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. 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:
Orange Park Car Show: Last Saturday at Orange Park High School at 2300 Kingsley Ave.
Caffeine and Gasoline: last Saturday at J-Tech Institute at 8813 Western Way in Jacksonville.
And here it is in the steel, brought by Jacksonville Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram – the 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona Stage 2 EV coupe.
And some of the rest…………….
North Florida Domestic Car Club’s cruise-in Last Saturday at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 9720 Deer Lake Court off Southside Boulevard.
Upcoming events:
POSTPONED: 15th annual Rev It Up! Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, 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, at Take Away Buffet at 1805 East West Parkway in Fleming Island. Free.
POSTPONED: Troop 77 Car Show: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, 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, 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.
Street Passions car show: 2 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, at Passions gentleman’s club, 9801 Beach Blvd. Spectators are free; registration $25 per show vehicle.
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. Because of this event, there is no cruise-in that morning.
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. Free 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
Legendary race car driver Jochen Mass has died at age 78: Mass was the 2014 honoree at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, and a fan favorite who seemed delighted to be honored by fans.
Bobby Rahal, president of the Road Racing Drivers Club, says he is “greatly saddened by the passing of my friend,” in a statement.
“He was not just a distinguished driver, but a and true sportsman, who represented so well in a sport we all love” Rahal’s statement says. “.. To say we have all lost a great friend is a monumental understatement. RIP my friend, and thank you for the memories.”
Thomas Laudenbach, Vice President of Porsche Motorsports, also issued a statement and deep history of the former factory driver, saying that they were very saddened by the news of his death.
“Jochen Mass was a driver with depth. One who could understand the car like few others” Laudenbach says. “He had an excellent feel for technology and for everything that makes a team strong. We are losing a remarkable driver and a trusted companion who was with us for many years. His legacy extends well beyond his success – it lives in memories, in stories and in his way of thinking about motorsports. Our thoughts are with his family”.
Mass was born in 1946 in Dorfen, Upper Bavaria. He completed an apprenticeship as a car mechanic, then when the regular driver at the Alfa Romeo dealer was absent due to illness in 1968, Mass stepped in and proved his talent, marking the spontaneous start of an extraordinary career. That led to being European Touring Car Champion in 1972, European runner-up in Formula 2, and 105 drives in Formula 1 – he won the Spanish Grand Prix in 1975. Then he found his true home in endurance sport – and at Porsche.
Between 1976 and 1987, he was a permanent member of the works team in the 935, 936, 956 and 962 with fellow drivers such as Jacky Ickx, celebrating consecutive victories, shaping championships
In 1992, Mass ended his active career, his record more than 400 races, 105 Grand Prix starts, 71 World Championship points, winner of the German Racing Championship, European Touring Car Champion, Porsche Cup winner, German Sports Car Champion, Le Mans winner with Sauber Mercedes.
Fans saw him driving a Mercedes-Benz 300SL in 2019 at a vintage event at Daytona.
The O’Reilly Auto Parts Sacramento Autorama closed out its 74th annual event on Sunday at Cal Expo with over 500 world-class custom vehicles, giving out more than 400 individual awards.
The show’s Custom d’Elegance award was presented to Jimmy Hervatin’s 1952 Ford F1 pickup, named “Lit Up,” based on a painting of the same name by artist Keith Weesner. Handcrafted by Hervatin, the truck was chopped six inches, sectioned and lowered on a brand-new frame. The reshaped body features custom running boards, shaved door handles and a new bed. Powered by a 1954 Oldsmobile 324, the truck is finished in a light blue pearl basecoat, tri-coat pearl white and dark red flames loaded with gold flake. Hervatin received $5,000 from ARP Fasteners.
David Maxwell was presented with the Best of the West award for his Kindig-It Design-built 1953 Corvette “TwelveAir” Concept, receiving a $12,500 prize.
The World’s Most Beautiful Lowrider award went to Eric Wisterman’s “Breaking Bad”-inspired 1962 Chevrolet Impala. The dazzling light-yellow lowrider was built was Wisterman and Jim Basgall, featuring murals depicting scenes and characters from the popular show by Albert Herrera, pinstriping by Alan Signs, a custom interior by Daniel Moreno and hydraulics by Mike Ishiki. Wisterman received a $5,000 prize presented by ARP Fasteners.