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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
The event featured classic hot rods, lowered cars, live music and local vendors in an atmosphere intentionally designed to be inclusive and family-oriented.
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Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
17 May 2026
Michael Van Runkle,
Robb Report,
18 Sep. 2024
Many of these hot-rodders liked the looks and styling of their hotrods but didn’t like getting beaten from the stoplight by a Camaro, Viper or Mustang.
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David Krumboltz,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2024
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Noun
Inspired by the blockbuster film franchise, the thrill ride seats guests in flashy hot rods that mimic real drifting motions at up to 72 mph.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
The event featured classic hot rods, lowered cars, live music and local vendors in an atmosphere intentionally designed to be inclusive and family-oriented.
—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
17 May 2026
Noun
Customers can then live out their early-1960s hot-rodder dream by installing the engine and gearbox themselves, or have a shop do the work instead.
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Michael Van Runkle,
Robb Report,
18 Sep. 2024
Many of these hot-rodders liked the looks and styling of their hotrods but didn’t like getting beaten from the stoplight by a Camaro, Viper or Mustang.
—
David Krumboltz,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2024
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“Hot rod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20rod. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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