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Roll Call: Week of 3/3/26 – 3/9/26
You asked for the ultimate deep dive, and we went hunting. This week, we are bringing you absolutely everything firing up their engines from the coastal enclaves of SantaBarbara all the way down to the San Diego border. Whether you’re chasing dawn-patrol coastal fog, hitting the canyons, or just looking for an excuse to grab a donut and talk shop, this is your definitiveSoCal roadmap.
Here is your completely uncensored Kings Road Roll Call for the week of March 3 – March 9, 2026.
TUESDAY
Hot Rods Unlimited Tuesday Night Cruise-In
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
In-N-Out Burger, 24001 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA
Double-doubles and Detroit iron. The Hot Rods Unlimited crew always brings out a stellar lineup of traditional hot rods to kick off the early week in South OC.
PCA-SDR Monthly Board Meeting
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Vault, Miramar, San Diego, CA
Want to get involved behind the scenes of one of the most activePorsche chapters in the nation? The San Diego Region PCA is hosting their monthly planning meeting at The Vault.
Granada Hills Tuesday Cruiz-In
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
18090 Chatsworth Street, Granada Hills, CA
A staple Valley neighborhood meetup. Roll down Chatsworth Street and find a sweet mix of modern muscle, timeless classics, and laid-back community vibes.
Tuesdays at Ventura Cove Park ‘n Chill
8:00 PM
3211 Gleason Rd, San Diego, CA
Keep the evening cruising right by the water in Mission Bay. Just park up, chill out, and enjoy the ocean breeze under the stars with the SD night crew.
WEDNESDAY
Beach City Classics Weekly Meet Up
6:00 PM
Huntington Beach Sports Complex, Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach, CA
Mid-week social for the HB locals! Beach City Classics kicks off with socializing at 6:00 PM, followed by a brief meeting, and then a cruise down Main Street USA for food and fun.
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 this fantastic family-friendly car show anchored around a classic OC diner setting.
THURSDAY
Cars and Coffee at Earl’s Donuts
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
20429 Devonshire Street, Chatsworth, CA
Fresh coffee, bear claws, and gorgeous cars. An absolute morning staple for the San Fernando Valley community. Every Thursday.
Gasratz Car Meet
(1st & 3rd Thursdays)
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
1609 Hawthorne Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA
Thursday night hangs in the South Bay! This week is the 1st Thursday of the month, so the Gasratz crew is out in force. Kick some tires and talk builds as the sun goes down over the Pacific.
FRIDAY
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 cars cene. Come for the meticulously restored beauties, stay for the legendary Big Boy combo.
Fontana Car Show
(1st Friday of the month)
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Spring St, Fontana, CA
Start the weekend out in the Inland Empire with this solid Friday evening community gathering. March is the season opener!
Garden Grove Friday Night Cruise
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Main Street, Garden Grove, CA
One of Orange County’s best Friday night atmospheres. Packed with traditional customs and friendly locals welcoming the weekend on historic Main Street.
Valley Cruise Night
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fosters Freeze, 201 S. Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA
Keep the Burbank party going with some post-war nostalgia and epic
neon-lit aesthetics at Fosters Freeze.
SATURDAY
Donut Derelicts
6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Adams Ave Donuts, Magnolia & Adams, Huntington Beach, CA
The absolute granddaddy of morning car meets. Since 1985, the true diehards have been showing up here before sunrise. Expect incredible historic hot rods.
Conejo Valley Cars & Coffee
(1st Saturday)
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Firestone Complete Auto Care, 598 West Hillcrest Drive, ThousandOaks, CA
A staple morning meet for the Ventura County and Westlake crowd.
Heights Cruizers: Cars & Coffee
(1st Saturday)
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Puente Hills Mall, South Azusa Avenue, City of Industry, CA
A great morning hangout for the San Gabriel Valley and East LA folks to show off their polished chrome.
Cars & Coffee Camarillo
8:00 AM
Loru’s Cafe, Camarillo, CA
The Santa Barbara and Ventura County faithful gather for a super-relaxed morning meet right off the 101.
A Brunch of Cars
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
24025 Newhall Ranch Road, Santa Clarita, CA
Sleep in a little and still catch a great show with this relaxed Saturday morning gathering in Santa Clarita.
South OC Cars & Coffee
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Outlets at San Clemente, San Clemente, CA
Categorized as the largest weekly car show in the U.S.! Expect massive volume and an unbelievable array of exotic, classic, and muscle cars. Do not miss this one.
Porsche Cars & Coffee
(1st Saturday)
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Porsche Santa Clarita, Creekside Road, Santa Clarita, CA
Calling all Stuttgart faithful! Drawing over 600 cars, this is the ultimate gathering for Porsche fans in LA, offering exclusive Wunderground access and premiere parking.
The Californian Classic Moto Show 2026
Saturday, March 7
(Gates open early; Judging 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA
If you love two wheels, head out to the iconic Santa Anita Park for a massive classic motorcycle showcase.
SUNDAY
Lakeside Cars & Coffee
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
9760 Wintergardens Blvd, Lakeside, CA
Early morning hot rods and coffee out in East County San Diego. A great local gathering before the heat sets in.
Balboa Car Show
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Old Newport Realty, 607 East Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA
Start your Sunday off right on the peninsula. Ocean air, great cars, and a highly curated Newport Beach local vibe.
Supercar Sunday
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Porsche Woodland Hills, Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA
The Valley’s premier performance hub. Come drool over a spectacular lineup of exotics, hypercars, and rare custom builds.
Escondido Cars & Coffee
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA
A beautiful park setting in North County SD with a consistently great turnout of diverse builds.
Hot Cakes & Hot Rods
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Glory Days Sports Grill, 4132 Woodruff Avenue, Lakewood, CA
Exactly what it sounds like: Vintage iron and hearty food for a super-chill Sunday hang in the Lakewood area.
Kearny High Alumni Car Show
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
County Office of Education, 6401 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA
Come support the local SD alumni! A highly diverse field of SoCal builds for a great community cause.
PCA-LA Women’s Day Drive 2026
Meet at 7:30 AM / Depart 8:00 AM
Agoura Hills area, Los Angeles, CA
(Route provided upon registration)
The Porsche Club of America LA Region celebrates International Women’s Day with an awesome Sunday morning canyon drive through Malibu to PCH and back. Everyone is welcome. $10/car.
Exotics & Espresso
(We’re trying to confirm with @ocexoticsandespresso — may now be monthly, so confirm before heading out.)
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
150 Progress, Irvine, CA
Orange County’s high-end exotic gathering. Roll through to see some of the rarest and fastest modern machinery on the road today.
Chihuahua Newport Beach Car Show
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
3107 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA
Tacos, cervezas, and classic cars right on the Newport peninsula. A perfectly executed relaxed Sunday morning.
Celebrating the Women of BMW CCA
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Ramona Ranch Winery, 23578 CA-78, Ramona, CA
A beautiful afternoon drive out to the winery to celebrate the amazing women of the BMW Car Club of America (San Diego Chapter). Great cars and great wine!
NOTE: BMW CCA members and guests only.
🏁 RACING EVENTS
Speed District @ Big Willow
Friday, March 6
Willow Springs Int’l Raceway, Rosamond, CA
Bring your track toy out to the fastest road in the West for a high-speed open track day on the iconic Big Willow layout.
CRA 2026 Round 1 (Motorcycle Race)
Saturday, March 7 – Sunday, March 8
Buttonwillow Raceway Park – Circuit, Buttonwillow, CA
California Road Race Association is kicking off their season with knee-dragging action on Buttonwillow’s new Circuit configuration!
Porsche Owners Club – Buttonwillow CCW Classic
Saturday, March 7 – Sunday, March 8
Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA
The Porsche Owners Club is taking over Buttonwillow for a massive weekend of Red/Orange cup racing and time trials on the classic track.
Race Pace Track Days: Chuckwalla CCW
Saturday, March 7 – Sunday, March 8
Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA
High-speed motorcycle track days out in the desert. Perfect weather to drop a knee and push your bike to the limits on the bowl.
NOTE: Advanced riders only.
JP43 1on1 at RacePace Track Days
Saturday, March 7 – Sunday, March 8
Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA
Expert one-on-one motorcycle instruction happening alongside the Race Pace weekend.
2026 March Autocross (San Diego BMW CCA)
Saturday, March 7 (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, CA
Cone dodgers, unite! Push your Ultimate Driving Machine to the absolute limit in a highly competitive setting with the BMW CCA.
San Diego SCCA Autocross
Sunday, March 8
Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium, Lake Elsinore, CA
The SCCA takes over the Storm Stadium lot for a full day of precision, speed, and highly technical cone-carving.
PCA-SDR Autocross
Sunday, March 8 (6:30 AM – 6:30 PM)
North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, CA
Precision, speed, and plenty of flat-six wails! The Porsche Club ofAmerica San Diego Region runs their highly competitive AutoX layout.
🛠️ WORKSHOPS & FAMILY
San Diego SCCA Autocross Novice School
Saturday, March 7
Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium, Lake Elsinore, CA
Always wanted to try autocross but didn’t know where to start? The SCCA is putting on a dedicated novice school to teach you car control,v ision, and course navigation. $189 includes lunch and loaner helmet.
Mini Motors: Parts in Motion
Saturday, March 7 (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)
Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Bring the future gear heads! The Petersen is hosting this interactive workshop for kids (ages 7–11) to get hands-on and learn the scienc eof the automobile. Free with museum admission.
🚨HEADS-UP (Upcoming Major Events)
Clear your schedules, book your hotels, and get your credentials ready — these are the heavy hitters coming down the pipeline:
March 14
A Fast & Furious Legacy — Exhibit Opening @ Petersen Automotive Museum, LA.
Celebrating 25 years of the ultimate cinematic tuner franchise with a massive car show and panel events.
March 14–15
Speed Ventures Track Weekend @ Chuckwalla Valley Raceway.
Featuring the Miata TT Championship, 86 Cup, and Honda Time Attack!
March 21–22
NASA SoCal Competition School @ Willow Springs.
Ready to go wheel-to-wheel? NASA is hosting their intensive Comp School to get you licensed.
April 10–12
Goodguys 25th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals @ Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Over 2,000 of the finest pre-1999 hot rods and customs take over the coast.
April 17–19
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach @ Downtown Long Beach.
The Monaco of the West! IndyCar and IMSA cars absolutely flying through the city streets.
April 25
Air|Water Driven by Mobil 1 @ OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa.
Southern California’s largest single-marque event returns for its fourth installment. Every era of Porsche under one roof. Tickets at air-water.com.
April 24–26
La Jolla Concours d’Elegance @ La Jolla Cove.
The absolute pinnacle of the regional exhibition circuit with jaw-dropping vintage metal and a Saturday evening “Porsches & Power on Prospect” street showcase.
June 19–21
NASCAR San Diego Weekend @ Naval Base Coronado.
A first-of-its-kind 3.4-mile street circuit built right on the active Naval Air Station. Three days of Cup, Xfinity, andTruck Series racing.
See you out on the road! Drive safe, respect the spot, and keep SoCal car culture alive. A friendly reminder: no burnouts and no excessive revving at events. These gatherings exist because communities, businesses, and cities trust us to be good guests. Every time someone lights up the tires or hammers the throttle in a parking lot, it gives the people who want to shut these events down exactly the ammunition they need. Let’s keep these meets running for years to come. Be cool, be respectful, and save the heavy stuff for the track.