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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!
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

Featured Member's Ride of the Week

John & Janis's
1953/2002 Corvette
Updated September 09, 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


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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


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Thursday                      Club Meeting

Sept 12, 2024               Polly's Pies - 23701 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills

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



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Saturday                       Rods & Dogs

Sept 14, 2024               Park Terrace - 21952 Buena Suerte, RSM

Stage there @ 10:00am


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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



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Club Event!

Saturday                     HRU club picnic

Oct 12, 2024                      Laguna Niguel Regional Park - Shelter 5 & 6

11:am - 3:pm                     28241 La Paz Rd., Laguna Niguel, CA 92677


BBQ & Potluck




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Saturday                            Tustin Veteran's day celebration & car show

Nov 09, 2024                      Veteran's Sports Park

10:am - 2:00pm  


https://www.tustinca.org/1272/Veterans-Day-Celebration



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Sunday                          Coast Vintage Market

Nov 10, 2024                 outdoors at the Laguna Hills Mall

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



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Sunday                               Newport Beach Classic Car & Truck Festival

Oct 26, 2024                       Balboa Pier

8:am - 5:00pm  



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Club Event!

Saturday                             HRU holiday party

Dec 14, 2024                       Norman P. Murray Center

5:30 - 9:pm                          24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo

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 volunteering for this wonderful event again in 2024!

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!
A collection of some of our favorite car repair videos on Youtube
Hot Rods Unlimited
More pictures and info on our Facebook page
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 or display and visit. Just submit your request and we'll make every effort to make it happen.

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

It's FREE!
Our trip to the NHRA Motorsports Museum in Pomona
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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 09-01-2024

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


Segerstrom/Hillbank cars & coffee - 1st Sunday - 7:am-9:am - 5 Whatney, Irvine


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


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
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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: 09-09-2024
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Friends of

Hot Rods Unlimited

Website links 

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