ABSTRACT
Asian Americans make up over half of the import car scene in southern California, and at least 90 percent of Asian American racers are male. Car clubs such as “Go Gyrl Racing” (Figure 10.3) include females who are serious about racing and showing their cars at events. Asian females typically fix up Asian compact import cars like Hondas, Nissans, Mitsubishis, Acuras, and Mazdas, the results of which are often referred to as “rice rockets” or “rice burners.” Whether racing, showing their car, participating as a member of a crew, or just hanging out, Asian American females are becoming an increasingly visible and integral part of the scene. And while racing remains largely in the domain of Asian American males, females are slowly making inroads into the racing scene.
