Farewell to a Florida Favorite: Hooters & Hot Rods Comes to a Close

Today, the Central Florida car community received news we hoped would never come—Hooters & Hot Rods in Sanford has officially come to an end.

This wasn’t just a car meet. It was a tradition. A gathering that brought us together under the Florida sky to celebrate the machines we build, the friends we ride with, and the memories that make this culture more than just a hobby.

Run by DJ Don and the Cruisin Orlando team, Hooters & Hot Rods had a spirit that couldn’t be replicated. Whether it was your first time pulling in or your fiftieth, the lot felt like home. The music, the chrome, the laughter, the stories—every event reminded us why we fell in love with this life on wheels.

For many of us, this was where we debuted a new build, took our favorite photos, or had our best conversations with complete strangers who quickly became part of the extended family. It wasn’t about trophies. It was about time well spent.

To DJ Don and everyone who made this event what it was—thank you. You gave us a gift we didn’t realize we’d miss this much until now.

The cars will still cruise. The community will still gather. But this one... this one will be remembered.