On the other is the American youth culture juggernaut. He is adding American culture to his own and creating a third culture. There's an Americanization of Latinos and a Latinization of America. Pop-culture entrepreneurs already are rushing to serve these emerging tastes and interests. There are reports out of Hollywood of plans for an English-language cable network aimed at younger Latino viewers.
Hispanic teens are the centerpiece of American youth culture.
Mr. Bautista doesn't see his girls as trend-setters. But he's not blind to the influence of their surroundings. When they leave, they are American. Josh Webb is admiring a hopped-up Dodge Cavalier. Hundreds of cars, many from Indianapolis, others from as far away as Chicago, Dallas and New York City, have made it to the show, one of about 18 the magazine sponsors nationwide every year.