After buying his first right-hand drive car, Chad Domingo had an idea. Bring people together. Not for racing. Not for ego. But for good vibes, good food, and great company. Four years ago, Chad and fellow car enthusiast Phillip Wright formed RHD Hawaii.
Today, Right-Hand Drive Hawaii (RHD Hawaii) is rolling deep with more than 120 members.
“The cars bring us together, but the food and the friendships keep us together. And we usually have one big question… where are we going to eat?” Domingo shared with a laugh.
From built vans to old-school Datsuns and Corollas to classic Japanese imports, every ride is different. But the mission is the same. Different styles. Same passion. All cruising in the same lane.
You’ll find them at car shows, popping hoods and talking story. Or pulling up for late-night grinds, mapping out the next food stop. But what really sets RHD Hawaii apart is what happens beyond the meetups.
This crew shows up for the community.
They’ve supported Make-A-Wish events, organized food drives, hosted Toys for Tots collections, and rolled up their sleeves for North Road cleanups in ʻEwa. When the community calls, they shift into gear without hesitation.
After buying his first right-hand drive car, Chad Domingo had an idea. Bring people together. Not for racing. Not for ego. But for good vibes, good food, and great company. Four years ago, Chad and fellow car enthusiast Phillip Wright formed RHD Hawaii.
Today, Right-Hand Drive Hawaii (RHD Hawaii) is rolling deep with more than 120 members.
“The cars bring us together, but the food and the friendships keep us together. And we usually have one big question… where are we going to eat?” Domingo shared with a laugh.
From built vans to old-school Datsuns and Corollas to classic Japanese imports, every ride is different. But the mission is the same. Different styles. Same passion. All cruising in the same lane.
You’ll find them at car shows, popping hoods and talking story. Or pulling up for late-night grinds, mapping out the next food stop. But what really sets RHD Hawaii apart is what happens beyond the meetups.
This crew shows up for the community.
They’ve supported Make-A-Wish events, organized food drives, hosted Toys for Tots collections, and rolled up their sleeves for North Road cleanups in ʻEwa. When the community calls, they shift into gear without hesitation.
RHD has event frequent events throughout the Honolulu. Photo: Courtesy
During the holidays, their presence is felt islandwide. From Christmas parades in Kāneʻohe, Mililani, ʻEwa Beach, Pearl City, and Wahiawā, to their crowd favorite “trunk-or-treat” setups, where cars transform into full spooky Halloween displays. At Bellows Beach alone, more than 5,000 keiki came out for the Halloween festivities. Candy, cars, smiles, and spooky displays lined up bumper to bumper.
“We don’t race or anything like that. Giving back. Seeing the kids happy. That’s what drives us,” Domingo said.
Of course, the cars still turn heads. Right-hand drive rides always spark curiosity.
“People ask what I did to my car, if it’s hard to drive, or if it’s even legal,” Domingo said, laughing. His Japanese vans tend to steal the show.
That curiosity becomes a connection. And that connection keeps growing.
RHD Hawaii isn’t just a group. It’s a community built on compassion, friendship, and a shared love for cruising through life together.
Good people. Big hearts. And a full tank of aloha.
And if you roll with them long enough, you’ll learn one thing for sure…
The next stop is always food.
Follow along on Instagram: @rhd.hawaii
During the holidays, their presence is felt islandwide. From Christmas parades in Kāneʻohe, Mililani, ʻEwa Beach, Pearl City, and Wahiawā, to their crowd favorite “trunk-or-treat” setups, where cars transform into full spooky Halloween displays. At Bellows Beach alone, more than 5,000 keiki came out for the Halloween festivities. Candy, cars, smiles, and spooky displays lined up bumper to bumper.
“We don’t race or anything like that. Giving back. Seeing the kids happy. That’s what drives us,” Domingo said.
Of course, the cars still turn heads. Right-hand drive rides always spark curiosity.
“People ask what I did to my car, if it’s hard to drive, or if it’s even legal,” Domingo said, laughing. His Japanese vans tend to steal the show.
That curiosity becomes a connection. And that connection keeps growing.
RHD Hawaii isn’t just a group. It’s a community built on compassion, friendship, and a shared love for cruising through life together.
Good people. Big hearts. And a full tank of aloha.
And if you roll with them long enough, you’ll learn one thing for sure…
The next stop is always food.
Follow along on Instagram: @rhd.hawaii
The RHD crew at a recent Toys-for-Tots event during the holidays. Photo: Courtesy
Cover Photo:
Councilmember Augie Tulba with the Right-Hand Drive crew at a food drive they had in May
Cover Photo:
Councilmember Augie Tulba with the Right-Hand Drive crew at a food drive they had in May
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