Bakersfield 19th Drag Racing Metal Sign - 18" x 12"

The artwork captures the 19th Annual Bakersfield March Meet with a bold drag racing poster look rooted in 1970s motorsports culture. A red front-engine dragster and helmeted driver sit in the lower center, framed by arcing bands of black, red, yellow, and orange against a cream background. The large outlined BAKERSFIELD lettering anchors the composition, while the event text reads Home of Bakersfield March Meet and March 4,5,6, 1977. Scuffed edges, aged corners, and distressed surface marks give the image the feel of a vintage racing sign.

The colors are high contrast and graphic, with the black lower panel making the white typography stand out sharply. The layout feels like period event advertising, straightforward and energetic, with the dragster illustration doing most of the talking. For collectors of vintage automotive metal signs, this Bakersfield artwork brings a specific piece of drag racing atmosphere without clutter or unnecessary decoration.

Specifications

• Measurements: Approximately 18-inches by 12-inches
• Made in the USA using heavy 24 gauge American steel
• The design is baked onto the metal using sublimation for a durable and vibrant finish
• Hand-vintaged for an aged look and feel
• Drilled and riveted for easy hanging
• Made after ordered

Each piece is produced after the order is placed, with the artwork carefully transferred to the metal and finished with hands-on aging work. The result keeps the period racing graphics crisp while giving the reproduction the worn-in character that suits the Bakersfield March Meet artwork.