The Visalia Vapor Trailers is the oldest car club in Visalia. They love hot rods and they loved speed. But that's not all they love. The mood changes when their cars are parked for a while. Their focus turns to how their members, families, friends and what the community are doing. Life always -- always -- slows down for stuff like that. However it always comes back to the cars. "Go out and sit on the fender," Steinbach says with a wink. "Try it. See what happens to you."

Serving the Community Since 1948

About the Vapor Trailers

Back in 1948, street drag racing in Visalia was getting to be a problem. Fifteen high school boys, wanting to buid cars and compete safely, started holding meetings in the city's recreation hall. First a policeman, then serveral civic. . . . Read more

Above - Club president Otis Nordin presides over meeting in lounge of the Visalia Vapor Trailers' clubhouse built by members. A snack bar is seen in the background. (As featured in Hot Rod Magazine May 1961 Edition)