A very sad day in the racing community

The Bakersfield Speedway and the Schweitzer family would like to send our deepest condolences to the entire McGowan family in your time of need. Not one single person has made more of a impact on the racing at the Bakersfield Speedway as Richie McGowan did. Whether it was by supporting the track with cars, sponsoring cars, sponsoring races, helping other racers or watching races from the grandstands, his presence was felt each and every Saturday night. The void he has left behind may never be filled but rest assured his memory will live forever at the Bakersfield Speedway. God Speed Richie McGowan