Lowrider Community Events, Builds & Media
Key Questions
What lowrider events are featured in the calendar?
The highlight covers an extensive list of events including Cal State LA, Lowd'out France, Summer Snow, Carnaval SF, Dallas Lowrider Super Show, Primeros Car Club 5th Annual, Charlotte Lowrider Super Show, Cleveland Lowrider Festival, and OKC lowrider parade.
What new media and exhibitions are highlighted for lowrider culture?
New additions include 'Lowrider Nation TV' on Roku and Amazon, the Smithsonian podcast 'High Art, Low Ride', Rose B. Simpson's 'Lexicon' exhibition at de Young Museum, and Estevan Oriol's photo book 'This Is Los Angeles'.
Are there any historical lowrider videos available?
Yes, the highlight features rare 1979 San Francisco pioneer lowrider footage and the full Cholo Juan video from the Fillmore lowrider cruise.
What custom builds and activities are mentioned?
Examples include a 1963 Impala, a 1984 Buick Regal driven by Lewis Hamilton, a 1965 Ford F-100 'Hand of Doom', fiery car wrap designs, and lowrider bike clubs focused on youth leadership in the South Bay.
Is there information on the origins of Lowrider magazine?
A Substack piece discusses the magazine's roots through founder Sonny Madrid, a Chicano activist from San Jose who aimed to create a publication celebrating lowrider culture.
Extensive lowrider event calendar (Cal State LA, Lowd'out France, Summer Snow, Carnaval SF, Dallas Lowrider Super Show, Primeros Car Club 5th Annual, Charlotte Lowrider Super Show, Cleveland Lowrider Festival June 13, OKC lowrider parade, etc.), global reach in Japan, and new media: 'Lowrider Nation TV' on Roku/Amazon, Smithsonian podcast 'High Art, Low Ride', Rose B. Simpson's 'Lexicon' exhibition at de Young Museum, Estevan Oriol's photo book 'This Is Los Angeles'. Also includes classic builds like 1963 Impala, Hollywood Cruise Night, Lewis Hamilton driving a custom 1984 Buick Regal, lowrider bike clubs building leadership skills for South Bay youth, Fiery Car Wrap Designs video, a custom 1965 Ford F-100 'Hand of Doom' by Eric 'E-Dog' Michaud, and a new Nokturnal Car Club LA Mother Chapter documentary. New additions: Substack piece on Lowrider magazine roots by Sonny Madrid, rare 1979 SF lowrider footage, Cholo Juan video from Fillmore lowrider cruise, and a lowrider drift clip.