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How did it all start? Let’s travel back to 1973 when the movies "American Graffiti" and "The Getaway" were released and the top songs were , We’re an American Band, by Grand Funk Railroad, and You’re So Vain, by Carly Simon. The club name actually developed out of two new groups who were forming Street Rod Clubs at the same time. One was in San Diego and the other in Berdoo. After those long drives back and forth to each other’s meetings, (Over the Hill), and an increase in local interest, "The Over the Hill Gang" was born. The original plaques had the letters SCSRA on them. It stood for Southern California Street Rod Association. The original logo was drawn by the club founder, John Pickle, and represented two cars owned by Paul "Kip" Dunne. John remains active in the club and is planning this year’s anniversary reliability run. Today, now known as "Over The Hill Gang-San Diego" we are 230 members strong and continue with pre-49 cars and proudly retain the original logo. You will see us at events everywhere in our yellow shirts. For our 30th year, we have a special anniversary logo that is on a black jacket. In 2004, our 31st year, we will celebrate our signature event, The Streak. The Streak has been an on-going event from the beginning and has been held at Campland on the Bay since 1992. Every year it’s a sell out with over 400 cars and hundreds of people camping. It’s known for a big raffle, live entertainment and campground parties. Currently, "Over The Hill Gang-San Diego" is the Host Club for the Goodguys Rod & Custom Car Show held the first week of April at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Welcome to Over The Hill Gang-San Diego. Our unofficial motto, you gotta drive ‘em. Mahalo, Martin Hibsch-President