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Bakersfield Speedway Hosts the World of Outlaws Friday

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. […]

Ricky Lewis Sprints to First Victory at Bakersfield

Starting sixth, Ricky Lewis (Oxnard, CA) dodged several early tangles and led all 30 laps to score the $1,500 victory at Bakersfield Speedway. Piloting his #41 Physical Medical Consultant / Stensland Racing DRC, Lewis shook free from challengers Jacob Tuttle and Troy Rutherford to claim the first USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Car win of his career. Tuttle, Brody Fuson, Rutherford, and Hannah Mayhew rounded out the top-five drivers. […]

Kofoid Wins 2nd Straight USAC Midget November Classic At Bakersfield

One year earlier at California’s Bakersfield Speedway, Buddy Kofoid’s pursuit of victory required a late-race duel that went right down to the wire. […]

Chase Johnson Goes From Last to First at Bakersfield

After arriving from a flight in time for his heat race, Chase Johnson (Penngrove, CA) started fourteenth and won the main event at Bakersfield Speedway. […]

Top Story USAC West Coast Sprint Car Series

D.J. JOHNSON LEADS USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CARS TO BAKERSFIELD & KERN COUNTY

Starting this Saturday, the USAC West Coast Sprint Cars are set for two nights of action. On September 18, the traditional 360s will return to Bakersfield Speedway (Bakersfield, CA) for their only appearance of the season. […]

Chase Johnson Triumphs at Bakersfield

Taking the lead in the last corner, Chase Johnson (Penngrove, CA) scored his first AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car win of the year at Bakersfield Speedway. […]

USAC / CRA Sprint Car Series

USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS RUMBLE AT BAKERSFIELD SATURDAY

This Saturday, May 8th, the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series will make their only appearance of the year at Bakersfield Speedway (Bakersfield, CA). Promoted by Scott Schweitzer, the “The West’s Fastest 1/3-Mile High Banked Clay Oval” will also feature Mini Stocks and Mod Lites. […]

Chase Johnswon Wins at Bakersfield

Taking advantage of a late restart, Chase Johnson (Penngrove, CA) took command of the final three laps to score the $1,200 victory at Bakersfield Speedway. For Johnson, the 30-lap triumph was the second USAC Western States Midget Series win of his career. Driving the Six8 Motorsports #68 Rockwell Security Stewart, the fast qualifier finished ahead of Davey Ray, Austin Liggett, Shannon McQueen, and hard charger Max Adams. […]

BAKERSFIELD HOSTS USAC WESTERN STATES & BCRA MIDGET SHOWDOWN

This Saturday, March 27th, the USAC Western States Midgets will invade the Bakersfield Speedway for their opening night of the 2021 campaign. Promoted by Scott Schweitzer, the co-sanctioned event with the Bay Cities Racing Association (BCRA) will also feature Hobby Stocks, American Stocks, and Hard Tops. […]

KOFOID OUTDUELS LARSON FOR BAKO WIN; WINDOM LEADS STANDINGS BY 1

Coming up through the ranks in the earliest years of his racing career, Buddy Kofoid idolized Kyle Larson. In recent years, Kofoid has gotten the opportunity to compete head-to-head with Larson on occasion in midgets and sprint cars. […]

TITLE RACE FOR USAC NOS ENERGY DRINK NATIONAL MIDGETS CONVERGES ON BAKERSFIELD FOR TUESDAY’S NOVEMBER CLASSIC

Three drivers – Chris Windom, Tyler Courtney and Tanner Thorson – will fight it out for the right to earn the coveted title of 2020 USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget champion this Tuesday night, November 17, in the NOS Energy Drink November Classic at California’s Bakersfield Speedway. […]

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MAY 9TH BAKERSFIELD USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SHOW IS CANCELLED

Due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus, USAC Western Director Chris Kearns has announced that the May 9th AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car show at Bakersfield Speedway has been cancelled. USAC and the track promoters are working on options to reschedule events once racing resumes. […]

Third Time’s a Charm For Larson at Bakersfield

Kyle Larson became the first driver in 16 years to win back-to-back USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget features in the state of California on Saturday night at Bakersfield Speedway, picking off Michael Pickens for good on the 11th lap and commanding the final 20 laps to score his third series victory of the year. […]

Grant Duinkerken Wins at Bakersfield

Western RaceSaver Sprint Car Series Bakersfield Speedway Bakersfield, CA Saturday September 14, 2019 Feature: 1. 67g – Grant Duinkerken 2. 18 – Grant Champloin 3. 53 – Micahel Pombo 4. 99 – Rob Soloman 5. […]