In common with the early days of most clubs the Northern Districts Hotrod Rod Club was founded in 1976 by a small group of like-minded people having common interest in the sport. The early meetings were held usually at a member’s house or at the local where probably unaware of the legacy they were creating they laid the foundations for a very strong club.

The Club presently has over fifty members, with vehicles ranging from 1923 'T Buckets' through to early 70’s Ford, Holden, and customs. The Club is well represented with vehicles spread though the varous popular styles of Hot Rods from 1923, 28,29, 30, 32 & 34 and over twenty of these are on the road.

The Club has for many years enjoyed a permanent clubhouse in the Redcliffe Showgrounds, (entrance of Scarborough Road) which provides a stable location, which we have developed to suit our needs.

The club meetings area held at 7:30pm on the second Wednesday of every month and we conduct monthly cruises from here or as advertised in the member’s newsletter.

Each year in early April we hold a Show & Shine in conjunction with an annual Swap-Meet, although already popular both of these are growing into sizable events. In 2008 there were 126 vehicles on display. In 2009 even with the inclement weather threatening there were still over 100 quality vehicles on display. 2010 the weather threatend again and for the first time in known history 2011 was rained out! Due to the postponement, the date change to June resulted in less swappers and buyers however there were still over 60 quality cars on display and the proud trophy reciepients are shown in the photo gallery.

The Club though various fundraising activities maintains a strong financial position is proud of its involvement in the local community, supporting Redcliffe’s First Settlement Festival and a number of charities.

The Club has a long history and it has received its share of prizes for club displays and individual cars along the way. It is one of the founding member Clubs of the Queensland Hot Rod Promotions, which is behind the hugely successful annual Hot Rod, Custom and Bike show at the Brisbane RNA showground.

The membership of the club is very diverse with representation from all walks of life all with a common interest in vehicles. Yes, we do have our Chev vs Fords (or Chords ie Chev powered Fords) and our New vs Old however it is all in jest and we are a fairly social lot, not to high on officialdom, just enough to keep things on track and get the job done.

If you feel that we are the sort of group you may like to associate with please approach any of the members and come along to a meeting.