Via Austin Herzog Motorsports PR

CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA (January 31, 2019) – Austin Herzog, age 16 from Clovis, CA, will open his 2019 season this weekend in the prestigious Winter Showdown 300 at Bakersfield’s Kern County Raceway Park. Austin will drive his #11 Toyota in Super Late Model racing’s richest event with a $150,000 purse on the line including $30,000 to win.

Action gets underway Thursday with tech inspection and a three hour testing session. Friday’s activities include additional practice along with qualifying. The Winter Showdown 300 takes place Saturday evening, following the SPEARS Modifieds season opener.

Race fans can keep up on the event by tuning into Speed51.com for live PPV coverage both Friday and Saturday. The event is also being taped for a later broadcast on MAVTV.

Herzog’s 2019 plans include running for the 2019 RPM Mortgage Pro Late Model Series championship at Madera Speedway, also televised on MAVTV. Austin Herzog Motorsports also intends on competing in other major regional events for both Pro Late Models and Super Late Models, with a complete such to be announced. Marketing partnerships are still available for the upcoming season as well.

His 2018 season included fast-time at the Las Vegas Bullring Fall Classic, a top-15 finish in the Winter Showdown, runner-up in the Madera Pro Late Model standings, and a victory at Orange Show Speedway.

Austin Herzog Motorsports thanks Richard Herzog Construction, Superior Doors, WDF Concrete, Castech Pest Control, Stark Naked Enterprises, Wilson Motorsports, LC Services, Steve and LuLu, Jose Casillas, and Darrell Herzog Roofing for their support.

Potential sponsors are encouraged to contact info@austinherzog.com for more information.

For more information, check out Austin Herzog Motorsports at www.AustinHerzogMotorsports.com Austin Herzog Motorsports can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Via KCRP Media

Bakersfield, CA – This weekend’s Winter Showdown at Kern County Raceway is on schedule. With some rain in the forecast, the plan is to stick with the schedule and make any adjustments necessary to get all the racing in by the end of the day on Saturday.

“In Bakersfield the average rainfall is less than 7 inches a year. When rain is in the forecast, it usually means a storm moves through leaving a minimal amount of rain then moves on,” stated Larry Collins, of Kern County Raceway. “If we do need to adjust, the goal is to get all the racing in. We look forward to seeing everyone here this weekend, for the ‘richest short track race’ in the nation.”

The weekend’s schedule of events is set to begin on Thursday with Super Late Model tech inspection and practice.

Friday will feature Super Late Model “Winter Showdown 300 Qualifying Controlled by Traffic Management, Inc.” and the Winter Showdown Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse Last Chance Race. The Spears Manufacturing Modified Series presented by Lucas Oil will roll into Kern County Raceway on Friday for tech inspection, practice and the 2018 Modified All-Star Race. The NASCAR Super Stocks will have full day on Friday, including qualifying and the Twin Segment “Motor City GMC Super Stocks Showdown”. Qualifying starts at 6pm, with racing at 7:30pm.

On Saturday, the Modifieds will qualify to set the lineup for the 1pm start of the “51 FIFTY Energy Drink Modified Showdown“(75 laps), followed immediately by the Super Late Model “Spears Manufacturing Winter Showdown 300”.

For more information about this weekend’s Winter Showdown at Kern County Raceway, go to www.srlsouthwesttour.com, www.kernraceway.com, or call 661-835-1264.

Via SRL Media

Bakersfield, CA –The SPEARS Southwest Tour Series presented by Lucas Oil is proud to announce its schedule of events for 2019. The big news for 2019 is the record six nationally televised events on MAVTV.

“We had a record year for car count in 2018,” stated the SRL’s Larry Collins. “With the addition of the increased television coverage by MAVTV, the quality race tracks that are hosting us this year and our new association with Lucas Oil, 2019 should be a great year for the series.”

The 2019 schedule starts in a big way with the $30,000 to win Winter Showdown at Kern County Raceway on February 1st and 2nd. The Winter Showdown will be a non-points event and will be the debut of the “Spears Manufacturing Modified Series presented by Lucas Oil”, which was formerly the Lucas Oil Modifieds. The Winter Showdown weekend will also feature the Motor City Super Stock Showdown, whose main event will be part of 51FIFTY Opening Night.

The 2019 SPEARS Southwest Tour Series point’s championship will begin on March 23rd at Irwindale Speedway and end at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on November 23rd, both of these events will be nationally televised by MAVTV.

Other nationally televised events will include; both Madera events on June 8th and September 28th, the Winter Showdown and the June 29th race at Kern County Raceway. Six races total will be televised by MAVTV in 2019.

“With the support of our contingency sponsors, we’re able to continue the “Winner’s Bonus” for 2019, which pays a minimum of $5,000 to the winner of each race,” continued Collins.

The SPEARS Southwest Tour Series will make two annual stops to all its host racetracks, except for one stop at All-American Speedway in Roseville, CA on April 13th. Irwindale Speedway will host the series on March 23rd and July 20th, The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on May 4th and November 23rd, Madera Speedway on June 8th and September 28th and Kern County Raceway on June 29th and October 26th.

For the eighth consecutive year, Spears Manufacturing will support the “SPEARS Frequent Flyer Program” which awards teams a minimum of $1,000 for starting a SPEARS Southwest Tour Series main event after they have competed in three consecutive series races.

Celebrating its nineteenth championship season, the SPEARS Southwest Tour Series presented by Lucas Oil will begin the 2019 season with the Winter Showdown on February 1st and 2nd and close out its championship at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on November 23rd.

For more information, go to www.srlsouthwesttour.com.

2019 Schedule of Events
February 1st & 2nd: Fifth Annual WINTER SHOWDOWN Kern County Raceway - Bakersfield, CA
March 23rd: Irwindale Speedway
April 13th: All-American Speedway
May 4th: The Bullring at Las Vegas
June 8th: Madera Speedway
June 29th: Kern County Raceway
July 20th: Irwindale Speedway
September 28th: Madera Speedway
October 26th: Kern County Raceway
November 23rd: The Bullring at Las Vegas

Via NASCAR Media

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The 2019 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West schedule will kick off on the dirt of Las Vegas and culminate on the big stage in Phoenix, with a challenging mix of tracks in between that will test the top drivers and teams throughout the west.

The 14-race schedule will visit 13 different tracks in nine states from February to November. It will include two combination races with the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and three companion races with the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

“This is one of the most dynamic and diverse schedules we’ve had, and it’s going to be a lot of fun for fans of the series to watch their favorite drivers compete at a variety of venues,” said Brandon Thompson, NASCAR managing director for regional racing. “You have a tremendous mix of a dirt track, road course, historic bullrings and speedways that is sure to produce an exciting season.”

The 66th season of the series, which traces its roots back to the Pacific Coast Late Model Series, will kickoff with a distinct old school feel: racing stock cars on dirt. The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will host the Star Nursery 100 on Thursday, Feb. 28, as part of the track’s Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube NASCAR race weekend.

The inaugural Star Nursery 100 was won by eventual ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards champion Sheldon Creed and was the first NASCAR K&N Pro Series race on a dirt track since 1979.

The 2019 titlist will be crowned in a much-anticipated return to ISM Raceway as part of the track’s NASCAR Playoff weekend in November. The 1-mile track recently completed a $178 million renovation project and hosts the penultimate round of the NASCAR national series playoffs.

The K&N Pro Series West last ran in Phoenix in 2015, when Todd Gilliland scored his first career NASCAR win as a prelude to back-to-back West title campaigns. The track was also the site of 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano’s first NASCAR win in 2007 as well as Ryan Blaney’s first NASCAR win in 2011.

The NASCAR K&N Pro Series West will also return to another popular stop: Irwindale Speedway, on Saturday, March 30. The graduated banking on the half-mile speedway outside of Los Angeles has produced thrilling racing since it first opened in 1999; it has hosted 26 events between 1999-2011, and from 2014-17.

Other schedule highlights include:

Tucson Speedway in Arizona will again host twin 100-lap features, on Saturday, May 11. Kody Vanderwal scored the underdog sweep in the inaugural 2018 event.
The series will race on the road course at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday, June 22, as part of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series weekend. Will Rodgers scored the win over a trio of Cup drivers in 2018.

Twice the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West will go head-to-head with its East counterparts. The first is the annual stop at Iowa Speedway, on Friday, July 26, and the second as part of a doubleheader with the INDYCAR Series on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Gateway Motorsports Park, just outside of St. Louis.

The series will make its traditional summer visits to Colorado National Speedway (Saturday, June 8), Washington's Evergreen Speedway (Saturday, Aug. 17) and Oregon's Douglas County Speedway. Colorado has hosted the West series each of the last 12 seasons. Evergreen has held 56 races since 1965, including the last eight seasons. Douglas has held 16 West races, bringing the series to the fairgrounds each of the last three years.

Idaho's Meridian Speedway will bring the series back for the fifth consecutive year on Sept. 28, a run that included Hailie Deegan's historic first NASCAR win in 2018. It's followed by back-to-back California dates - first at the tight quarter-mile of All American Speedway in Roseville on Saturday, Oct. 12, and then the high-speed half-mile of Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield on Saturday, Oct. 26. All American has been part of the West series every season since 2008, while Kern will be hosting its 10th race since it opened in 2013.

Contact:
Jason Christley
NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications
(386) 310-6094
jchristley@nascar.com

2019 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Schedule
Date, Track, Location, Laps
Thurs., Feb. 28 Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Las Vegas, Nev. 100
Sat., March 30 Irwindale Speedway Irwindale, Calif. 150
Sat., May 11 Tucson Speedway *Tucson, Ariz. 100s*
Sat, June 8 Colorado National Speedway Dacono, Colo. 175
Sat, June 22 Sonoma Raceway Sonoma, Calif. 64
Sat, June 29 Douglas County Speedway Roseburg, Ore. 150
Fri., July 26 Iowa Speedway Newton, Iowa 150
Sat., Aug. 17 Evergreen Speedway Monroe, Wash. 175
Sat., Aug. 24 Gateway Motorsports Park Madison, Ill. 120
Sat., Sept. 28 Meridian Speedway Meridian, Idaho 208
Sat., Oct. 12 All American Speedway Roseville, Calif. 150
Sat., Oct. 26 Kern County Raceway Park Bakersfield, Calif. 175
Sat., Nov. 9 ISM Raceway Avondale, Ariz. 100

* Twin 100-lap championship points races
Schedule subject to change

Via SRL Media

Bakersfield, CA – The SPEARS Southwest Tour Series is pleased to announce that Motor City GMC will be the title sponsor of the 2019 Winter Showdown Super Stock race. The “Motor City GMC Super Stock Showdown” will be held on the opening night of the 2019 Winter Showdown on Friday, February 1, 2019.

Motor City GMC, located in Bakersfield, CA, is the #1 volume Buick GMC dealer in California and is a ten-time GMC Dealer of the Year award winner. They are a long-time SPEARS Southwest Tour Series sponsor, second only to series title sponsor, Spears Manufacturing.

“The commitment to Kern County runs deep in our company, and we are so happy to see the racing community support both Motor City and KCRP to bring us all this once a year opportunity, couldn’t be happier!” stated Motor City GMC’s Chief Operating Officer, John Pitre.

The “Motor City GMC Super Stock Showdown” will be a segmented race featuring two 30-lap segments. Joining the Motor City GMC Super Stock Showdown on Opening night will be the thrilling “Winter Showdown Qualifying Controlled by Traffic Management, Inc.”. The evening will also include the highly anticipated “Spears Manufacturing Modified Series All Star Race” and the “Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse Last Chance Race for the Winter Showdown 300”.

Motor City GMC will also provide the sleek 2019 GMC Sierra to pace all of the fields at the 2019 Winter Showdown.

"Motor City GMC’s continued support of what we do is beyond appreciative. They’ve been with us since the beginning and John (Pitre) has always gotten behind motorsports here in Kern County and beyond. We’re excited to have them a part of the 5th Annual Winter Showdown, along with hosting their customers and employees for two great days of racing” stated the Winter Showdown’s Brian Olsen.

The nationally televised Winter Showdown, the “Richest Short Track Race in the Nation” with over $150,000 in prize money, draws the top Super Late Model and Tour car drivers in North America.

The 5th Annual Winter Showdown, Friday, February 1st and Saturday afternoon, February 2nd. Friday ticket prices are $20 Reserved, $15 General Admission, $10 Junior (Ages 6 to 15), and Kids Five and under are FREE. Saturday ticket prices are $30 for Reserved, $25 General Admission, $15 Junior (Ages 6 to 15), and Kids Five and under are FREE. The “51 FIFTY Energy Drink Modified Showdown” and the “Spears Manufacturing Winter Showdown 300” will highlight this must see event! Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.kernraceway.com/2019wintershowdowntickets or by calling the Kern County Raceway office at 661-835-1264.

Via KCRP Media

RACE FANS GET READY!!! Tickets for the 5th Annual Winter Showdown will be available online at http://www.kernraceway.com/2019wintershowdowntickets starting this Friday, November 30th starting at 10 am. Race fans can also call the Kern County Raceway office at 661-835-1264 to purchase by phone.

This two-day event, February 1-2, 2019, features the best super late model and tour drivers in North America, battling it out for 300 laps with $30,000 going to the winner!! This prestigious event is recognized as “America’s Richest Short Track Race” has featured past winners Bubba Pollard (2015 & 2016), Derek Thorn (2017) and Kyle Busch (2018) .

The 5th edition of the Winter Showdown will take place on Friday, February 1st and Saturday afternoon, February 2nd. Friday ticket prices are $20 Reserved, $15 General Admission, $10 Junior (Ages 6 to 15), and Kids Five and under are FREE. Friday will feature the Winter Showdown single car qualifying, Winter Showdown Last Chance Race, Super Stock Feature and more.

Saturday ticket prices are $30 for Reserved, $25 General Admission, $15 Junior (Ages 6 to 15), and Kids Five and under are FREE. The Spears Manufacturing Modified Series presented by Lucas Oil Feature Event and the Winter Showdown 300 will highlight this must-see event!

Via Davey Hamilton, Jr. PR

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (October 29, 2018) – 2016 King of the Wing National Champion Davey Hamilton, Jr. will return to Irwindale Speedway and Bakersfield’s Kern County Raceway Park this weekend driving Glenn Hutchison’s #8 Winged Sprint Car. Saturday and Sunday’s events serve as the series finale for 2018.

Hamilton, the third-generation driver from Boise, ID, is making a comeback to Irwindale after a serious crash last November. He battled hard for the lead with more than half a dozen lead changes before hitting the wall in turn two. Hamilton was able to escape from the car under his own power, but later had a lengthy recovery process from a severe concussion and broken ribs.

When he was approved by doctors to return to competition this spring, he didn’t waste any time getting up to speed. Hamilton set the pole for the prestigious Little 500 sprint car race at Anderson Speedway in Indiana and also made his Indianapolis Motor Speedway debut in the Freedom 100 for the Indy Lights.

“I can’t wait to get back to Southern California to see the great racing fans and the beautiful facilities we visit,” Hamilton said. “I believe we have a great shot to get back to victory lane and set our 2019 season off on the right foot as well!”

In September, he returned back to the seat of a Winged Sprint Car when competed with the King of the Wing at his home track Meridian Speedway in Idaho. With the rust knocked off, Hamilton looks prepared for his return on Saturday at Irwindale and Sunday at Kern. It will be Hamilton’s first appearance in a Sprint Car at the state-of-the-art Kern County Raceway Park since 2016 where he finished fourth and won the series title.

You can learn more about Davey Hamilton, Jr. on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. A complete 2019 schedule is expected to be released in December.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Derek Thorn’s return to the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West ended with another championship celebration.

After stepping away from full-time competition at the end of the 2013 season, Thorn got the urge to return to action for Bob Bruncati’s Sunrise Ford team, and rolled to his second championship this season.

The Lakeport, California, driver concluded a season filled with success, scoring two wins and top-10 finishes in all 14 events. He finished fifth in the season-finale at Kern County Raceway Park on Saturday.

Derek Kraus won the season-finale, grabbing his fourth win and sweeping the two races at the California oval. The victory was the fifth consecutive at Kern for the No. 16 out of the Bill McAnally Racing stable — with Kraus winning the last three and former champion Todd Gilliland winning the two previous events.

Thorn’s previous K&N Pro Series West title came in 2013, and in his three years of full-time racing, he has two championships and a third-place finish in the standings.

“The five year hiatus we had, the guys have come a long way in the shop,” Thorn said. “There were some races we were competing for wins, and some we were competing just to finish in the top five. To keep a championship hope alive, you have be able to capitalize on every opportunity, and make the most of the bad days.”

Thorn’s 2018 championship run included two victories — one at Colorado National and another at Evergreen Speedway. He finished inside the top five in all but one race, and ended with an average finish of just over three. In the final championship standings, Thorn defeated his Sunrise Ford Racing teammate, Ryan Partridge, by 27 points, completing a clean sweep of the top two spots for Bob Bruncati.

“The No. 22 (Trevor Huddleston) and the No. 9 (Ryan Partridge) teams deserve a lot of credit, without the team dynamic, I don’t think we would be here,” Thorn said. “It’s awesome to be able to win this right in front of the hometown crowd.”

Trevor Huddleston, who charged through the field late, tied his best career finish with a third. David Mayhew was fourth, just ahead of Thorn.

Hailie Deegan, who clinched the Sunoco Rookie of the Year title in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West, finished sixth. Cole Rouse was seventh, followed by Kody Vanderwal, Todd Souza and Matt Levin.

Thorn, his entire Bob Bruncati team, and the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West top finishers and special award winners will be honored at NASCAR Awards Charlotte on Friday, Dec. 7.

Contact:
Jason Christley
NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications
(386) 310-6094
jchristley@nascar.com

NASCAR K&N PRO SERIES WEST-NAPA Auto Parts 175 presented by West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame Results
Saturday
At Kern County Raceway Park
Bakersfield
Lap length: 0.5 miles
(Start position in parentheses)
1. (2) Derek Kraus, Stratford, Wis., Toyota, 175 laps, 65.584 mph.
2. (3) Ryan Partridge, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Ford, 175.
3. (6) Trevor Huddleston, Agoura Hills, Calif., Ford, 175.
4. (4) David Mayhew, Atascadero, CA, Chevrolet, 175.
5. (7) Derek Thorn, Lakeport, CA, Ford, 175.
6. (1) Hailie Deegan, Temecula, CA, Toyota, 175.
7. (5) Cole Rouse, Fort Smith, Ark., Toyota, 175.
8. (8) Kody Vanderwal, LaSalle, Colo, Ford, 175.
9. (9) Todd Souza, Aromas, Calif., Toyota, 175.
10. (10) Matt Levin, Tucson, Ariz., Chevrolet, 174.
11. (14) Bill Kann, Scottsdale, Ariz., Chevrolet, 172.
12. (15) Takuma Koga, Nagoya, Japan, Chevrolet, 168.
13. (13) Nick Joanides, Woodland Hills, CA, Toyota, 167.
14. (17) Taylor Canfield, San Diego, CA, Ford, 167.
15. (11) Ron Norman, Tucson, Ariz., Chevrolet, 165.
16. (16) Rich DeLong III, Santa Clarita, Calif., Chevrolet, 137, oil leak.
17. (12) Travis Milburn, Eagle, ID, Toyota, 31, suspension.
18. (18) Keith McGee, Eagle River, AK, Toyota, 16, clutch.

Race Statistics
Time of Race: 1 hour 20 minutes 3 seconds
Margin of Victory: 1.496 seconds
Fastest Qualifier: H.Deegan * (98.452 mph, 18.283 seconds)
Caution Flags: 4 for 17 laps.
Lead Changes: 5 among 3 drivers.
Lap Leaders: H. Deegan 1-3; D. Kraus 4-20; H. Deegan 21-43; D. Kraus 44-104; D. Thorn 105; D. Kraus 106-175.
Standings: 1. D. Thorn, 586; 2. R. Partridge, 559; 3. C. Rouse, 557; 4. D. Kraus, 543; 5. H. Deegan, 514; 6. T. Huddleston, 504; 7. K. Vanderwal, 479; 8. M. Levin, 426; 9. T. Koga, 399; 10. T. Souza, 272.

(Photo Courtesy Michele Martin)

CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA (October 23, 2018) – Austin Herzog will try to ride a wave of momentum into Bakersfield as the 16 year-old driver makes his debut in the SPEARS SRL Southwest Tour on Sunday afternoon. Herzog will be competing in the revival of the October Classic during the Bulwark FR 175 at Kern County Raceway Park.

Sunday will be Herzog’s third career start at the immaculate half-mile facility after an eighth place finish in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series, West and a 13th place finish in the Winter Showdown this year.

Herzog returns for his second appearance aboard the #11 Richard Herzog Construction VanDoorn Chassis, with Crew Chief Charlie Wilson. The machine debuted during the $15,000 to win Senator’s Cup at Las Vegas last weekend where Herzog set quick time in qualifying. He finished the 150 lap feature in second place by mere inches at the stripe. Herzog was disqualified in post race inspection for coming in high on left side weight, but the young driver still made a great impression that he hopes to build upon in Bakersfield.

Activities get underway Saturday with three practice sessions and single car qualifying. Sunday includes an on track autograph session and Trick or Treat at 12:45 p.m. with the Bulwark FR 175 expected to begin around 2 p.m. Teams will have option to change tires throughout the event, making it a great preview for the upcoming 2019 Winter Showdown. Tickets are available by visiting www.KernRaceway.com

Race fans can watch Austin Herzog in action on MAVTV, Thursdays at 5pm and 8pm Pacific time. Round #6 of the RPM Mortgage Pro Late Model Series airs October 25th.

Austin Herzog Motorsports thanks Richard Herzog Construction, Superior Doors, Stark Naked Enterprises, Wilson Motorsports, LC Services, and Darrell Herzog Roofing for their support.

Potential sponsors are encouraged to contact austinherzogmotorsports@gmail.com

Race fans can keep up on all of the action for Austin Herzog Motorsports at www.AustinHerzogMotorsports.com Austin Herzog Motorsports can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Via KCRP Media

BAKERSFIELD, CA -- The legendary “October Classic” returns. For 29 years the “October Classic” was the biggest short track event in west coast racing as it closed out the annual racing season at Mesa Marin Raceway. The event was legendary for the size of the fields, the drivers and fans who traveled from around the nation to be part of the event, and for the legendary parties that took place after the racing was over.

This October, the legend continues October 27th and 28th as Kern County Raceway presents the Bulwark FR “October Classic” featuring the top two series in the western U.S., the SPEARS (SRL) Southwest Tour Series and the NASCAR K&N Pro Series.

The tunnel gates of Kern County Raceway will swing open on Friday afternoon October 26th, as the NASCAR K&N Pro Series teams will enter the pit area for evening practice sessions as they prepare for Saturday night’s championship finale NASCAR K&N Pro Series “NAPA AUTO PARTS 175 presented by The West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame”.

On Saturday morning the infield pit area will be filled to capacity, when the SPEARS Southwest Tour Series teams join the NASCAR K&N Pro Series teams. The SPEARS Southwest Tour Series will have three practice sessions as they prepare for single car qualifying that evening to set the field for Sunday afternoon’s “Bulwark FR 175 presented by Coleman Powersports”.

The NASCAR K&N Pro Series teams will have a full day on Saturday, including two practice sessions, group qualifying and the headlining event on Saturday night, the NASCAR K&N Pro Series “NAPA AUTO PARTS 175 presented by The West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame”. The 2018 NASCAR K&N Pro Series Champion will be crowned at the conclusion of the 175-lap event.

Then on Sunday, the day will begin with a pancake breakfast for all, and the SPEARS Southwest Tour Series teams will be set for 175 laps of competition that will include at least two pit stops in route to the finish of the longest championship points event of the year. The SPEARS Southwest Tour Series will be joined on Sunday by the NASCAR Super Stock Series, first race at 1pm.

Bring your RV and enjoy free camping on the raceway grounds. Wear your vintage “October Classic” t-shirts and get $5-dollar beers all weekend.

The legendary “October Classic” returns October 27th, and 28th, to Kern County Raceway featuring the NASCAR K&N Pro Series “NAPA AUTO PARTS 175 presented by The West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame” and the SPEARS Southwest Tour Series “Bulwark FR 175 presented by Coleman Powersports.”

For tickets and information go to kernraceway.com, or call 661-835-1264.

About Bulwark FR: Bulwark is the world’s #1 brand of flame-resistant (FR) apparel. For 44 years, Bulwark has served the oil and gas, electric utility and petrochemical markets.

Via KCRP Media

Sacramento, CA - 10/1/18 ... The King of the West-NARC Fujitsu Sprint Car Series swings back into action this Saturday, October 6th, when the high powered open wheel teams return to the Dirt Track at Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield.

With only three races remaining on the 2018 schedule, the season is essentially on the line for those with championship aspirations. Leading an all-star contingent of drivers will be current point leader Kyle Hirst of Paradise, CA. Hirst is attempting to zero in on his fourth King of the West-NARC crown in six years and currently leads Elk Grove driver Shane Golobic by a 1197-1163 margin.

Golobic is mathematically still in the hunt, but must post top podium finishes the rest of the way, and hope for some DNF's on Hirst side to have an honest shot.

On the other side of the coin, if Hirst can score a top ten finish at Kern County on Saturday, followed by another at Hanford on October 13th, he would effectively clinch the title the second he took the green flag in qualifying at November 4th season finale in Stockton. The incentive is a $10,000 winner share from the $60,000 championship point fund.

"I try not to think about those things," admitted Hirst, when asked about future results. "There's already enough pressure to succeed in this business without having that added to the mix. However, I know that if stay focused and go out and race my race, then I'll be in position to produce a good night for my team. If I get away from that premise, things tend to go sideways, and not in a good way."

Hirst is the most prolific winner this season, claiming five feature events at five different tracks, giving him 28 for his King of the West-NARC career. To date, there have been six different winners. Golobic is next in line this season with three victories.

"It's seems like it gets harder and harder to win out here all the time," continued Hirst. "I can name at least five drivers right now who should have already won at least once this season. All they needed was a small break or a split-second advantage in qualifying - but that doesn't always happen."

Also making the trip to Bakersfield is 2017 driving champion Bud Kaeding of Campbell. Kaeding is currently third in points.

Others expected to compete include Penngrove driver Chase Johnson; Roseville's Colby Copeland and Willie Croft; Atwater drivers Nathan Rolfe and Sean Watts; Dustin Golobic of Fremont; Sacramento's Jenna Frazier; Hanford drivers DJ Netto and Mitchell Faccinto; Tanner Thorson of Minden, NV; Jarrett Soares of Discovery Bay; Bobby McMahan of Elk Grove; and Grass Valley's Jason Statler. Up for grabs will be more than $20,000 in prize money and contingency awards.

The King of the West-NARC racing program will feature qualifying, three heat races, a trophy dash, and the 30-lap Fujitsu-sponsored headliner. The racing card is loaded with action. It also includes Mini-Stocks, American-Stocks, Mod-Lites, and RaceSaver Sprint cars.

Front gates open at 3:00 p.m., qualifying at 6:30 p.m. and racing kicking off at 7:00 p.m.

The Dirt Track at Kern County Raceway Park is located at 13500 Raceway Blvd. in Bakersfield (I-5 and Highway 43 Interchange.) For more info, go to kernraceway.com or NARC410.com

NOTE: There will be a driver autograph session behind the main grandstands beginning at 4:00 p.m. – Chase Johnson and Shane Golobic

NOTE: If any driver can beat the KWS-NARC qualifying record of 12.406 seconds, they will earn a $1000 bonus from Croft Racing.

Via KCRP Media

This Saturday it all comes down to one final night and one final race to crown the champions at Kern County Raceway.

The “Coors Light Championship Season Finale” is the final event for the NASCAR Late Models, NASCAR Super Stocks, NASCAR Spec Mods, and INEX Legends.

There are nine drivers across four divisions still alive to earn the ultimate prize, the 2018 Championship. In each of those four divisions, the title will be decided in the final laps of their respective main events.

In the NASCAR Late Models, point’s leader Jagger Jones (Grandson of Parnelli Jones) holds a 60 point advantage over Zach St. Onge. That may seem like a large deficit to overcome, however the Late Models run twin main events this weekend, and St. Onge still has a mathematical shot at the title.

In the other two NASCAR Divisions and the INEX Legends, the chase for the championship is much tighter.

The NASCAR Super Stocks have the closest race for the title, as point’s leader Paul Ebersbacher holds a slim two-point advantage over defending champion Roger Holder. Ebersbacher, driver of the #02 and Holder, the pilot of the #24 have had a spirited battle all season long.

The INEX Legends will have a National Qualifier in addition to their champion’s race. Colton Page, has closed the gap on point’s leader Josh Ayers over the last two races, as Page has won two in a row leading into the points finale. Ayers has a four point lead going into Saturday Night.

The Coffey Brothers, Ed and Jim and early season favorite Jason Galvin will race for the NASCAR Spec Mod title this Saturday night. Ed Coffey sits third in points, 37 markers behind his brother Jim, the point’s leader. Jason Galvin, has tight hold on second, just seven points out of the championship points lead. The trio will battle it out to claim the title!

Championship points are awarded as follows; drivers earn 3 bonus points for being quick qualifier, 2 bonus points for second quick, all other drivers earn 1 bonus point for qualifying. Main event winners earn 50 points; with each place behind the winner awarded 2 point less, per position.

The “Coors Light Championship Finale,” this Saturday at Kern Count Raceway! Four champions will be crowned, and it all comes down to the final points races!

Spectator gates for the Coors Light Championship Finale will open at 5:30 pm, with opening ceremonies at 7:00 pm.

Kern County Raceway is proud to partner with Budweiser, Bulwark FR, Coors Light, Jim Burke Ford, and Whelen Engineering.

Please visit KCRP online at kernraceway.com for tickets and information. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/kernraceway and follow us on twitter at twitter.com/kernraceway and Instagram at instagram.com/kernraceway

BAKERSFIELD, CA -- The legendary “October Classic” returns. For 29 years the “October Classic” was the biggest short track event in west coast racing as it closed out the annual racing season at Mesa Marin Raceway. The event was legendary for the size of the fields, the drivers and fans who traveled from around the nation to be part of the event, and for the legendary parties that took place after the racing was over.

This October, the legend continues October 27th and 28th as Kern County Raceway presents the Bulwark FR “October Classic” featuring the top two series in the western U.S., the SPEARS (SRL) Southwest Tour Series and the NASCAR K&N Pro Series.

The tunnel gates of Kern County Raceway will swing open on Friday afternoon October 26th, as the NASCAR K&N Pro Series teams will enter the pit area for evening practice sessions as they prepare for Saturday night’s championship finale NASCAR K&N Pro Series “NAPA AUTO PARTS 175 presented by The West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame”.

On Saturday morning the infield pit area will be filled to capacity, when the SPEARS Southwest Tour Series teams join the NASCAR K&N Pro Series teams. The SPEARS Southwest Tour Series will have three practice sessions as they prepare for single car qualifying that evening to set the field for Sunday afternoon’s “Bulwark FR 175 presented by Coleman Powersports”.

The NASCAR K&N Pro Series teams will have a full day on Saturday, including two practice sessions, group qualifying and the headlining event on Saturday night, the NASCAR K&N Pro Series “NAPA AUTO PARTS 175 presented by The West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame”. The 2018 NASCAR K&N Pro Series Champion will be crowned at the conclusion of the 175-lap event.

Then on Sunday, the day will begin with a pancake breakfast for all, and the SPEARS Southwest Tour Series teams will be set for 175 laps of competition that will include at least two pit stops in route to the finish of the longest championship points event of the year. The SPEARS Southwest Tour Series will be joined on Sunday by the NASCAR Super Stocks, first race at 1pm.

Bring your RV and enjoy free camping on the raceway grounds. Wear your vintage “October Classic” t-shirts and get $5-dollar beers all weekend.

The legendary “October Classic” returns October 27th, and 28th, to Kern County
Raceway featuring the NASCAR K&N Pro Series “NAPA AUTO PARTS 175 presented by The West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame” and the SPEARS Southwest Tour Series “Bulwark FR 175 presented by Coleman Powersports.”

For tickets and information go to www.kernraceway.com, or call 661-835-1264.

About Bulwark FR: Bulwark is the world’s #1 brand of flame-resistant (FR) apparel. For 44 years, Bulwark has served the oil and gas, electric utility and petrochemical markets.

Via KCRP Media

Bakersfield, CA – This weekend it’s the second dirt and asphalt double header of 2018 at “Bakersfield’s Place to Race”, Kern County Raceway.

The weekend will start on The Dirt Track at KCRP Friday Night, May 18th with a great line up! The A-Mods, B-Mods, Mini Stocks, and The Western U.S. Midgets will compete in a full show that will include heat races and main events.

Tickets for Friday Night are just $10. With Kids 6 to 15, Active Military, and Seniors 65 and better only 7 bucks. Children 5 and under are FREE.

Gates open at 6:00 pm, with opening ceremonies at 7:30 pm at the Dirt Track on Friday.

Then on Saturday Night May 19th, it’s Golden State Peterbilt Night at the Races on the asphalt side. This amazing night will feature NASCAR Racing, some JoRonCo Rentals MAYHEM, and Golden Empire Supermoto. NASCAR Super Stock Twin Main events highlight the show, along with the NASCAR Spec Mods, and INEX Bandoleros. On the mayhem and destruction side, fans will see two Skid Plate Car races and the fan favorite, The RV Waterless Boat Race of Destruction!!

Capping off the night will be bar banging motorcycle action with 3 main events for Golden Empire Supermoto Series.

Spectator gates for Saturday will open at 5:30 pm and opening ceremonies will commence at 7:00 pm.

Tickets for Saturday Night are just $10. With Kids 6 to 15, Active Military, and Seniors 65 and better only 7 bucks. Children 5 and under are FREE.

Kern County Raceway is also bringing back “Happy Hours” all night! ALL BEERS, ALL NIGHT, BOTH NIGHTS…Just $5 dollars!

Kern County Raceway is proud to partner with Budweiser, Bulwark FR, Coors Light, Jim Burke Ford, and Whelen Engineering.

Please visit KCRP online at kernraceway.com for tickets and information. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/kernraceway and follow us on twitter at twitter.com/kernraceway and Instagram at instagram.com/kernraceway

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Bakersfield, CA -- Kern County Raceway is back in action this Saturday Night with three championship race divisions, all competing in twin main events. The NASCAR Late Models, NASCAR Spec Mods, and the INEX Legends will all compete in two main events in one night.

Plus, the star of the Discovery Channel's new hit show "Twin Turbos", Brad Deberti, will bring his 1000HP ‘Drift Truck’ and put on a drift demonstration. DeBerti will also be driving for High Point Racing in the NASCAR Late Model main events.

A stout field of NASCAR Late Model drivers will be at Kern County Raceway this Saturday night, including 2018 event winners Lawless Alan, Jagger Jones, and Brandon Weaver. Plus former Late Model champions Buddy Shepherd (2016) and Trevor Huddleston (2017). Several drivers will be making their 2018 KCRP debut; Madera’s Justin Westmoreland, Kayla Eshleman, Gabe Scheer, and NASCAR Next Driver, Hailie Deegan.

The Spec Mod Division races into Saturday Night with a three-way tie for the championship points lead, as Eric Brust, Jim Coffey, and Jason Galvin all sit atop the standings.

The INEX Legends will be lead into Saturday night by Colton Page and Josh Ayers who hold the top two spots in the championship standings.

To celebrate Mother’s Day, KCRP is inviting ALL LADIES to the races free. ALL LADIES will receive complimentary admission. Bring Mom, Aunt, Sister, Daughter, or just your friend to the races.

Spectator Gates will open at 5:30 pm and Racing begins at 7:00 pm.

Kern County Raceway is proud to partner with Budweiser, Bulwark FR, Coors Light, Jim Burke Ford, and Whelen Engineering.

Please visit KCRP online at www.kernraceway.com for tickets and information. Like us on Facebook at #/kernraceway and follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/kernraceway and Instagram at instagram.com/kernraceway

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After a weekend off, Bakersfield's Place to Race, Kern County Raceway is back in action on Saturday, May 12th with a triple threat of divisions, all running twin main events!

The NASCAR Late Models, The NASCAR Spec Mods, and The INEX Legends will all get two chances to make it to Raymond's Trophy Victory Lane!

​In addition to the great racing and family fun, KCRP is inviting ALL LADIES to the races on us!! In celebration of Mother's Day, ALL LADIES will receive complimentary admission! Bring Mom, Aunt, Sister, Daughter, or just your friend to the races!

Plus Late Model Racer and star of the Discovery Channel's new hit show "Twin Turbos" Brad Deberti, will bring his 1000HP drift truck and put on a drift demonstration for the race fans!!

​Spectator Gates will open at 5:30 pm and Racing begins at 7:00 pm!

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May The Fourth Be With You… As The Dirt Track At Kern County Raceway Fires Back Up For Another Episode Of Friday Night Lights!!

This Friday Night It’s Round One Of The Motor City United Series For The B-Mods! Racers Will Battle It Out At The Two Local Dirt Tracks On Two Nights For Big Bonus Money From Motor City GMC!

Joining The B-Mods Are The A-Mods, Mini Mods, And The Future Stars Of Racing The Mini Dwarfs!

And It’s May The Fourth! May The Fourth Be With You! Come And Meet The 501st Legion!

Characters From Your Favorite Movie From A Galaxy Far, Far Away!

Wear Your Favorite Gear From The Movie And Receive Two Dollars Off Your Admission Ticket!

And We Battle The Dark Side With Five Dollar Beers All Night!

Tickets Are Just Ten Bucks!!!

Spectator gates for the May 4th event will open at 6:00pm and Racing will begin at 7:30pm

Via KCRP PR

This Saturday night the NASCAR Late Models return to the high banks of Kern County Raceway. The top NASCAR division at KCRP will compete in twin main events for the first time in 2018. Along with the headlining Late Models, the NASCAR Spec Mods are back for the second time in as many weeks. Completing the show are the INEX Legends who are also racing twin main events, The INEX Bandoleros, and “The Future Stars of Racing” The Mini Dwarfs.

A stout field of racers is expected in the NASCAR Late Models, Including defending track and California State Champ, Trevor Huddleston; Current point’s leader and grandson of racing legend Parnelli Jones, Jagger Jones; plus, off-road racing champion and star of the new Discovery Channel Show “Twin Turbos” Brad DeBerti.

Local favorites Brandon Weaver, who sits second in points; Paul Ebersbacher, who had a career best finish of third in the last late model race; Tom Gibson in the #7 car who sits seventh in points, and Tanner Wattenbarger, the young gun competing in both the Late Models at KCRP and The SPEARS Southwest Tour are poised to take on all challengers!

Spectator gates for Saturday’s NASCAR Racing and Family Fun will open at 4:30 pm, Racing begins at 6:00 pm. Adult tickets start at ten dollars and are available at www.kernraceway.com or the box office on race day.

Kern County Raceway is proud to partner with Budweiser, Bulwark FR, Coors Light, Jim Burke Ford, and Whelen Engineering.

Please visit KCRP online at www.kernraceway.com for tickets and information. Like us on Facebook at #/kernraceway and follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/kernraceway and Instagram at instagram.com/kernraceway

Via KCRP Media

This Friday and Saturday night marks the first dirt and asphalt double header weekend at “Bakersfield’s Place to Race”, Kern County Raceway, with Friday night action at the Dirt Track and Saturday night on the big paved half-mile.

Friday Night, The Dirt Track at KCRP will feature the A-Mods, B-Mods, Mini Stocks, and Bakersfield Hard Tops.

Spectator gates will open at 6:00 pm Friday with the first green flag dropping at 7:30! Tickets are just $10 for adults. Kids 6 to 15, Active Military, and Seniors 65 and better are only seven dollars. Children 5 and under are FREE!

Saturday night Kern County Raceway will be right back at it, with two NASCAR half mile divisions highlight the night. The NASCAR Super Stocks will have their first twin main event night of the year. Drivers will be looking to make up some ground on points leader and winner of the opening night race, Paul Ebersbacher. The NASCAR Spec Mods will make their second appearance of the 2018 season, along with the exciting and fun skid plate races!!

Youth racing makes its season debut on Saturday night as The INEX Bandoleros and “The Future Stars of Racing”, The JR and SR Mini Dwarfs will be in action!

Spectator gates for Saturday Night will open at 4:30 pm, On Track Autograph session at 5:30 pm and opening ceremonies at 6:15 pm.

Kern County Raceway is proud to partner with Budweiser, Bulwark FR, Coors Light, Jim Burke Ford, and Whelen Engineering.

Please visit KCRP online at www.kernraceway.com for tickets and information. Like us on Facebook at #/kernraceway and follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/kernraceway and Instagram at instagram.com/kernraceway