BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY SEASON OPENER MOVES TO ONE DAY ONLY, SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21st
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (February 19, 2026) – Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway launches the 2026 season with the Winter Clash, taking place all on Saturday night following wet weather throughout the week. Friday’s racing activities move to Saturday, presenting race fans with a super show of seven divisions for one low ticket price. Action includes USAC Western States Midgets and National Dwarf Cars along with IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks, and American Stocks. All divisions are points paying races
Grandstand gates open at 2pm. Hot laps and qualifying are at 2:45pm Opening ceremonies are set for approx. 5pm followed by heat races and main events for all divisions. Race fans can save on general admission tickets by grabbing them in advance at www.BakersfieldSpeedway.com General admission is $22 online including all fees or $25 at the gates. Kids 6-12 are $10 in advance or $12 at the gates each night. Kids 5 and under are free!
Parking is free of charge. Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway is located at 13500 Raceway Blvd, near Enos Ln and Interstate 5 in Bakersfield.
2026 SCHEDULE – SUBJECT TO CHANGE
FEBRUARY
21- USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGETS, IMCA MODIFIEDS, SPORT MODS, NATIONAL DWARFS
MARCH
7- IMCA MODIFIEDS, SPORT MODS, STOCK CARS, HOBBY STOCKS, AMERICAN STOCKS, MINI STOCKS
20- IMCA MODIFIEDS, SPORT MODS, STOCK CARS, HOBBY STOCKS, AMERICAN STOCKS
21- CALIFORNIA 305 SPRINT SERIES, IMCA MODIFIEDS, SPORT MODS, HOBBY STOCKS, AMERICAN STOCKS
APRIL
11- IMCA MODIFIEDS, SPORT MODS, HOBBY STOCKS, AMERICAN STOCKS, CA LIGHTNING SPRINTS
18- IMCA MODIFIEDS, SPORT MODS, STOCK CARS, HOBBY STOCKS, AMERICAN STOCKS
MAY
2- IMCA MODIFIEDS, SPORT MODS, HOBBY STOCKS, AMERICAN STOCKS, NATIONAL DWARFS
9- CALIFORNIA 305 SPRINT SERIES, IMCA MODIFIEDS, SPORT MODS, STOCK CARS, HOBBY STOCKS
30- USCS SPRINTS, CALIFORNIA 305 SPRINT SERIES, AMERICAN STOCKS, NATIONAL DWARFS
JUNE
13- IMCA MODIFIEDS, SPORT MODS, STOCK CARS, HOBBY STOCKS, AMERICAN STOCKS, NATIONAL DWARFS
27- MCGOWAN MEMORIAL – IMCA MODIFIEDS, SPORT MODS, HOBBY STOCKS, AMERICAN STOCKS
JULY
25- IMCA MODIFIEDS, SPORT MODS, STOCK CARS, HOBBY STOCKS, AMERICAN STOCKS
AUGUST
29- MIKE MOSHIER CLASSIC – IMCA MODIFIEDS, SPORT MODS, STOCK CARS, HOBBY STOCKS, AMERICAN STOCKS
SEPTEMBER
12- USCS SPRINTS, HOBBY STOCKS, AMERICAN STOCKS, MINI STOCKS, WRA VINTAGE
25- WORLD OF OUTLAWS, CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINTS
26- IMCA MODIFIEDS, SPORT MODS, HOBBY STOCKS, AMERICAN STOCKS, NATIONAL DWARFS
OCTOBER 9-10 BUD NATIONALS – IMCA MODIFIEDS, SPORT MODS, STOCK CARS, HOBBY STOCKS, AMERICAN STOCKS, NATIONAL DWARFS
NOVEMBER 24- JASON LEFFLER MEMORIAL USAC NATIONAL MIDGETS, SPORT MODS
