LOWRIDER.COMEDITORIAL NOVEMBER 2019
C
ompetition is necessary to push the envelope. This is
what drives cultures forward and it’s what brings about
advanced engineering, new products and new techniques.
With that said, when it also comes to lowrider car show
venue competition, the Artemis Productions Albuquerque, New Mexico,
show has to be one of the top Lowrider events out there! This Super
Show event continues to grow in popularity and it’s a great place to
either break out your ride for the first time or qualify for the big one.
The Albuquerque Convention Center continues to experience
a quantity of quality lowrider vehicle entries along with a large
supportive fan base, and we’re grateful to be a part of it all. To be
honest, right now is an exciting time of the year as everyone gets their
trucks and trailers ready to make the long travels to those out-of-state
car show venues. Just about every other weekend there happens to
be a lowrider car show or event somewhere and that’s when you see
the freeways flooded with a small convoy of Duramax trucks hauling
only the best they have to offer with some driving more than 20 hours.
It’s not for the faint of heart, but then again, neither is lowriding. Just
recently, Lifestyle Car Club made the long haul to support this year’s
annual Lowrider Albuquerque Show and the New Mexico lowrider
community more than welcomed them. The gratitude for coming out
went both ways and became a humbling, memorable experience that
will probably last a lifetime.
In order to appreciate the passion that everyone has for the lowrider
custom culture, you need to get out and explore it. We are sometimes
stuck within our own boulevards in life and need to get out and travel
to witness and appreciate what we are all involved in and are a part of.
It ’s a l mo s t l i ke me et i n g you r e x te nde d fa mi ly whe n you t rave l a nd me et
other car builders and enthusiasts. Everyone has a different style and
passion for their rides. By not seeing it or acknowledging it is to be blind.
The most important thing you may find at an exhibit or if you are justchecking out a show in El Paso, Denver, Phoenix, Odessa, Northern and
Southern California, or Miami is someone who has more passion about
lowriders than maybe you yourself, and that is good for the soul. It will
help you to not take lowriding for granted and appreciate it more. We all
need some lowrider soul-searching, so go and check out the other side.
After all, we are all responsible for this phenomenon.
In this November issue of Lowrider, we showcase a touch of class
and style with a ’62 Impala and ’69 Riviera duo from the Lifestyle and
Imperials Car Clubs. Besides tradition and legacy that represent both
these fine clubs, you can check out both features and see for yourself
that nothing has changed in their consistency for decades. Also, get a
sneak peek at our next Roll Model: Art Tasseau of Hoppos Hydraulics.
He’s the latest member of our Roll Model roster and his life story is about
dedication and perseverance. Throughout his ups and the downs, he’s
remained an integral part of our industry and his story is one that
shows how perseverance and dedication is the only way to make it
when your self-employed.
As I wrap up this letter, I just want to thank everyone for their
continued support. And just remember, our culture is only as good as the
next generation, so let’s continue as educators or mentors to share our
experiences with them because the history of lowriding will be in their
hands—teach them right and teach them well. LRTill next time,SOUL-SEARCHING