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

The artwork reproduced here presents Bakersfield drag racing as a weathered vintage racing poster, centered on a red front-engine dragster and bold event typography. A smaller orange-toned racing scene sits above the car, showing a dragster in motion with a bright, smoky burst and warm horizontal streaks that suggest speed. The main layout uses oversized black "Bakersfield" lettering, blue "March Fuel & Gas Championships" text, and red "1959 - 1978" numerals with ornamental striping. The red car is rendered in a loose hand-painted illustration style, with black outlines, sketchy shadows, and patches of sponsor-style lettering that keep the composition energetic without feeling overly polished. The cream background, brown rubbed corners, scuffs, and distressed marks give the piece the look of well-worn track memorabilia, making it a strong choice for collectors of vintage metal garage signs and drag racing art.

Specifications

• Measurements: Approximately 18-inches by 12-inches
• Made in the USA
• Heavy 24 gauge American steel
• Laser cut and primed for durability
• The design is then baked onto the metal using a process called sublimation, creating a long-lasting finish
• Our team then performs a vintaging process by hand to give this sign a rustic and aged look and feel
• Drilled and riveted for easy hanging
• Made after ordered

The artwork is reproduced on American steel using a sublimation process, then hand-vintaged to support the worn poster character visible in the design.