SATURDAY MAY 25th...SPORT MODS....MINI STOCKS....MINI DWARFS....HARD TOPS....L MODS....GATES OPEN AT 4:00PM....RACING AT 6:00PM....ADULTS $10.00 KIDS 6-12 $5.00 5 AND UNDER FREE... PIT GATES OPEN AT 2:00PM...
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Late Models Return to Speedway

The fastest full-bodied cars on dirt — Late Model Stock cars — return to action on Saturday night at Bakersfield Speedway. Rob Sanders of Bakersfield raced to victory in the first race at Bakersfield Speedway on April 13, followed by Nick Bartels and Mike Kriby. Also competing will be Hobby Stocks, American Stocks and NMRA [...]

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Pounds gets back on track at Bakersfield Speedway

  BY MIKE GRIFFITH Californian staff writer mgriffith@bakersfield.com   Brad Pounds was back on top of his game Saturday night at Bakersfield Speedway.   Not that he was ever that far off. It’s just that after starting with two straight wins, finishes of fifth and ninth weren’t up to par.   So, armed with a [...]

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Modified vs. Street Stock this Saturday night

KUZZ night at the races this Saturday night has what everyone ones been waiting for. Five divisions of racing and the Grudge Match of the year. IMCA modified vs Street Stock. Which car is faster around the 1/3 mile high banked clay oval? This Saturday we will find out as they go head to head. [...]

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Lauer makes trip from coast worth his while

  BY MIKE GRIFFITH Californian staff writer mgriffith@bakersfield.com   Danny Lauer doesn’t often make the haul from the Central Coast to Bakersfield Speedway, but he makes the most of those trips. But until Saturday night he had never won on the third-mile clay oval. Lauer of Nipomo powered into the lead midway though the IMCA [...]

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Fight For Life 2 Seat Late Model Returns

Fans at Saturday night’s race have the opportunity to catch a five-lap ride with former Late Model track champion Dick Shepherd in a two-seater Late Model. Fans can purchase raffle tickets for the opportunity to ride along with Shepherd and two winners will receive the rides. Proceeds go to the Fight For Life organization. The [...]

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Johasee Rebar Family Night May 4th

Johasee Rebar Family Night at the Bakersfield speedway will happen this Saturday night May 4th. As you enter the grounds this weekend the front gate area will be a kids heaven with a ton of activities geared for the little race fans all sponsored by Johasee Rebar. Some of the activities will include a basketball [...]

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Bernal hangs on for Sprint Car win at Bakersfield Speedway

  BY MIKE GRIFFITH Californian staff writer mgriffith@bakersfield.com   Ryan Bernal led all but two laps to win the 30-lap USAC West Coast Sprint Car feature Saturday night at Bakersfield Speedway. Bernal, of Hollister, powered past pole-sitter Richard Vander Weerd and led until he was caught up in lapped traffic midway through the race. Danny [...]

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Bakersfield hosts USAC West Coast Sprints this Saturday

 This Saturday, April 27th, the USAC West Coast Sprint Car Series will make their second of three appearances at Scott Schweitzer’s Bakersfield Speedway. The Saturday night program will also feature the popular Sport Mods, Mini Stocks, and CDCRA Dwarf Cars. The Front Gates will open at 4:00pm with Racing set for 6:00pm at “The West’s [...]

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Holder runs away for IMCA win

  BY MIKE GRIFFITH Californian staff writer mgriffith@bakersfield.com   Roger Holder was hooked up Saturday night at Bakersfield Speedway. And that left the rest of the the rest of the IMCA Modified competitors in his dust. Holder had the perfect set up for the dry/slick third-mile clay oval and was nearly a third of a [...]

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6 divisions for 1 low price this Saturday April 20th

JackFM night at the races this Saturday April 20th features 6 divisions of racing for only $10 admission. IMCA Modifieds, Hobby Stocks, American Stocks, CA Lightning Sprints, NMRA Midgets and the Ford Focus Midgets all take to the 1/3 mile high banked clay oval this weekend. Gates open at 4:00pm with Racing starting at 6:00pm. [...]