Rain or shine, the show must go on. No truer words can be written about the Forbidden Fantasy show in Perris, California. Forbidden Fantasy is considered the opening show of the show season in Southern California; and also one of the largest. One of the reasons the Southern California custom car and truck scene is so huge and filled with car shows nearly every weekend is the beautiful weather experienced year round. Unfortunately, Mother Nature reared her ugly head this past weekend in March, giving Southern California its share of heavy rains and storms. The weather forecast foretold minimal showers on show day Sunday. But as the day progressed; light showers turned into heavy rains and freezing cold weather (for Southern California at least). However, the show did go on and offered a great time for those not prone to pneumonia. Forbidden had everything from insane cars and trucks, a bikini contest in the rain and nearly a fight amongst vendors and clubs.

The night before, as vendors and pre-regged vehicles pulled into the Lake Perris Fairgrounds in the mud and rain; clubs partied and caused havoc at nearby houses and hotel rooms. No Regrets in Moreno Valley hosted their annual FFF pre-party; booze, girls and music blared throughout the night while giving a chance for old friends to catch up amidst the mayhem that only mini-truckers can create at a house in near freezing weather. Whenever a large car show is in town; local hotels usually suffer as the party continued late into the night in the rooms of the clubs. Those able to wake up and drag themselves to the car show were in for a fun filled and also a very wet day. Only mild rain fell from the skies in the morning, which allowed spectators to view the insane cars and trucks. But like the days before, rain came to the fairgrounds. Anyone not near their cars headed for the closest friendly EZ-UP until the weather cleared. The show season in Southern California since last year has only seen Mother Nature at her worst at the last Truck Jam where a fire broke out resulting in a temporary evacuation of the grounds. This time rain poured down, but the show still went on; even if it forced people to keep their windows up and huddled under the nearest EZ-UP.

The skies cleared just in time for a few brave girls to star in the bikini contest. The girls from Local Finesse/GOEZ and Brand One Clothing put a show on just short of what one would pay to see at Vegas strip clubs. Half naked and covered in goose bumps; Rachel won the top prize of the bikini contest sponsored by Sindicate Clothing...representing Local Finesse (my club!) and GOEZ Customs. At the end of the night, Local Finesse took home club participation as well as the bikini contest. And no surprise, Severed Ties took home lowest club.


Article by Jason Mulligan