Helping Ian: Car club steps in to help local boy
Ruben Aleman, Vice President for the Aztlan Car Club in Imperial County, approached his club with a request. A local family asked for Aleman’s help and in turn, he brought the story to the club’s council meeting. They then decided on a way to help and that quickly sparked the idea of a show and shine.
Ian Joel is a nine-year-old boy who was diagnosed with Adrenoleukodystrophy (X-linked ALD) which is a progressive disease that affects the brain.
Aleman tells us that when Ian’s mother had approached him. He decided to put himself in her shoes since he has a child of Ian’s age made it. He then made it his mission to help.
The Aztlan Car Club has been helping their communities for years and has chapters throughout Southern California.
On Saturday, June 23, 2018 , the club will host their event at the City of Brawley’s Gereaux Park located on Eastern and Adler Avenue. The event is free to the public, but donations are always appreciated. Those looking to show off their toys will have to arrive early to set up and will have to pay a registration fee. The event kicks off at 4 p.m. and will end at 9 p.m .
Here’s some information on what you can expect when you visit a car show or show and shine.
The difference between the two types of shows is the level of showcasing; enthusiasts will typically go all out for a car show whereas a show and shine is a more mild event.
Who can appreciate these types of events? Lowriding has been around for some time now and till this day, the argument still stands on where the concept was born. Most lean towards the West Coast as the birthplace of the low rider.
In it’s simplest terms it’s rolling art. The paint schemes are a linked between our past and the future. From traditional to modern paint schemes can range dramatically. If you love science and engineering, the hydraulics on these vehicles show how enthusiasts have taken a classic and given it a new found place in the art world. Aside from low rider cars and bikes, here you’ll find American Muscle, Classics, modern muscle and much much more.
