The next Caffeine &Octane is set for Saturday, July 8, at The Avenues mall at 10300 Southside Blvd.
Cars should start arriving by 7 a.m. for the second Saturday C&O from the Southside Boulevard side of the shopping mall, the best way in through Malabar Boulevard. As always, there will be a Porsche Jacksonville corner, an MBCA Southern Stars section, exotics area, Classics Rows and more at each 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.
- Check out more at firstcoastcarculture.com.
Gentle reminders – All vehicles parked in the Central Lot must remain in place until the show concludes at 11 a.m. Please Park in the Exhibit Lot if you need to leave prior to 11 a.m. Those parking in the Exotics Lot and the Porsche Corner are free to arrive and leave at any time.
Recent events:
Hemmings Great Race presented by Coker Tire: A 40-year tradition, cars built pre-1970’s, launched on a time-speed-distance rally across America from Francis Field in St. Augustine last Saturday. The cars ranged from a 1913 Chevrolet to a 1974 VW Thing (local team to boot!). Here’s just a brief look at what hundreds of fans saw rumble, chug and backfire out the gate cross-country:.
They headed out one by one starting at 11 a.m., ending eight days later – July 2 – in Pueblo, Colo.
Courtesy The Great Race
Courtesy The Great Race
Jacksonville’s John Wells rolls into Auburn, Ga. during the Great Race
Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri and Kansas are also on the route this week…
Upcoming events….
Freedom Fest Car Show: 3 to 8 p.m. on Saturday at Orange Park Mall at 1910 Wells Road. The annual show highlights the service done by firefighters, police officers, active duty, reserves armed forces, and first responders. Registration – $25 for show vehicles, and $5 admission for spectators.
VFW Charity Car Show: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 2, at Bennett Chevrolet, 1974 Georgia 40 in Kingsland. Free for spectators and $25 for show vehicles day of event.
Nease High School NJROTC Car Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, at Nease High School, 10550 U.S. 1. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle.
Nassau Moose Riders Dreams Come True Rocking Car and Bike Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at Nassau Moose Lodge, 850682 U.S. 17 S. Spectators are free; show vehicles $20.
First Responders Car Truck and Bike Show: 2 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing 13700 SW 16th Ave., Ocala. Proceeds will benefit the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Program at UF Health.
Ponte Vedra Auto Show registration opens August 1st! 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12. Only pre-registered cars will be allowed on the Nocatee Station Event Field, 245 Nocatee Center Way in Ponte Vedra Beach, so be sure to register early! Spectator parking and admission is free. To learn more about the show, visit PVautoshow.com
The FIRM (Florida International Rally and Moto Park): Open Track Days held most weekends at the road course and rally course at 7266 Airport Road in Starke.
All the Cruise-ins
Clay County Cruzers, Callahan Cruisers and Amelia Cruizers all hold regular weekend cruise-ins, so check their Facebook pages.
Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville: 8 to 11 a.m. every second Saturday at The Avenues Mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. Information: https://bit.ly/3gPRvVQ.
Pharoahs of St. Johns cruise-in: 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Adamec Harley-Davidson at 380 Outlet Mall Blvd. in St. Augustine.
Postponed until July 16 – Funday Sunday: noon to 3 p.m. every third Sunday at Bald Eagle Pub, 5398 Timuquana Road – held by Sunshine State Chevelles.
Caffeine and Gasoline: 8 to 11 a.m. each first Saturday of the month at J-Tech Institute at 8813 Western Way in Jacksonville. House rules – “respect the property.”
North Florida Domestic Car Club’s cruise-in: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each first Saturday of the month at the Crossroad Church UMC, 10005 Gate Parkway.
Gripping Gears Car Meet: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month at Adamec Harley-Davidson at 380 Outlet Mall Blvd. in St. Augustine, presented by Jacksonville Headturners.
Cruise-in: 6 to 9 p.m. each second Friday at Boston’s Pizza at 13070 City Station Drive.
Car Show Market and Music: 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday July 1 and August 5 at The Cove Plaza at 1415 S. Orange Ave, in Green Cove Springs.
Abandoned Treasures Thrift Store cruise-in: 5 to 8 p.m. each first Friday at 7358 Florida 21 in Keystone Heights.
Wings & Wheels Cruise-in: 2 to 6 pm. each first Saturday at Dicks Wings & Grill at 6055 Youngerman Circle.
Rides and Coffee: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every fourth Sunday at Detail Garage, 9390 Arlington Expressway.
First Coast Car Council: All cruise-ins postponed.
Callahan Cruisers: 4 to 7 p.m. every second Saturday at Hardee’s at 542309 U.S. 1 in Callahan.
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: 2 to 6 p.m. every third Saturday at the PDQ at 194 Florida 13 in Saint Johns, just south of Julington Creek.
New cruise-in: 1 p.m. every third Saturday at Hardee’s at 6852 Wilson Blvd.
Amelia Cruizers: 3 to 6 p.m. every third Saturday at Cold Stone Creamery, 808 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach. The Amelia Cruizers Car Club will stage a cruise to the ice cream store, staging at 2 p.m. in the parking lot next to the closed Krystal’s (2020 Sadler Road), then make an informal parade along the ocean and on Centre Street through downtown to end at Cold Stone.
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.
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 Fleming Island at 1803 E. West Parkway; 5 p.m. every third Friday at Freddy’s Steakburgers at 386 Blanding Blvd.; 3 to 6 a.m. every third Saturday at the OP Dreamette at 1177 Park Ave. in Orange Park; and 2 to 5 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Gator’s Dockside Oakleaf, 316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville.
Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine monthly cruise-ins: St. Augustine Cruiser’s “Cruise In” from 5 to 7 p.m. every third Saturday, and Cars and Coffee from 8 to 10 a.m. every fourth Saturday, the Dixie Chapter Pontiacs visiting this month. Both cruise-ins are at 4730 U.S. 1 S./Dixie Highway South in St Augustine.
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 Mission BBQ, 8440 Blanding Blvd. in Jacksonville, hosted by Modern Mustangs of Jacksonville.
New cruise-in: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every fourth Saturday at the Rockin’ 50’s Eatery at 3501 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd. in St. Augustine.
New cruise-in: Custard Cruise-in from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, at Culver’s, 3433 U.S. 1 in St. Augustine.
Show and Tell: 6 to 9 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Advance Auto Parts at 10014 Atlantic Blvd.
Azalea City Cruisers: Monthly cruise-in from 5 to 8 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Velchoffs Corner, 105 N. 2nd St. in Palatka.
Historic Springfield Main Street Cruise: 4 p.m. every fourth Saturday between 8th and 17th streets at Main Street in Jacksonville’s Springfield community.
And …
The Brumos Collection
Last Sunday’s 101st running of the famed Race to the Clouds, an invitational automobile hill climb to the summit of Pikes Peak, saw David Donohue, driving the Brumos Racing Porsche GT2 RS ClubSport, become he Time Attack 1 Champion and Record-Holder – again! David Donohue raced to the top of Pikes Peak in a record-breaking 9:18:053 and secured the win in his class. This came after clocking a new TA1 qualifying record earlier last week, breaking his own record from last year. And legendary Brumos Racing driver Hurley Haywood was Pikes Peak Hill Climb grand marshal this year.
The Lotus Eletre is the iconic British car-maker’s latest – and it is an EV SUV.
The Eletre has active air suspension, continuous damping control, torque vectoring, Lotus Intelligent Dynamic Chassis Control, 22-inch 10-spoke forged wheels in silver with a diamond-turned finish, Matrix LED headlights, Adaptive Cruise Control, Visual Park Assist, four-zone climate control, 12-way electric-adjust front seats, head-up display, wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, and a 1,380W 15-speaker KEF Premium Audio system.
It has up to 905 hp from a dual motor drivetrain powered by an 800-volt, 112kWh Lithium-ion battery pack that offers up to 373 miles of range, Lotus said. It can do 0 to 60 mph in under three seconds, while rapid charging from 10-80 per cent can be done in only 20 minutes, Lotus said. It also has the Lotus Dynamic Handling Pack (comprising Intelligent Active Roll Control and Active Rear Steering), Carbon Pack, Pirelli P Zero performance tires, and a gloss black finish for the wheels. There’s also a sixth Drive Mode: Track.
The Amelia concours d’elegance returns for its 29th iteration from Feb. 29 to March 3 of 2024. And the Broad Arrow Amelia Auction will return as the official auction of The Amelia for 2024. The Amelia Auction will be extended to two days for 2024 (February 29 – March 1) following a successful inaugural event that saw $31 million in total sales and 81 percent of all lots sold. Consignment information is available at broadarrowauctions.com.