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Sat. 11/15: Kern County Classic PLUS Kid’s Night

Saturday, November 15, 2025 • Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway — Bakersfield, CA KERN COUNTY CLASSIC Featuring SPEARS CARS Tour West with Kevin & Keelan Harvick, the Super Moto SM Championship, and the fan-favorite Flagpole Destruction Figure-8. Kids Night: $5 (online) Championship Finales VIP Weekend Fan Experience Buy General Admission VIP Weekend — $100 Trackside Camping What’s Included SPEARS CARS Tour [...]

The 2nd Annual 10-4 Magazine Trucker Rodeo & Show

November 8–9, 2025 | Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway – Bakersfield, CA🎟️ CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS After an unforgettable debut in 2024, the 10-4 Magazine Trucker Rodeo & Show is back for Year Two—and it’s bigger, bolder, and buckled up for even more fun! Join us November 8–9, 2025, at Kevin Harvick’s [...]

Malicious Monster Truck Tour and Megasaurus Set to Thrill Fans at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway Saturday, November 1 — Presented by LiUNA Local 220

Malicious Monster Truck Tour and Megasaurus Set to Thrill Fans at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway Saturday, November 1 — Presented by LiUNA Local 220 Bakersfield, CA – The roar of engines, the crunch of metal, and the smell of burning rubber will take over Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway on Saturday, [...]

Comp Schedule Oct. 25th: HADDAD Dodge Ram Night at Kern Raceway

KEVIN HARVICK’S KERN RACEWAY Event Schedule – October 24–25, 2025 Haddad Dodge Ram Night featuring The Harvick Showdown CARS Tour West Super Late Models | Limited Pro Late Models | Local Divisions Friday, October 24 – Practice Day Start End Series Event 11:30 AM — ALL Credentials Open & Hauler Parking 12:00 PM — ALL Garage Open [...]

Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway Mourns the Loss of Robert Rice, the “Master of Mayhem”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway Mourns the Loss of Robert Rice, the “Master of Mayhem” (October 4th, 2025 – Bakersfield, CA) – Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway is heartbroken to announce the passing of Robert Rice, a beloved racer known to fans everywhere as the “Master of Mayhem”and the driving [...]

Competition Schedule for September 19th -20th “First Responders Night”

Click HERE for Printable PDF Competition Schedule for 9/20 First Responders Night     Event Schedule Friday Activity Time NASCAR Credentials / Pit Gate Opens 4:00 PM NASCAR Open Practice 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Saturday, September 20 Activity Time Sunrise Racing Series Private Test 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM NASCAR Credentials / Pit Gate Opens 12:00 PM Practice Division Time Legends 1:40 PM – 1:50 PM Crown [...]

Tickets On Sale Now: Harvick’s Showdown & NASCAR Weekly Series Night at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway – Saturday, October 25

🎟️ CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS Tickets On Sale Now: Harvick’s Showdown & NASCAR Weekly Series Night at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway – Saturday, October 25 BAKERSFIELD, CA – Two powerhouse racing programs collide for one unforgettable night at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway on Saturday, October 25. Tickets are on sale [...]

August 23rd NASCAR Night Postponed

🚨IMPORTANT UPDATE‼️ In  the best interest of the safety and wellbeing of our race fans, competitors and crew, This Saturday’s “Salute to the American Trucker” NASCAR Night event has been postponed due to extreme heat advisory. Future schedule update TBA. For updates and future events visit KernRaceway.com

FAN GUIDE: NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION + SATURDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

FAN GUIDE: NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION + SATURDAY NIGHT LIGHTS This Saturday, August 2 at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway📍 13500 Raceway Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93311Located where Interstate 5, Panama Lane, and Highway 43 (Enos Lane) converge 🔥 WHAT TO EXPECT Get ready for a wild night of full-throttle fun as Night of Destruction [...]

Competition Schedule for 8/2/25 NoD

IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR THIS SATURDAY, JULY 19TH:

IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR THIS SATURDAY, JULY 19TH: Due to unforeseen production/scheduling developments, the Saturday Night Lights / Christmas in July event scheduled for this Saturday has been cancelled. The live taping of Saturday Night Lights TV Show will now take place during the Night of Destruction event scheduled for August 2nd. We [...]

Sponsor Spotlight: Haddad Dodge Ram

Sponsor Spotlight: Haddad Dodge Ram Official Auto Dealer of Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway From our pace cars to our daily drivers, @haddaddodgeram keeps us rolling strong—on and off the track. As a premier California Dodge and Ram dealership, Haddad offers an unbeatable selection of new and used vehicles, plus top-tier service and [...]

Fan Guide: Saturday, July 19th – Saturday Night Lights feat. CHRISTMAS IN JULY PARTY

Saturday Night Lights feat. CHRISTMAS IN JULY PARTY 📍 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway – Bakersfield, CA📆 Saturday, July 19🎬 Live TV Taping Begins at 7:00 PM 🎬 Be Part of the Live TV Audience Get ready for a night of festive chaos, outrageous motorsports, and one-of-a-kind stunts as we tape a brand-new episode [...]

CALICREAMING Car Show Comes to Kern on Saturday June 21st!

🔥 CALICREAMING BAKERSFIELD 🔥🏁 Saturday, June 21st | 4PM – 10PM📍 Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway – Bakersfield, CA CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS California’s wildest automotive lifestyle event is rolling into Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway for an action-packed evening of tire smoke, horsepower, and good vibes. From show cars to stunt [...]

Comp Schedule for 6/14 Night of Destruction

Click Here for Printable PDF Schedule NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION COMPETITION SCHEDULE Saturday, June 14th Credentials / Pit Gate Opens 12:00pm Practice Enduros 1:30pm – 1:45pm Figure-8 1:45pm – 2:00pm Enduros 2:00pm – 2:15pm Skid Plate (Practice / Qualify) 2:35pm – 2:55pm ARCA Menards Series West 3:00pm – 4:00pm Spectator Gates Open 4:00pm NoD Driver’s Meetings (Infield Meeting Room) 4:00pm Qualifying ARCA Menards Series West (Timed – 20 min) 4:20pm – 4:40pm Enduros 4:45pm – [...]

Family Rivalry Ignites: Harvick vs. Harvick at Kern: May 31 Mission Bank 250 Set to Deliver Fireworks at Kern Raceway

Family Rivalry Ignites: Harvick vs. Harvick at Kern: May 31 Mission Bank 250 Set to Deliver Fireworks at Kern Raceway BAKERSFIELD, CA —It’s the matchup fans never expected—but now can’t wait to see. On Saturday, May 31, Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway will host the Mission Bank 250, presented by CorvetteParts.net—a [...]

THIS SATURDAY: HIGH-SPEED THRILLS AWAIT AT KEVIN HARVICK’S KERN RACEWAY!

THIS SATURDAY: HIGH-SPEED THRILLS AWAIT AT KEVIN HARVICK’S KERN RACEWAY! Don't Miss the 2025 Season Opener on March 15! Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping night of racing action as the SPEARS CARS Tour West, presented by Hoosier Racing Tire, and the MMI Legends Tour West, presented by Frank’s Radio Service, roar [...]

Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway 2025 Asphalt Oval Racing Schedule

Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway Announces 2025 Asphalt Oval Racing Schedule NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series Returns Alongside a Diverse Championship Lineup Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway is thrilled to unveil its 2025 Asphalt Oval Racing Schedule, featuring a dynamic lineup of events on the 1/2-mile and 1/4-mile asphalt ovals. The highly [...]

FAN GUIDE: 2025 Season Opener with SPEARS CARS Tour West featuring Kevin Harvick, ARCA Menards Series West and More

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS Race fans! Ready to get this racing season started?! SoundGear 400 Season Opener SATURDAY, JAN 25 GATES OPEN: 11 AM | OPENING CEREMONIES: 1 PM BUY TICKETS NOW! CLICK HERE LINEUP HIGHLIGHTS Buckle up for a thrilling event of racing action, exciting competition and on-track entertainment during the 2025 Season [...]