Hot Rod Unlimited

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  • 2016
  • 4 Seasons

Hot Rod Unlimited is a show produced by Motor Trend OnDemand that focuses on the world of hot rods and performance cars. Whether you're a seasoned hot rod enthusiast or a newcomer to the scene, this show has something for everyone. Each episode of Hot Rod Unlimited takes viewers on a journey through the world of hot rods and the people who build, race, and collect them. Hosted by seasoned automotive journalist Elana Scherr and custom car builder/fabricator/TV personality Mike Finnegan, the show offers a unique perspective on the world of high-performance cars.

The show covers a diverse range of topics, from classic hot rod builds to modern muscle cars and everything in between. Whether the focus is on a classic restoration or a high-tech modern build, the hosts take viewers through the process step-by-step, offering insights into the challenges and rewards of building and driving these amazing machines.

One of the standout features of Hot Rod Unlimited is its focus on real people doing real work with their cars. Unlike some other automotive shows that can feel staged or overly produced, this show focuses on the nuts-and-bolts of hot rod building, with a particular emphasis on the people who make it happen.

The show also features a wide range of performance events and races, both on the track and off. From drag racing to autocross to off-road adventures, the hosts take viewers along for the ride as they test their skills and their cars against the best in the business.

Perhaps most importantly, Hot Rod Unlimited is a celebration of the hot rod community and the passion that drives it. Each episode is loaded with interviews and profiles of hot rod enthusiasts from all walks of life, highlighting the different paths that lead people to the world of high-performance cars.

Overall, Hot Rod Unlimited is a must-watch for anyone who loves cars, whether you're a seasoned gearhead or just getting started in the hobby. With its focus on real people doing real work with their cars, this show offers a refreshing and authentic take on the world of hot rods and performance cars, and it's sure to inspire and entertain viewers of all ages and backgrounds.

Hot Rod Unlimited is a series that is currently running and has 4 seasons (46 episodes). The series first aired on July 8, 2016.

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Mini Bike Mayhem! Taco Mini Bikes Custom HOT ROD Bike!
10. Mini Bike Mayhem! Taco Mini Bikes Custom HOT ROD Bike!
July 8, 2016
On this episode of HOT ROD Unlimited, Joe Rivello of Taco Mini Bikes builds HOT ROD magazine a custom mini bike based off their traditional style bikes. We also visit Joe Sebergandio, founder of Joe's Mini Bike Reunion which hosts thousands of old, new an
Super Diesel Shootout! Sled Pull, Dyno, & Drag Racing Diesel Trucks!
9. Super Diesel Shootout! Sled Pull, Dyno, & Drag Racing Diesel Trucks!
July 8, 2016
This week on HOT ROD Unlimited, Brian Lohnes hosts and announces at the inaugural Super Diesel Shootout in Tulsa, Oklahoma presented by Shell ROTELLA. Custom built and everyday tow rigs of all makes battle it out in a two day event featuring drag racing,
Six-Way Handling Tire Test: Outrunning a BMW with a Muscle Car!
8. Six-Way Handling Tire Test: Outrunning a BMW with a Muscle Car!
July 8, 2016
On this episode of HOT ROD Unlimited, we join up with TireRack.com to test six handling-oriented, street-legal performance tires on one car at one track and with one driver to name the winner. In the process, we show you a ridiculous four-door, big-block
Hot Rod Hillclimb 60th Anniversary
7. Hot Rod Hillclimb 60th Anniversary
July 8, 2016
On this week of HOT ROD Unlimited, we go to Georgetown, Colorado for the 60th Anniversary of the Hot Rod Hillclimb, last run in the early 1950's. Thomas Taylor tours the greater Denver area, talking to original members and new faces about the resurrected
Turbo vs V8 Drifting! Is There a Replacement for Displacement?
6. Turbo vs V8 Drifting! Is There a Replacement for Displacement?
July 8, 2016
On this episode of Hot Rod Unlimited we go drifting! In recent years, the swap of the GM Lsx motor has become more and more common, so we decided to check out the effects in the world of drifting at Englishtown, New Jersey during Club Loose's Freedom Move
History of Street-Legal Drag Racing, 1949 to 2013
5. History of Street-Legal Drag Racing, 1949 to 2013
July 8, 2016
It's been the core of grassroots hot rodding since the very beginning: you're on the street with your car, another rodder pulls alongside, and you go at, drag racing to see who has the quicker ride. Illegal street racing found its way to sanctioned tracks
Fastest Street Car in America! Meet 5-Time Drag Week Winner Larry Larson
4. Fastest Street Car in America! Meet 5-Time Drag Week Winner Larry Larson
July 8, 2016
HOT ROD Drag Week is the world's most brutal test of a real street/strip car, requiring the cars to drive 1,200-plus miles in one week while racing five days in a row at four different tracks. Larry Larson has done the impossible, winning five times in a
1940 Ford First Drive! Cruising in the Ridler Winning
3. 1940 Ford First Drive! Cruising in the Ridler Winning "Checkered Past"
July 8, 2016
On this episode of HOT ROD Unlimited, we get a closer look a Ridler Award winner! At the 2013 Detroit Autorama, eight cars were chosen to compete for the prestigious Ridler Award. The winner was Ron Cizek's 1940 Ford, "Checkered Past", built by Andy Leach
Racing Vintage Cobras, Daytonas & Mustangs at the 2013 Shelby Convention!
2. Racing Vintage Cobras, Daytonas & Mustangs at the 2013 Shelby Convention!
July 8, 2016
By now every car lover knows who Carroll Shelby was, but what makes his cars so great? To find out, we headed to the Autoclub Speedway in Fontana, California, where the Shelby American Automobile Club was holding its annual Shelby Convention. We talked wi
Hot Rods Hidden For Decades! Automotive Archeology In Indiana
1. Hot Rods Hidden For Decades! Automotive Archeology In Indiana
July 8, 2016
On this episode of HOT ROD Unlimited we discover a hidden collection of cool old hot rods, muscle cars, old gas pumps and dealer signs in Evansville, Indiana. All of which belongs to Rick Bonenberger, an avid collector of hot rods and other automotive mem
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Where to Watch Hot Rod Unlimited
Hot Rod Unlimited is available for streaming on the Motor Trend OnDemand website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Hot Rod Unlimited on demand at Max, Discovery+ and Amazon Prime.
  • Premiere Date
    July 8, 2016