Jacksonville Car Culture events calendar:
The next Caffeine & Octane Jacksonville is set for 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, at The Avenues mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. For this Saturday, they are celebrating Japanese Sport and GT Cars. Send them a DM if they want your group to be included. 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.
In Memoriam:
Wellington C. Morton – June 29, 1943 – June 5, 2025:
A kind gentleman who intimately knew his cars… knew what he wanted to own… and cared for them as he cared for his friends.
Here he was with his rare Pontiac Star Chief at last month’s Caffeine & Octane, always extremely generous with his knowledge of the cars in his collection that he brought there and elsewhere to show, specifically so anyone who asked would learn about them. His kindness will always be remembered … farewell.
Upcoming events:
Wings ‘n Wheels 3: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday 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.
Father’s Day Meet: 6 p.m. on Friday, at Diamond Billiards, 2777 University Blvd. W. All makes/models meet.
Summer Volksfest #11: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, at Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine, at 4730 U.S. 1 S. Dixie Highway South in St. Augustine. Free for spectators and VW show vehicles.
The Brumos Collection
An Evening With Brumos: 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 20, at The Brumos Collection at 5159 San Pablo Road S. This night at the museum includes hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and soft drinks – included in your ticket. Spots are limited – tickets are $59 per person, or $99 per couple.
Jacksonville Sports Car Museum: Open to the public from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, at 7601 Centurion Parkway. Tickets are $24.92 per person, plus fee and tax, and free for children under 12. Explore 40+ rare & exotic cars including Ferraris, Lamborghinis & Porsches and more. There will be racing sims, Lucky Goat Coffee, and prize giveaways. For tickets and information, scan the QR code above.
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.
Southside Business Men’s Club Car Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, at the USS Orleck ship museum at 610 E. Bay St. Free for spectators and $25 per show vehicle.
Children’s Miracle Network Car Show: noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, at the Walmart at 1580 Branan Field Road in Middleburg. Free for spectators and $15 per show vehicle.
Walmart Car, Bike and Truck show: 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, at the Walmart at 9218 Florida 228 in MacClenny. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle.
SummerFest 2k25 Car and Bike Show: noon Saturday July 5 to midnight Sunday, July 6, at St. Johns Fairgrounds.
Morning Motor Social “Night Edition”: 6:30 pm. Saturday July 19, at 100 Palmetto Park Place in Ponte Vedra.
Ultimate Car Show, presented by the Town of Hilliard: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6th at 37328 W. First St. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle.
True Point Church Cruise-in for Jesus: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Truth Point Church, 5330 Dunn Ave. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle, proceeds to benefit children and youth programs.
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.
29th Annual 8-Flags Car Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18 on Centre Street in historic Centre Street in Fernandina Beach. Free for spectators and $30 per show vehicle – advance registration required – no day of show registration.
Proceeds go to local organizations.
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.
Morning Motor Social: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month at Park Place at Nocatee, 100 Palmetto Park Place in Ponte Vedra – free for spectators and show vehicles, all makes and models welcome. And Extreme SIM Racing & REViT SIM Racing will bring state-of-the-art racing simulators onsite.
*** Morning Motor Social “Night Edition”: 6:30 pm. Saturday July 19, at 100 Palmetto Park Place in Ponte Vedra.
Cars and Conversations – 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 17th, at The Lakeside at Amelia Island, 649 Amelia Island Parkway, Fernandina Beach – Auto Legends Amelia.
Duval Car, Truck and Bike Meet: noon to 5 p.m. every first Saturday at 10749 N. Main St.
Rides and Brews: 8 to 10 a.m. each first Saturday of each month at 10618 Deerwood Park Blvd. Then at 6 to 9 p.m. each third Saturday of the month, Rides and Brews meets at World of Beers Bar and Kitchen at 5105 Butler Blvd. Both are held for car clubs and vehicles, organized by vehicle style, by the North Florida Type R/Type S community.
Mod Talk Tuesdays: 5 p.m. every first Tuesday at Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant at 10915 Baymeadows Road. For car, truck and bike enthusiasts.
Players Grille Mandarin at 10140 San Jose Blvd., 4 to 7 p.m. every third Wednesday.
Cruise-in at the Creek: 9 a.m. to noon every fifth Saturday at Trout Creek Park, 6550 Florida 13 N.
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. 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: Changed to 5 to 8 p.m. on each first Saturday of the month at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 9720 Deer Lake Court off Southside Boulevard. Postponed this Saturday.
** 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 – Woody’s barbecue, 2452 Stoney Glen Drive in Fleming Island; 2 to 5 p.m. every third Saturday at Callahan’s Irish Bistro, 2141 Loch Rane Blvd. in Orange Park; and 2 to 5 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Gator’s Dockside, 8316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville.
Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine events:
The regular 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…
The Petersen Automotive Museum’s newest exhibit is “Totally Awesome! Cars and Culture of the ’80s and ’90s,” with an immersive look into the cars, fashion and technology that shaped two of the most transformative decades in automotive and pop culture history.
On display in the Mullin Grand Salon, more than 30 vehicles and a range of interactive elements. Standout vehicles include a 1995 McLaren F1, the one-off 1995 Lotec C1000 supercar, the legendary Audi S1 E2 Group B rally car, and the Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder replica (see above) featured in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” as well as a “Back to the Future” Delorean DMC-12 (also above).
The display also recreates a cultural backdrop with retro arcade games and mannequins dressed for the occasion in period-correct outfits. The vintage arcade and video game installation – plus a Pax-Man hot rod (see above)was curated by the Museum of the Game and Griffin McLemore.
A new race truck is “Ramming” its way into the 2026 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.
Ending a 13-year break, the new Ram 1500 concept race truck has been unveiled to preview the design for next year. The news of Ram’s return to NASCAR was officially announced by Tim Kuniskis, CEO of Ram brand, during a live NASCAR event at the Michigan International Speedway.
“For more than a decade, customers and our dealer network asked about getting back into NASCAR. The desire was always there, but we didn’t have a plan that delivered the last tenth and following just didn’t fit our DNA,” said Kuniskis. “Now we have a solid plan that will set us apart from the field and will bring fresh new interest and engagement to America’s motorsport.”
In conjunction with the news, the brand showed off its “Ram-Demption” campaign, featuring Kuniskis behind the wheel of Ram’s NASCAR concept truck at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina, with the iconic Goodyear Blimp and jets flying overhead. Find out – and see more – on www.ram.com and on YouTube.
Want to drive a Porsche race car – legally – on the street?
Well, here’s a brief taste of what Top Gear found out with the street model of the current Porsche 963 Hypercar – named the 963 RSP. An extreme one-off based on the IMSA championship and WEC championship winning machine, the car closely follows the design direction taken by a very special 917 (parked behind it above) 50 years ago. Fittingly, it debuted on the streets near the Circuit de la Sarthe – home of this weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans – alongside the car that inspired its creation.
The work of a team from Porsche AG, Porsche Penske Motorsport and Porsche Cars North America in partnership with motorsport legend Roger Penske, whose initials form the name of the car, the 963 RSP was influenced by the trailblazing 917 and an audacious drive that took place half a century ago.
In April 1975, a 917 (chassis 30) – the most advanced endurance race car at that time – made an extraordinary journey, not on the track, but on public roads. From the factory in Zuffenhausen, it traveled to Paris – at the wheel was its enigmatic owner, who insisted on as few changes as possible to the car, which remains in France, and on the road, to this day.
“This really started out as a “what if?” – a passion project by a small team of enthusiasts at Penske and at Porsche who together imagined a version of the 963 that really resembled as closely as possible the spirit and appearance of the Count Rossi 917,” said Porsche Cars North America President and CEO Timo Resch, who conceived of the original idea. “The 917 from the story was every inch a race car – albeit one driven on the road – and we took the same approach with the 963 RSP. It uses beautiful materials of the best quality available, but is still every bit a race car underneath.”
The 963 RSP is the first of its kind to be painted; a unique challenge due to the nature of the carbon fiber and Kevlar® bodywork – finished in Martini Silver. It features uniquely altered bodywork and a bespoke tan leather and Alcantara interior inspired by the trim choices made by Count Rossi 50 years ago. A dedicated mechanical and electronic setup were configured for its debut on the streets near Le Mans – including a raised ride height and softened dampers, as well as a reprogrammed control unit to allow for the headlights and taillights to operate closer to those of a road car.
“That was an experience that will stay with me for a lifetime,” said Timo Bernhard, who was at the wheel of the 963 RSP for its first miles on the road. “Driving down a public road with a 917 beside me – it felt unreal. The car behaved perfectly – it felt a little friendlier and more forgiving than the normal 963 – and felt super special and a lot more comfortable, especially as I was not needing all my safety gear.”
Inside, a single piece carbon seat trimmed in leather, leg cushions in the footwell as well as the roof lining and pillars retrimmed in light Alcantara while the steering wheel – where the majority of the vehicle’s functions are located – has been finished in leather. There’s a detachable 3D-printed cup holder capable of securely holding a Porsche travel mug.
Stickerdick’s Garage: There’s a new podcast in town by the guy who brings you the Stickerdick’s award for the coolest ride at many local car events.
Listen in with Mark Richardson on personal stories, adventures, truths and “lies” about the things car folks talk about in the garage, or working on our rides! Produced at WJCT Media’s new podcast studio, and at a car event near us.