Scrape By The Lake - Lowrider Car Show

We've been bringing you coverage of "Canada's premier lowrider show" for several years and we're pleased to tell you that this event gets more exciting every time that we visit. Living in the U.S., we take for granted that the lowrider culture is active from coast to coast and enjoyed by millions of enthusiasts around the world.

It's a slightly different world north of the border, however, where the sport is still growing and a single hopping Chevy can quickly gather a fascinated Canadian crowd. The situation is rapidly improving, however, thanks to the efforts of clubs like Rollerz Only. The enthusiastic members of the Niagara Chapter of Rollerz Only C.C. are dedicated to expanding the sport, promoting the lifestyle, and increasing the area's appreciation for our favorite rides.

The process began a half-dozen years ago when, prompted by the lack of car shows with lowrider classes, Joe Wing and the other members of Rollerz Only started their own show where hydraulic vehicles got an opportunity to display and compete. It didn't take long before the idea caught on, attracting spectators to the event and drivers to the lifestyle. Amazingly, the current six members of the club (thankfully augmented by an army of friends and family), handle all aspects of the show, ensuring that everything runs smoothly while still retaining the family friendliness that has made "Scrape" so popular.

Canada's premier lowrider event not only attracts a large number of lowriders from throughout the northeastern United States and the Niagara region, but also a sizable number of truck and import drivers. They arrive knowing that they will enjoy the laid-back atmosphere and great reputation of the Rollerz Only events. Even with threatening weather the day before and overcast skies the day of the show, 450 vehicles and 3,500 spectators enjoyed this past years mid-August show.

The location is always part of the attraction and Charles Daley Park in St. Catharines is just a short cruise up the QEW from one of the world's greatest natural wonders, Niagara Falls. The grassy, tree-shaded park borders on Lake Ontario, creating a perfect backdrop for the show. Friends, food and fine cars were everywhere, making the day a series of delightful discoveries. Pack a picnic lunch or grab one of Papa Shenowski's (Home of the Big One!) legendary sausages, dangle your feet in Lake Ontario, then enjoy the collection of the Northeast's top lowriders, trucks and imports.

With beautiful Lake Ontario in the background, more than 3,500 spectators enjoyed the collection of 450 vehicles.	Traveling from London, Ontario, Jason Handsor displayed his beautiful '64 Lincoln Continental convertible.	Luxurious Car Club keep it real up in Montreal.
Len Freiermuth's cool Chevy drove in from Niagara Falls, New York.	The three-wheeling '66 Bel Air of Stephen Lohay rolled in from Ottawa, Ontario.	Three-wheelers times two!
These three bikini babes keep their boyfriends warm up in Canada.	It was a rare moment catching all Rollerz Only members in one place. That's club president Pete Reibel (standing, left) and club founder Joe Wing (kneeling, in white).	Empire State lowriders represent just across the border.
Don Taskinen's radical '74 Plymouth Fury was chopped 12 inches, channeled and bagged, and runs a 440 Hemi engine. The roof is from a '78 Lincoln.	Beautiful girls were everywhere.	YESIT3S says the plate on Daniel Wilson's green and white '64 Impala from Toronto.