The Kings Road Roll Call
3/11/26 – 3/16/26
Welcome back, gearheads! We are staring down the barrel of an absolutely massive week in Southern California car culture. From the historic, tire-smoking hallowed grounds of Pomona to a brand-new Fast & Furious exhibit dropping at the Petersen, the grid is packed. Whether you’re shaking down a track toy out at Chuckwalla, navigating a road rally in the canyons, or just looking for a solid bear claw and some vintage steel to get your morning started, we have your map right here.
Here is your official, exhaustive Kings Road Roll Call for March 11 – March 16, 2026:
WEDNESDAY (3/11)
Beach City Classics Weekly Meet Up
6:00 PM
Huntington Beach Sports Complex, 18100 Goldenwest Street (Lot B5), Huntington Beach, CA
The Beach City Classics crew gets together every Wednesday evening. Thirty minutes to socialize and swap car stories, a quick meeting about upcoming events, then cruising Main Street. ALL are welcome.
BIG Wednesdays Car Show
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Mr D’s Diner, 126 Yorba Linda Blvd, Placentia, CA
Get over the mid-week hump with a fantastic, family-friendly car show anchored around a classic Orange County diner setting. Expect a highly diverse mix of local builds. Participants get 10% off at Mr. D’s.
Simi Valley Weekly Cruise Night
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location changes weekly – check their socials for this week’s spot
The Simi Valley crew moves the party around town every Wednesday. Follow their updates for the meeting point.
THURSDAY (3/12)
Cars and Coffee at Earl’s Donuts
8:00 AM
20429 Devonshire Street, Chatsworth, CA
Fresh coffee, warm donuts, and gorgeous cars. An absolute morning staple for the San Fernando Valley community. Respect the spot and enjoy the local flavor.
Filthy Buggers Air-Cooled Meet
7:00 PM
Ventura Blvd & Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA
A weekly Thursday evening gathering for the air-cooled faithful. VWs, Porsches, and anything with a fan on the back of the engine – bring it.
FRIDAY (3/13)
Bob’s Big Boy Weekly Classic Car Show
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
4211 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA
This historic mid-century cruising tradition defines the LA classic car scene. Come for the meticulously restored mid-century beauties, and stay for the legendary Big Boy combo and unmatched cinematic vibes.
Garden Grove Friday Night Cruise
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Historic Main Street, Garden Grove, CA
One of the longest-running and best Friday night atmospheres in Orange County. Packed with traditional customs and friendly locals rolling down Main Street to properly welcome the weekend.
Bellflower Boulevard Cruise Night
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Bellflower Blvd, Lakewood, CA
An awesome annual cruise night rolling through the Bellflower corridor. Great mix of classics, hot rods, and lowriders coming out for a Friday the 13th edition.
Valley Cruise Night @ Fosters Freeze
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
201 S. Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA
Another great Burbank Friday option. The Valley Cruise Night crew gathers at Fosters Freeze before hitting the streets.
Fuel Pump Fridays @ Rt. 66 Classic Grill
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
18730 Soledad Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA
A Route 66–themed Friday night gathering up in Santa Clarita. Great food, great vibes, and a solid local crowd rolling in all evening.
SATURDAY (3/14)
Donut Derelicts
6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Adams Ave Donuts, 9015 Adams Ave (Magnolia & Adams), Huntington Beach, CA
The absolute granddaddy of all morning car meets. Since 1985, the true diehards have been showing up here before sunrise for incredible historic hot rods. Be early, be respectful, and soak in the history.
Early Rodder’s
6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
United Artists Theatre, 1919 Verdugo Blvd, La Cañada, CA
An early-morning Foothill classic. Hot rods, customs, and vintage iron in a gorgeous setting.
Caffeine Cruisers
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Artesia & Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA
A strong South Bay morning meet with a great mix of everything – muscle, import, exotic, and classic.
Bonita Cars & Coffee
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Bonita Donuts, 4414 Bonita Rd, Bonita, CA
San Diego County’s reliable Saturday morning donut-and-car fix.
Cbad Cars
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
7130 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA
North County San Diego’s laid-back Saturday morning gathering by the coast.
Coffee N’ Cars
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
23222 Valencia Blvd, Valencia, CA
Quick and early Saturday morning caffeine hit for the SCV crowd before A Brunch of Cars kicks off down the road.
County Line Cars And Coffee
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
The Promenade at Westlake, 140 Promenade Way, Thousand Oaks, CA
Wake up the Ventura County line! A stellar 2nd-Saturday gathering of high-end exotics, American muscle, and pristine classics in a beautiful setting.
Cars & Coffee Santa Barbara (PCA Santa Barbara)
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Leadbetter Beach, Santa Barbara, CA
pcasb.org
The PCA Santa Barbara Region’s 2nd-Saturday gathering at Leadbetter Beach. Social hour starts at 8:00 AM, meeting at 9:00 AM. Gorgeous coastal views and a stunning array of Porsches and European sports cars.
Redlands Cars and Coffee
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Escape Craft Brewery, 440 Oriental Ave, Redlands, CA
Inland Empire folks, this one’s for you. An awesome morning gathering in downtown Redlands with a fantastic local community vibe.
Bonita High School Auto Shop Car Show
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
3102 D Street, La Verne, CA
Support the next generation of wrenchers! Bonita High’s auto shop hosts their annual show. Classics, hot rods, and muscle cars welcome.
A Brunch of Cars
9:00 AM
24025 Newhall Ranch Road, Santa Clarita, CA
Sleep in a little and still catch a great show with this highly relaxed Saturday morning gathering up in Santa Clarita.
Poway High Auto Club Car Show
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
15500 Espola Road, Poway, CA
Support the next generation of gearheads! A fantastic community show hosted by the local Poway High Auto Club down in San Diego County.
PCA Cal-Inland — 2nd Saturday Tour
9:15 AM staging / 9:30 AM drivers meeting
Santa Clarita Valley, CA
pca.org
The Porsche Club of America’s California Inland region fires up the flat-sixes for a spirited 77-mile canyon run through Bouquet Canyon, San Francisquito, and Angeles Forest Highway. Registration required.
PSR Driving Tour to K1 Circuit
9:30 AM meet / 10:00 AM departure
The Shops at Palm Desert, Palm Desert, CA
pca.org
The Palm Springs Region PCA heads out for a gorgeous 65-mile desert driving tour that culminates at the K1 Circuit in Winchester. Great cars and great desert roads.
Dragsters & Donuts
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
3333 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA
Inland Empire drag culture meets Saturday morning donuts. Great hot rods and quarter-mile machinery.
GearHead Society SoCal Car Show
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Yanks Air Museum, Chino, CA
An indoor/outdoor car show inside one of SoCal’s coolest aviation museums. Live DJ, awards, and a curated lineup of all makes and models.
A Fast & Furious Legacy – Exhibit Opening (See Workshops & Exhibits below)
Whiskey & Wheels
4:00 PM
3301 N. Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA
The first Whiskey & Wheels of 2026! A laid-back Saturday evening classic car meet in Burbank.
Lions Automotive Art & Design Experience
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Lions Automobilia Foundation, 2790 E Del Amo Blvd, Rancho Dominguez, CA
A curated evening celebrating Southern California’s automotive art and design heritage inside the Lions Automobilia museum. Ticketed event.
SUNDAY (3/15)
Supercar Sunday
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave (use Victory Blvd & Mason St entrance), Woodland Hills, CA
The Valley’s premier performance hub. This week is Porsche Marque Day, presented by Porsche Woodland Hills. Come drool over a spectacular lineup of exotics, hypercars, and rare custom builds.
Cars & Coffee La Mesa
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
La Mesa Blvd (between Spring & 4th St), La Mesa, CA
A fantastic early morning neighborhood meetup right on the boulevard for the East County San Diego crowd.
San Diego Automotive Museum Cars & Coffee
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA
The SDAM’s monthly Sunday C&C in Balboa Park. All types welcome, plus early museum access.
Hot Cakes & Hot Rods
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Glory Days Sports Grill, 4132 Woodruff Ave, Lakewood, CA
Exactly what it sounds like: Vintage iron, great folks, and hearty food for a super chill Sunday hang. Hosted by the Mercifuls Car Club.
29th Glendale Elks Charity Car & Motorcycle Show
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
120 E. Colorado St, Glendale, CA
A major annual charity show featuring classic cars, hot rods, and motorcycles. Multiple award categories, DJ music, food, and great raffle prizes. One of the biggest Sunday shows this week.
Escondido Cars & Coffee
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA
A growing North County San Diego gathering with shade (!), a friendly crowd, and room for everyone.
Hot Rods at the Beach
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Glory Days Seaside Grill, 620 Pacific Coast Hwy, Seal Beach, CA
An intimate beachside C&C with lawn chairs, ocean breezes, and legendary regulars.
Simi Valley Cars & Coffee
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Lucky Dog Cafe, 2139 Tapo St, Simi Valley, CA
The Simi Valley crew’s Sunday morning stop. Hosted by Fontana Motorsports.
San Fernando Valley Breakfast Meet Up (SoCal MG Club)
8:30 AM
Greystoke Grill, 18395 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA
The classic British car faithful take over the Valley for their monthly 3rd-Sunday breakfast meetup! All are welcome.
Exotics & Espresso
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
150 Progress, Irvine, CA
Orange County’s high-end exotic gathering. Now running every Sunday. Roll through to see some of the rarest, most expensive, and fastest modern machinery on the road today.
Golden Cove British Car Meet
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
31176 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
A 3rd-Sunday monthly meetup for British car enthusiasts on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Stunning ocean-bluff setting.
Motors4Music Car Show Fundraiser
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
San Marcos High School, 1615 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA
A fantastic Sunday show raising funds for the local high school music program. Good tunes, great cars, and an awesome cause.
The Kip Cyprus Collection Tour
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
5452 Oceanus Drive, Huntington Beach, CA
socalccca.org
The Classic Car Club of Southern California, along with the Lincoln & Continental Owners Club and the Earle C. Anthony Region Packard Club, hosts an exclusive, highly curated viewing of this incredible private collection in HB. Expect Packards, Corvettes, Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari Daytona, and much more. Registration closed March 11.
Pistons & Brunch | Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
1563 S. State College Blvd, Anaheim, CA
Sleep in, grab some brunch, and check out an awesome mixed-genre show inside one of the absolute coolest automotive event spaces in Orange County.
MONDAY (3/16)
Monday Madness Car Show
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
126 Yorba Linda Blvd, Placentia, CA
Kick off the week with a chill, family-friendly neighborhood vibe. Classic rides gathering at Mr. D’s in Placentia to beat the Monday blues.
Modelo Monday Cruise
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Larry’s Pizza, 926 W Orangethorpe Ave, Fullerton, CA
Pizza, cold drinks, and cool cars. An incredibly laid-back Orange County weeknight staple where the local community comes out to just hang.
🏁 RACING EVENTS
NHRA Divisional & Sportsman Event (Division 7 Race #2)
Thursday, March 12 – Sunday, March 15
In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, Pomona, CA
nhradiv7.com
The spiritual home of drag racing! The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series returns to Pomona for the first divisional points meet since 2002, as part of NHRA’s 75th-anniversary celebration. Expect a massive turnout and a electric atmosphere.
Tamale Track Days @ Buttonwillow
Friday, March 13
Buttonwillow Raceway Park (Classic 13CW), Buttonwillow, CA
tamaletrackdays.com
A boutique 36-car track day on the beloved Classic configuration at Buttonwillow. Includes pro photos and gourmet lunch.
SCCA Ron Dunlop Memorial Road Rally
Saturday, March 14
Check-in: 9:00 AM / Meeting: 9:30 AM / First car out: 10:01 AM
Start: Dink’s Deli & Bagel Bakery, 28170 Newhall Ranch Rd, Santa Clarita, CA
scca.com
Grab a bagel and hit the road! The Santa Monica Sports Car Club hosts this memorial navigational rally — approximately 85 miles over 3.5 hours on scenic roads. $35 per car.
Speed Ventures Track Weekend & HTAC
Saturday, March 14 – Sunday, March 15
Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA
speedventures.com
A massive open-track weekend out in the beautiful low desert! Featuring the Miata TT Championship, 86 Cup, GR Movement, Wilwood Corvette Challenge, Nissan Challenge, and the highly competitive Honda Time Attack Challenge. Sunday features the Bimmer Challenge.
San Diego SCCA RallyCross
Saturday, March 14 (Practice) – Sunday, March 15 (Competition)
Ramona Fairgrounds, 421 Aqua Lane, Ramona, CA
scca.com
Get dirty! The SCCA San Diego Region is taking over the dirt at the Ramona Fairgrounds for a full weekend of sideways, slip-angle action.
So Cal Dirt Karters / Imperial Dirt Karts Winter Co-Series (Race 5)
Saturday, March 14
Perris Raceway (Flat Track), Perris, CA
High-speed karting action sliding around the dirt oval in Perris. Incredible to watch, even better to drive.
PCA-LA Autocross Championship Series
Sunday, March 15
Angel Stadium, 2000 E. Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA
motorsportreg.com
The Porsche Club of America Los Angeles region takes over the Big A’s parking lot. Cone dodgers, bring your A-game! PCA membership required.
WORKSHOPS & EXHIBITS
Cars & Careers Fair
Wednesday, March 11 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
petersen.org
An amazing networking and educational event hosted by the Petersen for high school students looking to break into the automotive industry. Features Mazda, Mecum Auctions, SEMA, Singer Vehicle Design, and more. SOLD OUT — but companies can still present.
A Fast & Furious Legacy – Exhibit Opening
Saturday, March 14 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
petersen.org
The Petersen officially opens their brand new exhibit celebrating 25 years of the Fast & Furious franchise! Featuring 23 screen-used vehicles including the iconic orange Supra, the neon green Eclipse, Vin Diesel’s Charger R/T, and Suki’s pink S2000. The parking garage transforms into a JDM car show across three floors. VIP packages available. This exhibit runs through April 2027.
HEADS-UP (Upcoming Major Events)
Clear your schedules, book your hotels, and prep your rides — these are the heavy hitters coming down the pipeline:
March 21–22: NASA SoCal Competition School @ Willow Springs. NASA is hosting their intensive Comp School to get you licensed for real wheel-to-wheel racing.
March 21–22: SCCA Hoosier Super Tour @ Buttonwillow. The premiere amateur road racing series hits the brand new “Circuit” layout.
April 4–6: Goodguys 25th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals @ Del Mar Fairgrounds. Over 2,500 of the finest pre-1999 hot rods, customs, and muscle cars take over the coast.
April 17–19: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach @ Downtown Long Beach. The Monaco of the West! IndyCar and IMSA GTP/GTD prototypes absolutely flying through the city streets.
April 24–26: La Jolla Concours d’Elegance @ La Jolla Cove. The absolute pinnacle of the regional exhibition circuit. Jaw-dropping vintage metal and ocean breezes.
May 29–31: Velocity Invitational @ Sonoma Raceway. America’s greatest car culture event mixing historic race cars, hypercars, and radical drift whips!
June 19–21: NASCAR San Diego Weekend @ Naval Base Coronado. A groundbreaking 3.4-mile street circuit built right on the active Naval Air Station!
See you out on the road! Drive safe, respect the spot, and keep SoCal car culture alive. That means no burnouts and no excessive revving at events — we don’t want to give anyone a reason to shut these meets down. The more chill we keep it, the longer these meets stay on the map. 🏁