Jacksonville Car Culture events calendar:
The next Caffeine & Octane Jacksonville is set for 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 10 at The Avenues mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. And for May, organizers are seeking vehicles that have been in the family for 40 years or more. They’d love to fill the entire Feature Area with collector cars, trucks and motorcycles that have been in the family for four decades or more! Send them a DM if you’d like to be included.
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Gentle reminders – All vehicles parked in the Central Lot Features area must remain in place until the show concludes. If you cannot stay until then, please park in the exhibit lot.
Past events:
Rides & Brews last Saturday at the World of Beer Bar & Kitchen on Butler Boulevard, held by the North Florida Type R/Type S community:
Upcoming events:
Rides and Brews Morning Edition: 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the shopping center at 10618 Deerwood Park Blvd. Held by North Florida Type R/Type S Community.
Spina Bifida Jacksonville Garage Sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at HC Warner, 2970 Mercury Road. Lots of automobilia, antiques, collectibles, books, clothing, housewares and more to benefit SBJ, an agency that helps those with the birth defect and their families!
Courtesy WW Rumble at the Ranch
Rumble at the Ranch 4: 9 a.m. on Friday; 8 a.m. on Saturday, at the WW Ranch at 1445 Otis Road in Jacksonville. The event includes a car show, burnout contest and more – admission $20 per person.
Jacksonville SSR Round-Up: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, at Golden Corral at 9070 Merrill Road.
Rescheduled – Orange Park Car Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, at Orange Park High School at 2300 Kingsley Ave. Free for spectators and $25 per show vehicle.
15th annual Rev It Up! Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 at Moosehaven, 1701 Park Ave. in Orange Park. Spectators free, and $25 pre-registration for show vehicles.
Take Away Buffet Show: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 9, at Take Away Buffet at1805 East West Parkway in Fleming Island. Free.
Troop 77 Car Show: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 10, at Old Plank Road Baptist Church, 8964 Old Plank Road. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle.
12th annual Boots on the Ground Poker Run: 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, at Flamingo Lake RV Resort at 3640 Newcomb Road. Hosted by American Legion Riders Chapter 9, Post 9 Jeep Brigade and Flamingo Lake RV.
King of the South/Import Warz Car Show: 2 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds at 543378 U.S. 1 in Callahan. Spectator admission is $20 per person in advance, and varying entrant fees depending on competition entry – tickets at facebook.com/events/2254148474985115.
Twisted Pro Grand Opening/Show and Shine: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at 545 International Golf Parkway near St. Augustine. Free show and shine – meet with reps of 30 brands.
Good Sam Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday May 17, at Tanglewood Shopping Center at 1241 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park. Free for spectators and $25 per show vehicle – proceeds benefit Good Samaritan Anglican Church.
MBCA Mercedes-Benz and Coffee St. Augustine: 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, at Art ‘n Motion at 283 San Marco Ave. in St. Augustine – open to all Mercedes-Benz owners and enthusiasts.
Annual Memorial Day Rod Run 4 Kidz: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, at 449648 U.S. 301 in Callahan – free for spectators and $20 for show vehicles. All proceeds benefit Barnabas Families in Transition program.
Rally For Randall Car Show: 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds at 543378 U.S. 1 in Callahan. Free – all proceeds go to a young boy in need of a liver and bone marrow transplant
Mind Over Metal Mental Health Awareness Benefit Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, at Maceo Elk Lodge at 712 W. Duval St. Free for spectators and all cars, bike and tuck show entries – donations accepted for local mental health awareness charities
Connect Cruisers Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, at Connect Church at 13056 Perdue Road. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle.
Cars & Coffee: Previewing The Paddocks Car Condos: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 31, at Classic Nine Motorwerks at 7223 Golden Wings Road in Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Caffeine and Gasoline Drive-In Movie: 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, J-Tech at 8813 Western Way – $10 per car, and the film is Ford V. Ferrari. Film starts at dark – all proceeds help Jacksonville Area Mopars/J-Tech Scholarship Fund.
Wings ‘n Wheels 3: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, at Northeast Florida Regional Airport on U.S. 1 in St. Augustine. Spectators are $20 per adult and $10 for teens with free parking -show vehicles are $50 for trucks, $40 for cars and $30 for motorcycles.
Summer Volksfest #11: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine, at 4730 U.S. 1 S. Dixie Highway South in St. Augustine. Fre for spectators and VW show vehicles.
Kathleen’s second annual Car Show: 1 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, at Cracker’s Bar and Lounge at 1241 Blanding Blvd. in Orange Park. Free for spectators and $15 per show vehicle, or $10 and a new toy – proceeds benefit Wolfsons Children’s Hospital.
Ultimate Car Show, presented by the Town of Hilliard: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5th at 37328 W. First St. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle.
R.A.W. Music Festival and S.A.W. Kustomz Cars for a Cause: 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Flamingo Lake RV Resort at 3640 Newcomb Road. Free to spectators and $20 for show vehicles, process benefitting the MS Foundation.
Cars of Purpose Rev Out Cancer Pink Out Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18 and 19, at the Clay County Fairgrounds at 2463 Florida 16 in Green Cove Springs.
The FIRM (Florida International Rally and Moto Park): Open Track Days held most weekends at the road course and rally course at 7266 Airport Road in Starke.
All the Cruise-ins…
Clay County Cruzers, Callahan Cruisers and Amelia Cruizers all hold regular weekend cruise-ins, so check their Facebook pages.
Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville: 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. every second Saturday at The Avenues Mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. Information: https://bit.ly/3gPRvVQ.
Duval Car, Truck and Bike Meet: noon to 5 p.m. every first Saturday at 10749 N. Main St.
Mod Talk Tuesdays: 5 p.m. every first Tuesday at Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant at 10915 Baymeadows Road. For car, truck and bike enthusiasts.
Rides and Brews Monthly Car Meet: Monthly Type R/Type S meet, this time from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at World Of Beer Bar and Kitchen, 5105 Butler Blvd.
Players Grille Mandarin at 10140 San Jose Blvd., 4 to 7 p.m. every third Wednesday.
New – Fernandina Beach Car Meet: 6 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month at Famous Quick Lube, 1707 8th St. Fernandina Beach.
Duval Car, Truck and Bike meet: Free cruise-in from noon to 5 p.m. each 1st and 3rd Saturday at the shopping center at 3000 Dunn Ave.
Orange Blossom Breakfast Show: 8 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday at Orange Blossom Diner at 14329 Beach Blvd., presented by Beaches Classic Cruisers and Carl Bush.
Amelia Cruizers: 3 to 5 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month, now at Townies Pizza, 819 T.J. Courson Road.
Jax Beach Classic Car Cruise: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and every fourth Tuesday at Latham Plaza, 143 2nd St. N. in Jacksonville Beach. This is a City of Jacksonville Beach sponsored event. Park on the walkway at Latham Plaza.
Caffeine and Gasoline: 8 to 11 a.m. each first Saturday of the month at J-Tech Institute at 8813 Western Way in Jacksonville. House rules – “respect the property.”
North Florida Domestic Car Club’s cruise-in 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on each first Saturday of the month at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 9720 Deer Lake Court off Southside Boulevard.
** On hold for the summer – Cruisin’ Classics Cruise-in: 1 to 4 p.m. the first Sunday of each month on the back lawn of the Elks Lodge at 1855 West Road, off Beach Boulevard – Hamburgers and more on sale.
Wings & Wheels Cruise-in: 2 to 6 pm. each first Saturday at Dicks Wings & Grill at 6055 Youngerman Circle.
Rides and Coffee: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every fourth Sunday at Detail Garage, 9390 Arlington Expressway.
First Coast Car Council: All cruise-ins postponed.
Callahan Cruisers: 4 to 7 p.m. every second Saturday at Hardee’s at 542309 U.S. 1 in Callahan. The next cruise-in – Sat. Aug. 10 – is the event’s 10th anniversary.
Downtown Kingsland Cars & Coffee: New summer hours – 8 to 11 a.m. each second Saturday at the Historic Downtown Kingsland Homegrown Market at U.S. 17 and Georgia 40.
Cruise Fruit Cove: The Sunshine State Chevelles’ cruise-in hours are 12 to 4 p.m. every third Saturday at the PDQ at 194 Florida 13 in Saint Johns, just south of Julington Creek.
New cruise-in: 1 p.m. every third Saturday at Hardee’s at 6852 Wilson Blvd.
Yulee Cars and Coffee: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every third Sunday at the Sonic Drive-In at 463939 Florida 200 in Yulee.
Brunch with Cars: noon to 3 p.m. every third Sunday at Pink Salt Restaurant and Wine Bar, 1567 University Blvd. W.
Cars and Gars: noon to 5 p.m. every 1st and third Saturday at Allusion’s restaurant and bar at 5045 Soutel Drive.
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice cruise-in: noon to 3 p.m. every fourth Saturday at the business at 18111 Golden Eagle Way on Fleming Island.
Apex Auto Car Show and Cruise-in: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. every third Saturday of the month at Apex Automotive, 9962 San Jose Blvd.
Cars, Bikes and Burgers: 7:30 to 11 p.m. every last Friday of each month at Steak ‘n Shake at 10661 San Jose Blvd.
Clay County Cruzers’ events: 2 to 5 p.m. every first Saturday at Big Dawg Sports Restaurant, 1330 Blanding Blvd.; 2 to 5 p.m. every second Saturday at Tom & Betty’s in Orange Park. 2 to 5 p.m. every third Saturday at various sites; and 2 to 5 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Gator’s Dockside, 8316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville.
Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine monthly cruise-ins: St. Augustine Cruiser’s “Cruise In” from 5 to 7 p.m. every third Saturday, and Cars and Coffee from 8 to 10 a.m. every fourth Saturday. Both cruise-ins are at 4730 U.S. 1 S. Dixie Highway South in St. Augustine. And the museum is open Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Cars and Coffee Fleming Island: 8 a.m. every fourth Sunday of the month at 2310 Village Square Parkway, Fleming Island.
New cruise-in: 6 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Mission BBQ, 8440 Blanding Blvd. in Jacksonville, hosted by Modern Mustangs of Jacksonville.
New cruise-in: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every fourth Saturday at the Rockin’ 50’s Eatery at 3501 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd. in St. Augustine.
Show and Tell: 6 to 9 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Advance Auto Parts at 10014 Atlantic Blvd.
Azalea City Cruisers: Monthly cruise-in from 5 to 8 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Velchoffs Corner, 105 N. 2nd St. in Palatka.
Historic Springfield Main Street Cruise: 4 p.m. every fourth Saturday between 8th and 17th streets at Main Street in Jacksonville’s Springfield community.
Wait, there’s more…
Photo courtesy of Mecum
Go boldly where no reverse trike has gone – at Mecum’s May 17th Indianapolis auction, as this 2018 Polaris Slingshot Custom
donated by the seller with proceeds to benefit the West Coast Customs Academy.
West Coast Customs Academy did the custom build inspired by Star Trek Discovery’s USS Discovery.
Photo courtesy of Mecum
It has custom-crafted 3D hood and side warp nacelles, plus gold Star Trek badges on custom upholstered seating and an interior control tech center with RGBW LED lighting.
Call it a blank slate – the Slate Truck, that is – a compact, bare-bones electric pickup that base prices at just under $27,500, or even down as low as $20,000 with federal tax credits. Designed in California, built in the Midwest and backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, its makers call it “a beautifully simplified EV 2-seat pickup, produced in a single configuration from the factory.”
It’s basic – steel wheels outside; crank windows and HVAC knobs inside, with a large frunk along with a 1,400-lb. payload. There’s more than 100 accessories, including a flat-pack accessory SUV Kit that turns the truck into a 5 seat SUV, with a roll cage, airbags and rear seat.
Photo courtesy of Slate
The interior is simple – digital gauge, USB ports and a place to add your smartphone or tablet to get other stuff you want, Slate says. There’s a 52.7-kWh battery pack, 150 kW, rear-wheel drive, and a base range target of 150 miles – an accessory 84.3-kWh pack has a target of 240 miles. Using the NACS port, charge overnight for commute on a household outlet, or fast-charge to 80% at 120-kW in under 30 minutes.
Photo courtesy of Porsche
Porsche celebrated an anniversary this week – On April 28, 1975, a one-off Porsche 917 race car left the Weissach development center and headed not for a track – like every 917 before – but instead, and for the first time, to public roads.
It was an audacious adventure driven by the passion of private owner/Italian businessman Gregorio Rossi di Montelera, as a small team within Porsche fulfilled his wishes.
The car – 917 chassis 30 – had originally raced. But this silver car had an array of changes mandated by the laws of the time, or others at the request of Count Rossi.
Finished in Martini Silver, it featured a set of rudimentary exhaust mufflers, additional mirrors, side indicators and even a horn. It carried the mandatory spare tire beneath its rear clamshell. Inside, the two seats (a requirement for endurance racers of this period) re-finished in tan leather (commissioned from Hermes) with accompanying suede surfacers for the roof lining, doors and dashboard. The gear shifter retained the same wooden finish as the racers, and even kept the same drilled, lightweight key. The car originally wore an Alabama license plate obtained by Count Rossi.
Photo courtesy of Porsche
Today the car is still enjoyed by its current owner on the open roads in the south of France where it.