Race Engine Tapestries
Description: Back in the '30s, Phil Weiand didn’t have technology to assist him in finding customers for his performance intake manifolds. He did, however, have a bit of marketing savvy. Late at night, he’d go where the Los Angeles street racers gathered to set up their matches, scout out the losers of those matches, and ask them if they wanted to go faster, promising that his dual-carb manifolds would help them do exactly that. He delivered the goods and the rest is as they say, hot rod history.
Description: Oswego Drag Raceway opened in Illinois in 1955 as one of the first purpose-built drag strips in the country. Most drag strips were built on abandoned runways, but Oswego was built from scratch by Dan and Wally Smith. The brothers had inherited the farmland it sat on from their parents. The Oswego Dragway became a go-to hangout for the youth in the greater Chicago area, but increasingly fierce competition made it much more than a hangout for diehard racers. The Oswego Drag Raceway operated until 1979 and the remnants of the drag strip can still be seen from Route 34, west of Oswego if you know where to look as you pass by.
Description: A black background displays a white line drawing of a motorcycle engine in the center. White text surrounds the engine, reading "BUILT IT" at the top, "TUNE IT" to the left, "RACE IT" below that, "BREAK FIX IT" to the right, and "REPEAT" at the bottom. Curved arrows indicate a cyclical process.
Built It Tune It Race It Break Fix It Repeat Motor Cycle Engine Tapestry
by liquiditynationsquad
$23 $30
Description: Riverside International Raceway (sometimes known as Riverside, RIR, or Riverside Raceway) was a motorsports race track and road course established in the Edgemont area of Riverside County, California, just east of the city limits of Riverside and 50 miles east of Los Angeles, in 1957. In 1984, the raceway became part of the newly incorporated city of Moreno Valley. Riverside was noted for its hot, dusty environment and for being a somewhat complicated and dangerous track for drivers, but was also considered one of the finest tracks in America. The track was in operation from September 22, 1957, to July 2, 1989.
Description: A high-impact distressed automotive graphic featuring a detailed engine piston, connecting rod, gears, and racing checkered flag. Perfect for car enthusiasts, drag racers, mechanics, gearheads, and race track pit crews.
Build It Tune It Race It Fix It Repeat Engine Piston Tapestry
by Blossom Bouquet Gallery
$23 $30
Description: Showcase your passion for fast cars and motorsport humor with this funny racing design.
Wake Up And Smell The Race Fuel Racing Fan Motorsport Humor Tapestry
by Alexus J
$23 $30
Description: As post-war America began hot rodding and drag racing, Richard Lockerman founded Lockerman's Porting Service in Long Beach, California. Lockerman started out focusing on flathead V8s, but went on to offer his exquisite port and polish services on any heads that were brought in. In addition to one offs for local hot rodders, Lockerman did all of the port work for TRACO - the largest, and most respected race engine builder for elite competitors of various racing series throughout the '60s and '70s. Even as technology advanced, Lockerman continued doing his thing in his machine shop that remained a time capsule from the '40s, well into the '70s, and that's exactly how he wanted it... old school until the very end.
Description: Carter Carburetor Company in St. Louis, Missouri, was established in 1909 by William Carter, who started experimenting with carburetors while running a successful bicycle shop. His first cast brass carb could meter and deliver fuel more accurately than many competing units, and easily found a place in the market. Carter became a major OEM supplier to Detroit. In 1971, they introduced the ThermoQuad four barrel. It was available in two sizes, rated according to air flow – 850 and 1000 CFM. The higher flow model was the largest street carburetor in terms of air flow when released, and was a factory part on many of the muscle cars of the era. Gear heads have a love/hate relationship with ThermoQuads, in that they either love or hate them.
Description: "What Part Of This Don't You Understand" Is An Automotive Engine Design For Mechanics, Car Enthusiasts, And Gearheads. Ideal For Auto Technicians And Engine Lovers.
What Part Of This Don't You Understand Gearhead Car Enthusiast Automotive Engine Tapestry
by PawVerse
$23 $30
Description: High-octane vector illustration of the legendary Renault 5 Turbo (R5) Group B rally car in racing yellow, featuring quadruple auxiliary spot lights, iconic Elf and Michelin sponsor decals, #1 door rally plate, wide rear fender air intakes, and rally wheels set over a bold yellow-gradient "R5 TURBO" backdrop. Essential artwork for Group B rally historians, French hot hatch fans, and classic motorsport collectors.
Yellow Renault 5 Turbo R5 Group B Rally Car Elf Livery Vector Art Tapestry
by Motorline44
$23 $30
Description: Monochrome vintage woodcut style engraving featuring crossed checkered flags and spark plugs for racing enthusiasts.
Born To Race Raised On Gasoline Vintage Checkered Flags Tapestry
by Studio vovo ART
$23 $30
Description: Bring some track energy to the room with this bright orange race bike, number 73 on the tank, painted in loose watercolor with fine dark splatters and a stormy grey cloud behind it. A good match for bike night regulars, mechanics, shop owners, or a dad or grandpa who grew up around racing.
