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 one-night-only racing spectacle that brings together two generations of Harvicks, one legendary short track, and a full slate of on-track action.

The headline attraction? A long-awaited duel between NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick and his son Keelan Harvick, competing head-to-head in the night’s main event: the SPEARS CARS Tour West Pro Late Model twin 75-lap feature, presented by Hoosier Racing Tire.

This special showdown—“The Battle of the Harvicks”—marks the first time Kevin and Keelan will share the track in competitive racing, making it a historic night for the Harvick family and Kern Raceway fans alike.

CARS Tour West Takes Center Stage

The event showcases two premier divisions operated by CARS Tour West:

• SPEARS CARS Tour West Pro Late Models, presented by Hoosier Racing Tire, competing on the half-mile oval

• MMI Legends Tour West, presented by Frank’s Radio Service, competing on the ¼-mile bullring

Both series bring top-tier regional talent and tightly contested competition, offering fans the best of both short-track worlds.

NASCAR Weekly Series Brings the Heat

Sanctioned under the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, additional divisions will include:

• Limited Pro Late Models

• Jr. Spec Late Models

• Spec Racers

• Crown Vics

• Special surprises for fans in attendance

Corvette Passion On Display

Returning as presenting sponsor, CorvetteParts.net—powered by Keen Parts—will bring their signature style to the Mission Bank 250. Fans can enjoy a Corvette car display and pre-race parade laps featuring some of the finest Corvettes from across the West Coast.

A family-owned business for more than 30 years, Keen Parts has built a national reputation for premium reproduction Corvette parts and accessories—used on vehicles showcased at the National Corvette Museum, Concours d’Elegance, and Bloomington Gold.

Ron Hornaday Jr. Named Grand Marshal

NASCAR Hall of Famer and four-time Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday Jr. will serve as Grand Marshal for the Mission Bank 250. A member of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers, Hornaday will bring his legendary presence to the starting line to help fire up the fans before the night’s green flag.

Ticket Details

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at KernRaceway.com.
All online ticket buyers will receive an exclusive commemorative ticket—a collectible souvenir not available at the gate.

Schedule Highlights – Saturday, May 31 (Subject to Change)

From family rivalry and NASCAR royalty to Corvettes and grassroots short track action, the Mission Bank 250 has all the makings of an unforgettable night at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway.

Two Harvicks. One Finish Line. Be there.