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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…
Read MoreROBBY 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…
Read MoreMARCH 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…
Read MoreBAKERSFIELD 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…
Read MoreTERRY NICHOLS SCORES FIRST WMR TRIUMPH WITH BREAKTHROUGH BAKERSFIELD WIN
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA (September 22, 2024) – Delano’s Terry Nichols prevailed at his home Bakersfield Speedway on Saturday night with Western Midget Racing, earning his long sought first wins in both WMR and at Bakersfield. Nichols held off challenges from 2023 champion and current series points leader Bryant Bell of Oakley in the 25-lap contest. Lodi’s…
Read MoreWESTERN MIDGET RACING MAKES SECOND BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY STOP ON SATURDAY
WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (September 19, 2024) – Western Midget Racing races into its championship deciding stretch with its second and final stop at Bakersfield Speedway on Saturday night. 2023 WMR champion Bryant Bell of Oakley enjoys just an 18-point lead over Logan Mitchell of Santa Cruz heading into the race on the one-third mile dirt track.…
Read MoreLOGAN MITCHELL PREVAILS FOR FIRST WMR WIN AT BAKERSFIELD
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA (April 21, 2024) – For the second consecutive Western Midget Racing event, a first-time winner emerged in victory lane on Saturday night. 2023 series runner-up Logan Mitchell of Santa Cruz prevailed at Bakersfield Speedway after a 20-lap contest on the one-third mile dirt track. “This means a lot. We’ve been through a lot…
Read More2024 WESTERN MIDGET RACING SLATE UNVEILED FEATURING 18 RACES AT SIX CALIFORNIA DIRT TRACKS
WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (January 10, 2024) – The sixth season for Western Midget Racing has been announced with six California dirt tracks set to host the grassroots Midget series as drivers compete for the coveted championship. Photo by Top Dawg Photos An 18-race slate awaits, including the season being bookended by races at Ventura Raceway on…
Read MoreDRAKE EDWARDS STRIKES BLACK GOLD WITH INAUGURAL BAKERSFIELD WMR WIN
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA (September 9, 2023) – Surprise, Ariz.’s Drake Edwards won his fifth points paying Western Midget Racing race of the 2023 season by striking black gold in the inaugural series race at Bakersfield Speedway on Saturday night. The victory was also Edwards’ third in the last four races. Edwards and Joey Klemish of Cortez,…
Read MoreWESTERN MIDGET RACING DEBUTS AT BAKERSFIELD THIS SATURDAY NIGHT
WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (September 6, 2023) – The highly-anticipated debut for Western Midget Racing at Bakersfield Speedway hits the dirt this Saturday night, with the field of drivers aiming to strike black gold and make history as the first series winner at the historic speedway. A bevy of racing divisions will be competing including Pro Stocks,…
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