“ Baker explains that she started to understand racing as a microcosm of American capitalism, given the sport’s inherent ties to technological innovation and corporate sponsorship.” But however specific the subject of auto racing may be, the work still maneuvers itself in the broader sense of painting. Singer explains, “Despite such culturally specific associations, many paintings transform representational details into predominantly formal elements, as in Ride to Live, Live to Ride, 2004.
Baker and Singer discuss how racing can be seen as a microcosm of American capitalism, with its focus on technology and corporate sponsorship.  Despite the specific subject matter, their work still explores broader themes within painting.