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USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGETS BATTLE AT BAKERSFIELD SATURDAY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE USAC Western States Midget Series USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGETS BATTLE AT BAKERSFIELD SATURDAY By Lance Jennings MARCH 13, 2023… The USAC Western States “Mighty Midgets” will open their season this Saturday, March 18th at Bakersfield Speedway. Promoted by Scott Schweitzer, the only series visit at the historic 1/3-mile oval will also feature Hobby Stocks, American Stocks, California Lightning Sprints, and Mod Lites. Located at 5001 North Chester Extension in Bakersfield, California, the Pit Gates will open at 2:00pm, Spectator Gates [...]

March 14, 2023 News Read more...

MARCH 11th EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER AND RAIN

The event scheduled for March 11th has been cancelled. The forecasted weather finally arrived and is now forecasted to still be here Saturday which forces us to cancel. We have everything ready and will be set to open next Saturday night March 18th. Hope to see everyone next week as we kick off the 2023 racing season

March 10, 2023 News Read more...

BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY GOES MOBILE WITH THE TICKET HOSS APP FOR 2023

BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY GOES MOBILE WITH THE TICKET HOSS APP FOR 2023 BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY WILL UTILIZE THE TICKET HOSS APP TO OFFER A MOBILE TICKETING EXPERIENCE BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (March 1, 2023) – By implementing the Ticket Hoss mobile ticketing app, Bakersfield Speedway will introduce mobile ticketing starting in 2023, helping attendees get in through the front gate quickly and efficiently, even at its largest events. DOWNLOAD TICKET HOSS: • Apple App Store or Google Play To use Ticket Hoss, download the app, sign up, and purchase [...]

March 2, 2023 News Read more...

T-MEZ SEZ VICTORY, SCORES BAKERSFIELD’S NOVEMBER CLASSIC

By: Richie Murray – USAC Media Bakersfield, California (November 15, 2022)………Twenty-two years ago, a teenage Thomas Meseraull stood in victory lane at Bakersfield (Calif.) Speedway after winning his very first USAC-sanctioned feature race in the Western States Midget division. Twenty-two years later, the San Jose, Calif. native stood in the very same spot at Bakersfield’s 1/3-mile dirt oval as he did on that night in the year 2000, replicating the unwavering exuberance that has remained a constant throughout his career. It also [...]

November 18, 2022 News Read more...

JULY 16TH EVENT CANCELLED

Due to the upcoming weather forecast for Saturday and with unhealthy air quality from the northern fires, we are unfortunately cancelling this weekends event scheduled for July 16th. We don’t want to make any bad situations for fans, racers, crew or staff with the forecasted weather. Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we move forward and we will see you in August.

July 11, 2022 News Read more...

Budweiser Points Series Racing Kicks Off This Saturday Night

By Bakersfield Speedway PR Bakersfield, CA…With the first two scheduled events rained out in March, The Budweiser Points series is ready to fire off this Saturday night April 2nd at the Bakersfield Speedway. IMCA Modifieds, IMCA SportMods, Pro Stocks, Hobby Stocks and American Stocks are all scheduled for their first appearance of 2022 on the 1/3 Mile High Banked Clay Oval. General admission $20.00 Seniors/Military $18.00 Kids 6-12 $10 5 and under are free. Personal coolers for food & drinks are welcome [...]

March 29, 2022 News Read more...

World of Outlaws & California Lightning Sprints invade Bakersfield Speedway Friday

Bakersfield Speedway hosts the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars this Friday By Gary Thomas Bakersfield, CA…With plenty of sunshine in the forecast Bakersfield Speedway is locked and loaded to welcome the “Greatest Show on Dirt” this Friday, as the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series rolls into town. Complimenting the Outlaws on Friday evening will be the always entertaining California Lightning Sprints. The Bakersfield Speedway helps kick-off the final weekend in the Golden State during the early [...]

March 21, 2022 News Read more...

BAKERSFIELD HOSTS USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR CLASH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE USAC West Coast Sprint Car Series BAKERSFIELD HOSTS USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR CLASH By Lance Jennings MARCH 7, 2022… The USAC West Coast Sprint Cars will take center stage this Saturday, March 12th, at Bakersfield Speedway. Promoted by Scott Schweitzer, the second point race will also feature Stock Cars, Mod Lites, and Mini Stocks at “The West’s Fastest 1/3-Mile High Banked Clay Oval.” The Pit Gates will open at 2:00pm, Spectator Gates will open at 4:00pm, and Racing [...]

March 9, 2022 News Read more...