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Seventy-three years later, the drag strip is the stuff of memories, but the car show, a celebration of custom hot rods and car culture, is still going strong.
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Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
In January 1973, the young filmmaker George Lucas screened a preview of American Graffiti, his movie about hot rods and ’60s kids.
—Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
The event, which draws exotic cars, vintage rides, sports cars, hot rods, motorcycles and more, has gained global attention through the years, drawing out celebrities and influencers who mingle among the crowds.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
The heart leaps every now and then to hear some hot rod out there, or some motorcycle roaring late at night in glorious, mortal disregard.
—David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
In January 1973, the young filmmaker George Lucas screened a preview of American Graffiti, his movie about hot rods and ’60s kids.
—Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
The event, which draws exotic cars, vintage rides, sports cars, hot rods, motorcycles and more, has gained global attention through the years, drawing out celebrities and influencers who mingle among the crowds.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
The heart leaps every now and then to hear some hot rod out there, or some motorcycle roaring late at night in glorious, mortal disregard.
—David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Hot rod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20rod. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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