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31st Budweiser Nationals this Friday and Saturday October 7th & 8th

BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA (October 5, 2016) – More than $60,000 in prizes will be awarded in the West Coast’s premier dirt open show with the 31st Budweiser Nationals at Bakersfield Speedway October 7th and 8th. Race fans will be treated to complete shows each night with gates opening at 4 p.m. and racing at 5 p.m. The Late Models and IMCA Modifieds will run complete features each night as part of a busy weekend that includes over 200 cars expected and [...]

October 5, 2016 News Read more...

Hagar captures first SportMod feature of year

                      By Mike Griffith – BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN:  Dakota Brown capped a championship American Stock season with a dramatic victory on Saturday night at Bakersfield Speedway. Five championships were decided on the final regular-season night at the third-mile oval, but the only doubt as to who would be champion was in the American Stock division. Brown led Trevor Baker by four points with Nicholas Johnson just 10 behind. Johnson broke in his heat race, making it a two-man shootout in the main. Miranda Scott took [...]

September 26, 2016 News Read more...

Holiday Inn Express host hotel for Bud Nationals

                        The brand new Holiday Inn Express hotel located just 4 miles from the race track is the host hotel for the 31st Annual Budweiser National set for October 7th & 8th. Anyone needing lodging for the event, please give them a call and they can get you taken care of. When booking your stay please mention your attending the Bakersfield Speedway to receive the discounted racers rate for your stay. For reservations call 661-387-1678. The hotel is located at [...]

September 23, 2016 News Read more...

VISITORS RACE FOR FREE THIS SATURDAY NIGHT!!!!!

                  This Saturday night we honor our annual tradition of allowing any driver that hasn’t raced with us yet this year to come race for free. We will offer a free pit pass to the visiting driver as we prepare for the upcoming 31st Annual Budweiser Nationals. IMCA Modifieds, IMCA SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks and American Stock will all be in action this Saturday night. Gates open at 5pm with racing at 7pm, pit gates will be open [...]

September 20, 2016 News Read more...

CHAMPIONS NIGHT THIS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH!!!!

                    The final 5 track champions will be crowned this Saturday night September 24th. IMCA Modifieds, IMCA SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks and American Stocks will all be in action this weekend with championships to be decided in each division. Gates open at 5pm with racing getting underway at 7pm. Make plans to be here as this Saturday as it all will be decided after the checkered flag is waved. General admission $12, Seniors/Military $10, Kids 6-12 $5, 5 [...]

September 19, 2016 News Read more...

DOTSON RETURNS TO VICTORY LANE IN IMCA SPORTMODS SATURDAY

                          Wayne Dotson of Bakersfield made it clear Saturday night he’s ready for the upcoming 31st Annual Budweiser Nationals. Dotson who has been taking a brake from racing in Bakersfield as he visited his son Ethan Dotson while he races in the Mid West, returned in fine fashion by leading all of the scheduled 25 lap main event. 13 Motor City GMC IMCA SportMods checked in at the Bakersfield Speedway to do battle on the 1/3 mile clay oval as [...]

September 19, 2016 News Read more...

Modifieds return this Saturday night September 17th

                      POINT CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLES WHINE DOWN AT THE SPEEDWAY STARTING THIS SATURDAY NIGHT!!! The season long points battles are whining down as only two more points races are on tap at the Bakersfield Speedway in the 2016 race season. Mid Cal Fabrication IMCA Modifieds headline an action packed night along with the Motor City GMC IMCA SportMods, Central Valley Tanks IMCA Stock Cars, Coca Cola Mini Stocks and the CA Lightning Sprints. Gates open at 5:00pm with racing getting underway [...]

September 13, 2016 News Read more...

September 10th 2016 Race Results

                        H&S Body Works Hobby Stocks A Main 1. #87 Lloyd Wren Jr 2. #37 Aaron Stewart 3. #84 Chris Settlemire 4. #52 Perry Alderman 5. #2 Robert Swearengin 6. #15 Marc McCaslin 7. #35 Johnny Wood 8. #4 Jayden Schweitzer 9. #25 Kody Sly 10. #157 Ryan Holmes 11. #99 Don Mead 12. #46 Brian Childress 13. #59 Mike Hill Jr 14. #357 Zac Townsend DNS #77 Mike Bulley Hoosier Tire Pro Stocks A Main 1. #54 Brady Bell 2. #04 Tim Randolph 3. #29 Tina Bell 4. #13M Matt Mayo 5. #718 Aaron Cervantes 6. #68s Billy Simkins DNS #78s Gary Dutton Johasee Rebar [...]

September 12, 2016 News Read more...

2016 Budweiser National Entry Forms

                      2016 official entry forms for the 31st Annual Budweiser Nationals are now available. The West Coast Premier Open show has made its home at the 1/3 mile high banked clay oval known as the Bakersfield Speedway. This popular end of the season event attracts entries from all over the western United States. The 2016 edition looks to be shaping up as another  top notch two day event. Entry form can be found by clicking here: 2016 Entry Form  

September 6, 2016 News Read more...

Johnson captures another IMCA Stock Car victory at Speedway

                      Steve Drake continued his mastery of Bakersfield Speedway on Saturday night. Drake took the lead with 11 laps to go then sailed to victory in the Late Model race on the third-mile clay oval. “I just wanted to be patient but around lap 10 I thought we were in trouble,” said Drake, who was running fourth at that time. “The car was just good enough to get it done.” Drake finished third in the first Late Model race and has won every [...]

September 5, 2016 News Read more...