The 2026FuelFest World Tour is running strong. With a total of eleven stops on the agenda, it has just made its sixth stop. This isn’t just the halfway mark on the calendar; it’s the place where it all started. FuelFest set its roots in sunny Southern California to pay tribute to the late Paul Walker, raising awareness and funds for his non-profit, Reach Out Worldwide, while celebrating his impact on car culture. HotCars was there as a sponsor at the media stage, and we’re here to say, once again, you need to make your way to the FuelFest event nearest to you. Celebrate With Celebrities If you don’t already know, FuelFest is a massive car show that pulls in thousands of spectators and countless insane cars. That’s not all these shows have to offer, though. There are routinely two stages that serve up all sorts of opportunities for car nuts to learn more about, and celebrate car culture alongside, pillars within the community.HotCars was a sponsor of the media stage for this stop, where staff members conduct interviews with celebrities, influencers, and industry leaders. This time around, our very own Seyth Miersma sat down with folks like Bisi Ezerioha of Bisimoto, Sean Morris and Brian Jannusch of Toprank, Darryl Li of Jada Toys, and John Brotherton of Reach Out World Wide. On top of that, we snatched an exclusive one-on-one with Cody Walker to talk about the upcoming Fast and Furious installment.Speaking of Cody, it was also his birthday. We weren’t the only ones to celebrate it with him. DJ Kid Karter, Tyrese Gibson, and a crowd of fans joined Wyclef Jean in singing " Happy Birthday " at the main stage. While these shows are largely to pay tribute to his brother and his impact on the car scene, it was truly awesome to see Cody get his own special moment in the midst of it all. Live performances put on by Wyclef and The Game throughout the madness added to the excitement.Also, take notice of the gentleman walking in the background of the hero pic of this article. Recognize him? That's Luis Da Silva Jr.. He played Diogo in Fast Five. Yes. The cast members really do just walk around the show and get in on the fun. Reaching Out To Make The World A Better Place Gabrielle Schmauderer/HotCarsIt’s easy to get caught up in all the car-related insanity and forget about the fact that all of this helps people in need all over the world. A primary motivation at the start of FuelFest was to raise awareness and money for the late Paul Walker’s non-profit disaster relief program, Reach Out Worldwide. And it has done and continues to do very well with that.As of this weekend, FuelFest has officially raised one million dollars for ROWW since it started. That’s a lot of money to go to a truly amazing cause. For those of you who don’t know, ROWW rounds up a group of incredible volunteers ready and willing to travel wherever disaster strikes to help those in need when they’ve lost everything. Its first deployment was in Haiti following a major earthquake in 2010, but it’ll go wherever it's needed, even on the home front.John Brotherton of ROWW talked to us about their recent efforts to help folks impacted by the tragic Palisades and Eaton fires. While all disasters hurt, this one was especially impactful on the ROWW crew, as it hit home. Part of its long-term recovery program here is its amazing resource supply center. On top of helping to clean and build back the community, ROWW gives those directly impacted by the fires the opportunity to restock on essentials as they rebuild their lives. It's doing so with the help of the American Red Cross, along with selfless volunteers and donators. Our full interview will be posted on YouTube in the near future. Stay tuned for that if you’re interested in hearing about the mission in Brotherton’s words. Otherwise, you can head over to ROWW.org to learn more, donate, or even volunteer. See Your Dream Cars Hank O'Hop/ValnetOf course, there are plenty of cars in attendance, too. But we’re not talking about simply those who roll into the local cruise night. These shows have Fast and Furious DNA, so you’re going to see machines that match the vibe of the franchise.Now, being a Mopar guy, I’m naturally drawn to the Dodges that show up. This time around, I fixated on a ‘70 Charger built to resemble Dom’s car from the fourth film. This car had a huge influence on my taste in machines, with its ratty styling and massive blower peering through the hood. As the owner of a ‘69 Charger on the hunt for a new wheel and tire combo, I spent a lot of time eyeing up the front and rear wheel configuration, which is very similar to what I’m going for. However, getting to see a replica in person brought me back to my teenage years when I first saw the movie. Yes. The blower is fake, but I don’t care.That’s not the only car that melted my brain. In true Fast vibes, I found myself shoehorned into the front seat of a 1,500-HP MK4 Supra at the Jada Toys booth. This thing was downright bananas, and I absolutely loved it. These were just a few cars in a massive sea of over-the-top machines, though, and not everything is American muscle or JDM. From Euro customs to insane 'Vette carts, everything is in attendance, and every gearhead will find something to love. It's a fantastic opportunity to find inspiration and ideas for whatever it is you're building or to simply indulge in the best part of car culture. No, I could never do justice by the amount of cars that were in attendance in just one article. However, our social media manager Gabrielle Schmauderer absolutely hammered the HotCars Instagram with tons of posts featuring some of the best rides that rolled in. Car nerds are highly encouraged to check it out, and to follow for more content like this from coming events. World Tour Still Runnin’ Hank O'Hop/ValnetSpeaking of attendance, you need to be there. If you’re a car fan, that’s all there is to it. FuelFest has grown substantially since the start and shows no signs of stopping. But, with only five stops left on the 2026 calendar, you are running low on chances to get in on the action this year. Whether it’s swinging by your hometown or you need to make a road trip to see it for yourself, I promise FuelFest is worth every mile. Sources: FuelFest, Reach Out Worldwide
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