Bakersfield 1968 Vintage Drag Racing Metal Sign - 18" x 12"

This vintage metal sign reproduces a bold 1968 Bakersfield drag racing poster with a high-contrast cream, black, and red layout. The upper typography reads like an original event placard, calling out Kern County Racing Assoc. Inc., the Bakersfield March Fuel & Gas Championship, the March 8-9-10 dates, and $50,000 in awards. Below the text, a red and black front-engine dragster fills the frame, with the exposed engine, front wheel, and driver area rendered in a gritty posterized style.

The artwork has the direct, no-nonsense look of period racing poster art from the fuel and gas championship era. Weathered edges, dark scuffs, and distressed marks are part of the printed image, giving the piece the feel of old drag strip advertising without adding unnecessary decoration. It is a strong fit for collectors who like vintage drag racing signs and Bakersfield race history.

Specifications

• Measurements: 18 inches by 12 inches
• Weight: 2 lbs.
• Made after ordered
• Made in the USA
• Heavy 24 gauge American steel is laser cut and primed then the design is baked on to the metal using sublimation
• Pre-drilled and riveted for easy hanging

Each piece is made after the order is placed, using American steel that is cut, prepared, and finished with the artwork baked onto the surface. The result is a clean reproduction that keeps the distressed racing artwork sharp while honoring the look of the original event graphic.