Bakersfield Speedway |
RTR ID: 01706a |
Oildale, CA USA |
lat: +35.4513 |
Dirt Oval |
lng: -119.0288 |
First Race: 1946 |
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Date of First Visit: 11/19/2016 (Track #1721) |
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 The track is named Bakersfield Speedway, but it is actually located in nearby Oildale, California. |
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 This is the main .255 mile dirt oval. You can also see the smaller 1/8th mile inner dirt oval in the infield. At one time there was a paved oval, and also a dirt figure-8. |
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 The facility has had many different names. It has also been known as Oildale Speedway, Oil Bowl Speedway, Bakersfield Speedbowl, Bakersfield Thunderbowl, and Hawks Brothers Speedway. |
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 Bill Vukovich won the first race there on May 5, 1946. Stock cars highlight the weekly Saturday night shows. |
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 USAC Midgets make occasional appearances. |
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