In 2000, gang violence led to a ban on cars’ “cruising” in Tucson, shifting the low-rider scene from the streets to showrooms. After a decade-long hiatus, one local car club works to upgrade both its cars and the low-rider culture’s image.
Members of the group, Nemesis Car Club, have grown up, and their maturity is reflected in their refined rides. Now, with their children, they’re bringing new life to a car culture that began when Latinos in California transformed an American tradition into an expression of identity.