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IMCA STOCK CARS ON FOR SATURDAY OF THE BUDWEISER NATIONALS

September 28, 2023   Bakersfield Speedway PR IMCA Stock Cars are back on the schedule for the Saturday portion of the 37th Annual Budweiser Nationals October 13th & 14th at the Bakersfield Speedway. After a Facebook post by Speedway owner Scott Schweitzer, it was quickly put back on by the responses. Additional a sponsor came forward and added extra purse money to the efforts. “I’m happy to announce Salty’s BBQ and Catering as the sponsor of the Stock Cars at the [...]

September 28, 2023 News Read more...

BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY DARK THIS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30TH

September 25th, 2023   Bakersfield Speedway PR   All events scheduled for this Saturday September 30th have been removed due to a scheduling error. This weekend marks the 6 year anniversary of the loss of Bailey Schweitzer, the daughter of Scott and Crissy the owners of the Bakersfield Speedway. The Schweitzer’s will be involved in ceremonies and events with the Route 91 families that will keep the Speedway closed this Saturday night. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Schweitzer [...]

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WESTERN MIDGET RACING DEBUTS AT BAKERSFIELD THIS SATURDAY NIGHT

WESTERN MIDGET RACING DEBUTS AT BAKERSFIELD THIS SATURDAY NIGHT Steven Blakesley | Blakesley Sports Media (916) 316-4854 Photo by Top Dawg Photos 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, BCRA vs. California Lightning Sprints, So-Cal [...]

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JULY 15TH EVENT CANCELLED

Due to the upcoming extreme weather forecast for Saturday we are unfortunately cancelling this weekends event scheduled for July 15th. We don’t want to make any bad situations for fans, racers, crew or staff with the extremely hot temperatures. Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we move forward and we will see you in August.

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USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CARS RETURN TO BAKERSFIELD SATURDAY

USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CARS RETURN TO BAKERSFIELD SATURDAY By Lance Jennings MAY 30, 2023… This Saturday, June 3rd, the USAC West Coast Sprint Cars will make their second and last stop of the year at Bakersfield Speedway. Promoted by Scott Schweitzer, the third championship point race will also feature Stock Cars, California Lightning Sprints, and Mini Stocks. The Pit Gates will open at 2:00pm, Spectator Gates will open at 4:00pm, and Racing is scheduled for 6:00pm at “The West’s Fastest [...]

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USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CARS CLASH AT BAKERSFIELD SEASON OPENER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE USAC West Coast Sprint Car Series USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CARS CLASH AT BAKERSFIELD SEASON OPENER By Lance Jennings APRIL 4, 2023… After the rainout at Kern County, the USAC West Coast Sprint Car Series will open their new season this Saturday, April 8th, at Bakersfield Speedway. Promoted by Scott Schweitzer, the first point race will also feature the California Lightning Sprints and Mini Stocks at “The West’s Fastest 1/3-Mile High Banked Clay Oval.” The Pit Gates will open at [...]

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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 [...]

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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...