Multi-talented artist and long-time San Franciscan, David Gentry, 76, died unexpectedly on July 26. He leaves behind a stunning body of work inspired by the things he loved, from animals and flowers to hot rods and planes.
Rob Manson, Marcus Bicknell, Jon le Carner, William Rooklidge and others in the Del Monte Trophy Race Group got to know and love David when working during 2022 and 2023 on the book of the California Road Race Specials. David loved creating his stylized graphic images of the Del Monte and Pebble Beach race cars and made pictures to order for many of us. He designed the logo for the Del Monte Trophy group and the large display panels that have been placed throughout the DMTRG paddock for the last two race meetings; they describe early 1950s road racing on the Monterey Peninsula, at the Pebble Beach Road Races and other venues throughout California. The book on the race-cars is an on-going project for Rob Manson and when published will be an epitaph to David’s skills.
Click here to read our obituary of David, drawn largely from the San Francisco Chronicle and with our own tributes added.
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