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GAVYN MANNING SCORES FIRST BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY AT KEVIN HARVICK’S KERN RACEWAY WIN

BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA (April 19, 2025) – 2024 Bakersfield Speedway champion Gavyn Manning finally prevailed at the all-new speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway, winning Friday’s 30-lap IMCA Modified feature during the special Friday Night Lights program at the one-third mile dirt track. Manning had finished runner-up in both events to open the 2025 season before finally achieving victory this weekend. Manning was one of six winners with 83 race cars filling the pit area. Photo by Tom Macht Outside polesitter [...]

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FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS UP NEXT AT BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY WITH FREE KIDS ADMISSION

BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA (April 16, 2025) – Bakersfield’s youngest racing fans are invited to check out the all-new Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway for Friday Night Lights this Friday, with all kids and students 18 and under admitted for free. The first 100 kids through the gates will also receive a free easter egg with candy and prizes including cash prizes in select eggs. Photo by Greg’s Treads Race fans will be treated to a six-division cavalcade of championship [...]

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BRODY FUSON PREVAILS IN DOMINANT VICTORY FOR USCS SPRINTS AT BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (April 13, 2025) – Bakersfield’s Brody Fuson enjoyed some home cooking when he dominated Saturday’s Ultimate Sprint Car Series feature at Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway for the $2,500 win. Fuson led all 30-laps wire-to-wire and narrowly avoided disaster in lapped traffic on the final corner to seal the trip to victory lane. Photo by Tom Macht “It feels great to get the win for all the friends and family here to support me,” Fuson said. [...]

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ULTIMATE SPRINT CAR SERIES HEADS TO BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY THIS SATURDAY

BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA (April 9, 2025) – The Ultimate Sprint Car Series headlines an exciting Saturday night of dirt track racing thrills at Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway this weekend. The winged California Racesaver Sprints, California Lightning Sprints, and American Stocks will also be competing in a busy night the new one-third mile dirt track at Enos Ln and I-5. Photo by AJ Johnson General Admission tickets are on sale now at www.BakersfieldSpeedway.com. Adult general admission tickets are $20 [...]

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JAKE PIKE RULES IMCA MODIFIEDS AT BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY

BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA (March 30, 2025) – Pahrump, Nevada’s Jake Pike battled past Bakersfield’s Gavyn Manning over the final three laps to win Saturday’s IMCA Modified feature at Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway. The second IMCA championship race of the new era in 2025 for dirt track racing in Bakersfield attracted nearly 120 race cars at the one-third mile dirt track. Pike was one of six winners on the night. 22 IMCA Modifieds took the green flag for the [...]

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SECOND NIGHT OF IMCA CHAMPIONSHIP RACING AT BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY HITS THE DIRT ON MARCH 29TH

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (March 25, 2025) – The all-new Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway brings dirt slinging thrills to the track for round two of the IMCA Championship Series on Saturday March 29th. The weekly championship line up of IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks, and American Stocks are set to battle. A large field of So-Cal Dwarf Cars will also be competing. Photo by Greg Toumassian  General Admission tickets in the new grandstands are [...]

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ROBBY SAWYER KICKS OFF BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY WITH IMCA MODIFIED TRIUMPH

BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA (March 9, 2025) – Bakersfield’s Robby Sawyer kicked off the new era of dirt track racing at Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway, using a last lap slidejob to win the 2025 Opening Night IMCA Modified feature. The feature win paid $750 and was the inaugural event of the partnership of the two speedways, racing at the newly redesigned one-third mile dirt track adjacent to Kern Raceway. Photo by Tom Macht “We lost our brakes early in [...]

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MARCH 8 SEASON OPENER TICKETS ON SALE FOR BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY AT KEVIN HARVICK’S KERN RACEWAY

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (February 26, 2025) – The new era of dirt track racing in Bakersfield kicks off on March 8th with the 2025 season opener for Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway. After 79 of racing excitement at Bakersfield Speedway on North Chester Ave, the action moves west to Enos Lane and Interstate 5 for a full season of IMCA championship races planned on the renovated one-third mile dirt track at Kern Raceway. Photo by Tom Macht Opening night [...]

February 26, 2025 News Read more...

START YOUR ENGINES – Open practice is set for Saturday night March 1st!

START YOUR ENGINES – Open practice is set for Saturday night March 1st! Check out the new era of dirt racing with Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway! Pit passes for all participants are just $40. Track will be hot under the lights from 5pm to 9pm. ALL CARS ARE WELCOME. Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway is located at 13500 Raceway Blvd in Bakersfield, CA, at the intersection of Interstate 5 and Enos Ln.

February 21, 2025 News Read more...

BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY AND KEVIN HARVICK’S KERN RACEWAY TEAM UP FOR 2025 DIRT RACING SEASON

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (January 25, 2025) – The 80th season of dirt track racing in Bakersfield and Kern County will be an impactful one, as Scott Schweitzer at Bakersfield Speedway along with Tim Huddleston at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway have announced an exciting partnership. Bakersfield Speedway’s 2025 operations will relocate to the one-third mile Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway Dirt Track with a full season of championship dirt track racing. Bakersfield Speedway held 79 years of dirt track racing thrills at its [...]

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