive, with aluminum body, hidden headlights and a color-matched fiberglass hardtop
Restored in its present metallic brown over a two-tone beige and brown interior, it was the brainchild of Glen Gordon “Gary” Davis, a used car salesman from Indiana. Promoted as the car of the future with a streamlined aluminum body, the company claimed it could hold four adults across its bench seat, and a price tag of just $1,000. RM Sotheby’s says this 1948 example is the third Davis Divan produced and one of only a dozen known still in existence.
The RM Sotheby’s auction is set for the concours hotel: The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, at 4750 Amelia Island Parkway. For auction information, go to rmsothebys.com.
Saturday, March 5th’s big event is Cars & Community, a suite of things to do for all ages that will include the long-running Cars & Caffeine cruise-in for local and regional classics, hot rods and car clubs. There’s also a RADwood display.
What’s RADwood? It celebrates the best vehicles from the ’80s and ’90s, with a curated display of 75 of the most iconic, unique, and RADical rides of the era. To register your vehicle, email amelia@radwood.com.
Cars & Community will also have The Amelia’s first-ever Kids Zone.
Cars & Community tickets are available at ;https://bit.ly/3rAVGeP;$20 for adults, $10 for youth as well as military and first responders, and free for children 12 and under. A portion of every Cars & Community ticket sold will support local and national charitable partners.
The Amelia’s seminars start with the 3 p.m. Friday “36 Hours of Florida,” hosted by NASCAR Hall of Fame Crew Chief Ray Evernham, featuring a panel of the greats of sports car racing who were very successful at the “36 Hours of Florida,” which included both the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring. The NASCAR Seminar is at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, also hosted by Ray Evernham and a panel of former NASCAR greats speaking about racing through the decades. Admission is $50 per person per seminar, information on all The Amelia events and tickets at ameliaconcours.com/event/tickets.
Expect a celebration of the automobile featuring more than 300 vehicles at theSunday Concours d’Elegance. Official classes include: 60th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 70th anniversary of the 12 Hours of Sebring; 75th anniversary of Ferrari, 100th anniversary of Lincoln, and the 90th anniversary of the 1932 Ford. Additional concours features will include Indy Roadsters, Gurney Eagles; the 3-wheeled vehicles of the Davis Motorcar Company; Japanese Sports Cars of the ‘60s and ‘70s and more.
Courtesy Miles Collier Collections @ Revs Institute by Peter Harholdt
One car in the Sebring anniversary class is an all-American hero – the 1952 Cunningham C4-R, coming from the Miles Collier Collections at the Revs Institute. With a 331-cu. in. Chrysler HEMI under that prodigious hood scoop, this was Briggs Cunningham’s steed during his attack on the 1952 24 Hours of Le mans. Briggs drove for almost 20 of the 24 hours with a slipping clutch, ultimately finishing in 4th place.
Sunday Concours tickets are: Adults (ages 23+): $150, price increases to $175 on March 1, 2022; Military and First Responders: $85, with verification at check-in; Younger Enthusiasts (ages 13-22): $75; and children 12 and under are free. And a big FYI: every concours ticket purchase also includes free admission to Cars & Community.
Tickets for all concours events are also available at the website.
Other events on Amelia Island that weekend not associated with The Amelia:
Grand Motoring Hangar Night is from 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursday March 3, at the Amelia Aerodrome at the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport. Returning for its sixth year, attendees have hors d’oeuvres, dinner and cocktails surrounded by an assortment of classic and collector automobiles, sponsor exhibits, auto-centric short films and more. Individual tickets are $50, address and parking instructions provided to registered attendees. Tickets can be reserved here.
20th annual Jacksonville Grand Prix:
It is 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, at the 103rd Street Sports Complex at 10271 103rd St. The annual endurance go-kart race sees teams of drivers compete as they and the event raise funds for Spina Bifida of Jacksonville. Registration is open for the event, open to multiple levels of experience from rookie to pro and semi-pro in equally prepared and weight-ballasted karts. Registration is $308.33 per person on a 6-driver team, or $1,850 for a team. Information and registration – go here. And watch some of the recent action at youtube.com/watch?v=gQoc-SR4UdU&feature=emb_imp_woyt.
22nd Annual Riding Into History Antique Motorcycle Concours
Motorcycle designer Paul Teutul Jr. will be the Grand Marshal for the annual Riding Into History concours on April 22 and 23 at World Golf Village, 1 World Golf Place in St. Augustine. On Friday, April 22, it is the Grand Marshal Tour Presented by Hagerty, allowing owners to ride their vintage bike through the back roads of historic Florida. Then comes the Grand Marshals Dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, April 22, at the World Golf Hall of Fame, Shell Hall, at $80 per person. Hundreds of classic and special interest motorcycles will be on display from 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, around the lake at World Golf Village.
Then there’s this 1984 BMW R100RT Last Edition, as part of the event’s silent auction to benefit K9s for Warriors.
Photo courtesy Riding Into History
BMW Motorrad designed it after deciding its boxer motor was done with, honoring the long-running design with a special “Last Edition.” It made 740 examples across some of its model line, then decided to revive the engine a few years later. This motorcycle was donated by longtime BMWNEF member Mary Crawford, the silent auction bid done at the banquet or concours.
There is no entry fee for qualified motorcycles at the concours, and registration closes at midnight, April 14. Admission is $15 per person for spectators. All donations go to K9s for Warriors. More information is at ridingintohistory.org.
Rescheduled: 11th annual Fly-In and Classic Car Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on this Saturday at Palatka Airport, 4015 Reid St. Free for spectators and $10 entry fee for show vehicles. Bad weather caused its postponement last weekend.
2022 Jacksonville RV MegaShow: Hosted by the Florida RV Trade Association from Thursday through Sunday at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center at 13611 Normandy Blvd. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Regular admission is $10 for adults and children 12 years or younger are admitted free.
Jacksonville Icemen Car Show: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Feb. 19, at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena at 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. Spectators are free, and show vehicles are $20 per, which also gets free ticket to Icemen game at 3 p.m.
10th annual Kruisin 4 Kids: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, at Dinsmore Baptist Church at 10500 Old Kings Road in Jacksonville. Burnout contests and barbecue chicken dinners for sale.
J-Tech Drive-in/Cruise-in: rescheduled for March 5, 2022 at J-Tech at 8813 Western Way. Gates open at 3 p.m. for set-up, $15 entry per car. It will be a double feature. For the kids, “Cars,” followed by “Thunder Road” for the adults. There will be food trucks and J-Tech will be open for tours.
Troop and Pack 27 Car Show and Pinewood Derby: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, at Old Plank Road Baptist Church at 8964 Old Plank Road.
19th Annual Mustang & Ford Regional Show: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, hosted by the Jacksonville Mustang Club Show at Duval Ford at 1616 Cassat Ave. Registration can be done at jmcmustang.org/jmc-show.
Middleburg Spring Festival and Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, at the Middleburg Civic Association at 2102 Palmetto St. Spectators are free; show vehicle registration is $20. Proceeds donated to Civic Association’s choice charity.
Adamec Harley-Davidson Car & Bike Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 20 at the dealership at 8909 Baymeadows Road. Hosted by Callahan Cruisers of North Florida, spectators are free, whole show vehicle registration is $20. Live Music by the Pink Paisleys.
First Florida Chapter Winter Rally & Swap Meet: Military vehicle display and living history fromFriday to Sunday,March 25-27, at Reynolds Industrial Park at 1 Bunker Ave. off Florida 16 in Green Cove Springs. World War II battle re-enactments are at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
17th annual Railroad Day Festival and Classic Car Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the1881 Callahan Train Depot at 45383 Dixie Ave. in Callahan. Live entertainment, arts/crafts and food vendors, model trains and a classic car show hosted by Callahan Cruisers and Cochrane’s Collision Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds will go to the West Nassau Historical Society.
First Coast Car Council’s Cruisin’ to the Creek Spring Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, at Trout Creek Memorial Park and Marina at 6550 Florida 13 in Orangedale south of Sant Johns/Fruit Cove. The show benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville.
Rumble at the Ranch – Hot Rod vs Rat Rod: May 5 through 7 at WW Motocross Park, 1439 Otis Road in Jacksonville. The event features burnout contests with a $1,500 purse, car show and other events.
Third annual Hot Rodz 4 Kids Car and Bike Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday May 28, at First United Methodist Church of Callahan, 449648 U.S. 301. Proceeds go to children’s medical, educational and nutritional needs.
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
First Coast Car Council, Clay County Cruzers, Callahan Cruisers and Amelia Cruizers all hold regular weekend cruise-ins, so check their Facebook pages.
Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville: 8 to 11 a.m. every second Saturday at The Avenues Mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. Information: https://bit.ly/3gPRvVQ.
Clay County Cruzers’ events: 3 to 6 p.m. every first Saturday at Big Dawg Sports Restaurant, 1330 Blanding Blvd. Here’s a bit of what it looked like last weekend:
The Clay County Cruzers’ other events: 3 to 6 p.m. every second Saturday at Gator’s Dockside Oakleaf at 8316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville; 5 p.m. every third Friday at Freddy’s Steakburgers at 386 Blanding Blvd.; 8 a.m. every fourth Saturday at Nicole’s Café, 2216 S. Mimosa Ave. in Middleburg; and 2 to 5 p.m. every fourth Saturday back at Gator’s Dockside Oakleaf, 316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville.
The First Coast Car Council holds its newest cruise-in from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every first Saturday at The Beaver Street Farmers Market, 1810 W. Beaver St. But its cruise-in from 5 to 8 p.m. every second Saturdayhas been suspendedat the Medical & Merchants Center of Mandarin, 11701 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville Caffeine and Gasoline: 7 to 10 a.m. on every first Saturday at the Orange Park Mall at 1910 Wells Road in Orange Park.
The Part’s House/The Brothers Banter Podcast Cruise-in: The renamed White Brothers Auto Parts Cruise-in at the same time – 5 to 8 p.m. every second Friday at 405 Lane Ave. N.
NEW – Auto Legends Amelia Cars and Coffee: 9 a.m. to noon every second Saturday at Mocama Beer Company, 629 S. 8th St. in Fernandina Beach.
Cruise Fruit Cove: 4 to 8 p.m. every third Saturday at the PDQ at 194 Florida 13 in Saint Johns, just south of Julington Creek.
Amelia Cruizers: 4 to 7 p.m. every third Saturday at Cold Stone Creamery, 808 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach.
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 resuming on Nov. 27 (see above), both at 4730 U.S. 1 S./Dixie Highway South in St Augustine.
Cars and Coffee Fleming Island: 7 to 10 a.m. every third Sunday of the month at the New Vision Theatre at 1820 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island.
Johnny Angels: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. every third Friday at Johnny Angels diner at 3546 St. Johns Bluff Road S.
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.
New cruise-in: Show and Tell, 6 to 9 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Advance Auto Parts at 10014 Atlantic Blvd.
Historic Springfield Main Street Cruise: 4 p.m. every fourth Saturday between 8th and 17th streets at Main Street in Jacksonville’s Springfield community.
Cruise Night at Beachwalk: cancelled
And finally…
Last Saturday’s Peterson’s Automotive Showcase at the Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology at 7450 Wilson Blvd. in Jacksonville saw dozens of classics, hot rods and modern as well as vintage muscle cars assemble on its back lawn as tours of the magnet high school’s Communications, Automotive Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Aviation Technology, Childcare, Agriculture Science and Robotic programs occurred for prospective students.
.The oldest classic was this blue – yes, they came in colors other than black – 1913 Ford Model T.
And have you ever wondered how EVs will handle towing RVs, boats & such while needing to recharge along the way?
This week’s edition of Jacksonville resident Bill Bortzfield’s EV Rider looks into how all-electric pickups might do as far as range and towing ability – it’s at bit.ly/3oYM1wX.
Calling all classic Fords – the next Caffeine and Octane will feature Henry Ford’s (pre-1989) cars and trucks of all kinds in a special display area of the Central Lot from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 12, at The Avenues mall’s south side at 10300 Southside Blvd.
An estimated 1,000-plus cars, trucks and more are expected at the free cruise-in. And remember – Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville is an all makes, all models show, with all parking spots first come/first serve.
Cars should start arriving by 7 a.m. to the Southside Boulevard side of the shopping mall, the best way in through Malabar Boulevard. As always, there will be a Porsche section, and an exotics area, as well as hundreds of vintage and classic cars, muscle cars and so much more.
Official Caffeine and Octane merchandise is on sale at all Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville events.
The annual Spina Bifida of Jacksonville Silent Auction returns to the concours, with a collection of rare and eclectic film, television, automotive and sports-related items and more, some autographed. So Spina Bifida is accepting donations for The Amelia Concours d’Elegance 2022, all proceeds benefitting its non-profit actions helping those with the birth defect and their families. For information on how to donate, email theameliasilentauction@gmail.com.
The concours’ official RM Sotheby’s auction returns with lot previews from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, and Friday, March 4, with an 11 a.m. Friday auction, all at the concours hotel: The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, at 4750 Amelia Island Parkway. For auction information, go to rmsothebys.com.
Saturday, March 5th’s big event is Cars & Community, a suite of things to do for all ages that will include the long-running Cars & Caffeine cruise-in for local and regional classics, hot rods and car clubs. There’s also a 1980s and ’90s-focused RADwood display and The Amelia’s first-ever Kids Zone.
Cars & Community admission tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for youth as well as military and first responders, and free for children 12 and under. A portion of every Cars & Community ticket sold will support local and national charitable partners.
The Amelia’s seminars start with the 3 p.m. Friday “36 Hours of Florida,” hosted by NASCAR Hall of Fame Crew Chief Ray Evernham, featuring a panel of the greats of sports car racing who were very successful at the “36 Hours of Florida,” which included both the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring.
The NASCAR Seminar is at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, also hosted by Ray Evernham and a panel of former NASCAR greats speaking about racing through the decades.
And expect a celebration of the automobile featuring more than 250 vehicles at theSunday Concours d’Elegance. Official classes include: 60th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 70th anniversary of the 12 Hours of Sebring; 75th anniversary of Ferrari, 100th anniversary of Lincoln, and the 90th anniversary of the 1932 Ford.
Additional concours features will include Indy Roadsters, (like the one shown here from the 2020 event); Gurney Eagles; the 3-wheeled vehicles of the Davis Motorcar Company; Japanese Sports Cars of the ‘60s and ‘70s and more.
Sunday Concours tickets are: Adults (ages 23+): $150, price increases to $175 on March 1, 2022; Military and First Responders: $85, with verification at check-in; Younger Enthusiasts (ages 13-22): $75; and children 12 and under are free. And a big FYI: every concours ticket purchase also includes free admission to Cars & Community.
Tickets for all concours events are also available at the website.
Other events on Amelia Island that weekend not associated with The Amelia:
Grand Motoring Hangar Night is from 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursday March 3, at the Amelia Aerodrome at the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport. Returning for its sixth year, attendees have hors d’oeuvres, dinner and cocktails surrounded by an assortment of classic and collector automobiles, sponsor exhibits, auto-centric short films and more. Individual tickets are $50, address and parking instructions provided to registered attendees. Tickets can be reserved here.
20th annual Jacksonville Grand Prix: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, at the 103rd Street Sports Complex at 10271 103rd St. The annual endurance go-kart race sees teams of drivers compete as they and the event raise funds for Spina Bifida of Jacksonville. Registration is open for the event, open to multiple levels of experience from rookie to pro and semi-pro in equally prepared and weight-ballasted karts. Registration is $308.33 per person on a 6-driver team, or $1,850 for a team. Information and registration – go here. And watch some of the recent action at youtube.com/watch?v=gQoc-SR4UdU&feature=emb_imp_woyt.
22nd Annual Riding Into History Antique Motorcycle Concours
Motorcycle designer Paul Teutul Jr. will be the Grand Marshal for the annual Riding Into History concours on April 22 and 23 at World Golf Village, 1 World Golf Place in St. Augustine. On Friday, April 22, it is the Grand Marshal Tour Presented by Hagerty, allowing owners to ride their vintage bike through the back roads of historic Florida. Then comes the Grand Marshals Dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, April 22, at the World Golf Hall of Fame, Shell Hall, at $80 per person. Then hundreds of classic and special interest motorcycles will be on display from 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, around the lake at World Golf Village. There is no entry fee for qualified motorcycles – Registration closes at midnight, April 14. Admission is $15 per person for spectators. All donations go to K9s for Warriors. More information is at ridingintohistory.org.
Peterson’s Automotive Showcase: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Frank H. Peterson Academies, 7450 Wilson Blvd. in Jacksonville. The show is free for spectators and $25 for show vehicles.
11th annual Fly-In and Classic Car Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at Palatka Airport, 4015 Reid St. Free for spectators and $10 entry fee for show vehicles.
2022 Jacksonville RV MegaShow: Hosted by the Florida RV Trade Association from Thursday, Feb. 10 through Sunday, Feb. 13, at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center at 13611 Normandy Blvd. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Regular admission is $10 for adults and children 12 years or younger are admitted free.
Jacksonville Icemen Car Show: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Feb. 19, at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena at 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. Spectators are free, and show vehicles are $20 per, which also gets free ticket to Icemen game at 3 p.m.
10th annual Kruisin 4 Kids: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, at Dinsmore Baptist Church at 10500 Old Kings Road in Jacksonville. Burnout contests and barbecue chicken dinners for sale.
Troop and Pack 27 Car Show and Pinewood Derby: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, at Old Plank Road Baptist Church at 8964 Old Plank Road.
Middleburg Spring Festival and Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, at the Middleburg Civic Association at 2102 Palmetto St. Spectators are free; show vehicle registration is $20. Proceeds donated to Civic Association’s choice charity.
Adamec Harley-Davidson Car & Bike Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 20 at the dealership at 8909 Baymeadows Road. Hosted by Callahan Cruisers of North Florida, spectators are free, whole show vehicle registration is $20. Live Music by the Pink Paisleys.
17th annual Railroad Day Festival and Classic Car Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the1881 Callahan Train Depot at 45383 Dixie Ave. in Callahan. Live entertainment, arts/crafts and food vendors, model trains and a classic car show hosted by Callahan Cruisers and Cochrane’s Collision Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds will go to the West Nassau Historical Society.
Rumble at the Ranch – Hot Rod vs Rat Rod: May 5 through 7 at WW Motocross Park, 1439 Otis Road in Jacksonville. The event features burnout contests with a $1,500 purse, car show and other events.
Third annual Hot Rodz 4 Kids Car and Bike Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday May 28, at First United Methodist Church of Callahan, 449648 U.S. 301. Proceeds go to children’s medical, educational and nutritional needs.
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
First Coast Car Council, Clay County Cruzers, Callahan Cruisers and Amelia Cruizers all hold regular weekend cruise-ins, so check their Facebook pages.
Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville: 8 to 11 a.m. every second Saturday at The Avenues Mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. Information: https://bit.ly/3gPRvVQ.
The First Coast Car Council holds its newest cruise-in from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every first Saturday at The Beaver Street Farmers Market, 1810 W. Beaver St. And its cruise-in from 5 to 8 p.m. every second Saturdayreturnsat the Medical & Merchants Center of Mandarin, 11701 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville Caffeine and Gasoline: 7 to 10 a.m. on every first Saturday at the Orange Park Mall at 1910 Wells Road in Orange Park.
Clay County Cruzers’ events: 3 to 6 p.m. every first Saturday at Big Dawg Sports Restaurant, 1330 Blanding Blvd.; 3 to 6 p.m. every second Saturday at Gator’s Dockside Oakleaf at 8316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville; 5 p.m. every third Friday at Freddy’s Steakburgers at 386 Blanding Blvd.; 8 a.m. every fourth Saturday at Nicole’s Café, 2216 S. Mimosa Ave. in Middleburg; and 2 to 5 p.m. every fourth Saturday back at Gator’s Dockside Oakleaf, 316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville.
The Part’s House/The Brothers Banter Podcast Cruise-in: The renamed White Brothers Auto Parts Cruise-in at the same time – 5 to 8 p.m. every second Friday at 405 Lane Ave. N.
NEW – Auto Legends Amelia Cars and Coffee: 9 a.m. to noon every second Saturday at Mocama Beer Company, 629 S. 8th St. in Fernandina Beach.
Cruise Fruit Cove: 4 to 8 p.m. every third Saturday at the PDQ at 194 Florida 13 in Saint Johns, just south of Julington Creek.
Amelia Cruizers: 4 to 7 p.m. every third Saturday at Cold Stone Creamery, 808 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach.
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 resuming on Nov. 27 (see above), both at 4730 U.S. 1 S./Dixie Highway South in St Augustine.
Cars and Coffee Fleming Island: 7 to 10 a.m. every third Sunday of the month at the New Vision Theatre at 1820 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island.
Johnny Angels: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. every third Friday at Johnny Angels diner at 3546 St. Johns Bluff Road S.
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.
New cruise-in: Show and Tell, 6 to 9 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Advance Auto Parts at 10014 Atlantic Blvd.
Historic Springfield Main Street Cruise: 4 p.m. every fourth Saturday between 8th and 17th streets at Main Street in Jacksonville’s Springfield community.
Cruise Night at Beachwalk: cancelled
And finally…
The 60th IMSA Rolex 24 at Daytona dawned very cold, breezy and sunny last weekend, with a 61-car field of prototypes and GTs to tackle the 3.56-mile road course and superspeedway banks. Thousands showed up to watch, a full infield of fans.
A local high school band escorted all the race cars and teams out onto pit road, including Helio Castroneves’ Meyer Shank Racing Acura LMP-1 race car. And in the end, at 1:40 p.m. Sunday, he beat former teammate Ricky Taylor. It was the second overall victory for Mike Shank’s team, which also won the 50th Rolex 24 at Daytona.
Strolling the pits at 8 a.m., fans could see the cars in pristine shape, like a super-size Caffeine and Octane. That included the BMW safety cars and some other intriguing supercars:
Then at noon, as fans gathered on the infield grass, the race cars came out like this Mercedes-AMG.
Awaiting its Time on track was this No. 18 Era Motorsport Oreca LMP2:
Sleek in the cold Saturday sun was the Heart of Racing Team No. 23 Aston Martin Vantage GT3, Driven By Alex Riberas, Ross Gunn and Maxime Martin:
Then the day/night/day of racing began:
And sometimes, the garage was home after on-track incidents – here the crew repairs the Vasser Sullivan No. 12 Lexus RC F GT3 of Townsend Bell, Richard Heistand, Frank Montecalvo and Aaron Telitz after the No. 47 Cetilar Racing Ferrari 488 GT3 spun and hit it, causing suspension damage.
The race had six legendary grand marshals – Mario Andretti, Hurley Haywood, Scott Pruett, Bobby Rahal, Jack Roush and Wayne Taylor. Wayne had a team to lead at the race, while Haywood was the only one in pre-race activities wearing a driving suit.
Here’s (l-r) Taylor, Andretti and Pruett talking before their trackside appearance:
The reason why Haywood was in “work” clothes was because he drove The Brumos Collection’s 1977 Porsche 911 RSR “Ecurie Escargot” car that won that year’s race in the Rolex Heritage display on Saturday morning. He originally co-drove the car with Dave Helmick and Peter Gregg back then; this time, he did high-speed parade laps with many other classics that have competed in the 24-hour race in past years.
FYI – Haywood retired from racing in 2012 after a 40-plus year career that saw him earn five overall victories at the Rolex 24, three more at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and two at the 12 Hours of Sebring.
Haywood preparing to run the No. 43 car
Haywood behind the Alex Job Racing Porsche Crawford Daytona Prototype
A star of the heritage display was this 1968 Simoniz Lola T160/5, originally entered by Lola importer Carl Haas and driven by Skip Scott in the USRRC championships. That’s a Chevrolet small block V-8 behind the driver.
Other Jacksonville drivers tackling the track in the heritage run included Amelia Island Concours founder Bill Warner in his 1979 Triumph TR-8 as run by Bob Tullius’ Group 44, with a 360-hp aluminum V-8.
Brian Walsh, of Jacksonville’s Racer Walsh Ford performance shop started by his late father Jerry “Racer” Walsh, brought the famous 1972 Car and Driver Pinto he now owns. It was originally prepped by then-magazine columnist Patrick Bedard and Ron Nash, and won one race in 1974 and did well in some others.
Jacksonville’s Darek Stennes had his 1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang, done in the classic Wimbledon White with Guardsman Blue “Le Mans” stripes. Originally a street car, it was converted to racing specs in 1970, and bought in 1978 by Darek’s father. Used on the street, it’s also got 200-plus races under the skin.
Ross Bremer is one of the original drivers of this 1966 Lotus Corina MK1 with a 1598cc Twin Cam motor under its bonnet. The Jacksonville businessman co-drove it in 1967’s 24 Hours of Daytona, where it survived to come in third in class.
