Thorn Seeks to Finally Claim the Motor City Throwdown Bonus at the October Classic
Bakersfield, CA - There is one driver who has been shut out of the opportunity to take home the Motor City Throwdown Challenge Bonus over the last three events. That driver will now have the opportunity to grab that extra $3,500 when the Spears Srl Southwest Tour Series visits [...]
NASCAR Truck Series Driver Returns to Short Track Roots at the Bulwark October Classic
Bakersfield, CA - Jack Wood will be taking a busman’s holiday from the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, when he returns to California to participate in the 33rd Annual “Bulwark ‘FR October Classic 150” from Kern County Raceway Park. The Drivers Edge Development program participant, which is operated by [...]
October Classic Tickets
All tickets for the “October Classic” will be general admission, available on race day at 4pm at the Box Office. $25 Adults. Kids 10-6 $10. All Kids in Halloween Costumes admitted Free.
Doss and Lyon Team up for Big October Classic Challenge
D Bakersfield, CA - A combination of winners, in Southwest Tour Series history, is about to combine into one effort at the 33rd Annual “Bulwark 'Fr October Classic 150” at Kern County Raceway Park on October 23rd. 2018 Spears Srl Southwest Tour Series Champion Jeremy Doss will team up with [...]
Two-time Mesa Marin Super Late Model Track Champion “Hollywood” Dan Holtz
Two-time Mesa Marin Super Late Model Track Champion "Hollywood" Dan Holtz will be returning to Bakersfield, CA for the 33rd Annual "Bulwark Protection October Classic 150" at Kern County Raceway Park. The season finale on October 23rd, for the Spears Srl Southwest Tour Series, will pay out a possible [...]
The November 14th ‘King of the Wing’ Event on the Paved 1/2 mile has been Postponed to 2022.
The November 14th 'King of the Wing' Event on the Paved 1/2 mile has been Postponed to 2022. Series owner Davey Hamilton contacted KCRP earlier this month to say his King of the Wing Series would not be able to make the trip to California for its annual stop [...]
AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR! June 26th!
AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR! June 26th! The American Independence Fireworks Spectacular plus the SPEARS Southwest Tour Series return to Kern County Raceway. Celebrate America’s Independence on Saturday, June 26th at Kern County Raceway, with one of the biggest and best fireworks shows in the county presented by LiUNA Local 220. In [...]
BIG LINE UP OF EVENTS AT KERN COUNTY RACEWAY IN JUNE
BIG LINE UP OF EVENTS AT KERN COUNTY RACEWAY IN JUNE Bakersfield, CA (May 14, 2021) – There has been a big start to the event season at Kern County Raceway in 2021, with 16 events already in the books. June at KCRP promises to be the biggest month of [...]
Doss Gets First Winter Showdown Modified Victory After Duel With Thirkettle
For Immediate Release: SPEARS Modified Series Bakersfield, CA - Jeremy Doss is on a roll, and his Winter Showdown performance on Saturday afternoon only bolsters his momentum. Doss took the lead on lap four, and survived a mid-race challenge from Travis Thirkettle to win the SPEARS Manufacturing “Winter Showdown 60” [...]
Winter Showdown Schedule & Event Information: March 19th & 20th
Event Information: Pit Passes: Two Day: $80, Friday Only: $40, Saturday Only: $50. Fan Passes at the Front Gate on Race Day at 11am - $30 each, Kids 12-6 $10. No Parking Fee Trackside RV and Tail Gate Spots are Available at $300 for the Weekend. Suites are available at $1800 for Saturday. Free [...]
Buddy Shepherd Looks for Hometown Success in the “Sixth Annual Winter Showdown”
Buddy Shepherd Looks for Hometown Success in the “Sixth Annual Winter Showdown” For Immediate Release: SPEARS SRL Southwest Tour Series Bakersfield, CA - It would be difficult to overlook Buddy Shepherd as a threat to win the Sixth Annual Spears Manufacturing Winter Showdown, when the Spears Srl Southwest Tour Series heads [...]
MARCH EVENTS AT KCRP:
MARCH EVENTS AT KCRP: March 5th & 6th - Kings of Thunder 360 Sprint Cars & WCSport Compacts at 'The Dirt Track' - 6:46pm Start March 12th & 13th - USAC/CRA 410 Sprint Cars & Racesavers 305 Sprint Cars at 'The Dirt Track' - 6:45pm Start March 20th - SPEARS Southwest Tour [...]
NEW YOUNG GUNS CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCED FOR SPEARS PRO LATE MODEL SERIES
Bakersfield, CA – (January 15, 2021) The SPEARS Pro Late Model Series and Sigma Performance Services proudly announce a unique and exciting program to shine the national spotlight on drivers age 20 and younger in the SPEARS (SRL) Pro Late Model Series. The ‘Sigma Performance Services Young Gun’s Championship’ will [...]
BIG YEAR FOR THE SPEARS SRL IN 2021
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Thorn, Doss Score SRL Wins & Championships at Kern County
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2020 SNOWBALL DERBY
Congratulations to 2019 Winter Showdown winner Ty Majeski for winning the Snowball Derby in front of our own five-time Spears Srl Southwest Tour Series Champion Derek Thorn. Majeski and Thorn waged a furious battle over the last 25 laps of the 300-lap event. Thorn led a large majority of [...]
A MESSAGE TO THE FANS AND TEAMS OF KERN COUNTY RACEWAY:
We are currently working to build a full schedule of events for 2021 at Kern County Raceway and the Dirt Track at KCRP. We will post updates as we move forward in formulating the schedule and rules for the upcoming season. We appreciate your support and look forward to [...]
NEW SPEARS PRO LATE MODEL SERIES STARTS IN 2021
Bakersfield, CA (November 30, 2020) – In 2021, west coast racing will see the new SPEARS (SRL) Pro Late Model Series compete in its inaugural season. With the support of Sigma Performance Services, Spears Manufacturing, Hoosier Tire, SUNOCO Race Fuels, FLUIDYNE High Performance, MAVTV, Motor City GMC/GM Performance, KHI [...]
