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ULTIMATE SPRINT CAR SERIES RETURNS TO BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY THIS SATURDAY NIGHT

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (September 9, 2026) – Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway celebrates an All American Saturday Night at the races with the Ultimate Sprint Car Series competing. The second appearance for USCS in 2026 will be paired with the Central Valley Clash for the National Dwarf Cars paying $1,500 to win. Hobby Stocks, American Stocks, Mini Stocks, and Western Racing Association vintage cars are also scheduled to race. Pit gates open at 3pm. Grandstands open at 5:30pm with [...]

September 9, 2026 News Read more...

MANNING, PIKER, AND VAN ESSEN SCORE IN IMCA ACTION AT BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (July 26, 2026) – 2024 Bakersfield Speedway champion Gavyn Manning of Bakersfield returned to victory lane on Saturday, claiming his third 25-lap South Valley AC & Heating feature of 2026 during the Summer Spectacular at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway. John Piker of Bakersfield won in the IMCA SportMods while Jacob Van Essen led the IMCA Stock Car action as well, part of a six division line-up at the one-third mile dirt track. Photo by Tom Macht Manning used [...]

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BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY HOSTS SUMMER SPECTACULAR THIS SATURDAY NIGHT

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (July 21, 2026) – Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway returns to dirt slinging action on Saturday night with the Summer Spectacular, featuring six divisions of championship racing on the one-third mile dirt track. The event features the South Valley AC & Heating IMCA Modifieds, IMCA SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks, American Stocks, and Mini Stocks on the card. Photo by Tom Macht Pit gates open at 3pm. New race teams are encouraged to join the [...]

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RICKY CHILDRESS, JR. SCORES RICHIE MCGOWAN MEMORIAL WITH 32-LAP HOBBY STOCK WIN

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (June 28, 2026) – Ricky Childress, Jr. won his seventh Hobby Stock feature of the season while claiming the coveted 15th annual Richie McGowan Memorial on Saturday night at Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway, storming to a commanding win in the 32-lap feature that ultimately paid $732 to win with sponsors and bonuses. Photo by Tom Macht Childress won at Santa Maria Speedway earlier in the evening then ventured to Bakersfield. He rolled off 12th for [...]

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15TH ANNUAL RICHIE MCGOWAN MEMORIAL THIS SATURDAY AT BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (June 23, 2026) – Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway honors  a great supporter of racing during the 15th annual Richie McGowan Memorial, headlined by the $632 to win Hobby Stock 32-lap feature presented by MMI. Racing action will also include the $1032 to win South Valley AC & Heating IMCA Modifieds, $632 to win IMCA SportMods, and American Stocks. All four divisions will be a draw / re-draw format. Grandstands open at 5:30pm with free on [...]

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BANNISTERS, CHILDRESS, JOHNSON, VASQUEZ, AND BROWN PREVAIL AT BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (June 14, 2026) – Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway celebrated the end of the school year and the unofficial kick off to summer on Saturday night with six divisions of dirt track thrills. Points leaders ruled the action including Tyler Bannister in IMCA Modifieds, Jason Bannister in IMCA SportMods, and Ricky Childress, Jr. in the Hobby Stocks. Photo by Tom Macht Bannister won the heat race for the South Valley AC & Heating Modifieds, then started [...]

June 14, 2026 News Read more...

ULTIMATE SPRINT CAR SERIES AND 305 SPRINT CARS TAKE ON BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY MAY 30th

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (May 27, 2026) – Sprint Car action slides into Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway on May 30th with the Ultimate Sprint Car Serries and the California 305 Sprint Series both competing. The wingless and winged Sprint Car action will be joined by American Stocks and National Dwarf Cars under the lights. Photo by AJ Johnson Grandstand gates open at 4:00pm. Hot laps are at 4:45pm followed by time trials, with Opening Ceremonies at 6pm. Race fans can [...]

May 27, 2026 News Read more...

BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY ROARS BACK TO IMCA CHAMPIONSHIP ACTION ON MAY 2ND

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (April 29, 2026) – Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway welcomes six divisions for dirt track racing on Saturday night May 2nd with the Bako-Tucky Derby. IMCA South Valley AC & Heating Modifieds, IMCA SportMods, Hobby Stocks, American Stocks, National Dwarf Cars, and California Lightning Sprints are part of the action-packed night of races. Photo by Tom Macht Racing in honor of the Kentucky Derby, drivers will put their horsepower to the test. Race fans are encouraged [...]

April 30, 2026 News Read more...

BANNISTER, FRAZIER, CHILDRESS, AND CONWAY ROLL TO BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY VICTORIES

BANNISTER, FRAZIER, CHILDRESS, AND CONWAY ROLL TO BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY VICTORIES BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (April 19, 2026) – Tyler Bannister won his first Bakersfield IMCA Modified victory while Matthew Frazier, Ricky Childress, Jr., and Carson Conway also scored in dirt track racing at the Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway on Saturday night. Photo by Tom Macht Tyler Irwin won $150 for the IMCA SportMod trophy dash while Cale Kanke was awarded $100 for the second dash win, courtesy of multiple partners [...]

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ERIC HAMILTON WINS IMCA MODIFIED THRILLER AT BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (March 22, 2026) – Eric Hamilton won his second career Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway IMCA Modified feature on Saturday night in a thriller, topping Tyler Bannister for the $750 win on the final night of the Southwest Shootout. Photo by Tom Macht Hamilton and Bannister engaged in a slide job filled battle that thrilled the fans and event organizers with perhaps the best feature of the early part of the 2026 season at the one-third [...]

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