This Saturday ‘Night of Destruction’ returns to Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway
This Saturday ‘Night of Destruction’ returns to Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway
Fan-favorite, family friendly event on Oct. 18 will feature demolition racing, destruction stunts and fireworks
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Oct. 14, 2025) – “Night of Destruction” roars back into action at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway this Saturday, Oct. 18. The fan-favorite series–known for its breathtaking on-track stunts, exciting demolition racing features, and fireworks finale–will pull all the stops this weekend in honor of the late Robert Rice, “The Master of Mayhem,” who was known as the driving force behind “Night of Destruction.”
Family Friendly Excitement on Saturday Night
“Night of Destruction” offers on-track entertainment that’s suitable for the entire family. Race fans are encouraged to arrive early, enjoy a full range of food, drink and souvenir concessions, take part in the on-track driver autograph session before opening ceremonies, and then buckle up for a full night of thrills and spills once the main events kick off.
A Lineup of Demolition, Destruction and Fun
The night’s lineup will feature Supermoto racing, a Dirt Modified exhibition on asphalt, Enduro racers, Skid Plate racers, Figure-8 racers, Drag-a-Boat demolition racers, the Jet Car burndown, a destruction display from The Mayhem Machine demolition vehicle, and a fireworks finale to close out the night.
A Closer Look at the Features
-Supermoto – Thrilling motorcycle racing around Kern Raceway’s track to help kick the night into high gear.
-Enduros – Budget race cars driven by serious competitors that bump and bang four-cylinder-powered machines lap after lap until the checkered flag drops.
-Skid Plate Racers – Front-wheel-drive cars that have the rear wheels replaced with steel skids, creating a shower of sparks as cars drift within inches of one another and whip around the track.
-Figure-8 Racers – Enduro cars that run a figure-8 track configuration where cross traffic can–and will–collide with one another.
-Dirt Modified Exhibition of Asphalt – See the raw power of a dirt modified race car rip loose around Kern’s asphalt track.
-Jet Car Burndown – See the unbelievable thermo power of a jet engine as it literally melts a junkyard vehicle to ashes.
-Drag-A-Boat Demolition Racers – A fleet of junkyard vehicles with boats dragging in tow all racing for the win–and the most destruction.
-The Mayhem Machine Demolition Display – See what happens when this vehicle that’s built to destroy anything in its path can run wild around Kern Raceway and demolish RV homes, trailers and more.
-Fireworks Finale – Close out the night at Kern Raceway with its signature fireworks finale that lights up the sky as exciting and fun music plays.
Don’t Miss Out
Gates open for “Night of Destruction” this Saturday at 4 pm. The on-track driver autograph session will kick off at 5:45 pm, and opening ceremonies will commence at 6:30 with racing action scheduled to start at 7 pm.
Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway is located at 13500 Raceway Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93311. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit KernRaceway.com.
