Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway
Bakersfield, CA, USA
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AboutKevin Harvick's Kern Raceway
One of California's most unique racing playgrounds, Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway opened in 2013. Located in Bakersfield, the track was built about 30 miles west of the former Mesa Marin Raceway, another half-mile paved oval that held races from 1977 through 2005, including nine NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series events. In late 2023, the track was purchased by Tim and Lisa Huddleston, owners of Irwindale Speedway & Event Center, and renamed Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway in honor of the NASCAR legend and Bakersfield native.
Kern Raceway's paved oval features progressive banking in the corners, starting at 12 degrees at the bottom of the track and rising to 14 degrees at the top, as well as eight degrees of banking on the straightaways. Turns 1 and 2 are raised slightly higher than the straightaways and Turns 3 and 4. Alongside the paved oval, which is a regular host of the ARCA Menards Series West and other stock car events, Kern Raceway also has a third-mile, asymmetrical clay oval for sprint car and midget racing. Turns 1 and 2 on Kern Raceway’s dirt oval are tighter than Turns 3 and 4.
Racing This Week
Week 5 of 12Outlaw Micro Showdown
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Location
Address
Bakersfield, CA, USA
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
35.2928, -119.2572
Other Configurations
Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway is available in 4 configurations in iRacing. You're viewing the Dirt Tracklayout.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway in iRacing?
The Dirt Track configuration of Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway is 0.33 miles (0.53 km) with 4 corners per lap.
Does Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway have night racing in iRacing?
Yes, Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway supports night racing in iRacing and is fully lit.
Is Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway free in iRacing?
No, Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway is paid content and costs $11.95.
What series race at Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway in iRacing?
This week, 1 series are racing at Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway: Outlaw Micro Showdown.
Does Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway support rain racing in iRacing?
No, Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway does not currently support rain racing in iRacing.
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