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[su_box title=”Independence Day in the Mission”]In honor of Mexican Independence Day, the San Francisco Lowrider Council held a barbeque in Potrero del Sol (La Raza) Park on Sunday, Sept. 18. The Mission District event featured lowriders, hydraulics, music and food. At times, it felt like a massive family reunion. The food was free, kids played in the park and smiles beamed as brightly as the sun. Nelly ā€œThe Mad Scientist,ā€ who works on car hydraulics, said he thinks cars can be an escape for some people. ā€œThese cars define us. Each car has a story,ā€ he said. ā€œMy car defines me. It defines freedom and I feel stress free when I drive. I could go anywhere and not have to worry about the real world in the few hours I’m cruising.ā€ [/su_box]

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