- The style of the lowrider car originated from the designs of Mexican-Americans living in California. Older cars were revamped and lowered to the ground using sand bags for added weight. These vehicles slowly grew in prominence and style as flashy colors and hydraulics were added. The essence of the lowrider is taking something simple and bland and making it glamorous and dazzling. These cars continue to find a place within modern culture and can been seen in a number of car shows throughout the state of Washington.
- The Lowcos Car Club is a lowrider car club based out of Spokane and Yakima. As one of the northwest's most prominent lowrider car clubs, the Lowcos put on shows and participate in events throughout the state. Many of their events take place in Spokane and Yakima, although the Lowcos have also done car shows in Washington cities such as Moses Lake and Seattle.
- The Twin City Idlers are a Classic Car and Motorcycle club who put on an annual car show in Stanwood, Washington. The show has been running for nine years and is open all day for visitors, free of charge, and entrance fee for vintage car owners is $12. The car show attracts all types of vintage cars from lowriders to the classic Ford Model T. The car show ends with a car cruise around town, as vehicle owners show off their classic cars. Those interested in bringing their lowriders to the event should complete a registration form online.
- Pioneer Days is a part of the annual Seafair Event in Seattle, Washington. Each year the festival features live music, a menagerie of vendors and a vintage car show. The car show takes place all day beginning at 10 a.m. and draws in vintage and hot rod cars of all styles, including lowriders. Not only do car owners show off their vehicles, but they also participate in a car popularity competition. Guests of the event can vote on which car they like the most. The winning car gets to participate in the festival parade, the "Grand Performance Parade," which takes place at 7 p.m.
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