<script type="text/javascript" src="http://cdn.widgetserver.com/syndication/subscriber/InsertWidget.js"></script><script type="text/javascript">if (WIDGETBOX) WIDGETBOX.renderWidget('55874f1e-29ce-416f-af16-00f2c2ecf19b');</script>
<noscript>Get the <a href="http://www.widgetbox.com/widget/accuwidget">Accuweather Forecast</a> widget and many other <a href="http://www.widgetbox.com/">great free widgets</a> at <a href="http://www.widgetbox.com">Widgetbox</a>! Not seeing a widget? (<a href="http://support.widgetbox.com/">More info</a>)</noscript>

Welcome to

Hot Rods Unlimited

Hot Rods Unlimited is a friendly, social car club based in south Orange County, California with members from all over Orange County and beyond. We share a love of great cars, great friends, and having fun by going to car shows, cruises, and parades, supporting charitable causes and special events that focus on the community and car culture of Southern California.


Thinking about joining a car club? You're welcome to meet us at a club meeting or any event listed below and find out for yourself what Hot Rods Unlimited is all about. Good times await. Hope to see you there!


Check out our upcoming events!

Featured Member's Ride of the Week

Tim Timmerman & Debbie David
1948 Chevy Truck
Helping our community
Submit your free drive-by parade or park and visit event request

Do you know someone who likes cool cars? 
Could they use a little pick-me-up? 
We know lots of people with some really cool cars who would love to help make an event or celebration even better with a Hot Rod parade. Just submit your request and we'll make every effort to make it happen.

Birthdays * Milestones * Welcome Home * Anniversaries
Kids * Adults * Active & Veteran Military * Local Heroes

It's FREE!
Updated July 22, 2024

For more info, to find out if other members are planning to attend or to RSVP, please contact the HRU Activities Committee 

Contact the Events Director here

We've put together some notes about events in general. 

Click here to get an idea about what to expect and event-related topics


----                 
Every Tuesday              HRU Tuesday Night Cruise-In @In-N-Out Burger
5:00pm - 7:00pm           El Toro Rd @ the 5 frwy                                                                              24001 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

----  

Saturday                               HRU Informal meet-up

July 27, 2024                        Flo Jo Park – Olympiad & San Marcos, Mission Viejo

10:am - 2:00pm  

 

No RSVP needed

Please bring something to share


----  

HRU Exclusive

Friday                                       Ladera Ranch Car Show & Concert

Aug 2, 2024                              Founders Park

                                                  6:pm - 8:30pm  

Arrive after 5:15
Park by 5:45


----  

Saturday                                   Larry Costa Celebration of life

Aug 3, 2024                              Auto Addiction

2:pm - 8:pm                              26862 Vista Terrace Lake Forest, CA 92630


RSVP please:      tausala18@gmail.com


---- 

Thursday                               Multi-club picnic

August 8, 2024                     Laguna Niguel Regional Park - Shelter 5 & 6

4:30 pm                                 28241 La Paz Rd., Laguna Niguel, CA 92677


BBQ & Potluck


picnic will be in lieu of our monthly club meeting


----  

Fri, Sat & Sun                          Big Bear Fun Run

Aug 9 - 11, 2024


Party at Nick & Katerina's cabin on Saturday following the event


----

Sunday                             Coast Vintage Market

Aug 11, 2024                    outdoors at the Laguna Hills Mall

8:am - 3:pm                         Free admission - Free parking - Tons of great bargains


----  

Sunday                                    Dana Point Car Show

August 25, 2024                      Del Prado Ave

10:am - 3:00pm                       


----  

Club Event!

Saturday                                   25th  Annual Cruisin' for a Cure

Sept. 28, 2024                          O.C. Fair & Events Center

6:am - 3:30pm                          Costa Mesa


Registration & Show Info

Do you love cars?


We're always looking for new members just like you. Come join the fun!
Pic of the month
Recent past events page
Past 3 Events
Click the links to view our videos and pics from our events

May 18, 2024        HRU "Invite-Only" Charity Car Show       PICS
Jan 27, 2024        Green Chile Cantina Fundraiser               PICS
Dec 3, 2023              HRU Club Holiday Party                       PICS



Check out all our other recent past events!

Hot Rods Unlimited  is the Original Founding Host Car Club of

Cruisin' For A Cure


This is the world’s largest one-day charity car show with approximately 3,500 vehicles on display and over 200 vendors and exhibitors.

But most important, this show raises awareness with Free Prostate Screening and Funds Donated to Prostate Cancer Research!


CFAC Website Here >  Click

The best car show in Orange County!

 The 25th annual Cruisin’ for a Cure, Saturday, Sept 28th, 2024 

at the OC Fair & Events center.


We are proud to be working with this wonderful event again in 2024!
A collection of some of our favorite car repair videos on Youtube
Club Meetings
        Hot Rods Unlimited  holds club meetings on                        the Second Thursday of the month at 


Meetings start @ 6:15 pm. Arrive early to eat and socialize with friends.

Thinking about joining a car club? 
You're welcome to join us at a club meeting and find out what
 Hot Rods Unlimited  is all about. 
Good times await. We hope to see you there.

Next club meeting: Thursday September 12, 2024
Hot Rods Unlimited
More pictures and info on our Facebook page
Our trip to the NHRA Motorsports Museum in Pomona
Photo Album Gallery Place Holder - Please wait while the Photo Album loads. If the album does not show, please refresh the page to try again.
Recurring Events in Orange County

A great way to meet up with friends or meet new people who love cars!

Venture on your own or contact the events director to plan a meet-up

Current as of 07-01-2024

May be subject to closures, rescheduling or cancellations



Tuesday Night IN-N-OUT Cruise-In - every Tuesday 5:pm - 7:pm -
El Toro Rd @ the 5 frwy - 24001 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA 92653




Friday Night Car Show - every Friday 4:pm - 8:pm - 12891 Historic Main St, G.G.




Donut Derelicts - every Saturday 6:am - 9:am - Magnolia & Adams, H.B.


SOCRC Ted's Place Car Meet - every Saturday 7:am - 9:am - La Paz & Aliso Creek


South OC Cars & Coffee - every Saturday 9:am - 11:am - San Clemente Outlet Mall


Super Star Saturday - every Saturday 5:pm - 7:30pm - 1091 N. Tustin Ave, Anaheim





Car Meet Up - every Sunday - 9:am Chihuahua Cerveza - 3107 Newport Blvd, Newport


Pistons & Pin-ups - 1st Sunday - 7:30am- 16470 E. PCH, Huntington Beach


Sunday Steel - 1st Sunday - 8:am - 24411 Ridge Route, Laguna Hills


Legacy Cars & Coffee - 2nd Sunday - 7:am - 10:am - 1705 Flight Way, Tustin


Quarantine Cruise - 3rd Sunday - 7:am - 3303 Hyland Ave, Costa Mesa - Depart @ 9:am


Pints & Pistons - 4th Sunday noon - 2:pm - Lost Winds Brewery - San Clemente


Silverado Cars & Coffee  -  Last Sunday  7:am - 9:am - Silverado Market


Rides & Coffee  -  Last Sunday  8:am - 11:am - 23615 El Toro Rd




For more information on these events, please click on the link or see event flyers shown in  


SoCal Car Culture  


Sat - May 16                          - Laguna Heights Marketplace                       Laguna Niguel

                                           Classic Car Show & Music Festival -

Sat - May 16                          - Laguna Heights Marketplace                       Laguna Niguel

                                           Classic Car Show & Music Festival -

Huntington Beach* - Donut Derelicts - Magnolia & Adams - 6AM - 9AM

A GREAT website
where you can find 
out about cars events 
happening in SoCal
Local Automobile Museums
Orange County Museums


Segerstrom Shelby Events Center - 5 Whatney, Irvine, CA 92618
So Cal's premiere Shelby collection museum.
While you're there, also visit....
Hillbank Motorsports - 1 Whatney, Irvine, CA 92618
Sales, service & beyond of all things Superformance and Cobra



Lyon Air Museum - 19300 Ike Jones Road Santa Ana, CA 92707
Often features a special automobile exhibit. Check website for details.
While you're there, also visit....
Singleton Classics - 2995 Airway Ave Suite B, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
A classic car sales, storage and event space with lots of great cars to see.


Marconi Automotive Museum - 1302 Industrial Dr, Tustin, CA 92780
Featuring luxury, rare, historic vehicles and race cars
Photo Album Gallery Place Holder - Please wait while the Photo Album loads. If the album does not show, please refresh the page to try again.


Check out our club history page to learn more about our humble beginnings and what we've accomplished over the years
Buckleupallofus Car Safety Coloring Pages
Buckleupallofus is a friendly dinosaur who loves to teach kids about car safety. Here are some free coloring pages that are ready to print for kids to enjoy.




For more great coloring pages and info, please check out 
Club Photo Albums
Click on the Picture Below to view the 
Hot Rods Unlimited photo album collection.
 
Website updated: 07-22-2024
Counter
Shirts * Mugs * Hoodies ... and more

Friends of

Hot Rods Unlimited

Website links 

ARI Appraisal provides the easiest, cheapest and fastest way to get a professional appraisal on your vehicle so you can protect your investment - all through an online platform. They specialize in classic, custom or otherwise unique vehicles. Their appraisals are used for insurance purposes, estates, divorce, financing, charitable donations and more. Their appraisals have even been accepted by the likes of Le May Auto Museum for their displays.

Please check out www.ARIappraisal.com for more information.