Mark Mata, spokesperson of the Dallas Lowriders, poses in his shop in Wills Point, Texas, on June 3, 2024. Lowriders are customized cars with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican-American community after WWII. Lowrider culture and art symbolizes the riders' personalities and are viewed more like art pieces than just vehicles. The Dallas Lowriders club was founded in 1979, but ended in the mid 80's, when founder Ivy Mata died, until 2003 when the youngest brother Mark Mata resurrected the group and became its spokesperson. After being incarcerated for 11 years, he returned to building the community, and used his passion to reconnect with his daughters. The group now encourages families to join, distancing itself from the traditional stereotype as a gang, welcoming people from all parts of the city, hosting community events, and participating in community activism. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Mark Mata, spokesperson of the Dallas Lowriders, poses in his shop in Wills Point, Texas, on June 3, 2024. Lowriders are customized cars with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican-American community after WWII. Lowrider culture and art symbolizes the riders' personalities and are viewed more like art pieces than just vehicles. The Dallas Lowriders club was founded in 1979, but ended in the mid 80's, when founder Ivy Mata died, until 2003 when the youngest brother Mark Mata resurrected the group and became its spokesperson. After being incarcerated for 11 years, he returned to building the community, and used his passion to reconnect with his daughters. The group now encourages families to join, distancing itself from the traditional stereotype as a gang, welcoming people from all parts of the city, hosting community events, and participating in community activism. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Danny Marquez turns the wheel of a lowrider at the shop of Mark Mata, spokesperson of the Dallas Lowriders, in Wills Point, Texas, on June 3, 2024. Lowriders are customized cars with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican-American community after WWII. Lowrider culture and art symbolizes the riders' personalities and are viewed more like art pieces than just vehicles. The Dallas Lowriders club was founded in 1979, but ended in the mid 80's, when founder Ivy Mata died, until 2003 when the youngest brother Mark Mata resurrected the group and became its spokesperson. After being incarcerated for 11 years, he returned to building the community, and used his passion to reconnect with his daughters. The group now encourages families to join, distancing itself from the traditional stereotype as a gang, welcoming people from all parts of the city, hosting community events, and participating in community activism. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Daniel Rodriguez adjusts the suspension of a lowrider at the shop of Mark Mata, spokesperson of the Dallas Lowriders, in Wills Point, Texas, on June 3, 2024. Lowriders are customized cars with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican-American community after WWII. Lowrider culture and art symbolizes the riders' personalities and are viewed more like art pieces than just vehicles. The Dallas Lowriders club was founded in 1979, but ended in the mid 80's, when founder Ivy Mata died, until 2003 when the youngest brother Mark Mata resurrected the group and became its spokesperson. After being incarcerated for 11 years, he returned to building the community, and used his passion to reconnect with his daughters. The group now encourages families to join, distancing itself from the traditional stereotype as a gang, welcoming people from all parts of the city, hosting community events, and participating in community activism. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Daniel Rodriguez (L) and Danny Marquez work on a car in the shop of Mark Mata, spokesperson of the Dallas Lowriders, in Wills Point, Texas, on June 3, 2024. Lowriders are customized cars with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican-American community after WWII. Lowrider culture and art symbolizes the riders' personalities and are viewed more like art pieces than just vehicles. The Dallas Lowriders club was founded in 1979, but ended in the mid 80's, when founder Ivy Mata died, until 2003 when the youngest brother Mark Mata resurrected the group and became its spokesperson. After being incarcerated for 11 years, he returned to building the community, and used his passion to reconnect with his daughters. The group now encourages families to join, distancing itself from the traditional stereotype as a gang, welcoming people from all parts of the city, hosting community events, and participating in community activism. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Mark Mata, spokesperson of the Dallas Lowriders, works on a car in his shop in Wills Point, Texas, on June 3, 2024. Lowriders are customized cars with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican-American community after WWII. Lowrider culture and art symbolizes the riders' personalities and are viewed more like art pieces than just vehicles. The Dallas Lowriders club was founded in 1979, but ended in the mid 80's, when founder Ivy Mata died, until 2003 when the youngest brother Mark Mata resurrected the group and became its spokesperson. After being incarcerated for 11 years, he returned to building the community, and used his passion to reconnect with his daughters. The group now encourages families to join, distancing itself from the traditional stereotype as a gang, welcoming people from all parts of the city, hosting community events, and participating in community activism. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Tattoos of the family of Mark Mata, spokesperson of the Dallas Lowriders, are seen on his legs as he works on a car in his shop in Wills Point, Texas, on June 3, 2024. Lowriders are customized cars with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican-American community after WWII. Lowrider culture and art symbolizes the riders' personalities and are viewed more like art pieces than just vehicles. The Dallas Lowriders club was founded in 1979, but ended in the mid 80's, when founder Ivy Mata died, until 2003 when the youngest brother Mark Mata resurrected the group and became its spokesperson. After being incarcerated for 11 years, he returned to building the community, and used his passion to reconnect with his daughters. The group now encourages families to join, distancing itself from the traditional stereotype as a gang, welcoming people from all parts of the city, hosting community events, and participating in community activism. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Daniel Rodriguez turns the wheel of a lowrider at the shop of Mark Mata, spokesperson of the Dallas Lowriders, in Wills Point, Texas, on June 3, 2024. Lowriders are customized cars with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican-American community after WWII. Lowrider culture and art symbolizes the riders' personalities and are viewed more like art pieces than just vehicles. The Dallas Lowriders club was founded in 1979, but ended in the mid 80's, when founder Ivy Mata died, until 2003 when the youngest brother Mark Mata resurrected the group and became its spokesperson. After being incarcerated for 11 years, he returned to building the community, and used his passion to reconnect with his daughters. The group now encourages families to join, distancing itself from the traditional stereotype as a gang, welcoming people from all parts of the city, hosting community events, and participating in community activism. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Mark Mata (L), spokesperson of the Dallas Lowriders, and Daniel Rodriguez work on a car in Mata's shop in Wills Point, Texas, on June 3, 2024. Lowriders are customized cars with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican-American community after WWII. Lowrider culture and art symbolizes the riders' personalities and are viewed more like art pieces than just vehicles. The Dallas Lowriders club was founded in 1979, but ended in the mid 80's, when founder Ivy Mata died, until 2003 when the youngest brother Mark Mata resurrected the group and became its spokesperson. After being incarcerated for 11 years, he returned to building the community, and used his passion to reconnect with his daughters. The group now encourages families to join, distancing itself from the traditional stereotype as a gang, welcoming people from all parts of the city, hosting community events, and participating in community activism. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Details are seen on a radiator on a car in the shop of Mark Mata, spokesperson of the Dallas Lowriders, in Wills Point, Texas, on June 3, 2024. Lowriders are customized cars with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican-American community after WWII. Lowrider culture and art symbolizes the riders' personalities and are viewed more like art pieces than just vehicles. The Dallas Lowriders club was founded in 1979, but ended in the mid 80's, when founder Ivy Mata died, until 2003 when the youngest brother Mark Mata resurrected the group and became its spokesperson. After being incarcerated for 11 years, he returned to building the community, and used his passion to reconnect with his daughters. The group now encourages families to join, distancing itself from the traditional stereotype as a gang, welcoming people from all parts of the city, hosting community events, and participating in community activism. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Daniel Rodriguez adjusts the top of a lowrider at the shop of Mark Mata, spokesperson of the Dallas Lowriders, in Wills Point, Texas, on June 3, 2024. Lowriders are customized cars with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican-American community after WWII. Lowrider culture and art symbolizes the riders' personalities and are viewed more like art pieces than just vehicles. The Dallas Lowriders club was founded in 1979, but ended in the mid 80's, when founder Ivy Mata died, until 2003 when the youngest brother Mark Mata resurrected the group and became its spokesperson. After being incarcerated for 11 years, he returned to building the community, and used his passion to reconnect with his daughters. The group now encourages families to join, distancing itself from the traditional stereotype as a gang, welcoming people from all parts of the city, hosting community events, and participating in community activism. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Joe Mata, owner of Matas art, paints a car in the building next to the shop of Mark Mata, spokesperson of the Dallas Lowriders, in Wills Point, Texas, on June 3, 2024. Lowriders are customized cars with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican-American community after WWII. Lowrider culture and art symbolizes the riders' personalities and are viewed more like art pieces than just vehicles. The Dallas Lowriders club was founded in 1979, but ended in the mid 80's, when founder Ivy Mata died, until 2003 when the youngest brother Mark Mata resurrected the group and became its spokesperson. After being incarcerated for 11 years, he returned to building the community, and used his passion to reconnect with his daughters. The group now encourages families to join, distancing itself from the traditional stereotype as a gang, welcoming people from all parts of the city, hosting community events, and participating in community activism. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Mark Mata, spokesperson of the Dallas Lowriders, holds an engraved car part in his shop in Wills Point, Texas, on June 3, 2024. Lowriders are customized cars with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican-American community after WWII. Lowrider culture and art symbolizes the riders' personalities and are viewed more like art pieces than just vehicles. The Dallas Lowriders club was founded in 1979, but ended in the mid 80's, when founder Ivy Mata died, until 2003 when the youngest brother Mark Mata resurrected the group and became its spokesperson. After being incarcerated for 11 years, he returned to building the community, and used his passion to reconnect with his daughters. The group now encourages families to join, distancing itself from the traditional stereotype as a gang, welcoming people from all parts of the city, hosting community events, and participating in community activism. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Joe Mata, owner of Matas art, paints a car in the building next to the shop of Mark Mata, spokesperson of the Dallas Lowriders, in Wills Point, Texas, on June 3, 2024. Lowriders are customized cars with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican-American community after WWII. Lowrider culture and art symbolizes the riders' personalities and are viewed more like art pieces than just vehicles. The Dallas Lowriders club was founded in 1979, but ended in the mid 80's, when founder Ivy Mata died, until 2003 when the youngest brother Mark Mata resurrected the group and became its spokesperson. After being incarcerated for 11 years, he returned to building the community, and used his passion to reconnect with his daughters. The group now encourages families to join, distancing itself from the traditional stereotype as a gang, welcoming people from all parts of the city, hosting community events, and participating in community activism. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Danny Marquez works on a lowrider at the shop of Mark Mata, spokesperson of the Dallas Lowriders, in Wills Point, Texas, on June 3, 2024. Lowriders are customized cars with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican-American community after WWII. Lowrider culture and art symbolizes the riders' personalities and are viewed more like art pieces than just vehicles. The Dallas Lowriders club was founded in 1979, but ended in the mid 80's, when founder Ivy Mata died, until 2003 when the youngest brother Mark Mata resurrected the group and became its spokesperson. After being incarcerated for 11 years, he returned to building the community, and used his passion to reconnect with his daughters. The group now encourages families to join, distancing itself from the traditional stereotype as a gang, welcoming people from all parts of the city, hosting community events, and participating in community activism. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Mark Mata, spokesperson of the Dallas Lowriders, works on a car in his shop in Wills Point, Texas, on June 3, 2024. Lowriders are customized cars with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican-American community after WWII. Lowrider culture and art symbolizes the riders' personalities and are viewed more like art pieces than just vehicles. The Dallas Lowriders club was founded in 1979, but ended in the mid 80's, when founder Ivy Mata died, until 2003 when the youngest brother Mark Mata resurrected the group and became its spokesperson. After being incarcerated for 11 years, he returned to building the community, and used his passion to reconnect with his daughters. The group now encourages families to join, distancing itself from the traditional stereotype as a gang, welcoming people from all parts of the city, hosting community events, and participating in community activism. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Mercedes Mata (L) and Mariah Mata park on the side of the road as they cruise in a lowrider in Dallas, Texas, on June 2, 2024. Lowriders are customized cars with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican-American community after WWII. Lowrider culture and art symbolizes the riders' personalities and are viewed more like art pieces than just vehicles. The Dallas Lowriders club was founded in 1979, but ended in the mid 80's, when founder Ivy Mata died, until 2003 when the youngest brother Mark Mata resurrected the group and became its spokesperson. After being incarcerated for 11 years, he returned to building the community, and used his passion to reconnect with his daughters. The group now encourages families to join, distancing itself from the traditional stereotype as a gang, welcoming people from all parts of the city, hosting community events, and participating in community activism. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

A man looks at lowriders as Marih Mata (C) waits for her sister after they cruised Jefferson Boulevard in Dallas, Texas, on June 2, 2024. Lowriders are customized cars with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican-American community after WWII. Lowrider culture and art symbolizes the riders' personalities and are viewed more like art pieces than just vehicles. The Dallas Lowriders club was founded in 1979, but ended in the mid 80's, when founder Ivy Mata died, until 2003 when the youngest brother Mark Mata resurrected the group and became its spokesperson. After being incarcerated for 11 years, he returned to building the community, and used his passion to reconnect with his daughters. The group now encourages families to join, distancing itself from the traditional stereotype as a gang, welcoming people from all parts of the city, hosting community events, and participating in community activism. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Dallas Lowriders member Sunny Loven drives his car "Penny Pincher" down a street as he cruises in Dallas, Texas, on June 2, 2024. Lowriders are customized cars with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican-American community after WWII. Lowrider culture and art symbolizes the riders' personalities and are viewed more like art pieces than just vehicles. The Dallas Lowriders club was founded in 1979, but ended in the mid 80's, when founder Ivy Mata died, until 2003 when the youngest brother Mark Mata resurrected the group and became its spokesperson. After being incarcerated for 11 years, he returned to building the community, and used his passion to reconnect with his daughters. The group now encourages families to join, distancing itself from the traditional stereotype as a gang, welcoming people from all parts of the city, hosting community events, and participating in community activism. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Dallas Lowriders spokesperson Mark Mata leads a procession of lowriders as they cruise in Dallas, Texas, on June 2, 2024. Lowriders are customized cars with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican-American community after WWII. Lowrider culture and art symbolizes the riders' personalities and are viewed more like art pieces than just vehicles. The Dallas Lowriders club was founded in 1979, but ended in the mid 80's, when founder Ivy Mata died, until 2003 when the youngest brother Mark Mata resurrected the group and became its spokesperson. After being incarcerated for 11 years, he returned to building the community, and used his passion to reconnect with his daughters. The group now encourages families to join, distancing itself from the traditional stereotype as a gang, welcoming people from all parts of the city, hosting community events, and participating in community activism. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Dallas Lowriders member Sunny Loven drives his car "Penny Pincher" out of Kiest park to go cruise in Dallas, Texas, on June 2, 2024. Lowriders are customized cars with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican-American community after WWII. Lowrider culture and art symbolizes the riders' personalities and are viewed more like art pieces than just vehicles. The Dallas Lowriders club was founded in 1979, but ended in the mid 80's, when founder Ivy Mata died, until 2003 when the youngest brother Mark Mata resurrected the group and became its spokesperson. After being incarcerated for 11 years, he returned to building the community, and used his passion to reconnect with his daughters. The group now encourages families to join, distancing itself from the traditional stereotype as a gang, welcoming people from all parts of the city, hosting community events, and participating in community activism. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Mariah Mata (R), daughter of Dallas Lowriders spokesperson Mark Mata, starts a car in Kiest park in Dallas, Texas, on June 2, 2024. Lowriders are customized cars with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican-American community after WWII. Lowrider culture and art symbolizes the riders' personalities and are viewed more like art pieces than just vehicles. The Dallas Lowriders club was founded in 1979, but ended in the mid 80's, when founder Ivy Mata died, until 2003 when the youngest brother Mark Mata resurrected the group and became its spokesperson. After being incarcerated for 11 years, he returned to building the community, and used his passion to reconnect with his daughters. The group now encourages families to join, distancing itself from the traditional stereotype as a gang, welcoming people from all parts of the city, hosting community events, and participating in community activism. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Mark Mata (C), spokesperson of the Dallas Lowriders, speaks to a group of members during a meeting in Kiest park in Dallas, Texas, on June 2, 2024. Lowriders are customized cars with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican-American community after WWII. Lowrider culture and art symbolizes the riders' personalities and are viewed more like art pieces than just vehicles. The Dallas Lowriders club was founded in 1979, but ended in the mid 80's, when founder Ivy Mata died, until 2003 when the youngest brother Mark Mata resurrected the group and became its spokesperson. After being incarcerated for 11 years, he returned to building the community, and used his passion to reconnect with his daughters. The group now encourages families to join, distancing itself from the traditional stereotype as a gang, welcoming people from all parts of the city, hosting community events, and participating in community activism. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Marlene Perez holds her daughter as Mark Mata (unseen), spokesperson of the Dallas Lowriders, speaks to a group of members during a meeting in Kiest park in Dallas, Texas, on June 2, 2024. Lowriders are customized cars with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican-American community after WWII. Lowrider culture and art symbolizes the riders' personalities and are viewed more like art pieces than just vehicles. The Dallas Lowriders club was founded in 1979, but ended in the mid 80's, when founder Ivy Mata died, until 2003 when the youngest brother Mark Mata resurrected the group and became its spokesperson. After being incarcerated for 11 years, he returned to building the community, and used his passion to reconnect with his daughters. The group now encourages families to join, distancing itself from the traditional stereotype as a gang, welcoming people from all parts of the city, hosting community events, and participating in community activism. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Mercedes Mata (C) looks on as her father Mark Mata (unseen), spokesperson of the Dallas Lowriders, speaks to a group of members during a meeting in Kiest park in Dallas, Texas, on June 2, 2024. Lowriders are customized cars with a lowered body that emerged among Mexican-American community after WWII. Lowrider culture and art symbolizes the riders' personalities and are viewed more like art pieces than just vehicles. The Dallas Lowriders club was founded in 1979, but ended in the mid 80's, when founder Ivy Mata died, until 2003 when the youngest brother Mark Mata resurrected the group and became its spokesperson. After being incarcerated for 11 years, he returned to building the community, and used his passion to reconnect with his daughters. The group now encourages families to join, distancing itself from the traditional stereotype as a gang, welcoming people from all parts of the city, hosting community events, and participating in community activism. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)