Johnson uses a lot of track to get his win at Speedway
120SHARESShareTweet Michael Johnson was a man on a mission late Saturday night at Bakersfield Speedway and he used most of the third-mile clay oval to complete it. As the laps wound down in the split 50-lap Sports Mod feature Johnson drove [...]
McKellar, Spainhoward both end up winners at Speedway
91SHARESShareTweet By Mike Griffith BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN, One driver stated on the front row, the other dead last and they both came away winners on Saturday night at Bakersfield Speedway. Chris McKellar started up front and led all 25 laps to win [...]
Laney tops IMCA modified field at Bakersfield
89SHARESShareTweet Cody Laney took advantage of slower traffic to take the lead, then pulled away to win the 30-lap IMCA Modified feature on Saturday night at Bakersfield Speedway. Bret Bennett led the first 20 laps but got caught behind a slower [...]
Johnson races to first Hobby Stock win at Bakersfield speedway
101SHARESShareTweet Nicholas Johnson climbed from his race car and pounded his fists against the roof as if he were beating a drum. That was the winning feeling on Saturday night at Bakersfield Speedway as he raced to his first victory in [...]
Spainhoward starts off 2018 Speedway season with a win
140SHARESShareTweet Former Bakersfield Speedway champion Nick Spainhoward opened the IMCA Sports Mod season at Bakersfield Speedway on Saturday night with a victory in the 30-lap feature. Spainhoward started third in the feature and held off a challenge from Michael Johnson, who [...]
WORLD OF OUTLAWS RETURN THIS WEEKEND
45SHARESShareTweet PETERSEN MEDIA- After a successful showing during the 2016 season, the famed World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series is set to return to Bakersfield Speedway on March 24th in an event that will mark their final race in [...]
WEATHER CONTINUES TO WIN
30SHARESShareTweet All events for Saturday & Sunday have been cancelled. Today’s latest rain showers plus the forecasted rain for tomorrow evening has forced us again to put off opening night for the third straight weekend.
MARCH 10th events cancelled due to forecasted weather
58SHARESShareTweet Saturday march 10th events have been cancelled due to the rain forecast. Rain is scheduled to begin midday Saturday at the race track and in the surrounding area. We have monitored the weather forecast all week and we feel [...]
MARCH 3rd EVENTS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
51SHARESShareTweet WEATHER WINS!!!! We are sad to report that all events scheduled for Saturday night March 3rd have been cancelled due to rain. We will be back racing next Saturday March 10th.
2018 OPEN PRACTICE NIGHT
81SHARESShareTweet Our 2018 open practice night is set for this Saturday night February 24th. Pit gates open at 4:00pm with open practice running from 5:00pm to 10:00pm. Practice is open to all cars except Mini Dwarfs. Pit passes are $40.00 [...]
Now Hiring for 2018 Season
451SHARESShareTweet The Bakersfield Speedway is looking for a few good people to join our team for the 2018 race season. If you or someone you know are interested, we will be holding open interviews Saturday February 17th 10am to 1pm. [...]
Bakersfield Speedway Announces 2018 Event Schedule
490SHARESShareTweet Bakersfield Speedway Announces 2018 Event Schedule BAKERSFIELD, Ca. (January 12, 2018) – The Bakersfield Speedway is proud to announce their 2018 event schedule. The historic Bakersfield Speedway is a one third mile high banked clay oval that has been home [...]
USAC WESTERN & NATIONAL MIDGETS SET TO BATTLE AT BAKERSFIELD
76SHARESShareTweet By Lance Jennings NOVEMBER 15, 2017… This Saturday, November 18th, the Light Up The World Beverages USAC Western States and USAC National Midgets will clash at Bakersfield Speedway. Promoted by Scott Schweitzer, the “November Classic” is the twelfth point race [...]
RONNIE GARDNER LEADS USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGETS TO BAKERSFIELD
66SHARESShareTweet SEPTEMBER 27, 2017… This Saturday, September 30th, the cars and stars of the Light Up The World Beverages USAC Western States Midget Series will return to Bakersfield Speedway. Promoted by Scott Schweitzer, the action packed card will also showcase [...]
RACING FOR WISHES VII SET FOR SEPTEMBER 16th AT BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY
80SHARESShareTweet For the seventh year, Racing for Wishes will compete at Bakersfield Speedway with dirt track action for a great cause. September 16th will see $1500 on the line for the IMCA Modifieds and fundraising for the Make-A-Wish Central California. Pass [...]
2017 Bud Nationals reserved pit stalls
96SHARESShareTweet Reserved parking stalls for the 2017 Budweiser Nationals will go on sale Tuesday September 5th. Reserved pit stalls are $25 per stall and are limited to race cars only, NO PERSONALLY VEHICLES ALLOWED IN THE PITS FOR THE NATIONALS. [...]
Schedule change to September 9th event
113SHARESShareTweet A slight schedule adjustment has been made for the upcoming September 9th event night. The Late Models have been removed from this night of racing with all other divisions running as scheduled for the night. “With another projected low [...]
Thornton wins Pro Stock battle at Bakersfield Speedway
59SHARESShareTweet Doug Thornton felt the pressure but never flinched during the waning laps of the Pro Stock feature Saturday night at Bakersfield Speedway. The Santa Maria driver expertly held off both Justin Crockett and Brady Bell late to win a hotly-contested, [...]
2017 Mike Moshier Classic
30SHARESShareTweet We are just a little over 48 hours away from the most special event of the year for us. The annual Mike Moshier Classic. It’s our night to honor the voice of the Speedway for over 21 years. Make [...]
August 19th 2017 Race Results
37SHARESShareTweet IMCA Sport Mods A Main 1. #44s Shane DeVolder 2. #4 Garrett Jernigan 3. #20s Lee Jensen 4. #09 Brylon Holder 5. #18c Chris McKellar 6. #3m Jeff Miller 7. #3ac Austin Keifer 8. #04m Zach Forster 9. #c5 Wayne Coffman 10. #9J Jordan Hagar 11. #22c Michael Johnson 12. #12 James [...]
