Beachcombers Corvette

Queen City Corvette Club's 12th Annual Corvette Show
2023-10-20 - 2023-10-22 | Rick Hendrick Motorsports Complex, 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28262, United States
QUEEN CITY CORVETTE CLUB – CAR SHOW
The Queen City Corvette Club (QCCC) of Charlotte will be hosting their 2023 car show to be held in Charlotte, NC at the Hendrick Motorsports complex and usually has 400+ Corvettes!
Registration is open! In addition to registering for the show for $30, you can also purchase VIP parking at the show’s center for an additional $30. The link to register is here.
Also, this year there are two separate tours at the Hendrick Motor sport complex. The first tour is at the Hendrick Heritage Center to see Rick’s car collection which lasts about 1 hour. Tickets are $30 each. The second tour is at the Race Shop and Engine Shop for his 4 cars: the #5, #9, #24, and #48. Tickets are $30 each. The link to these tickets is here.
Below are some suggestions on where to stay and things to do while in the Charlotte area in addition to the Car Show. On Saturday, the Car Show is scheduled for registration to open at 8:00 am and at 2:00 pm is the presentation of awards which should allow time for other things to do on Friday evening and Saturday after the show (suggestions below).

HOTEL: A hotel has been chosen where the price is more affordable than the host hotel, it is centrally located and is only a mile from the Car Show venue. The hotel is the RESIDENCE INN (By Marriott) Charlotte / Concord located at 7601 Scott Padgett Parkway, Concord, NC. There is no block of rooms! The hotel recommends for everyone to go online and book their own room. There is a Senior Rate (62 and older) of $135.00 (+tax) per night, breakfast included. The Residence Inn’s phone number is 1-704-454-7862 should you need to call them.
Obviously, you can stay wherever you wish but if we’re all at the same hotel we can socialize in the lobby in the evenings, which in the past has always proven to be a fun time.
HEAD COUNT: For the Ghost Tour (see below) and dining reservations it’s imperative we know how many travelers there will be. To keep the organizers informed of the number of people traveling on this outing please sign-up on the BCC Website, sign-up at the September or October BCC Business Meeting, or contact me. This will be the count used for determining the tour size and cost and for making group lunch and dinner reservations.
PLANNING: We’ll depart from Greenbrier Mall on Friday, October 20 at about 10:00 am and proceed to the Residence Inn, which is about 300 miles away, about a five-hour drive. Naturally there will be ample convenience stops along the way as well as a lunch stop. After checking in at the hotel we’ll head to the Mount Pleasant SMOKEHOUSE for dinner before the tour.
OTHER THINGS TO DO
GHOST TOUR: Earlier this year the Beachcombers traveled to the Southern Grace Distillery which is in an out-of-use prison about two miles outside of Mount Pleasant, NC for a tour and sampling of their Conviction Bourbon. While we were there, we learned that the distillery is haunted. We also learned that they offer nighttime paranormal tours which sounds interesting for everyone. We’ve obtained a private tour for the BCC on Friday night; however, the tour size is limited to 20 people. So, if this appeals to you, you can enjoy an interesting Friday evening and later that evening we can all tell stories while we socialize with Conviction Bourbon at the hotel. The cost for this private tour is $750.00 which will be divided by the number of participants. (If we had 20 people participate, that would be $37.50 per person.) This includes a tasting before the tour starts. The tour begins around 7:00 pm and lasts about three hours. We will be able to move the time a little earlier or later. The distillery is located about 20 miles from the RESIDENCE INN with the Mount Pleasant SMOKEHOUSE restaurant about two miles from the distillery. Visit www.southerngracedistilleries.com for more information about the distillery and the ghost tour.
COMEDY CLUB BUS TOUR ($35 per person): Another consideration for this weekend is the FUNNY Bus Comedy Tour of Charlotte. What makes this unique is that the tour guide is a stand-up comedian. This is an adult themed tour, and you are allowed to bring your adult beverages aboard the bus and party as you’re entertained and learn about the city. The tour lasts about 90-minutes. These tours often sell out, so if you plan to go, you should purchase tickets early. Go to Charlotte Funny Bus Comedy City Tour for more information.
RICHARD CHILDRESS VINEYARD: On Sunday morning we’ll depart the RESIDENCE INN about noon to allow an arrival at the Richard Childress Vineyards for lunch before heading home. We currently have a reservation for a group of 14 at 1:00 pm.
A link to the PDF which contains this travel information is here.
You can sign-up/RSVP below.
Here is a list of attendees:

Preston Powers
Karen and Dave Ambrose
Fran and John Kummers
Marge and Joe Wryk
Laverne and JJ
Sandi and Richard Gatling
Jeff Biggs
Nickie and Al Plotnik
Michele and Perry Suttle
Kelly and Steve St.Clair
Carolyn and Ed Bickham
Brenda and Skip Cutting
Butch Glover
Terrie and Kent Wagoner

The above list will be updated periodically. Last updated on October 4th.

Beachcombers Fall Picnic
2023-10-15 12:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Currituck BBQ Company, 4467 Caratoke Hwy, Barco, NC, 27917, United States
We’re all set for our Fall Picnic! We will be heading back to Currituck BBQ Company in Barco, NC. To drive with the group, we will meet at Greenbrier mall in the parking lot near Abuelo’s Mexican restaurant at 11:30AM. We will depart at 11:45AM. We will be using the pavilion adjacent to the restaurant and park in the field near the pavilion where we’ve parked in the past. We will have 2 door prizes. After lunch, we will have a poker run. The cost is $15/member and $15 for one guest. Each additional guest will be $35.00. Please bring your payment to our monthly Business meeting. The last date to sign up is Friday, October 6th. Please RSVP below!
Our menu includes:

Main Dishes – Pork BBQ, Ribs, Sliced Beef Brisket, and Fried Chicken
Side Dishes – Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, and Hush Puppies
Beverages – Sweet/Unsweet Tea, Lemonade, and Water w/Ice
Desserts/Other – Buns, Sauces, and Banana Pudding.

Below are the 74 Beachcombers and guests who have signed up:

Wendy Hanson and Bill Kaelin (2)
Gale and Wade Ridgely (2)
Connie and Rob Clyburn (2)
Cynthia Jordan (1)
Pete Taylor and guest (2)
Terrie and Kent Wagoner (2)
Fran and John Kummers (2)
Warren Hiteshew (1)
Vicki and Tom Curtis (2)
Lisa and Tom Quicke (2)
Marge and Joe Wryk (2)
Dee Dee and Howard Hodges (2)
Melissa Farrar and guest (2)
Joe Walsh (1)
Karen and Dave Ambrose (2)
Sandy and Mike Pristas (2)
Peggy and Mark Conrad (2)
Debbie and Jake Orbach (2)
Vivian and Lenny Zingarelli (2)
Nickie and Al Plotnik (2)
Cathy and John Carpenter (2)
Barbara and Pete Schultz (2)
Diane and Keith Reitnouer (2)
Kelly and Steve St.Clair (2)
Karen and Bob Bray (2)
Carolyn and Ed Bickham (2)
Brenda and Skip Cutting (2)
Michele and Terry Suttle (2)
Sandi and Richard Gatling (2)
Kristie Hollingsworth (1)
Anastasia and Mike Salonga (2)
LV and Mike Torain (2)
Brenda and Larry Kitchens (2)
Ruth and Bill Baum (2)
Pam and Mike Ware (2)
Clay Beall (1)
Ginny and Gene Cooper (2)
Georgenne and James Cox (2)
Dianna and John Clyburn (2)
Preston Powers (1)

This list will be updated periodically. This list was last updated on October 11th.

IMSA WeatherTech Road Atlanta
2023-10-11 - 2023-10-14

Outer Banks Corvette Festival
2023-10-06 - 2023-10-07 | Soundside Event Site – Nags Head, 6800 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC, 27959, United States
Our friends with the Custom Classic Corvette Club are hosting a Corvette Festival in the Outer Banks. Proceeds from this event are for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Early registration is $40 for both days and $45 for day of event. Onsite early check-in and registration on Friday is from noon to 6PM. See the attached flyer which includes the mail-in registration form.
The online pre-registration link is here: OUTER BANKS CORVETTE FESTIVAL (jotform.com).

Corvette Track Attack at Dominion Raceway
2023-10-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Dominion Raceway, 6501 Dominion Raceway Ave, Woodford, VA, 22580, United States
Ken Holley of Hampton Roads Corvette Club (HRCC) has organized a “Corvette only” event for Dominion Raceway located at 6501 Dominion Raceway Ave, Woodford, VA 22580 about 45 minutes North of Richmond. There will be a maximum of 24 Corvettes for this event. Know that he has 6-8 spots remaining.
Here are the details…
The group will arrive at the Raceway at noon and register. There is no automotive tech inspection and helmets are not required. Please self-inspect your car! Following registration, there will be a drivers’ meeting at 1:00PM which lasts about 1/2 hour. After the meeting, the group splits into two. The first group will head out on the track. Halfway around, the 2nd group enters the track. Initially, each group moves (relatively) slowly allowing the drivers to acclimate to the track and slowly speed up. The first session ends after 6-7 laps and the track is exited. Each group shuffles their order and heads out for a 2nd session of 6-7 laps. Cars leave the track again and reshuffle. A third session occurs for a last set of 6-7 laps. Once over, cars exit the track. Expect max speed of 100+mph on the straightaway. All of this is $99.00. Time at the Raceway is approximately 2 to 2-1/2 hours.
After everyone leaves to head home approximately 2:30PM. The HRCC will have a twisty drive to Tappahannock for a lunch if you wanted to continue the day for a late lunch, or just head home.
Since its a 2-1/2 hour drive to the Raceway, Beachcombers will meet at Greenbrier Mall at 9:00AM near Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant. Depart 9:15AM and head to the I-64 Rest Area in New Kent, VA at mile marker 213. Arrive at the Rest Area at 10:30AM. Depart the Rest Area at 10:45AM. Arrive at the Raceway by noon.
If you wish to go, you will have to contact Ken Holley directly:
Ken Holley
Text/Cell (757) 291-3468
email: keninwmbg@aol.com

Once you’ve contacted Ken, you will have to register at the track, to identify yourself, your car and payment information. Ken will provide a link to register to his private Corvette Track Attack event where you can then pre-register.

A short video to see a Track Attack event at the Raceway is here. The Raceway has information about Track Attack events here.

Here are some other route possibilities to drive with a group if you decide to not drive as above:

Contact Ken (as above), he will lead a group leaving from a location in Hampton.
Contact Ed Bickham (757-434-3046). He will lead a group:

If you live in the Suffolk area meeting at the Applebee’s (located here) at 10:00AM, depart 10:15AM.
From Applebee’s, its 1 to 1.5-hour drive to the Rest Area/Stop at mile marker 213 on Interstate 64.
Meet at the Rest Area/Stop at mile marker 213 on Interstate 64 at 11:00AM, depart 11:30AM the drive to Dominion Raceway is about 1 hour.

Here are Beachcombers who have signed up through Ken:

Ed Bickham
Wade Moorefield
Al Plotnik
Tom Curtis
Keith Reitnouer

Neptune Festival Parade
2023-09-30 09:30 - 13:00 | Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center, 717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451, United States
We’re participating in the Neptune Festival Grand Parade at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront again this year. We have room for 15 cars. Information about the parade is here. The parade is from 11:30AM – 1:00PM. We’ll be staging at 9:30AM at the parking lot across General Booth Boulevard from Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center and roll to the parade at 9:45AM. The group can decide while staging if there will be a lunch somewhere after our parade participation ends. We currently have 15 cars signed up, so if you’re interested to be a stand-by, sign up and anyone below listed after the 15th car will be an alternate. Should one of the first 15 be unable to attend, I’ll contact you.
If you know you want to be in the parade, RSVP/sign up below!
Here is a list of Beachcombers who will be participating:

Wendy Hanson and Bill Kaelin
Dee Dee and Howard Hodges
Mack Coppage
Alex and Michael Salonga
Frank and Cynthia Little
Jeff Biggs
Tom Quicke
Ralph Scichilone
Woody Cohen
Laverne and “JJ”
Michele and Perry Suttle
Karen and Dave Ambrose
Skip Cutting and Mike Ware
Mike Torian

This list will be updated periodically. This list last updated on September 28th.

44th Annual Vette Fest
2023-09-28 - 2023-10-01 | Glenstone Lodge, 504 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738, United States
You are cordially invited to spend a Corvette Enthusiast’s Dream Weekend attending the 44th Annual Vette Fest, in the heart of Tennessee’s beautiful Smoky Mountains. Vette Fest is hosted by the East Tennessee Corvette Club (ETCC) as a Fund-Raising event for our Children’s and Veteran’s charities.
We hope you will join us, and hopefully 200+ other Vette owners from across our nation. The 2023 Glenstone Lodge venue (same as 2022) provides a Large Meeting area, and adds the excitement of Downtown Gatlinburg, TN. Vette Fest is a casual dress (jeans, etc.). Very light snacks and beverages will be provided in evenings. The Glenstone has a NEW Lobby Restaurant for 2023 serving Breakfast and Dinner. Several Restaurants offer Hotel Delivery and plenty of Restaurants within walking distance.
The 2022 “Pirate’s Cruse” Vette Fest had 157 Folks Registered and 18 Corvette Clubs Represented. We expect at least that number in 2023. The 2023 Vette Fest Theme will be “Summer of 69”! We will kick-off the 2023 weekend with a Groovy Meet-&-Greet on Friday night to talk with old friends and make new friends.
Saturday morning, we will start with an “All For Fun” Corvette Show to check out everyone’s cars. There will be a Moonshine-Tasting option and something for our “Hippy Chicks” during the car show also. You are free for Self-Directed 1969 Road-Trip for the afternoon and dinner with friends. If you like, wear your Best Hippy-Gear (totally optional) to Saturday night’s After-Party themed “Return to Woodstock”. We will have Awards and then crank-up the WolfMan-Jack DJ for some 60s Groves!
You MUST be registered for Vette Fest to participate in the events!! Vette Fest registration is separate from your Hotel reservation. So be sure to register for BOTH the Hotel and Vette Fest.
The Hotel registration link is here for information and details. Vette Fest Special Weekend Rates at Glenstone start at $129/Night plus Tax, and as low as $99 for Monday through Thursday, if you want to come early or extend your stay. Please share with your Clubs and Vette-Friends!!
The Event registration link is here.
Vette Fest Registration Check-In will be from 1-6 PM on Friday, 8-10 AM on Saturday.
The Beachcomber Itinerary for this event is here.
For General Vette Fest Questions Contact Event Chair: Phil Harless,
Harlessp@comcast.net or (865) 591-3049
Thank You For Your Consideration,
Phil & Tammy Harless
East Tennessee Corvette Club
Vette Fest Hosts
harlessp@comcast.net
(865) 591-3049
LODGING
RESERVATION INFORMATION TO GLENSTONE LODGE
VETTE FEST – Thursday, September 28 to Sunday, October 1, 2023
Individuals can make online reservations simply by CLICKING HERE
OR they can call (800)362-9522 Dial 1 for Individual Reservations and identify themselves with VETTE FEST at
the time of reservation. Individual reservations require the first night’s room/tax at the time of reservation with
the remaining balance due upon check-in.
Please note: The rates showing on the website may be averaged over several days.
The rate will change dependent on your dates, be sure to:
1) update your dates 2) update number of nights and 3) update “search availability”.
Standard King or Double Queen Exterior and Handicap rooms:
$99.00/night plus tax – Sunday to Thursday / $129.00/night plus tax – Friday & Saturday
Limited Front Balcony Double Queen:
$139.00/night plus tax – Sunday to Thursday / $169.00/night plus tax- Friday & Saturday
Cancellations may be made 72 hours prior to arrival date. Cancellations made within 72 hours of arrival date
forfeits the first night’s room/tax. Rates are based upon up to four people per room. Rate and room block will
be honored until cut-off date of 08/29/23. After the cut-off date, the rate will be adjusted, and rooms may
be reserved based on availability. Rates are for King or Double Queen rooms. Room rates are quoted
exclusive of local taxes and fees, currently 12.75%. Quoted rates will be offered, based on availability to your
attendees 2 days before and 2 days after the above dates.
AMENITIES:
Mini-refrigerator- Microwaves-Flat Screen TV- Coffee Makers- Irons/Ironing Boards-Hair Dryers- Free WIFI- Multi-Level
Indoor Atrium Pool w/Waterfall & Hot Tub-Large Outdoor Pool-2 Blocks from Downtown.
www.glenstonelodge.com
Here is a list of attendees:

Debbie and Jake Orbach
Vivian and Lenny Zingarelli

This list will be updated periodically. This list last updated on August 14th.

2023 Chili Challenge
2023-09-23 17:30 - 21:00 | Dianna and John Clyburn’s House, 3193 Stonewood Dr, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456, United States
Get ready and prepare your best chili! Up for the challenge? Bring it in a crockpot and come to this fun social event. If you do not wish to bring chili, then if your last name starts with letters A-L bring a dessert; letters M-Z bring an appetizer. Water and soft drinks will be provided. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd best chili. Please RSVP on our website, sign up at the upcoming business/membership meetings, or contact me! Special thanks to Dianna and John Clyburn for opening their home and hosting this event!
Below is a list of the 48 Beachcombers who are attending and what they are bringing (chili, appetizer, or dessert):

Wendy Hanson and Bill Kaelin / chili
Gale and Wade Ridgely / appetizer
Terrie and Kent Wagoner / chili
Karen and Dave Ambrose / dessert
Preston and Wes Powers / appetizer
Brenda and Skip Cutting / dessert
Marge and Joe Wryk / appetizer
Dee Dee and Howard Hodges / dessert
Kristie Hollingsworth / chili
Jeff Biggs / dessert
Vivian and Lenny Zingarelli / chili
Debbie and Jake Orbach / chili
Connie and Rob Clyburn / chili
Nickie and Al Plotnik / appetizer
Peggy and Mark Conrad / appetizer
Diane and Keith Reitnouer / appetizer
Kelly and Steve St.Clair / chili
Brenda and Larry Kitchens / dessert
Nick Smith / appetizer
Cynthia Jordan / dessert
Anastasia and Mike Salonga / appetizer
Sandi and Rich Gatling / ?
Pam and Mike Ware / chili
Fran and John Kummers / ?
Dianna and John Clyburn / ?

This list will be updated periodically. This list was last updated on September 22nd.

Bring Your Own Lunch
2023-09-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Woodstock Park, 5709 Providence Rd, Virginia Beach, VA, 23464, United States
This event has been canceled due to the weather!
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Bring Your Own Lunch
2023-09-22 12:00 - 13:30
Location is yet to be determined. If you have an idea, let me know!

Corvettes at Greenbrier 2023
2023-09-16 08:00 - 15:00 | Chesapeake City Park, 900 City Park Dr, Chesapeake, 23320, United States
The Tidewater Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America (TRAACA) is hosting their 49th annual meet at Chesapeake City Park. This event is open to all years, all makes, all models. TRAACA is trying to show corvettes from ever year to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Corvette. Registration opens on June 1st and mail-ins must be postmarked by September 2nd. This is a rain-or-shine event, no rain date, no refunds. The link to their registration page is here. The registration form is here. Mail-in Registration is $20 with postmark by September 2nd, late/DOS is $25. All vehicles must have a fully charged, UL-approved fire extinguisher visible at all times and cannot display “For Sale” signs.
They are looking especially for: special editions, Z06s, ZR1s, 1953, 1963 split window, Pace Cars (1972, 2008…), 1982 collector edition, Cx.R models, 1996 Grand Sport, etc. Also, every anniversary edition (1993, 2003, 2013 and 2023).
Here is a list of Beachcombers who are attending as of August 10th:

Bob Bray
Wade Moorefield
Larry Crutsinger
Jerry Peaks
Wade Ridgely
Cynthia Jordan
Al Plotnick
Tony Delaura

Oceana Air Show
2023-09-15 - 2023-09-17 | Naval Air Station Oceana, 1750 Tomcat Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, 23460, United States
For many years, the Beachcombers have been supporting the Virginia Patriot Guard Riders with their vignette at the Oceana Air Show. This year will be like last year with our cars on the Tarmac each day of the air show as part of the “Static Display”. We will be adjacent to where the VPG will have their motorcycles (left/southwest of show center). We will be escorting women in aviation in our cars each day of the air show. Knowing the Oceana Air show website (here) indicates the air show is Saturday and Sunday. There is also an air show on Friday. The Friday air show is not open to the public. It is open only to DOD members, their families, and 5th graders from local schools. As of now, we will open the air show each day. Our vignette will start between 10-10:30AM and should be finished around 11:00AM. After the vignette, you can leave NAS Oceana, or return to the static display and watch the air show. If you will be able to leave before the end of the air show.
Lt. Amanda Lee will be flying the #3, left wing, during the show. The link here has all of the officers on the current Blue Angel’s team. You can read about her, as well as all of the team members. Know that she is a graduate of ODU!
All drivers and passengers need to be vetted! Alternates too! We will be filling out forms for this special base access. The exception to this is if you have a DOD ID which already gives you base access. Our vetting form will be submitted on Wednesday morning (September 6). After that, only Beachcombers with DOD IDs (or others who are on the vetting paperwork) can fill in if you cannot make it.
With our support each of the 3 days of the air show, we will be needing 2-4 cars on Friday, and 6-8 cars each day on Saturday and Sunday. If we already have 4 cars on Friday, 8 on Saturday, 8 on Sunday, please sign up as an alternate. It is inevitable that personal reasons get in the way of attending, and we need to go down the list of alternates who have been vetted to ensure we have enough cars to support the VPG.
Know that this is a rain or shine event! Should the Air Boss running each day’s Air Show decide to cancel/postpone that day’s show due to weather, I’ll let each participant know.
For those interested in knowing more about the Virginia Patriot Guard, you can visit their website here.
Here are the Cars/Attendees for each day at the Air Show:
Friday, September 15th (names after 8 are alternates):

Bill Kaelin
Howard Hodges
Mike Ware
Pete Taylor
Kent Wagoner
Annie Lahren
Johnny Jones
Jay Vega

Saturday, September 16th (names after 8 are alternates):

Wendy Hanson and Bill Kaelin
Frank Little
Annie Lahren
Kristie Hollingsworth and Kevin Adams
Mike Ware
Jake Orbach
Terrie and Kent Wagoner
Pete Taylor
Johnny Jones
Jay Vega

Sunday, September 17th (names after 8 are alternates):

Patrick Nolan
LV and Mike Torain
Terrie and Kent Wagoner
Annie Lahren
Bob Bray
Preston and Wes Powers
John Pitts
Wendy Hanson and Bill Kaelin
Mike Ware
Kristie Hollingsworth

These lists will be updated periodically. These lists last updated on September 6th.

IMSA WeatherTech Indianapolis Motor Speedway
2023-09-15 - 2023-09-17

FIA World Endurance Championship, 6 Hours of Fuji
2023-09-10

Labor Day
2023-09-04

Landstown Commons Cruise-In
2023-09-02 15:00 - 19:00 | Landstown Commons, 3312 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, United States
Join the Beachcombers and other car enthusiasts every Saturday at Landstown Commons Shopping Center starting April 1st and ending on October 28th. You can purchase a season pass for $50 at the link here. You may also pay each week you attend for $3.00. Know that the BCC hosts this event on the following Saturdays:
April 1st, April 29th, May 27th, June 24th, July 22nd, August 12th, September 16th, and October 14th.

Boulevard of Wheels Custom Car Show
2023-09-02 09:00 - 15:00 | Janaf Shopping Center, 5900 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, VA, 23502, United States
Our friends at the Street Dreams Corvette Club will be hosting their 15th Annual Boulevard of Wheels Custom Car Show. This show is sponsored by Hendrick Chevrolet, and hosted by UNO Pizzeria & Grill, Location (Janaf Shopping Center/UNO Pizzeria & Grill) 5900 E. Virginia Beach Blvd Norfolk, VA 23502

The show is open to all makes and models including motorcycles/slingshots. $25 Pre-Registration fee, $30 day of show. Free to spectators. There will be a Meet and Greet on Friday night Sept. 1 from 6pm-10pm. Music by DJ Devine. Hotel accommodations provided by Days Inn Norfolk Airport.

The registration form is here.

This event is more than just a car show it’s an extravaganza, and it will be electrifying!!! Hope to see you there!!! For more info call (757) 717-4523

Wing Wednesday
2023-08-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Lendy’s Cafe and Raw Bar, 1581 General Booth Blvd #101, Virginia Beach, VA, 23454, United States
We’re doin’ it again!
Come join fellow Beachcombers to enjoy some wings, beverages, and other foods at Lendy’s Cafe! Let’s take a break from car shows and cruise ins and enjoy this fun social event.
Here are the Beachcombers that have signed up:

Wendy Hanson and Bill Kaelin
Adam Graham
Preston Powers
Tom Curtis
Fran and John Kummers
Melissa Farrar
Terrie and Kent Wagoner
Marge and Joe Wryk
Frank Little

I’ll update this list periodically. This list last updated on August 30th.

IMSA WeatherTech at VIR
2023-08-25 - 2023-08-27
Buckle up race fans! The IMSA WeatherTech Championship is ready for another exciting race weekend at the historic Virginia International Raceway. August 25th to 27th is your chance to witness the riveting spectacle and feel nearly 600 HP thunder in your chest as we celebrate this one-of-a-kind event. However, the racing fuel that tingles your nose down by the pits is not all that IMSA at VIR has to offer. Relax with some refreshment at the Oak Tree Tavern, hang out on the Skid Pad with the top-notch vendors and striking car corrals or feed your inner adrenaline junkie at 50 mph down at the go-kart track. As the sun paints the sky in the evening, take in the beauty of all 1300 acres as they frame the track that we at VIR call home. You can purchase VIR tickets here.
We have 8 non-smoking rooms available at the Quality Inn, Roxboro, NC (Address is: 906 Durham Rd, Roxboro, NC 27573) for Friday and Saturday night. You can call the Inn at (336) 599-3800. Use either my name or Beachcombers Corvette Club to reserve your room. Two double beds, microwave, mini-fridge, and coffee maker. Rates are $162 Friday, $171.55 Saturday. Both nights total with taxes and fees ($44.53) is $378.08. Please book by August 22nd.
Beachcombers, on Friday August 25th plan to meet at Greenbrier Mall at 5:30 pm, adjacent to Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant. The driving time to the Quality Inn from the Greenbrier Mall is about 3 hours 20 minutes. We’ll make convenience stops and a stop for dinner in Emporia. It’s a 30-minute drive each way from the hotel to VIR.
Here are the Beachcombers who have signed up for this event:

Joel Wolf
John Kummers
Wade Ridgely
Skip Cutting
Preston Powers
Mike Ware
Al Plotnik
Dale Harrington

I’ll update this list periodically. This list was last updated on August 21st.

Corvettes at Carlisle
2023-08-24 - 2023-08-26 | Carlisle Fairgrounds, 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd, Carlisle, PA, 17013, United States
A BCC favorite! Last year we brought more than 25 cars to help us celebrate the BCC 40th anniversary. Here is a link to the Carlisle event: Corvettes at Carlisle. If you wish park your car in the “Fun Field” at the Fairgrounds for you and a passenger, here is a link to purchase tickets/passes: Store at Carlisle Events. The price is $85 for a Fun Field weekend pass. Don’t forget when checking out select the drop down titled “Corvette Club” and select “BEACHCOMBERS CORVETTE CLUB OF VIRGINIA BEACH”. If we get 25 or more cars, we will get free use of a 20ft x 20ft tent. This is a sign-up event. We have two vendor spots which are located at A11 and A12.
Here is a list of attendees/date of departure to head to Carlisle/will travel with a group/will buy fun-field pass:

Tom Curtis / Aug 23rd / will drive with a group / will buy fun-field pass
Joe Walsh / not specified / not specified / will buy fun-field pass
Adam Graham / Aug 23rd / not specified / will buy fun-field pass
Jim Cyr / Aug 24th / will drive with a group / will buy fun-field pass
Dave Ambrose / Aug 25th / not be driving with a group / will buy fun-field pass
Mike Torian / Aug 24th / not be driving with a group / will buy fun-field pass
LV Torian / Aug 24th / not be driving with a group / will buy fun-field pass
Cynthia Jordan / Aug 23rd / not be driving with a group / will buy fun-field pass
Jeff Bobrow / Aug 24th / will drive with a group / will buy fun-field pass
Kent Wagoner / August 24th / not be driving with a group / will buy fun-field pass
Terrie Wagoner / August 24th / not be driving with a group / will buy fun-field pass

This list will be updated periodically. Last updated on August 20th.

Corvette Takeover at New Realm Brewing
2023-08-22 18:00 - 21:00 | New Realm Brewery – Virginia Beach, VA, 1209 Craft Ln, Virginia Beach, VA, 23454, United States
Due to inclement weather, the original date of August 15th was changed to August 22nd.
Beachcombers, come join other Corvette enthusiasts for some good conversation and craft beer! This will be a monthly event on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Khedive Autos Fun and Shine Car Show
2023-08-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Khedive Shrine Center, 645 Woodlake Dr, Chesapeake, VA, 23320, United States
Quite possibly the best car show on the Southside with hundreds of cars from all makes and models. There are over 40 vehicle classes with each class having a 1st and 2nd place trophy. Pre-registered entries received by July 20th receive a free tee shirt.
This rain or shine show has always been popular with many Beachcombers and generally attracts several vendors and a large selection of food options are available. There is also an indoor craft show.
The flyer associated with this event page contains the registration form to mail in. Also, there is an RSVP below, so please sign-up. We want to know who’s attending the show!
For those wishing to arrive to the car show as a group, we will meet at Greenbrier Mall (here) in the parking lot adjacent to Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant at 8:30AM. We will depart for the car show at 8:45AM.
Below is the list of cars who have signed up to attend the show:

Wendy Hanson and Bill Kaelin
Wade Ridgely
Jeff Biggs
Tom Curtis
Adam Graham
Mike Ware
Jim Cyr
John Pitts
John Kummers
LV and Mike Torain
Mike Ware
Woody Cohen
Tom Quicke
Jim Williams

This list will be updated periodically. This list was list updated on August 14th.

Bring Your Own Lunch
2023-08-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Great Neck Park, 2513 Shorehaven Dr, Virginia Beach, VA, 23454, United States
Join us at noon at Great Neck Park in Virginia Beach. We’ll be at the picnic shelter 2/3rd of the way around the loop which is close to the restrooms.
There is no RSVP/sign-up for this event, just show up.
As of now, the event is a go. Pack your favorite lunch and beverage and we’ll see you there!

BCC Board Meeting
2023-08-17 19:00 - 21:00 | YNot Pizza, 3276 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA, 234567
The Beachcombers Corvette Club board meeting for August was moved from Wednesday, August 16th, to Thursday, August 17th. Same time 7PM. Normally, each month the Beachcombers Corvette Club board meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Know that the board meeting discusses the club’s past, current, and future events and activities. We meet at the YNot Pizza in the Landstown Commons Shopping Center starting at 7PM. Board meetings are open to all members to attend and join in the discussion while enjoying dinner.

34th Annual All Corvette Cruise-in
2023-08-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Bomnin Chevrolet, 8000 Sudley Rd, Manassass, VA, 20109, United States
Join our friends from the Old Dominion Corvette Club of Sterling Virginia for their 34th Annual All Corvette Cruise in at Bomnin Chevrolet in Manassas Virginia. Pre-registration is $15.00 (before August 11th, link is below). Day of Show is $20. This is a rain or shine event. Proceeds to benefit LAWS Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services, Prince WIlliam County Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, and the National Corvette Museum. All entrants to receive a dash plaque and door prize ticket. There will be a DJ, Food Trucks, Silent Auction, 50/50 raffle and more.
It’s a 3 to 3-1/2 hour drive from Virginia Beach to the Bomnin dealership. Could be just a long one-day trip to participate in the show.
You can pre-register at the website address in the blue “DETAILS” box on this page which is also here.
If you’re interested, please let me know!

Carriages on West Street
2023-08-12 - 2023-08-13 | Carriages on West Street, 37 West Street, Annapolis, VA, 21401, United States
Our friends at the Corvette Annapolis Club are hosting their annual Carriages on West Street event. This is an NCCC East Region Event. The Concours car show is on Sunday, August 13th from 9AM-1PM. Registration prior to July 31st is $55.00 for all 4 events. After then, registration is $60 for the 4 events. Online registration started on May 15th. The event is sold out, but you can be added to the waiting list. The link is here. Know that the show is limited to the first 85 Corvettes!
Not only is there a car show on Sunday, but there is also a Happy-Hour/Meet-and-Greet on Saturday, August 12th at the Metropolitan from 5:00PM to 7:00PM, located at 169 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. Parking is available in the parking garage located in the rear. There is a breakfast on Sunday Stan and Joes from 8:30AM to 11:00AM located at 37 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.
For those wishing to travel as a group, plan to meet Joe Wryk at the WAWA Service Center located at 5701 Northampton Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (here) on Saturday, August 12th at 9:30AM. To ensure we don’t leave anyone behind, please call Joe if you’re running late getting to the WAWA. Joe’s phone number is 757-342-9207. From Wawa, we will head up the Eastern Shore to Easton, MD, about a 3.5-hour drive. We will stop for lunch at “Hot Off the Coals” for some excellent BBQ. After lunch, we will continue onto Annapolis which is an hour drive From Easton.
Since Beachcombers are scattered at various hotels in the Annapolis area, after all get checked in, we’ll meet at the event’s Meet-and-Greet which is from 5:00-7:00PM at the Metropolitan (location above). While there, we can plan for follow on activities which may include dinner or other festivities. If you have a recommendation, we can discuss at lunch or at the Meet-and-Greet and form a plan.
On Sunday, August 13th, the “Carriages on West Street” gates open at 8:00AM with registration starting at 8:30AM. Following the event, we can decide on dinner if you’re not planning to return home. On Monday, some have plans to continue travels, while others are on your own to get home.
If you’re interested, please let me know!
Here are Beachcombers who have let me know they’re going as of June 22nd:

Carolyn and Ed Bickham
Karen and David Ambrose
Marge and Joe Wryk
Vivian and Lenny Zingarelli

Bill

12th Annual Extortion 17 Ride
2023-08-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Lendy’s Cafe and Raw Bar, 1581 General Booth Blvd #101, Virginia Beach, VA, 23454, United States
We will be participating in this annual ride. The Virginia Patriot Guard (VPG) organizes this event every year. We have the Virginia Beach Police escort the ride which encircles Virginia Beach. We start at Lendy’s Cafe. There we will have a brief ceremony with an Honor Guard, singing the National Anthem, a benediction, and the Frogmen MC will be reading the names of the 30 soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and 1 Military Working Dog who gave their ultimate sacrifice defending our freedom. For those who do not know Extortion 17 refers to the call sign used for the helicopter transporting special ops personnel which was shot down over Afghanistan on August 6th, 2011. Here is a link to a good write up about this tragedy. Once the ride is over, you can go or stay at Lendy’s Cafe for lunch and beverages.
Know that we may be asked to carry gold star family members, so let me know if you will have an empty seat or not. The VPG is also asking how many of us are going to stay after the ride to have lunch at Lendy’s. They are blocking off parking area in front of Lendy’s for when we return from the ride.
A link to the VPG Mission Orders detailing the event is here.
This will be a rain or shine event and we have room for 20 cars. Please sign up below before August 2nd!
Below is a list of participants:

Wendy Hanson and Bill Kaelin
Tom Quicke and Joey Fontana
Patrick Nolan and Ramiro Satizabal
John Kummers
Marge and Joe Wryk
Preston Powers
Terrie and Kent Wagoner
Karen and Dave Ambrose

This list will be updated periodically. This list was last updated on August 3rd.

IMSA WeatherTech Road America
2023-08-04 - 2023-08-06

Taco Tuesday
2023-07-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Plaza Azteca – Providence Square, 5209 Providence Rd, Virginia Beach, VA, 23464, United States
Come join fellow Beachcombers to enjoy some tacos, beverages and other foods at Plaza Azteca! Let’s take a break the heat and humidity and enjoy this fun social event.
Here are the 25 Beachcombers that have signed up:

Wendy Hanson and Bill Kaelin (2)
Jeff Biggs (1)
Preston Powers (1)
Barbara and Pete Schultz (2)
Cynthia and Frank Little, and guest (3)
Marge and Joe Wryk (2)
Brenda Cutting (1)
Sandi and Richard Gatling (2)
Karen and Dave Ambrose (2)
Fran and John Kummers (2)
Joe Walsh (1)
Yahisa and Dan O’Reilly (2)
Anastasia, Max, Mikael, and Michael Salonga (4)

This list will be updated periodically. This list last updated on July 25th.

Suffolk BBQ Cruise-in at the Airport
2023-07-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Suffolk Executive Airport, 1200 Gene Bolton Dr, Suffolk, VA, 23434, United States
Join fellow car enthusiasts at the Suffolk Airport BBQ on Airport grounds. After the repaving of the parking area at the Airport, the cruise-ins have resumed. Now resumed, these have moved from Friday evenings to the 2nd and 4th Saturday from noon-4PM each month. If you see the FaceBook post having the time from 3-7PM, know this is wrong. I checked! It is from noon-4PM! If you plan to go and have any concerns, call first! The number is 757-514-4416.
