Schedule Change for September 8th
77SHARESShareTweet A schedule change has been made for the upcoming September 8th event night. The Late Models have been removed from the night of racing, but the addition of the Outlaw Karts will fill the night of racing. “With a [...]
Timmons races to first Sprint Car win at Bakersfield Speedway
103SHARESShareTweet Ryan Timmons will remember his run on Saturday night at Bakersfield Speedway. Timmons passed Austin Liggett with eight laps to go and went on to his first-ever Sprint Car victory in the USAC West Coast Sprint Car 30-lap feature. Liggett took [...]
The heat is on and Shannon McQueen will be in her comfort zone at Bakersfield Speedway
127SHARESShareTweet Shannon McQueen summed up what it’s like to be a racer in one sentence earlier this week. “Most people go on vacation, we go to Bakersfield Speedway when it’s 106,” she said. “That’s our kind of fun.” That’s exactly where she [...]
USAC WEST COAST 360 SPRINT CARS EYE BAKERSFIELD RETURN
155SHARESShareTweet FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE By Lance Jennings JULY 24, 2018… After a year off the schedule, the USAC West Coast Sprint Cars will return to Bakersfield Speedway this Saturday, July 28th, for their only appearance of 2018. Promoted by Scott Schweitzer, the [...]
TINA POUNDS CAPTURES POPULAR SPORTMOD WIN SATURDAY
104SHARESShareTweet As the 2018 race season rolls into the second half, Tina Pounds of Bakersfield, CA showed she is still no stranger to the Victory Lane at the Bakersfield Speedway. 16 Motor City IMCA SportMods checked in at the Bakersfield [...]
Kevin Johnson finds victory lane in SportMod main
59SHARESShareTweet There were some hard feelings following the Sports Mod feature on Saturday night at Bakersfield Speedway. Kevin Johnson passed James Cecil on a restart seven laps into the race and went on to his first victory of the season, despite [...]
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
491SHARESShareTweet 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 [...]
