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WORLD OF OUTLAWS RETURN THIS WEEKEND

PETERSEN MEDIA- After a successful showing during the 2016 season, the famed World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series is set to return to Bakersfield Speedway on March 24th in an event that will mark their final race in the Golden State before returning later this fall. During the 2016 event, the stars and cars of the series made their return to the Central CA bullring a memorable one as California product, Brad Sweet, fended off challenges from Joey Saldana, [...]

March 19, 2018 News Read more...

WEATHER CONTINUES TO WIN

All events for Saturday & Sunday have been cancelled. Today’s latest rain showers plus the forecasted rain for tomorrow evening has forced us again to put off opening night for the third straight weekend.

March 16, 2018 News Read more...

MARCH 10th events cancelled due to forecasted weather

Saturday march 10th events have been cancelled due to the rain forecast. Rain is scheduled to begin midday Saturday at the race track and in the surrounding area. We have monitored the weather forecast all week and we feel the correct thing to do is to save everyone the time and expense to travel here, unload and get prepared to race, to only have it start raining and cancel then. We appreciate the continued support of everyone and we [...]

March 9, 2018 News Read more...

2018 OPEN PRACTICE NIGHT

Our 2018 open practice night is set for this Saturday night February 24th. Pit gates open at 4:00pm with open practice running from 5:00pm to 10:00pm. Practice is open to all cars except Mini Dwarfs. Pit passes are $40.00 per person entering the pits. Grandstands are free to watch. Make plans to come test and get ready for the 2018 racing season. 

February 21, 2018 News Read more...

Now Hiring for 2018 Season

The Bakersfield Speedway is looking for a few good people to join our team for the 2018 race season. If you or someone you know are interested, we will be holding open interviews Saturday February 17th 10am to 1pm. Please bring a resume and your current drivers license/ID and meet some of our current staff as we discuss the upcoming season. Many positions are available so don’t miss out. Saturday February 17th 10am to 1pm at the front office [...]

January 26, 2018 News Read more...

Bakersfield Speedway Announces 2018 Event Schedule

Bakersfield Speedway Announces 2018 Event Schedule BAKERSFIELD, Ca. (January 12, 2018) – The Bakersfield Speedway is proud to announce their 2018 event schedule. The historic Bakersfield Speedway is a one third mile high banked clay oval that has been home to auto racing in Bakersfield, CA since May of 1946. As Bakersfield’s premier offering for professional dirt track auto racing waves the green flag for its 2018 season giving the Bakersfield Speedway the recognition of being one of the oldest continuous [...]

January 12, 2018 News Read more...

USAC WESTERN & NATIONAL MIDGETS SET TO BATTLE AT BAKERSFIELD

By Lance Jennings NOVEMBER 15, 2017… This Saturday, November 18th, the Light Up The World Beverages USAC Western States and USAC National Midgets will clash at Bakersfield Speedway. Promoted by Scott Schweitzer, the “November Classic” is the twelfth point race and marks the return of national series to the Bakersfield oval after seventeen years. The action packed card will also feature the California Lightning Sprints, Hobby Stocks, and Mini Stocks. The Pit Gates will open at 2:00pm, the Front Gates [...]

November 17, 2017 News Read more...

RONNIE GARDNER LEADS USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGETS TO BAKERSFIELD

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017… This Saturday, September 30th, the cars and stars of the Light Up The World Beverages USAC Western States Midget Series will return to Bakersfield Speedway. Promoted by Scott Schweitzer, the action packed card will also showcase Hobby Stocks, American Stocks, Mini Stocks, and NMRA TQ Midgets. The Pit Gates will open at 3:00pm, the Front Gates will open at 5:00pm, and Racing is scheduled for 7:00pm at “The West’s Fastest 1/3-Mile High Banked Clay Oval.” For [...]

September 28, 2017 News Read more...

RACING FOR WISHES VII SET FOR SEPTEMBER 16th AT BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY

For the seventh year, Racing for Wishes will compete at Bakersfield Speedway with dirt track action for a great cause. September 16th will see $1500 on the line for the IMCA Modifieds and fundraising for the Make-A-Wish Central California. Pass the helmet, a silent auction, and sponsorships will aide in the fundraising efforts with $2700 raised by Jeff Thielscher and the Racing for Wishes staff last year. 100% of the monies donated go towards granting wishes of children in Kern [...]

September 12, 2017 News Read more...