The fine legacy of lowriders and El Paso's cultural art lives on. Community activists, local artists, musicians and lowrider clubs in El Paso made sure of it by presenting the public with a free weekend of poetry, ballet, art, live music, and cars at the Centro Mayapan in south El Paso.

Sponsored by classic, lowrider, sport and motorcycle owners and clubs of El Paso. The Eastside Showdown was hosted by Wish For A Star Foundation. El Paso, Texas Car Clubs come together Street Memories Car Club, Latin Pride Car Club, Old Memories Car Club, Our Story Car Club, Destiny Car Club, Show Down Car Club, Traditionals Car Club, Golden Touch Car Club, Modern Times Car Club, Street Life Auto Club, Solitos Car Club, Nobleza Car Club, EPT Cruising, Academy Sports & Outdoors.

Just as historians have written that the pachuco may have originated in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, indicators tend to point in the same northern direction as far as the origination of lowriders is concerned. Before I begin expressing my views on this touchy subject, allow me to remind readers that "history" is simply (HIS-STORY). Yes indeed, it's the story of another and sometimes "historians" tend to confuse facts with fiction. May I first start with Tin-Tan, the so-called founder of the pachuco. Some claim that Tin-Tan Valdez of Mexico City was the true godfather of the classic pachuco style, but if people look at photos taken of German Valdez years  before he was even known as "Tin-Tan" , they may be surprised to discover  that the Mexican actor, singer and comedian did not dress, nor appear anything close to a pachuco in his personal life.

Luis Valdez ventured into El Paso from California to attend a screening of "Zoot Suit," his first all-inclusive motion picture centered  on the amply successful Broadway play that he wrote and directed in 1981. Valdez  produced  "Zoot Suit" starring Edward James Olmos, Tony Plana and El Paso's own Lupe Ontiveros,  as well as  "La Bamba", featuring Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales, Rosanna DeSoto. Zoot Suit composes a tale relating the authentic actions of the Sleepy Lagoon slaying trial — when a group of juvenile Mexican-Americans were wrongfully charged with murder — and the notorious Zoot Suit Riots. The film was based in the barrios of Los Angeles and El Paso, Texas against the stage set of the Zoot Suit Riots and World War II.

Free Hot Dogs, Drinks, and D.J. Music!  Underprivileged children will be waking up to Christmas presents under their trees this year, thanks to Destiny Car Club of El Paso who took the initiative of organizing a Toy & Exhibition Car Show.  Supporters of this event were Rollerz Only C.C., Latin Pride C.C., Modern Times C.C.,  Majesty C.C., New Breed C.C., Our Story C.C., Old Memories C.C., EPT Cruising and ConvictedArtist.com.

Odessa's Tejano Car Show 2009
The 38th annual Tejano Car Show in Odessa, Texas has maintained considerable success thanks to Taste of Latin car club founder and Lowrider Hall of Famer, Nick Hernandez who has lived the lowriding lifestyle since the early 1970's

Viejitos Albuquerque chapter celebrated its Southwest Reunion by gathering with its California, Texas, Oklahoma, and Illinois Chapters. Convicted Artist attended the event at Albuquerque's Los Altos Park. Dozens of extraordinary bombs, custom lowriders, and motorcycles were on display in perfect formation. Albuquerque’s Los Altos 32-acre city park and attracted several out of state car clubs.

Everything from Rocket bikes and Choppers, to Harleys and unique automobiles mesmerized our eyes. The sound of thunder and the smell of burned rubber, yes sire it was all there for all to enjoy. Several Biker cliques raided the place and performed all sorts of illegal goodies, such as suicidal wheelies and near flame tire peel outs!

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Volkswagen is a German car that was created in Germany in the 1930's by Erwin Komenda. Volkswagen means "The Peoples car" in German and is the forth biggest automobile producer in the world. VW was designed to be reliable and fuel efficient by order of the German government when fuel was scarce. People grew to love the VW since it never let them down. Easy to fix and maintain nobody could go wrong in owning one of these classic cars

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Old Memories Car Club was established in 1978 thanks to its founding fathers Eddie Soler and Tony Lopez.
Old Memories has grown to become one of the nations most recognized car clubs and has even expanded out as far as Japan. This fine car club is known for organizing numerous unconditional charity events and being a good role model to area youths.

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The hundreds of rugged trucks, flawless cars and defiant motorcycles on display at the World of Wheels Show & Shine auto event looked fantastic surrounded by the dramatic arroyo walls of El Paso’s glorious McKelligon Canyon. The majestic event, which was hosted by Unlimited Events Productions and supported by several local sponsers, received a sweet turn out.
World of Wheels Show & Shine show definately offered car, truck and motorcycle aficionados an eyeful worth remembering. read more ...

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"Cars and Coffee" is the official name of one of Atlanta Georgia and Irvine California’s most original events. The owners of all of these exotic cars simply attend to meet and socialize with other car enthusiasts.
"Cars and Coffee" originated in Atlanta, Georgia in May of 2001 and eventually spread out to California. The very first Cars and Coffee event took place in the parking lot of a Roswell, Georgia Coffee House, so that pretty much explains the name. Read More..

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Exotic Car Clubs of Southern California Featuring the new Rolls Royce Phantam, Bently 'R', and Marcendez  

Lowriders, Bombs, Mororcycles, Choppers, Bobbers, Crotch Rockets, Euros, VW's, Sports cars, Trucks, Classics, Hot Rods, Customized Autos,  & the top Car Clubs around!