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

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 cars/karts welcome. We will find or make a division for you. Kart & Driver $35 Pit passes $5 Rules: Helmet. Gloves. Long sleeves. Pants. Shoes. Muffler. Full exhaust wrap. Full chain & Clutch cover. Full length rear bumper. Chris Kearns 805-714-8538 chrisk.usa@gmail.com

2013 Registration Day

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

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 available at the link below. Please note that entry is by reservations only and NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. Awards Dinner & [...]

BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY RELEASES 2013 EVENT SCHEDULE

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 track’s always competitive weekly divisions begin their race for the Budweiser Weekly Racing Series Division Championships on Saturday March 2nd and end with the final [...]

Go-Kart Races Sunday, January 13!

Racing Gokarts, Mini Dwarfs, QRC Outlaw Sprints & .25 Midgets on the small track at Bakersfield Speedway Sunday Jan 13th All types of karts welcome. We will find a class for you. Drivers meeting 11am Racing Noon. Driver & Kart $35 Pi passes $5 Spectators in Grandstands Free Rules: Full length rear bumper Full Metal Metal Chain guard Muffler Exhaust wrap Helmet Neck Pad Long sleeve Pants Shoes For more info: Chris Kearns 805-714-8538 Chrisk.usa@gmail.com

Happy Holidays from the Bakersfield Speedway

Reno Promoters Workshop Completed

After attending the 40th Annual RPM Workshop this past week in Reno, the 2013 race season is one step closer to getting under way. The workshop is a great chance to meet and discuss ideas, schedules and almost anything you need with other race track promoters around the country. For us west coast tracks, it’s extremely important to meet and make the most of our tracks schedules each year.  Now that we have returned from this successful meeting, we [...]

Brooks Shaw Driving School Returns to Bakersfield Speedway

The 2013 race season has officially begun as we are proud to announce the return of the Brooks Shaw Driving School to the Bakersfield Speedway February 8th & 9th 2013. For class information or to reserve your spot call 661-589-0700 or www.brooksshawdrivingschool.com

Pounds victorious again at Budweiser Nationals

BY JEFF EVANS Californian staff writer jevans@bakersfield.com Bakersfield’s Brad Pounds made it wins in back-to-back years at the 27th annual Budweiser Nationals at Bakersfield Speedway late Saturday night. Pounds, who won the 2011 IMCA Modifieds and Late Model main events in the Bud Nationals, dominated the final race at Bakersfield Speedway’s season. Pounds took the lead on the 11th lap of the 40-lap race and ran strong the rest of the way in the Late Model race, which ran with no yellow [...]