Big news first:
The next Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville cruise-in is from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Avenues Mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. highlighting BMW M cars and the Ford Bronco (a new one at an earlier C&O below) in a special display within the Central Lot. Remember – submit your ride for consideration at: Ford Bronco – https://form.123formbuilder.com/6010449//. And if a BMW M Series is your ride, submit it to – https://form.123formbuilder.com/6010454//
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. And don’t forget official Caffeine and Octane merch is on sale on scene. Check out more at firstcoastcarculture.com. And see more about Caffeine & Octane all over, including Jacksonville, at https://caffeineandoctane.com/.
Ponte Vedra Auto Show: The 2021 Ponte Vedra Auto Show returns on Sunday, Nov. 14, under the direction of Justin Felker and Art ‘n Motion. And this year, it adds a first-time A1A Cruise the night before on the same site as the auto show the next day.
The A1A Cruise runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at the event field at 245 Nocatee Center Way in Ponte Vedra Beach, and it is free and open to any classic or modern sports car, motorcycle or specialty/exotic.
Here’s last year’s Best of Show Classic – Andre Desmarais’ 1966 Ford GT P/1043 — which also won the Spirit of Racing award, with head judge Jake Weisman and Art ‘n Motion president Justin Felker.
Then from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. that Sunday, the Ponte Vedra Auto Show is presented by Art ‘n Motion in association with the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce and the St. Johns County Tourism Development Council at the same grass field. The show, with some of last year’s event shown here, is free for spectators, and $40 to register a show vehicle. Event parking is free. To register a classic car or truck, supercar or modern collector/custom/hot rod, log onto https://pvautoshow.com/register-for-show-1. Only pre- registered cars will be allowed onto the Sunday show field.
Event Location Change Alert: The Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine’s Cars and Coffee will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at a new spot – Bozard Ford Lincoln at 540 Outlet Mall Blvd. This location change is only for October’s Cars & Coffee. It returns to the Classic Car Museum at 4730 U.S. 1 S./Dixie Highway South in St Augustine for the Nov. 27 event, and every fourth Saturday.
National Council on Corvette Clubs Florida Region Autocross: 7:30 a.m. Sunday at St. Marys Airport, 400 N. Dandy St. in St. Marys, Ga. Registration and tech inspection is at 7:30 a.m., followed by a driver meeting – First car out at 9:30 a.m. This is a closed exhaust event with 7 low-speed events, helmets required (Snell SA or M and less than 10-years old). Entry fee is $60 per car. And open class cars are welcome.
Off-Road United Foundation seventh annual Krawl’n For The Fallen: November 12th to the 14th at the Florida International Rally & Motorsports Park (F.I.R.M) at 7266 Airport Road in Starke. The nonprofit Off-Road United Foundation supports law enforcement, fire fighters, EMS, service members, line-men and tow truck drivers. Krawl’n For The Fallen was started in 2015 to give back to Concerns Of Police Survivors National and support survivor retreats and kids camps. It has set a minimum donation goal of $80,000 to C.O.P.S each year.
This year’s event expects 2,000 attendees, 1,000 Jeeps and 12 local/state and federal law enforcement agencies.
Gates open at noon on Friday Nov. 12, with a nighttime concert planned for those camping on property. Gates open at 8:30 a.m. on Sat. Nov. 13, with opening ceremonies, open trails, K9 demos, a 5K Running 4 Heroes and more. There’s a Saturday night ride to honor those who we have lost from the year. For information, registration and ticket prices, go to https://bit.ly/3oEPDEK.
Now all the Car Shows:
Annual Car Show: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Paxon Revival Center Church, 5461 Commonwealth Ave. Free.
St. Augustine Fall Fling Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, at the St Johns County Fairgrounds, 5840 Florida 207 in Elkton. Free to spectators and $20 day of show for display vehicles.
Southside Business Men’s Club Annual Car Show: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at Fields Cadillac at 7999 Blanding Blvd.
Trunk or Treat Car & Bike Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31, at Adamec Harley-Davidson, 380 Outlet Mall Blvd. in St. Augustine. Free for spectators and $20 for show vehicles, with live music from “Bluesdog 66.” Hosted by Callahan Cruisers of North Florida.
Dixie Chapter Pontiac Club Fall Classic: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat. Nov. 6, at the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine, 4730 U.S. 1 S./Dixie Highway South in St Augustine. Open to all Pontiacs, Overland or GMC truck, it’s free to spectators and $25 for show vehicles day of show.
Hobos, Hot Rods and Heroes Festival and Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at the West Nassau Museum of History 45383 Dixie Ave. in Callahan. Live entertainment, arts and crafts, model trains and a car show hosted by Callahan Cruisers and Cochrane’s Collision Center.
Callahan Motorsports Expo: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7, at the track at 543455 U.S. 1 in Callahan. Dirt and asphalt racing, radio-controlled and more, admission $10 per person per day.
Jtech Cars, Stars and Stripes Car Show and Drive-in Movie: 3 p.m. Sat. Nov. 6, at Jtech at 8813 Western Way. Double feature with “Cars” and “Thunder Road, starts at dark, $15 per car. Hosted by First Coast Car Council.
Prince of Peace fourth annual Car Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Nov. 13 at the church at 6320 Bennet Road. Free to spectators and $25 day-of-show for show vehicles.
Moosehaven 11th Annual Chili Cook-Off: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Nov. 13 at Moosehaven at 1701 Park Ave. in Orange Park. A classic car show, Kids Zone, arts and crafts, live entertainment and a chili cook-off, plus NASCAR driver Ross Chastain and his Moose-sponsored No. 42 show car. Free for spectators and $5 to judge the chili. The event benefits K9s For Warriors.
10th Annual Exotic & Luxury Car Show: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at Porsche Jacksonville, 11211 Atlantic Blvd. Free for spectators and $50 registration for show vehicles. Proceeds will benefit Homes For Our Troops.
Cecil Pines Antique Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at Cecil Pines Adult Living Community, 6008 Lake Cove Ave. Free to spectators and show vehicles.
14th Annual Back to the Fifties Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at Moosehaven at 701 Park Ave, Orange Park. Hosted by the Clay County Cruzers, NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain and his No. 42 car will be there.
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.
And… 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.
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 Dick’s Wings, 1803 East-West Parkway in Fleming Island; 5 p.m. every third Friday at Freddy’s Steakburgers at 386 Blanding Blvd.; 9 to 11 a.m. every fourth Saturday at Nicole’s Café, 2216 S. Mimosa Ave. in Middleburg; and 2 to 5 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Gator’s Dockside Oakleaf, 316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville.
First Coast Car Council events: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every first Saturday at The Beaver Street Farmers Market, 1810 W. Beaver St. UPDATE: Second Saturday cruise-in suspended through the end of the year.
NEW – Crossroad Cruise-in: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at Crossroad Church at 10005 Gate Parkway N.
Cruise Night at Beachwalk: 5 to 8 p.m. every second Friday at the Beachwalk Amenity Center, 1000 County Road 210 in St. Johns.
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. And the site was packed last Saturday with all kinds of classics, MOPARS, Pontiacs, Mustangs….and more.
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.
White Brothers Auto Parts Cruise-in: It has a new name – The Part’s House/The Brothers Banter Podcast Cruise-n, but at the same time – 5 to 8 p.m. every second Friday at 405 Lane Ave. N.
Johnny Angels: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. every third Friday at Johnny Angels diner at 3546 St. Johns Bluff Road S.
Historic Springfield Main Street Cruise: 4 p.m. every fourth Saturday between 8th and 17th streets at Main Street in Jacksonville’s Springfield community.
Finally…
We couldn’t resist – Hot Wheels has a new Batmobile from the upcoming 2022 release of “The Batman,” produced by DC Films, 6th & Idaho Motion Picture Company and Dylan Clark Productions. The Hot Wheels R/C design team created a detailed 1:10-scale movie prop with battle damage and dirt, as well as a full interior with detailed wires and gauges. There’s an animatronic Batman figure that moves the steering wheel and shifts according to the driver’s R/C inputs. And it spits “smoke” from its rear exhaust.
Photo: Hot Wheels/Mattel
The Batman R/C car has a street-grade suspension, multi-color LED lights, turbo-engine sound and flame FX on both the front and rear. Not released yet, it will be almost 20 inches long, hit speeds of 15 mph, and retail for $500, Hot Wheels/Mattel says. It comes on a Batcave display stand with lights, simulated computers and the Bat Signal. Catch it in action at https://fb.watch/8L6-5RpItd/.