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Paul Walker Memorial Car ‘Hangout’ To Celebrate Movie Star’s Life

A Paul Walker memorial car “hangout” has been planned for this month in Santa Clarita to raise money for charity and celebrate the memory of the “Fast & Furious” star.


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West coast auto racing enthusiasts, fans, family and friends of the late actor Paul Walker are gearing up for the inaugural “In Memory of Paul Car Hangout,” set to take place at College of the Canyons on Sunday, May 20.

“The Car Hangout In Memory of Paul is such a great event because it will bring people together for a wonderful cause while they have a great time seeing all kinds of special, one-of-a-kind cars,” said Chris Lee, Santa Clarita-based entrepreneur and event organizer. “For a guy or girl who loves cars, and loves the ‘Fast & Furious’ movies, this is a dream come true.”

Taking over the parking lot adjacent to Cougar Stadium, the event is set to feature Walker’s brothers Caleb and Cody; “Fast & Furious” stars and other celebrity actors, actresses and professional athletes.

Cars built in Santa Clarita for the “Fast & Furious” movies are also expected to be displayed at the event.

All proceeds from admission and sponsorships will benefit Reach Out WorldWide, the nonprofit organization Walker established in 2010 to aid first-responders when disaster strikes anywhere in the world.

Walker and Roger Rodas were killed on Nov. 30, 2013, when the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT Rodas was driving crashed on Hercules Drive in Valencia.

Walker was in Santa Clarita for a fundraising event for Reach Out WorldWide.

The nonprofit, Reach Out WorldWide, mobilizes quickly and travels to affected areas, sending qualified team members including doctors, EMTs, paramedics and search and rescue professionals to provide first aid, medical supplies, water filters and other life-saving necessities.

The seventh “Fast & Furious” film, in production when Walker died, was retooled and released posthumously in 2015.

While Walker fans have staged informal meetups in his honor since his death, including at the crash site, the May 20 event at COC is the first event sanctioned by his family and business associates.

“The SCV community sure came together after the crash and tried to help in any way possible — it was an act of love and compassion,” Lee said. “I see the Car Hangout as an extension of that, for this community to come together again and help the organization Paul left behind that does amazing things for people who cannot help themselves.”

“I got to know Paul’s brothers, and wanted to help raise money for the important cause Paul left behind,” he said. “So, we have teamed up to put on this first-ever ‘In Memory of Paul’ car show in the United States, right here in Santa Clarita.”

Related: Judge Says Porsche Not At Fault For Paul Walker, Roger Rodas’ Deaths In Santa Clarita

Lee never had the chance to meet Walker, but always admired the actor’s passion and commitment of his time and resources to help others.

“He was such an example of love in action,” Lee said. “Now, this is our chance to carry on that legacy in his honor, by helping Reach Out WorldWide continue to its mission helping others.”
General admission for the In Memory of Paul Car Hangout will be $5 per person for people ages 6 years and older. Kids 5 and younger will be free.

To purchase admission tickets, go to InMemoryOfPaul.com or click here.

Walker fans can also book a VIP lunch with Cody and Caleb, who served as stand-ins for their brother in the revamped “Fast & Furious 7.”

The VIP Lunch is $250 per person and is limited to the first 100 people who sign up. A goodie bag and photo op with the Walker brothers is included in the deal.

The fee to enter a car to be displayed at the event is $25 per vehicle, with a limit of two per person.

The Paul Walker memorial car “hangout” is set for on May 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Valencia.

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Paul Walker Memorial Car ‘Hangout’ To Celebrate Movie Star’s Life

2 comments

  1. I love the way first Fast and the Furious movie since I was 9 years old. I have love and passion for cars since I was 3 year old I grow up love Japanese cars I always love Nissan Skyline R34 and never seen a Skyline R34 look like until I saw it for the first in 2 fast 2 Furious in 2003 Paul Walker drive a Skyline I always look up to Paul because he is so special and nice and always understand others and try his best to help them.

  2. Love you Paul

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About Devon Miller

Devon Miller was born and raised in Santa Clarita. He joined KHTS Radio as a digital marketing intern in September of 2017, and later moved to news as a staff writer in December. Miller attended College of the Canyons and served as the Associated Student Government President. Miller is now News Director for KHTS, covering breaking news and politics across the Santa Clarita Valley.