Car Show

classic cars at a car show with their hoods popped up

Rev your engines and shine up your chrome for a dazzling car show. Join NAVSTA Norfolk MWR Community Recreation on Saturday, July 26 from noon to 4 PM at the Main Gate Movie Theater Parking Lot. Come and check out your dream cars. We will have inflatables, food trucks, face painting, and more. This is a family friendly event and is free and open to all eligible patrons. 

Cars will be judged on five different criteria.  

  1. General appearance: first impression – how the car looks when walking up to it, how well cared for the car appears. 
  2. Exterior: chrome accent, wheel, custom graphics, rust, etc.  
  3. Interior: quality of interior of the car 
  4. Details: trim pieces, missing decals or badges, scratched paint or rims, etc. 
  5. Bonus Points (You can get up to five points): display and presentation of the car, crowd appeal 

Categories of Judging 

  1. Best Classic Car: Vehicles typically from early to mid-20th century 
  2. Best Antique Car: Very early automobile, often over 45-50 years old 
  3. Best Muscle Car: High-performance, powerful cars, often from the 1960’s and 1970’s 
  4.  Best Sports Car: Sleek and fast vehicles designed for dynamic performance and style 
  5. Best Exotics: Rare, high-performance cars with cutting edge design and technology 
  6. Best Off-Road Wonders: Rugged vehicles built for adventure, like jeep and all-terrain beasts 
  7. Best Club Representative: For car clubs displaying a standout group of vehicles 
  8. Crowd Favorite: Patrons vote for their favorite (first, second, and third place prizes) 
  9. Best Themed Vehicle: Customized for a specific theme 

Registration is required if you would like to bring your car to the show. CLICK HERE to register your car.  

For more information, please call 757-444-3046.

Proudly sponsored by Busch Gardens, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, H2OBX, and Nando's Restaurant Group. 

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