WELCOME!
This site is for aficionados of special interest vehicles, whether they are timeless classics, hot street rods, refined antiques or full blown race cars.  It is dedicated to all of the car owners, car clubs, and others who make the hot rodding hobby what it is today. Please visit our sponsors and tell them you saw their ad on Hot Rod Happenings! They are who make this site HAPPEN!

LICENSE PLATE FRAMES FOR ANTIQUE PLATES Click HERE for more information.

SHOP TOURS!!
Click on the links for shop tours:
Ron Mangus Custom Auto Interiors, Rialto, CA
Lil’ Louie Pinstriping, San Bernardino, CA
California Customs & Classics, Fontana, CA
Painthouse - Tomball, TX -
Extreme Automotive, Corona, CA

SEND US EVENTS!!  
If you know of a show that isn't on our website or if you have additional information that would be helpful to our fellow car enthusiasts,  please email us at carshows@hotrodhappenings.com. Keep that show information coming!

ROAR ON HIGHWAY ONE!!
Click HERE for information about THE ROAR ON HIGHWAY ONE.

SEND US PHOTOS!!
Become a ROVING REPORTER! We'll post event photos whether you send us a dozen or five hundred! If you have just a few, email them to: photos@hotrodhappenings.com. Got a bunch!? Burn them to a CD and mail to Hot Rod Happenings, P.O. Box P.O.  Box 14536, Arlington, TX  76094.

CHECK OUT THE ARTISTRY OF PAT ANDERSON There is one word for PAT ANDERSON's artistry - it is AWESOME! Click HERE to see two of Pat's recent works. Click on the banner to see more of his work. Give him a call and commission him to paint YOUR ride!

WANT TO SEE SOME VERY COOL PHOTOS?
Maybe you want to buy some awesome photography?  Check out these two links: Todd's Photography    - Todd is a very talented photographer from Dallas/Fort Worth Texas. Visit his website and/or call him when you know your little digital just isn't enough and you need a professional photographer!Thomas McGinnity Studios - Thomas is a photographer from Valhalla, New York whose work you just need to see!   Check out his website to see his work.
 
RODDERS’ STORIES
Click HERE to read: Ode to a Bird  ...  Ode to a Connector  ...  Rodding from a Kid's View ... Ode to a Knock Sensor ... The Life of a Hotrod. Send us your story! Email:  webmaster@hotrodhappenings.com
 
CLUB LINKS
Click on Club Links to see a listing of clubs.  Contact Us with your club's information and we'll post it on the Club Links page. And, we'd be delighted if you put our link on your club's website!  Would you like a picture of your club members or club cars posted on the Club Links page?   Send a picture and a small write up about your club to clublistings@hotrodhappeningscom and we'll take care of it!  As we receive photos from clubs, we'll keep rotating them.  

Derick Samson is known for his outstanding workmanship and creative designs. He has built a number of award-winning cars. Click on the banner to see what he can do for you!

DECATUR, TX                 BRIDGEPORT, TX

We know ya'll are always looking for a great place to eat - one of those places that you and your buddies can take a little drive to in the ol' hot rod. Plan a trip to Yesterday's Diner in Decatur, Texas or Bridgeport, Texas and step back into the past in a cool 50's / 60's diner. Find out more at www.yesterdaystexas.com.