Mobile masterpieces: How Mark Mata keeps Dallas lowrider culture cruising
Mark Mata, a Dallas resident, has kept the lowrider culture alive in his community through his custom car builds and involvement with the Dallas Low Riders Club. Mata's passion for lowriding has been passed down to his children, and he uses the culture as a way to bond with family and build community.
Mark Mata, an Oak Cliff resident, has been involved in the lowrider culture his entire life. He grew up around lowriders, driving and building them with his brothers. After his older brother started the Dallas Low Riders Club in 1979, it disbanded following his murder in 1987. Mata revived the club in 2003 after serving 11 years in prison. Mata's custom car builds are considered mobile masterpieces, with intricate designs and modifications. The Dallas Low Riders Club collects food and toys to give away at their annual Christmas Cruise, using the event to talk to kids and encourage them to stay focused on their futures. Mata's children are also involved in the lowrider culture, with one daughter's car being displayed in a museum exhibition in Austin.
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