Kern County Raceway Park Archives

Irwindale Speedway to Close | Its Promoter Speaks Out

PavementOctober 30, 2024October 30, 2024 Mike Adaskaveg

It’s official: The iconic Irwindale Speedway will close at the end of this year. The facility opened to much fanfare in 1999 as a state-of-the-art

Eddie Secord: Heartbreaker of an Ending

Modifieds, PavementJanuary 20, 2022January 20, 2022 Mike Adaskaveg

With four laps to go in the feature, Eddie Secord (background) exited his car after a promising run had come to crashing halt. The incident

Buddy Shepherd: A Bittersweet Dual Celebration

Late Models, PavementOctober 27, 2021October 27, 2021 Mike Adaskaveg

Last weekend, Buddy Shepherd officially won the 2021 Spears SRL Southwest Tour Series rookie of the year at Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield, California.

James Vernon: Remembering the Kern County Supporter

Late Models, PavementMarch 25, 2021March 25, 2021 Mike Adaskaveg

Five-time SRL Spears Southwest Tour Series champion Derek Thorn paid tribute to James Vernon last weekend. Thorn won the Winter Showdown at Kern County Raceway

Jordon Riddick & Hans Beeler: Rookies Learn the Feel

Late Models, PavementDecember 23, 2020December 23, 2020 Mike Adaskaveg

Two pro late model rookies, Jordon Riddick (inside) and Hans Beeler (outside), collided during last Saturday’s pro late model feature at Kern County Raceway Park