Y2 Ka-Boom 13"x15" Metal Print

"Y2Ka-Boom!" depicts Eddie Hill's cataclysmic explosion at the 1999 Houston race. Eddie suffered a broken vertebrae in the incident and was sidelined for the rest of the season. This image represents a monumental piece of drag racing history as NHRA announced the 90% fuel restriction for the year 2000 season. Scenes like this may never again be witnessed. Kenny Youngblood Art

To drag racing "purists", the rare but spectacular occurrence known as the "out-of-chassis-motor-experience" is without comparison, and one that is of course exclusive to drag racing. Both Eddie Hill and Gary Scelzi performed this feat (Hill attaining it not once but twice) during the 1999 season.   I knew that (1) the "edge" of the straight-nitro "envelope" had been reached, and (2) I had to get this on canvas. As engine builder, John Rodeck, puts it.. "We call these things 'events'; when everything is running fine and then something (the event) takes place... then you have what amounts to eight, 4 inch pipe-bombs". The problem was that I didn't know who might have a decent reference photo that I could work from.   The Good Lord took care of that soon enough with one of His "garden variety" miracles. While talking with friend and fellow artist Ed Golden at the SEMA Show, he says to me "..hey, you gotta see the picture I got of Eddie Hill blowing up at Houston!"   (Golden, an avid drag fan was in the finish line stands with his motor drive running). Normally, when photos are used as a reference, I make changes in the actual painting (these may include changes to lighting, background, reflections, flames, etc).   In this case, Ed's photo was so clear and breathtaking; I knew it had to be replicated just as it was. The spark plugs can be seen glowing in the head, the exhaust gas exiting the top combustion chamber and the fuel still being pumped out of the line.  The dark area under the car is actually the remains of the motor "diaper", while the bottom of the right rear tire (which, amazingly, was not punctured) can be seen behind it. Eddie survived, but the motor didn't, which brings us to the most meaningful part of the painting;  God's promise in John 3;16 (near Eddie's helmet), that "God so loved the world He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life".

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Our Photographic Process

The first step in creating a metal print is to print a digital image on special paper called a transfer, with eight different colored inks, actually called sublimation dyes, which have a translucent quality that gives the images a three-dimensional look and feel. Next we place a blank metal sheet on the transfer and using a large heat press, applying a ton of pressure for about two minutes at 400° Fahrenheit. Under this heat and pressure, the sublimation dyes turn into a gas and are sublimated into the special coating on the aluminum. At this point we have a metal print, and after it cools, it then goes to our in house “Framing Gallery”, where it is trimmed to size, framed or mounted depending on the order. Then, the last step is to carefully wrap and package your metal print into one of our shipping boxes, specially designed and engineered to protect the metal print during shipment, so all you have to do when the print arrives, is hang it on the wall and enjoy.

Frames & Mounts

Our in house "Framing Gallery" is always experimenting with new frame designs and innovative ways to mount and display your “High Definition” metal prints. From our simple box mount to the museum quality "Shadow Frame", you will find a frame or mount that meets all of your individual requirements. The Shadow Frame was designed exclusively for framing metal prints and is available with a brushed black or silver finish.

- Brilliant luminescent images

- Durable archival prints without glass

- Ultra-Hard scratch-resistant surface

The reflective light properties of our metal prints combined with our translucent dyes makes our images look and feel three dimensional with a depth of field that is truly amazing. This evolution in digital printing is unparalleled in producing the most vivid colors, with crisp-sharp detail.

Motorsport Productions Guarantee

If there were one word that describes who we are and what we do, it would be "passion". We are truly passionate about photography and about producing high quality images on aluminum. I knew the first time I saw a metal print, that I would never make another paper print. 

To prove our commit to quality, we promise you this. If you are not totally satisfied with the quality of your AlumiPrint™, get in touch with us, and we promise to make it right.

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