Death Race Timeline ( Real )

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April 6, 1975

Release of Death Race 2000

The original Death Race 2000 film, a cult classic that inspired the later Death Race movie, was released.

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August 22, 2008

Premiere of Death Race

The death race film starring Jason Statham was released in theaters, marking a modern reboot of the original concept.

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September 2009

Announcement of Death Race Sequel

Plans and announcements were made about the sequel to the 2008 Death Race film, continuing the franchise.

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June 15, 2010

Release of Death Race 2

The prequel to Death Race was released, exploring the origins of the Death Race program.

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November 22, 2013

Release of Death Race 3: Inferno

The third installment in the Death Race series was released, continuing the story.

Death Race Timeline ( Fictional )

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Year 202X, Month 1

Jason Statham Framed for Wife's Murder

Ex-Mercenary Jensen Ames is framed for the murder of his wife and sentenced to Terminal Island prison.

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Year 202X, Month 2

Introduction of Death Race Show

Warden Hennessey begins broadcasting the illegal Death Race, where inmates race in armored cars for freedom.

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Year 202X, Month 2

Jensen Ames Accepted into Death Race

Jensen is coerced into participating in the Death Race to win his freedom under the alias 'Frankenstein'.

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Year 202X, Month 2

Beginning of Death Race Competition

The Death Race competition starts inside Terminal Island with heavily armed cars racing and eliminating rivals.

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Year 202X, Month 2

Racing and Rivalries Escalate

Jensen develops rivalries with other racers like Machine Gun Joe and hatches plans to survive the competition.

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Year 202X, Month 2

Jensen Ames Reveals True Identity

Jensen reveals he is not Frankenstein, surviving attempts on his life and plotting escape from the race.

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Year 202X, Month 3

Jensen Wins the Final Race

Jensen wins the Death Race, securing his freedom and clearing his name by exposing the truth behind the murder framing.