Relaxin’ in the So Cal Sun
The beginning of May in Southern California means a couple of things: Cinco de Mayo festivities and time for the Relaxin’ in So Cal show thrown by Relaxed Atmosphere. One of the goals of the show has always been value, keeping entry costs low and fun high. Custom-made trophies, cheap tacos and a huge raffle accomplish this. As a result, the show held each May at Alpine Electronics in Torrance, California, has been bursting at the seams. What began as a small show has grown to host more than 500 custom vehicles of all types, as well as thousands of spectators. Club members from Relaxed Atmosphere come from all over the country and the world to help out at the event held to benefit charity and have some fun.
The custom awards from Recognition Concepts and Sadistic Iron Works included calavera-style skulls and custom artwork. The Best Full-size Truck went to Matt Salmon’s clean C/K, Best Mini was handed to Patrick Rios’ gold Hardbody, and Keith Hathaway took home Street Trucks’ Choice. A few custom awards were presented, including Japan’s Choice, which was a custom-painted samurai sword and ///RA club choice went to Kenny’s candy red Tacoma.
For information on next year’s event to be held on Cinco de Mayo, May 5, visit Rasocal.com.
Sponsors:
Alpine
Kinetik
Rocco’s Old School Tattoo Balm
Griffin
Sadistic Iron Works
Sanctiond
Street Trucks Magazine
Kustoms INC
SoCal Detail
GO EZ
Grillcraft
Good Habits
Air Zenith
Adam’s Polishes
Plus Wheels
LGE CTS Motorsports
Meguiar’s
PHAT Designs
EK AutoWerks
E13ctron
Lowrider Depot
Hedman Hedders
Mr. 19 Color Shop
Toyo Tires
Dice Suspension
Slam Specialties
Tre5
BST Clothing
K&N
Beltech
Hoppo’s Hydraulics
Borla Exhaust
AJP Dist
JDM Sport
Pacific Coast Customs
Extreme Audio & Kustoms
Devious Customs
Al & Ed’s Car Stereo
Recognition Concepts
DJ Takumi

Maggie Halowell, Tito’s mother, was presented with a custom-painted piece based on her son’s first truck.
Text and Photos by Jason Mulligan




























