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FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS AT BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY GOES TO HAMILTON, BANNISTER, SIMKINS, LOOKADOO, AND CALDWELL

BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA (May 31, 2025) – Friday Night Lights at Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway saw four drivers earn their first wins of the season on the all-new one-third mile dirt track, part of a five division card of IMCA Championship Racing on a warm night. Eric Hamilton, Jason Bannister, Billy Simkins, and Ryan Caldwell broke through to park it in victory lane while Ronald Lookadoo earned his second win of the season. Photo by Tom Macht With [...]

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FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS AT BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY THIS FRIDAY NIGHT MAY 30TH

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (May 27, 2025) – Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway once again hosts a Friday night bill of dirt track excitement on May 30th. IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Stock Cars, American Stocks, and So-Cal Dwarf Cars will take to the one-third mile dirt track at Enos LN & I-5 in Bakersfield. Photo by Tom Macht All kids and students 18 and under are admitted for free, with High School students encouraged to bring their student [...]

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IMCA CALIFORNIA CLASH OPENS WITH BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY AT KERN RACEWAY THURSDAY NIGHT

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (May 21, 2025) – The 2025 Central California IMCA Clash kicks off Thursday night May 22nd at the all-new Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway. The four round speedweek across California sees IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Stock Cars, and H&S Body Works Hobby Stocks competing for a big purse and golden state bragging rights. Photo by Tom Macht General Admission tickets in the new grandstands are on sale now at www.BakersfieldSpeedway.com or on TheFOAT. Adult [...]

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MANNING, BANNISTER, JOHNSON, HOLDER, AND JOHNSON SCORE AT BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY

BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA (May 11, 2025) – 2024 Bakersfield Speedway champion Gavyn Manning continued to build momentum towards a 2025 title, winning his second IMCA Modified race of the season during round four at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway on Saturday night. Manning joined Tyler Bannister, Nicholas Johnson, Roger Holder, and Chad Johnson in victory lane. Photo by Tom Macht Manning and Austin Kiefer claimed the IMCA Modified heat races before Manning lined up tenth for the 30-lap, $750-to-win feature. Incoming second [...]

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BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY AT KEVIN HARVICK’S KERN RACEWAY RETURNS TO ACTION MAY 10th

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (May 7, 2025) – The fourth IMCA points race of the season hits the dirt on Saturday night at Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway. The newly remodeled one-third mile dirt track has entertained race fans with outstanding fields of drivers and plenty of side-by-side racing action. The excitement continues on May 10th with IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, H&S Body Works Hobby Stocks, and American Stocks competing. Bakersfield Speedway has averaged 85 [...]

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MAY 3 RACES AT BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY CANCELED

MAY 3 RACES AT BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY CANCELED  BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA (April 30, 2025) – Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway officials have canceled Saturday’s events at the one-third mile dirt track, which included the California Racesaver Sprint Cars, California Lightning Sprints, and West Coast Sport Compacts. An unsettled weather forecast and other unforeseen circumstances required the cancelation. Bakersfield Speedway returns to action with championship racing for the IMCA Modifieds, Sport Modifieds, Stock Cars, H&S Body Works Hobby Stocks, and American Stocks [...]

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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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