DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Sam Bass, whose images earned acclaim as the first officially licensed artist of NASCAR, died Saturday. He was 57. Denise Bass, his wife, confirmed the artist’s passing.

Editor’s note: Harris Lue is a graphic designer for NASCAR Digital and a friend of Sam Bass. These are his thoughts on the passing of his friend. NASCAR’s first officially licensed artist.

Sam Bass is the first to admit he played only a tiny part in just-retired NASCAR star Jeff Gordon’s meteoric rise.However, the 54-year-old artist was vital in shaping the public image and ...

Sam Bass, the artist known for designing many iconic NASCAR paint schemes and race programs, died Saturday. His wife Denise confirmed Bass’ passing on Twitter. He was 57. Bass, who designed Jeff ...

If you’ve attended more than a handful of NASCAR races in your lifetime, you’ve seen the work of Sam Bass. The prolific NASCAR artist is well known for his work on program covers for NASCAR ...

A simple blister cost renowned NASCAR artist Sam Bass almost everything. It took his lower left leg, put him through three episodes of near-fatal sepsis poisoning, led to bankruptcy, and now has him ...

Or sign-in if you have an account. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Sam Bass, a NASCAR artist who helped design paint schemes and program covers that illuminated an entire sport, has died. He was 57.

Years ago, racing great Dale Earnhardt Sr. sold a small plot of land in Concord to up-and-coming artist and illustrator Sam Bass. Bass became NASCAR’s first officially licensed artist.

Wednesday morning at 8 a.m., more than 250 art items from the Sam ... NASCAR industry.” For more details on the sale, check out ironhorseauction.com. In addition to his business challenges, Bass ...