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KEVIN HARVICK’S KERN RACEWAY
2026 COMPETITION INFORMATION
1. GENERAL COMPETITOR GOVERNANCE
Rules & Sanctioning
All division rulebooks are posted on KernRaceway.com under the Competitors section.
• NASCAR and INEX rules apply by division
• All schedules, formats, and procedures are subject to change
Licensing Requirements
NASCAR License Required — Drivers in:
• Limited Late Models • Spec Racers • Crown Vics
INEX License Required — Drivers in:
• INEX Legends
Crew members are strongly recommended to hold a NASCAR and/or INEX license.
Pit Passes (Non–CARS Tour West Events)
Saturday
• $40 — NASCAR / INEX Members
• $50 — Non-Members
Friday Testing Pit Passes — Free
Testing Fees: • $150 per car — ¼ Mile
• $300 per car — ½ Mile
2. FUEL & TIRES
Fuel — Limited Late Models Only
SUNOCO 110 fuel is required for all Limited Late Model competition.
Fuel must be reserved in advance.
Fuel Reservation: competitors@kernraceway.com
Tires — Limited Late Models
Hoosier 980 tires are required for all Limited Late Model competition.
Official Supplier:
Hoosier Tire West (559) 485-4612
Tire release must be confirmed with Kern Raceway Officials prior to competition.
3. TECH & QUALIFYING REMINDERS
Transponders Required for all on-track sessions:
• Practice
• Qualifying
• Heat Races
• Main Events
Duplicate Car Numbers
Duplicate numbers must be approved by Competition Officials.
A minimum 4-inch first initial must be placed behind the door number on both sides.
Mandatory Decals
All required series, contingency, and sponsor decals must be properly displayed.
Failure to display mandatory decals may result in:
• Loss of purse eligibility
• Loss of contingency awards
• Disqualification from official results
4. TRACK POLICIES & SAFETY
Pit & Infield Regulations
• No BBQs or open flames in pit area
• No personal vehicles in the infield due to space restrictions
• No golf carts, scooters, quads, or bicycles permitted
Spotter Communication
Spotters must monitor Race Control at all times.
Frequency: 466.0375
Minors in the Pits
Permitted only with:
• Completed Minor Release Form
• Adult supervision at all times
5. DIVISION COMPETITION STRUCTURE
LIMITED LATE MODELS
Event Dates / Race Count
Mar. 14 — CARS Tour West
Apr. 25 — (TWINS)
May 16 — CARS Tour West
Jul. 4 Jul. 18 — (TWINS)
Sep. 19 — (TWINS)
Oct. 10 — (TWINS)
Oct. 17 — CARS Tour West
Total: 12 championship races / 8 events
Championship Structure
Kern Raceway Track Championship
• Includes all 12 Limited Late Model events conducted at Kern Raceway
• Includes CARS Tour West Limited Late Model events held at Kern Raceway
• Touring races count toward overall Track Championship standings
NASCAR Weekly Series Championship
• Includes 9 NASCAR-sanctioned Weekly Series races only
• CARS Tour West events do not count toward NASCAR Weekly points
Race-by-Race Purse
1st — $1,000
2nd — $750
3rd — $600
4th on Down — $500
SPEC RACERS
Eligible Vehicle Types
• Spec Late Models
• Spec Trucks
• Pro Trucks All compete under the Spec Racer rules package unless otherwise designated by Competition Officials.
Event Dates / Race Count
Mar. 14 Apr. 25 — (TWINS)
May 16
Jul. 4
Jul. 18
Sep. 19
Oct. 10
Total: 8 races / 7 events
Championship Structure
Unified Kern Raceway Track + NASCAR Weekly Championship.
All NASCAR-sanctioned Spec Racer events count toward a single combined title.
Race-by-Race Purse
1st — $500
2nd — $300
3rd — $200
4th on Down — $150
INEX LEGENDS
Event Dates / Race Count
Mar. 14
Apr. 25
May 16
Jul. 18
Sep. 19
Oct. 10
Oct. 17
Total: 7 races / 7 events
Championship Structure
• Kern Raceway Track Championship
• INEX National Points
Race-by-Race Purse
1st — $500
2nd — $250
3rd — $150
4th on Down — $100
NASCAR CROWN VICS
Event Dates / Race Count
Apr. 25
May 16
Jul. 18 — (TWINS)
Sep. 19
Oct. 10
Oct. 17
Dec. 5 (Non-Points)
Total: 8 races / 7 events
Championship Structure Unified Kern Raceway Track + NASCAR Weekly Championship.
Race-by-Race Purse
1st — $200
2nd — $150
3rd — $100
4th on Down — $40
6. NON-CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION DIVISIONS
Enduro — Feb. 28; Jul. 4; Oct. 31; Dec. 5
Figure-8 — Same dates
Skid Plate — Same dates
Flag Pole Race — Apr. 25
Purse: $300 / $200 / $100 / $50
7. EXHIBITION & SPECIALTY PROGRAMMING
Drag-A-Boat — 4 appearances
Jet Car — 4 appearances
Monster Trucks — 2 shows
Super Moto — 2 shows
Drift Exhibition — 1 show
Outlaw Four Cylinder Showdown — 1 race
8. SPECIAL EVENT FEATURES
Fireworks — 4 events
Demolition Derby — 2 events
Trailer Race — 1
Car Show — 1
Enduro RallyCross — 1
Auto Soccer — 1
Chain Racer Figure-8 — 1

