Hot Rod Coalition

13/01/2025

🚗 Attention Central Valley Gearheads! 🛠️

Hot Rod Coalition and Matt Case of Old Cars and Motorsports have teamed up to create the ultimate Central Valley Car Show Calendar! 🎉 This is your one-stop resource to keep track of every classic car show happening near you.

✅ Plan your weekends with ease by downloading our handy printable PDF.
✅ Don’t see your event listed? No worries—just click the link to submit it!

📅 Check it out here: https://www.hotrodcoalition.com/event-calendar

This free calendar is all about connecting car enthusiasts like you and making sure every weekend is packed with horsepower, chrome, and good times. Let’s keep our car culture thriving—together! 💪

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09/01/2025

🚗✨ Calling All Club Presidents, Event Organizers, Automotive Influencers, and Shop Owners! ✨🚗

Don’t miss this chance to make a real impact on the local car scene. Sign up today for our first meeting on February 5th and be part of something big!

The Central Valley Clubs and Events Coalition is on a mission to strengthen the hot rod/car culture in California’s Central Valley. By working together with car clubs, non-profits, and event promoters, we’re building a community that:
✅ Shares resources
✅ Fosters partnerships
✅ Helps events thrive
Together, we’ll celebrate our shared love for automobiles and ensure this vibrant hobby continues to grow for generations to come.

We’re excited to announce Glen Hale as the leader of this initiative in its inaugural year! A true gear-head and a key figure in the classic car scene, Glen’s leadership and passion will guide us into 2025 and beyond.

🎙️ A word from Glen:
"My vision for this new CV Clubs & Events Coalition is to unite and promote car culture throughout the valley in a positive light—for both our members and the community at large. I want elected officials and law enforcement to view us as a resource for good rather than a liability."

If you’re part of a club, a promoter, or a non-profit that hosts car events, we’d love for you to join us! Click the link below to sign up, and we’ll be in touch:
👉 Join Here: https://www.hotrodcoalition.com/coalition-of-clubs-and-events

Let’s drive the Central Valley car scene forward, together!

08/01/2025

🎥 Experience the Magic of Old Town Motorama! 🎥

Last year, the incredibly talented Dean Kirkland from GVWire captured the heart and soul of the Old Town Motorama through the eyes of Mike Graham from Graham's Hot Rod Shop. The result? A stunning video that showcases the passion, craftsmanship, and community that make this event unforgettable.

✨ Watch the video now and relive the excitement—trust us, you don’t want to miss it! 🚗💨

🔥 Bonus: Pre-registration for this year’s Old Town Motorama is officially LIVE! Don’t wait—secure your spot today via the link in our bio and be part of the action.

Click, watch, and register now. Let’s make this year even more epic!

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17/12/2024

Can't say enough about the craftsmanship of Hobo’s Hot Rod Garage If you've ever wanted your logo created in a different medium, his work on the bead roller is excellent. His prices are fair and I'm already looking for a way we can get these to all our friends here in the Central Valley.

04/12/2024

Cruise for a Cause: The 2024 Toy Drive in Old Town Clovis!

🎄🔥 Warm up those engines and bring the Christmas spirit to life! On Sunday, December 8th, from 11 AM to 1 PM, Old Town Clovis turns into a gearhead’s North Pole. Bring your classic car (or just your big heart) and cruise the streets while spreading joy.

📍 Where: Centennial Plaza (Pollasky & Bullard)
🎁 What to Bring: A new, unwrapped toy
🚛 Goal: Fill our massive 32-foot trailer with toys and bikes (last year, we packed a 20-footer—let’s top it!)

No classic car? No problem! Rain or shine, everyone is welcome to drop off a toy and join the fun.

Every toy will go to AMOR Relief, who will wrap and deliver them to kids in Mendota, making this Christmas brighter for families who need it most.

✨ Let’s make this season unforgettable for hundreds of children. Bring your family, friends, and holiday cheer—together, we can make magic happen! Please share with your friends.

We’ll see you there, Clovis! 🎅🚗

29/11/2024

Sponsorship Week Continues at Hot Rod Coalition!

Each one of our sponsor partnerships has a unique story, and we're excited to share them with you! Head to the link in our bio to read about the incredible businesses that supported us in 2024.

This year was one for the books, and we’re beyond grateful to our Official Sponsors for trusting us with their brands and helping us create countless opportunities to serve the local hot rod community.

As we gear up for 2025, we can’t wait to see what we can achieve together! 🚗💨

Show your support by checking out and supporting these amazing businesses—they’re the heartbeat of our success. ❤️


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Looking forward to seeing everybody at our 2024 Old Town Clovis Cruise and Toy Drive. December 8th, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

28/11/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from a few of the HRC boys. We are so incredibly blessed to host so many events across the Central Valley. Enjoy your family and friends today and we’ll see you Dec 8th at our Old Town Clovis Cruise and Toy Drive.

26/11/2024

🚧 Sponsorship Spotlight: Matthews Demolition 🚧

Hot Rod Coalition is thrilled to welcome as a first-year sponsor! Based right here in Fresno County, Matthews Demolition has grown from humble beginnings in 2004 to a powerhouse operation with 20 employees, a fleet of trucks, and roll-off bins.

Their reputation for excellence is backed by collaborations with some of the top local contractors, including BMY, BVI, Divcon, Zumwalt Construction, Bush Engineering, AJ Excavation, Ardent General, and Durham Construction.

Specializing in both commercial and residential projects, Matthews Demolition is all about delivering top-quality work and exceptional customer service. Even in the messy world of demolition, they prioritize clean, well-managed sites to ensure a smooth process for every client.

Whether you’re tackling a major construction project or need a roll-off bin for cleanup, Matthews Demolition is the team to call!

Thank you, Matthews Demolition, for supporting the local hot rod community and partnering with us to keep the Central Valley rolling. 🚜💥

26/11/2024

Our Presenting Sponsors truly delivered for us this year! ⚡ Be sure to support them and let them know Hot Rod Coalition sent you! Link in bio for the full summaries

Wiebe Farms: For nearly a decade, Richard Swatzkyi of Weibe Farms Inc. has been a valued partner of Hot Rod Coalition. Anthony, President of Hot Rod Coalition, and Richard initially bonded over their shared passion for vintage cars, but their connection deepened as they discovered a mutual faith in Jesus Christ. What began as a shared interest ....

Daniel C. Salas Harvesting: HRC is proud to introduce one of its new sponsors, Daniel C. Salas Harvesting, Inc. This family-owned company is made up of huge classic car enthusiasts. In fact, Derek just joined the local Cadillac Kings chapter with his beautiful '66 Cad. If you work in or around the agriculture world, please consider doing business ...

Fresno First Bank: I never gave banking much thought until I started seeing FFB having all the fun at FSU tailgates; their commercials are always hilarious, and lately, I've had friends share with me how much they enjoy banking there. About six months ago Hot Rod Coalition moved all of our banking over to FBB and we’ve been having a great experience so far. They are always available online, through ...

Mattews Demolition & Excavation: Hot Rod Coalition is thrilled to have Matthews Demolition as a first-year sponsor. Based in Fresno County, California, Matthews Demolition has grown from a small operation in 2004 to a company with 20 employees, a fleet of trucks, and roll-off bins. They collaborate with local general contractors like BMY, BVI, Divcon, ...

Fresno Tap Recycling: Fresno Tap Recycling has been an integral part of the Hot Rod Coalition since its inception. In fact, without their ongoing support, the Coalition would cease to exist. It all began in a sixth-grade classroom at Freedom Elementary School, where Michelle Jones, co-owner of Fresno Tap Recycling, served as the room parent for Mr. Granata’s class. Throughout the year, ...
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25/11/2024

🏦 Sponsorship Spotlight: Fresno First Bank 🏦

I’ll be honest—banking wasn’t something I gave much thought to…until Fresno First Bank caught my attention. Whether it’s their hilarious commercials, fun-filled FSU tailgates, or hearing from friends about how much they love banking with them, FFB.Bank has a way of standing out.

About six months ago, Hot Rod Coalition made the switch to Fresno First Bank, and the experience has been fantastic. From their seamless onboarding process to their incredible accessibility—whether online, on social media, through their chat feature, or in person—they’ve made every step easy and enjoyable.

Fresno First Bank offers a full range of services to meet both personal and business banking needs, including checking, savings, loans, mobile banking, cash management, and more. They’ve got everything you need in a bank, paired with top-notch service.

Most importantly, Fresno First Bank supports our mission and the local hot rod community. Their commitment to making a difference in the Valley is something we truly value and admire.

Thank you, Fresno First Bank, for being part of the Hot Rod Coalition family and for all you do to keep the Central Valley thriving! 💙🚗💨

25/11/2024

🚗 Sponsorship Spotlight: O’Reilly Auto Parts

If it weren’t for O’Reilly Auto Parts believing in the mission of Hot Rod Coalition, we wouldn’t be where we are today. As our Title Sponsor, they have been instrumental in helping us grow and thrive, and we are beyond grateful for their partnership.

Our relationship with goes far beyond sponsorship—it’s a collaboration that benefits both organizations and our shared community. From hosting the starting points of our Reliability Runs and Shop Tours at their retail stores to encouraging enthusiasts to pick up event registration forms at their locations, they’ve become a cornerstone of what we do.

Recently, we introduced a new concept where O’Reilly Auto Parts serves as the hub for all our big event raffles. This not only connects them with thousands of gearheads but also helps them build new relationships, contacts, and wholesale accounts.

We work tirelessly to support O’Reilly Auto Parts because they’ve invested in the mission of Hot Rod Coalition and the classic car community in the Central Valley. Their belief in what we’re building here fuels our drive, and we’re honored to have them as a vital part of our journey.

Thank you, O’Reilly Auto Parts, for your unwavering support! 💚⚡

25/11/2024

⚡Sponsorship Week 2024 ⚡
The entire Hot Rod community has been incredibly blessed by the support of our sponsors. These generous partners are the backbone of everything we do at Hot Rod Coalition, enabling us to bring high-quality productions and unforgettable events to life. 🚗✨

This week, we’re celebrating Sponsorship Week by highlighting the amazing brands and individuals who have stood behind us in 2024. Their commitment to classic cars, community, and tradition has been extraordinary.

💡 How you can support them:
Show your love by choosing their products and services! By supporting these incredible businesses, you’re backing companies that care about the Central Valley hot rod culture we all cherish.

🔥 Want to get involved in 2025?
DM us, email us at [email protected], or text us at 559-825-6808 to learn how you can be part of our big plans for next year!

👇 A big THANK YOU to our 2024 Sponsors:
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Thank you for supporting the brands that support us! 💙 Together, let’s keep the spirit of hot rodding alive. 🚘

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12/11/2024

Free Car Show Alert:
November 21st
5:00-8:00

One Enchanted Evening is one of Old Town’s most anticipated events! Thousands of people come down to enjoy the old-fashioned holiday open house and hot rods.

We have room for 40 classic cars at One Enchanted Evening! If you'd like to showcase your car, please complete the form by clicking the button below.

Groups of Carolers will lift your spirits with their holiday songs. Hot Chocolate is being made specially by groups of Santa’s elves, and strings of white lights decorate the shops of Old Town. Old Town merchants dress up their shops in their holiday best to greet visitors during the holiday season. Horse-drawn carriage rides add to the magic of the season, and luminaries help light the way through the dark of the night.

This is Old Town’s way of thanking our customers for a great year, and an enchanted night is in store for everyone, young and old! From 5:00pm – 8:00pm, this event is fun for the entire family.
Click the link below to register for free.
https://form.jotform.com/243126012310133

25/10/2024

Old Town Motorama returns again to Old Town Clovis. Save the date! Wednesday, May 14th - Sunday, May 18th. We are getting closer to creating our very own “Car Week”

11/10/2024

Let’s get the Valley Nationals Classic Car Show & Auto Swap started!

Hot Rod Coalition VALLEY NATIONALS is BACK October 11th and 12th here on the grounds! Here's the details:

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11th -
▪️ 5pm-9pm
▪️ $5 spectator fee
▪️ Music and Food...early pickin'
▪️ Kids 10 and under free

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12th -
▪️ 7am-3pm
▪️ $10 spectator fee
▪️ Show and Swap, Music and Food
▪️ Kids 10 and under free

PARTICIPANT DETAILS -
▪️ Pre-Registration $35
▪️ Day of Registration $40
▪️ Classic Cars & Trucks Pre-1975
▪️ Swap Meet Space Fee 20x20 Space - $25
https://www.hotrodcoalition.com/valleynationals

04/10/2024

To say we have some heavy hitters coming out to the Valley Nationals Car Show and Swap is an understatement. Pre-Registration closes at midnight on Sunday, Oct. 6th. You can still pay at the gate on the days of the event. Looking forward to seeing everybody tonight at Rods on the Bluff.

Checkout a fraction of the participants that submitted photos. I'm glad I'm not responsible for judging.
Car Owners Not In Order: Richard Rentfrow, Kathy Filatoff, Steve Bolderoff, Andy Anderson, Charles Adkins, Tanner Lee, Carl Pederson, Lenard Olson, Larry Dirty Sanchez, Ken Vaughn, David Barron, Ron Campbell, Gloria & Rick Lacy, Michael Cote, Butch Burgess, Matt Dillion, Cody Wykoff, Mike Scotti, Anthony Kerber, Hilary Downs, Dianne McGuire, Bryan Reinhardt, Ernie Gonzalez, Tony Davis, Greg McAvoy, Jeremy Dobson, Bob Rose Chuck McAllister, Adam Sosa, Gus Loya, Ron Pippin, Mark Geiger, Chris Ochoa, Richard Rentfrow, Dave Deluca, Clifford "Buckshot" Cake Roger German, Todd Jones, Herbert McWilliams, Bob Gatti, Jeremy Rocha, Alan and Ginger Dillon, Rudolph DuBord III, Mike Zapata. *If we spelled your name incorrectly please excuse us.