Salinas Race

During the 50’s, the Salinas Race Car was one of the most iconic events in California. It was to this race that famous actor James Dean was going to when he fatally crashed his car at the junction of California State Route 46 and Route 41.
The red color is the protagonist in this painting and the red car is undoubtedly the star. The subject image is balanced by the figures on the top left… dramatizing the team’s last strategy discussions before the race start.