Some local residents see the car crews more as gangs thereby labeling them as oppositional or deviant groups. The ironic part is that most import racers are college students and live with their parents in middle or upper class neighborhoods. The few instances of violence occur from the illegal drag racing that takes place completely apart from organized events. Asian Americans and Asian immigrants have large populations in Orange County, especially in cities like Irvine and Westminster. Since many of the local high schools now have Asian populations well over 50 percent, there is an anti-Asian sentiment from some parts of the community.
Import racing highlights the significance of race, thereby causing discrimination.
Import racing is an expensive hobby. Participation depends on one s socioeconomic background. Youths typically receive a car from their parents as a gift, but later they have to spend their own money from part time jobs fixing up their cars. It also involves time. While in school, many Asian American youths are not involved in after school sports or leadership roles, which leaves them plenty of time to work on their cars.