The United States economy collapses. Unemployment hits a record high. Crime rates spiral out of control. The prison system reaches breaking point. Private corporations now run all correctional facilities for profit.

Terminal Island Penitentiary streams series of Cage Fights live on the internet. Prisoners fight to the death, creating a ratings sensation. They are the new Gladiators and Terminal Island is their Coliseum. But like the mob of Ancient Rome, the modern audience soon becomes bored.

They demand more… Death Race is born.

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As you arrived off the bus and onto the track you approached the black and red striped Shelby GT500 with heavy armour. You were Frankensteins new map girl.

You opened the heavy door and sat in the passenger seat. You looked at the driver next to you. You’ve only heard stories of why he wears the mask. Apparently his face is so badly deformed from crashes that he has to wear it, hence the name Frankenstein.

He looked back at you, his face cold and unreadable.