I'm not sure if this is an official video for "Ghetto Sperstar," given that neither Balance, Smitty Grandz or Izz Thizz are in it, but I appreciate the focus on Bay Area car culture. These are the types of antics that I would have liked to see incorporated into San Quinn and Keak's video for "Hot n Cool."
I understand that to many, particularly older folks, sideshows are a nuisance and dangerous, but it's usually the accompanying activity that causes problems. The above video is clearly not legal, but is done in deserted areas where risk is minimized. Clearly much of the buffonery that happens at the sideshow (see Clyde Carson's "Hood Stomped Out" below) is unacceptable, but I can appreciate innovative automotive art when I see it.
Not sure if yall remember, but a number of years ago there was talk of actually legalizing sideshows and providing a controlled venue like the Coliseum parking lot for them. The idea was predictably scrapped, but I would say, if you can afford to buy new tires every week and want to tear up an empty lot, be my guest. I would rather see talented drivers in flashy cars showing off their wheelmanship in open spaces (like the Balance vid above) than see drunk kids wrap their buckets around poles and people, while others indiscriminately stomp out hoods and windshields. Just a thought.
What do you think?
I understand that to many, particularly older folks, sideshows are a nuisance and dangerous, but it's usually the accompanying activity that causes problems. The above video is clearly not legal, but is done in deserted areas where risk is minimized. Clearly much of the buffonery that happens at the sideshow (see Clyde Carson's "Hood Stomped Out" below) is unacceptable, but I can appreciate innovative automotive art when I see it.
Not sure if yall remember, but a number of years ago there was talk of actually legalizing sideshows and providing a controlled venue like the Coliseum parking lot for them. The idea was predictably scrapped, but I would say, if you can afford to buy new tires every week and want to tear up an empty lot, be my guest. I would rather see talented drivers in flashy cars showing off their wheelmanship in open spaces (like the Balance vid above) than see drunk kids wrap their buckets around poles and people, while others indiscriminately stomp out hoods and windshields. Just a thought.
What do you think?
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That's a great idea, I'm all for it. I've been wanting to see one of these for a while but I don't want to get my car impounded or face the other safety risks you can get into at one of these if you don't know anything about the whole culture surrounding these events.
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Yeah. I mean sideshows are an Oakland institution, but observing the spectacle is not worth the risk involved. Sometimes it can be good fun, sometimes someone gets hit, too often people get their cars fucked up. I say stick to viewing them via dvds. lol
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