Carl Lucas, a former NASCAR driver, is sent to Terminal Island prison after being convicted of manslaughter.
The prison warden introduces the idea of Death Race, a deadly car race where prisoners compete for their freedom.
Carl Lucas agrees to compete in Death Race and assumes the identity of Frankenstein, leading a team of prisoners to participate.
Lucas competes in the first qualifying round, showing his driving skills and determination to win his freedom.
After the betrayal, Lucas fully embraces the Frankenstein persona, becoming the face of the Death Race.
The climactic Death Race takes place with high stakes, where Lucas fights for his freedom and revenge against his enemies.
Lucas wins the final race, securing his freedom but choosing to remain anonymous under the Frankenstein mask.
