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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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Bakersfield Speedway News

Racing returns this Saturday night

Posted by admin on March 11, 2013

After a weekend of wet weather, the Bakersfield Speedway is set to return to racing action this Saturday night. IMCA Modifieds and Northern SportMods headline a action packed night of dirt track racing action. Gates open at 4:00pm with racing starting at 6:00pm. Adults $10.00 kids 6-12 $5.00 5 and under FREE.

March 9th events have been cancelled

Posted by admin on March 9, 2013

Due to the current weather we have had, the facility is in an unsafe manner to hold tonight’s scheduled events. All events scheduled for this weekend have been cancelled.

Impressive start for Pounds at Speedway opener

Posted by admin on March 3, 2013

BY MIKE GRIFFITH Californian staff writer mgriffith@bakersfield.com Starting 12th in a 17-car IMCA Modified field was only a slight handicap for Bakersfield’s Brad Pounds. Pounds passed Josh Vogt with five laps to go then powered away to open the 68th season of racing at Bakersfield Speedway with a victory. The final five laps were easy. [...]

Opening Night 2013

Posted by admin on February 25, 2013

Opening night 2013 has arrived. This Saturday March 2nd the Bakersfield Speedway roars back to life for its 67th racing season. Four divisions of racing starts off the Budweiser weekly racing series at the historic 1/3 mile clay oval north of Bakersfield. IMCA Modifieds, Hobby Stocks, American Stocks and Mini Stocks will take to the [...]

Mini Dwarf Rules Update

Posted by admin on February 13, 2013

The 2013 Mini Dwarf rules have been updated. We discovered we had made a couple typing errors when they were first released. Those corrections have now been fixed. Due to some feed back received from some parents, we are allowing a grace period to make the rear tire size change over. That grace period is [...]

Bakersfield Speedway welcomes Motor City GMC

Posted by admin on February 12, 2013

MOTOR CITY BUICK/GMC SPONSORS THE IMCA NORTHERN SPORTMODS AT BAKERSFIELD By Bakersfield Speedway Media BAKERSFIELD, CA – February 12, 2013…Bakersfield Speedway is excited to announce a new partnership for the 2013 race season as opening night of the new season is just around the corner. Motor City Buick/GMC, California’s Largest Volume Buick/GMC Dealer has signed [...]

Go Kart, Mini Dwarfs, QRC Sprints and .25 Midgets return Sunday

Posted by admin on February 11, 2013

Gokarts, Mini Dwarfs, QRC Outlaw Sprints & .25 Midgets return this Sunday February 17th to the Bakersfield Speedway. Pit gates open @ 10am. Drivers meeting @ 11am. Racing to follow Grandstands are FREE to watch. 6 lap hot lap sessions 2- 10 lap heat races 20 lap Main Event for everyone. All types of small [...]

2013 Registration Day

Posted by admin on February 7, 2013

2013 driver registration day is set for Saturday February 16th 2013. Memberships, car numbers and reserved parking spots will be sold that day. Registration starts at 10:00am and runs through 1:00pm. Enter through the front ticket gates for registration. Complete info on registration day is availible at the link below. REGISTRATION INFO FLYER

2012 Awards Dinner and Ceremony

Posted by admin on January 10, 2013

The 2012 Budweiser Weekly Racing Series champions will be honored Saturday February 16th 2013. The annual awards dinner and ceremony will again take place at The Crest Bar and Grill located at The Bakersfield RV Resort. Top 10 points finishers in all division will be honored in the ceremony. Complete info and ticket information is [...]

BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY RELEASES 2013 EVENT SCHEDULE

Posted by admin on January 7, 2013

BAKERSFIELD, Ca. — The 2013 schedule for The West’s Fastest 1/3 Mile High Banked Clay Oval Bakersfield Speedway has been released and includes 31 weeks of Budweiser Weekly Racing Series action. The focus for the 2013 racing season will again be on weekly racing and continuing to grow our local fan and competitor base. The [...]