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Late Models and Modifieds this Saturday June 18th

LATE MODELS AND MODIFIEDS TOGETHER ON SAME NIGHT!!! A special treat for you race fans happens this Saturday night June 18th as Late Models and IMCA Modifieds are scheduled on the same night. The high powered dirt late models and the Mid Cal Fabrication IMCA Modifieds co-headline the racing action along with IMCA Stock Cars, NMRA Midgets, Mod Lites and the CDCRA Dwarf cars. Gates open at 4:00pm with racing getting underway at 6:00pm. General admission $14.00 Seniors/Military $12.00 [...]

June 14, 2016 News Read more...

McKellar captures first SportMod victory of 2016

Chris McKellar of Bakersfield picked the perfect weekend to win his first IMCA Northern SportMod main event Saturday night at the Bakersfield Speedway. Hosting the annual Make A Wish night, the very competitive class was racing for a $1000 winner’s check. McKellar took his time and made his pass for the lead just past the half way point of the 25 lap event. After getting the front spot he never looked back grabbing his first win of the 2016 [...]

June 13, 2016 News Read more...

Annual Make A Wish night this Saturday June 11th

We’re Racing for Wishes this Saturday Night at Bakersfield Speedway benefiting Make-A-Wish! $1000 to win IMCA SportMods race plus the Western Pro Stocks, Hobby Stocks, Mod Lites, California Lightning Sprints and the Racesaver Sprints! Tickets just $12 for Adults, Seniors/Military $10, Kids 6-12 $5, five and younger get in FREE!! Camping and parking always FREE. Gates open wide at 4pm, Racing starts at 6!

June 8, 2016 News Read more...

Cody Laney drives to another IMCA Modified win

The dust stirred up by the IMCA Modifieds flying around Bakersfield Speedway’s third-mile clay oval track during the division’s 25-lap feature as the fans witnessed a tremendous multi-car battle for the checkered flag on Saturday night. When the heart-pounding action was over and the dust finally settled, it was Cody Laney in Victory Lane. Laney led only two laps: the final two. He took the lead from Rick Childress Jr. on Lap 24 after the leader made a slight bobble in [...]

June 6, 2016 News Read more...

Month of June racing starting off with USAC

The USAC Western States Midgets return this Saturday night June 4th as we start off a hot month of dirt track racing action along with the Mid Cal Fabrication IMCA Modifieds, Johasee Rebar American Stocks, Coca Cola Mini Stocks and the USAC Micro Series. Five divisions of racing is on tap for a exciting family fun night of entertainment. Gates open at 4:00pm with racing getting started at 6:00pm.

June 1, 2016 News Read more...

Flippo takes Mod Lite win at Bakersfield Speedway

By Mike Griffith BAKERSFIELD CALIFORIAN – Jerry Flippo has emerged as the driver to beat in Mod Lites. And not many are doing do. Flippo took the lead on the seventh lap at Bakersfield Speedway on Saturday night and pulled away for his third win in four feature races at the third-mile clay oval. Flippo was a half track in front when a caution bunched the field on the final lap. There were two lapped cars between Flippo and Anthony Balcazar on the [...]

May 30, 2016 News Read more...

Memorial Day Weekend Racing

MAKE YOUR MEMORIAL WEEKEND PLANS, RACING PLANS!!! Come celebrate Memorial Day weekend with six divisions of racing this Saturday night at the Bakersfield Speedway. The Motor City GMC IMCA Northern SportMods headline the racing action along with IMCA Stock Cars, Mini Stocks, Mini Dwarfs, Mod Lites and the CDCRA Dwarf cars. Gates open at 4:00pm with racing getting underway at 6:00pm. General admission $12.00 Seniors/Military $10.00 Kids 6-12 $5.00 5 and under are always FREE. Overnight Camping and Parking [...]

May 24, 2016 News Read more...

Heckman tops strong field of IMCA Modifieds at Speedway

Kyle Heckman could take his car high or he could run it low. It didn’t matter. Racing either line, Heckman had the fastest car in the IMCA Modified field Saturday night at Bakersfield Speedway. Heckman passed John Piker on Lap 11 and then cruised to his second victory of the year. “It was working about everywhere,” Heckman said. “It was on tonight.” Able to maneuver his car all over the third-mile clay oval, Heckman executed a flawless slide-job to get around Piker, [...]

May 23, 2016 News Read more...

Second Star to the Right Night this Saturday May 21st

The 71st season of dirt track racing continues this Saturday night May 21st as it’s Second Star to the Right Night at the Bakersfield Speedway. IMCA Modifieds, Hobby Stocks, American Stocks, IMCA RaceSaver Winged Sprints and the Hard Tops all hit the clay this Saturday night at 6:00pm. Bring the family and enjoy a night of dirt track racing action. General admission $12.00 Seniors/Military $10.00 Kids 6-12 $5.00 5 and under free. Overnight camping and parking are always free [...]

May 16, 2016 News Read more...

Drake powers to Late Model victory Saturday

On a night when getting the lead early paved the way to victory in all the other races at Bakersfield Speedway, Steve Drake was an anomaly. Drake took the lead 20 laps into the 30-lap Late Model feature and went on to win the final race of the night on the third-mile clay oval. “The track was racey, just slow,” Drake said of dry/slick track conditions that allowed drivers to run just about anywhere. “You just had to be patient and [...]