Racing near Bakersfield, CA
Every race track within 75 miles of Bakersfield, California, with what's racing this weekend and over the next 60 days. 11 venues, 22 upcoming races. Dates come from each track's own schedule and are rebuilt daily; confirm with the track before you drive.
This weekend (Oct 16–18, 2026)
| Date | Event | Track | Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | Compact Octane | Buttonwillow Raceway Park 31 mi | 8:00 AM |
| Oct 17–18, 2026 | Buttonwillow Raceway Park — SCCA CalClub Regional | Buttonwillow Raceway Park 31 mi | |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Auto Club Famoso Raceway — Red List - No Digs All Rolls | Auto Club Famoso Raceway 17 mi | |
| Oct 17, 2026 | October Classic featuring CARS Tour West | Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway 15 mi | Times vary |
Next 60 days (22)
| Date | Event | Track | Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Yamaha Champ School | Buttonwillow Raceway Park 31 mi | 8:00 AM |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Compact Octane | Buttonwillow Raceway Park 31 mi | 8:00 AM |
| Oct 17–18, 2026 | Buttonwillow Raceway Park — SCCA CalClub Regional | Buttonwillow Raceway Park 31 mi | |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Auto Club Famoso Raceway — Red List - No Digs All Rolls | Auto Club Famoso Raceway 17 mi | |
| Oct 17, 2026 | October Classic featuring CARS Tour West | Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway 15 mi | Times vary |
| Oct 23–25, 2026 | Auto Club Famoso Raceway — 27th California Hot Rod Reunion | Auto Club Famoso Raceway 17 mi | |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Thunderbowl Raceway — Trophy Cup 32 Night 1 | Thunderbowl Raceway 60 mi | 6:15 PM |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Trophy Cup 32 - Night 1 | Thunderbowl Raceway 60 mi | 6:15 PM |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Thunderbowl Raceway — Trophy Cup 32 Night 2 | Thunderbowl Raceway 60 mi | 6:15 PM |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Trophy Cup 32 - Night 2 | Thunderbowl Raceway 60 mi | Times vary |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway — NAPA Auto Parts 150 - ARCA West Finale | Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway 15 mi | |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Thunderbowl Raceway — Trophy Cup 32 Night 3 | Thunderbowl Raceway 60 mi | 6:15 PM |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Trophy Cup 32 - Night 3 | Thunderbowl Raceway 60 mi | Times vary |
| Nov 7–8, 2026 | Buttonwillow Raceway Park — SCCA CalClub Majors Tour | Buttonwillow Raceway Park 31 mi | |
| Nov 7–8, 2026 | Auto Club Famoso Raceway — Bug-In | Auto Club Famoso Raceway 17 mi | |
| Nov 7–8, 2026 | Willow Springs International Raceway — VARA Vintage Race Weekend | Willow Springs International Raceway 55 mi | |
| Nov 18, 2026 | Plaza Park Raceway — USAC National Midgets | Plaza Park Raceway 69 mi | |
| Nov 18, 2026 | USAC National Midgets | Plaza Park Raceway 69 mi | Times vary |
| Nov 21–22, 2026 | Auto Club Famoso Raceway — ANRA Fall Finals | Auto Club Famoso Raceway 17 mi | |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Thunderbowl Raceway — Season Finale | Thunderbowl Raceway 60 mi | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 24, 2026 | Bakersfield Speedway — Jason Leffler Memorial | Bakersfield Speedway 5 mi | |
| Dec 5–6, 2026 | Auto Club Famoso Raceway — Locked-In Drag Racing Series Round 4 | Auto Club Famoso Raceway 17 mi |
Tracks within 75 miles (11)
- Bakersfield Speedway Bakersfield, CA · dirt oval short track · 5 mi
- Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway Bakersfield, CA · paved oval short track · 15 mi
- Auto Club Famoso Raceway McFarland, CA · drag strip · 17 mi
- Honolulu Hills Raceway Taft, CA · motocross track · 25 mi
- Buttonwillow Raceway Park Buttonwillow, CA · road course · 31 mi
- Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond, CA · road course · 55 mi
- Tulare Cycle Park (DT-1 MX Park) Tulare, CA · motocross track · 59 mi
- Thunderbowl Raceway Tulare, CA · dirt oval short track · 60 mi
- Cal City MX Park California City, CA · motocross track · 68 mi
- Plaza Park Raceway Visalia, CA · dirt oval short track · 69 mi
- Kings Speedway Hanford, CA · dirt oval short track · 74 mi
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