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About Kern County Raceway Park
Welcome to Kern County Raceway Park, now known as Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway, a premier multipurpose venue in Bakersfield, California. Located at 13500 Raceway Blvd, this campus features a half-mile paved oval and a 1/3-mile dirt oval, plus additional short-tracks for a variety of racing and events. Since its rebrand in 2023 to honor NASCAR champion Kevin Harvick, the facility has hosted ARCA Menards Series West races since 2013, NASCAR Whelen All-American Series late models, concerts, and other community events. Whether you’re a dedicated race fan or just looking for an exciting outing, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby places to stay and dine.
Plan ahead to secure your seats, explore convenient transportation options, and enjoy nearby amenities. Our recommendations emphasize reliable hotels and trusted restaurants, prioritizing affiliate partners to help you get the best value and a smooth experience. If you’re visiting from out of town or just across town, Kern County Raceway Park is a standout destination for fast action and family-friendly events in the heart of Bakersfield.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 13500 Raceway Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93311.
- Current name/renaming: Rebranded in 2023 as Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway to honor NASCAR champion Kevin Harvick.
- Venue configuration: Half-mile paved asphalt oval plus a 1/3-mile dirt oval (campus includes multiple short-tracks).
- Seating capacity: Permanent seating roughly 5,000–6,000; expandable to about 15,000–17,000 with temporary/overflow seating depending on the event.
- Seating options: Reserved seating or general admission bench seating; no fixed seating map published by the venue.
- Parking: Parking is available with a $10 per-vehicle fee; ADA overflow parking available if main ADA lots fill.
- Transit: Local Kern Transit bus service (Route 100, Route 130, Route 145) serves Bakersfield with connections to Downtown Transit Center and Amtrak; venue is accessible from Bakersfield transit channels.
- Nearby hotels: On-site/nearby host hotels include Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield (3601 Marriott Dr), with Kern Raceway rate programs.
- Notable events hosted: ARCA Menards Series West events since 2013, NASCAR Whelen All-American Series late models, occasional concerts (e.g., Concerts for the Causes), and other multi-use events.