THE BAKERSFIELD MEAT UP
QUAKER STATE & LOWRIDER HOST THE ULTIMATE MEAT UP
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akersfield, California, played home to the 2nd Annual
Lowrider Meat Up BBQ. Presented by Quaker State
and Lowrider magazine, the lowriding community of
Bakersfield and Classic Dreams Car Club kicked it into
h i g h g e a r a s t he y ma rc he d a n a r s e n a l of c a r s , g r i l l s , c o ok s , a nd s e c re t
recipes to Beach Park. As the chrome blinded spectators and smoke
billowed from the grills, the music made for a soothing experience as
attendees were in steady formation waiting to get their digs at the
Lowrider canopy. A stockpile of T-shirts, hats, Shell gas cards, and
other prizes were the incentive, and even a line that spanned some
50 yards wasn’t enough to stop them from testing their luck.
As expected, the recipes at hand were mouthwatering. From
tri-tip to brisket, chile verde to carnitas, there was a little bit of
everything, including battered fish and the healthy stuff we all love
to avoid, like salads, fruit ... you get the idea. As each car club had
their own personal chef or pit master representing them at the MeatUp series, each of them got to test their skills to see who had the
best-tasting ribs, pork chops, or hotlinks and by day’s end awards
were handed out, with special categories for Best Recipe, Best
Lowrider Pit Master, and Best BBQ—which were awarded on behalf
of the Ronald McDonald House.
Also, in attendance were Abby Rodriguez, his club members, and
three other Roll Models who were there to share their stories, all the
while hiding their own secret recipes. It’s an event that never fails
to impress and one that is driven by camaraderie and respect, not
hype and paid advertising. That said, we’d like to thank all who
attended, as it’s one of the best ones yet. Don’t miss out and be sure
to catch us at one of our next stops, which go down in New Mexico;
Redlands, California; Houston; and El Paso, Texas. These shows are
only getting bigger and better, so get your recipes dialed in and your
rides polished up because Quaker State and Lowrider are about to
fire things up and bring the heat! LR