Track Rental

I'm starting to get a lot of questions about track rentals so I thought I would address it here. I will start renting the track out for testing on Sunday or Mondays beginning March 4th. Times are from 10 AM to 4 PM. Cost is $1,000.00 per day. There is a limit of 3 race cars on the property and only 1 car on the track at any given time. You can call the track or send me a email if you are interested. Scott

Kenny Wallace set to race Bakersfield

A deal has been reached to bring NASCAR racer Kenny Wallace to race this season at the Bakersfield Speedway. Kenny has agreed to race the September 1st Labor Day Classic race in a dirt late model with the Western All Stars event. More information about the event will be released at a later time as more details need to be worked out. Mark your calender, this should be a night you don't want to miss. Scott

Pit Announcements in 2007

Starting this year all of our pit announements will be over the FM tramsmitters only. Why? two reasons. 1. It was a lot more effective for everymore to hear over a FM radio. 2. our entire PA system in the pits was stolen during the off season. I have a back up system that I will use but it is not as powerful as the main system to run all the speakers in the pits. So please be aware that we will only be using the FM transmitter which means you must have a FM radio in your pits to hear the announcements. We will inform you of the station we will broadcast on each night. Scott

New Pit Gate Entry Location

While most of you have noticed that the back lot south of the pits was for sale. That lot has now sold and it will impact us just a little bit. We will no longer be entering the pits from the back as we have done for over 60 years. The new pit entry and ticket booth is now located off of N. Chester Ext right next to the pit concession stand. We will have signs up to direct you in the right direction. I must let you know that if anyone still parks in the back lot you are parking at your own risk. I no longer have any control of that lot. With the large amount of car that we now have each race night we will also be in forcing the rule of no personal vehicles allowed in the pits before, during or after the races. Pit parking spaces have become very important so we don't need any extra vehicles in there each night. Please help us with this rule until everybody gets aware of the rule. Thanks Scott

New Clay has Arrived

We have now finished hauling in over 60 loads of new clay on the track. We have reshaped the racing surface which should make some interesting racing. We took alot of the bank out of the corners and put more bank into the straightaways. I have a little more work on shaping to do and alot of packing the new surface but it will be ready for practice days. In the next couple of weeks we have some teams coming out to give us some input on the new surface. I will let everybody know how the tests went. I want to thank Shawn for hauling in the clay and also thank Randy for helping me grade when I can't. Scott

2006 Awards Banquet

The 2006 awards banquet has been set for Thursday night February 22. Coconut Joe's private beach club located at 4000 Easton Dr. is the spot for this years event. No host cocktails from 6 to 7 with dinner served at 7. Awards presentations will follow dinner about 8:30 then music and dancing until 11:30. Points money and trophy will be awarded to all members finishing in the top 10 of points of all divisions. Rookie of the year, most improved driver, best looking car and outstanding performance awards will also be awarded. Entry forms for the awards banquet will be sent out and will also be available on the website. Entry is on pre-sale tickets only with NO tickets sold at the door the night of the event. If you plan on attending please mail in your entry early. I hope to see you all there. Scott

2007 Job Openings

The Bakersfield speedway is now looking for people to work during the 2007 season. if you are interested please email your name and phone number to the track and someone will get a hold of you. The following positions are available:
1. Concession help
2. Security help
3. Trophy girls
4. Video person
Thanks Scott, scott@bakersfieldspeedway.com

Registration and Practice Day Feb 17th

Registration will be from 8 AM to 11 AM at the front concession area at the Bakersfield Speedway. Memberships, numbers and reserved parking spot will be sold during this time.
Open Practice Day #1 will be from 11 AM to 4 PM open to all cars and classes. $30 per person entering the pits, grandstands will be open for free.

Practice Day Feb 24th

Open Practice Day #2 Feb 24th, 11 AM to 4 PM open to all cars and classes. $30 per person entering the pits, grandstands will be open for free.