Romain Leveque

Romain Leveque is a French documentary photographer based in Washington, D.C., recently relocated from China after eight years. His work focuses on urban life, social issues, and subcultures, with a direct and unfiltered approach.
These Photos Capture How Chino’s Demolition Derby Fueled a Forgotten Car Subculture In Southern California
You may think demolition derbies would be the domain of smaller, redder states. But the practice of intentionally smashing your scrappy bruiser of a car right into the vehicle of another person was actually born near Gardena at the long-gone Carrell Speedway.
July 23, 2025