 Emilio Juarez is a young man whose love of classic cars and mechanical ability gets him involved in the low-riding scene that he s never been a part of and ultimately dominates. In this world he finds love and has to confront conflict with his boss s life long friend "T" who almost kills him, all the while establishing a relationship with his estranged father Daniel Frumes, a successful corporate attorney who overcomes his own racism by helping Emilio s boss and friend Quincy "Quick" Lyles beat his third strike and avoid life imprisonment.