TVR usually prides itself on being a noncommercial website. However, occasionally we come across something really outstanding and make an exception. If you've attended a vintage racing event in the midwest, or in the east over the last couple of years, chances are you've already seen the work of Ron Titus.

Ron creates these incredible prints from his original drawings, depicting racing as it was in the early years. His artwork reflects his meticulous eye for detail and accuracy, as well as it is just real entertaining to look at. No small detail is overlooked. I swear you can almost read the serial numbers on the engine blocks! Each time you look at one of his drawings, you find some new element you didn't notice before. Unfortunately, the process of prepping and resizing these prints for internet use causes a slight loss in detail, but you'll still get the idea!

These limited edition 18" x 13" prints are printed on heavy 80 lb., acid-free, linen finish stock and are available individually, in sets of three, or as a complete set of six. Only 750 of each have been produced. They can be purchased signed and numbered, or unsigned. TVR has included a printable order form that you can use to place an order. You can also find more details about these prints on the form.

Ron sells these prints both retail and wholesale. He also does custom "work for hire". For more information about his services, you can call reach him at (937) 296-0892 between 9:00 AM and 7:30 PM EDT.

Ron has several new prints in the works and will be sending them along to TVR as soon as they are available, so be sure to check back soon
DZ - TVR Editor

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	"The Dreyer Was Ready" A scene from the post-war era, of less sophisticated sprint car preparation. On the way to Jungle Park, the filling station down the road often doubled for "that day's" race car shop. Least this bunch thought so, for a quick fix on the Dreyer. And, the driver looks like he's ready, too!
	"Driver's Meeting" Early 60's dirt track sprint car after-accident action. Indeed, it was almost guaranteed to happen in the first couple of heats, on any Sunday afternoon. The scene of an "unofficial drivers meeting", somewhere off in one of the turns.
	"An Offy for No. 9" 1948 midget race shop scene. Note: Fred Offenhauser and Leo Goossen at bench in background. Eight o'clock in the morning and the garage was already a real busy place. Old Paul even had his big ole cigar goin'. Get the new motor in, put the Kurtis back together... load 'er up. This one's gonna put No. 9 up front!
	"So, Ran Second... AGAIN!" Common example of early 50's midget racing frustrations. After starting way back in the feature, we all figured gettin' up to second was a pretty good finish... in just 25 laps. But, that was before 'ole Joe, the car owner, stomped into the pits from his grandstand seat. That's when he let everybody know how much he couldn't believe, we got beat... AGAIN!
	"The 'lil Stooge" Based on the 1927 Fronty Ford Indy Car, originally built and restored by the late Henry Meyers of Dayton, OH. Sneaking under the pit fence... the kid had to get a closer look at the bright red #27 and the man in it. As the driver crawled from behind the wheel, he noticed the awe-struck little guy standing nearby. He took off the leather flyer's helmet, handed it to the kid, flashed a wry smile and said... "Here, if you're gonna be 'my 'lil stooge", you best take good care of this til I get back!"
	"TJ and the Fairgrounds Dirt" Typical scene at most any midwestern fairgrounds half-miler. Around 1929, most racers never quite got rich, but TJ did make his mark; "broad-sliding" the dirt in his big car. And, he always claimed "his big payoff" was just keeping it between those splintery, white-washed fences.

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