
The Launch....signed and number by Scott Kalitta and the Artist....Drag Racing Art
Limited-Edition of 500 (23.5"x23.5") signed and number by Scott Kalitta and the Artist. Drag Racing can be such a heart-breaker at times. I shudder to think of how many friends I've lost in this sport over the last two decades. It never gets easier, and it's always a shock, even though we are all aware of the danger. I was shocked, and tremendously saddened to hear about Scotty's tragic accident... Out of all the racers I've dealt with doing these prints, Scotty was the Koolest! He had just won the Top Fuel Championship in 95, when I walked up to him and introduced myself. I said "Hi Scott, I'm Dave Peters." he said, "Yeah I know who you are." I told him that I wanted to do a painting of the car, and do prints. He said, "That sounds kool, call me when it's done!" We then shook hands, and the deal was made, nice and simple. The next time I saw Scott was at the race in Sonoma where he was to sign the edition...