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BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY AT KEVIN HARVICK'S KERN RACEWAY
Bakersfield, California
   
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MERCED SPEEDWAY
Merced, California
(BCRA CIVIL WAR)

UPDATED 2025 CLS SCHEDULE (posted March 12)
2025 RULES & SPECIFICATIONS (posted January 3)
UPDATED 2025 CLS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM (posted March 3)

W9 FORM (For Racer Payment)

ERIC GRECO KICKS OFF CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CAR SEASON WITH A WIN AT BAKERSFIELD

(Torrance, CA, April 14, 2025) Veteran racer Eric Greco kicked off the 2025 season for the California Lightning Sprint Car Series Presented by Motor City Buick/GMC by posting a win on the Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway last Saturday night. The triumph propelled Greco into a 14-point lead in the championship standings with 15 races to go in the CLS 31st campaign...(more)

2025 CLS POINT STANDINGS (AFTER 4/12)
1. ERIC GRECO 140, 2. AIDEN LANGE 126, 3. BRUCE DOUGLASS 124, 4. LELAND DAY 118, 5. BOBBY MICHNOWICZ 114, 6. ZATE LEGEND 104, 7. CLAY BYERS 99, 8. CODY NIGH 95, 9. DRAKE CARDEY 86, 10. PAT KELLEY 85, 11. BRAYDEN COLLIE 80, 12. JEFF DYER 32, 13. JON ROBERTSON 20, 14. TATUM MANU 20

APRIL 12 BAKERSFIELD SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CAR SERIES OPENS IT’S 31ST SEASON THIS SATURDAY AT THE BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY

(Torrance, CA, April 7, 2025) The California Lightning Sprint Car Series Presented by Motor City Buick/GMC will open its 31st season this Saturday, April 12th, on the Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway. The race will only be the second for the CLS at the Kern speed plant and the first since the track was reconfigured earlier this year....(more).

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
(Torrance, CA, April 7, 2025) This Saturday night, let's get this season started!....(more).

SCHWIETZER AND MICHNOWICZ TEAM UP FOR APRIL 12TH CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINTS SEASON OPENER

(Torrance, CA, March 28, 2025) In a move that is going to raise a lot of eyebrows in the California Lightning Sprint Car Series Presented by Motor City GMC, longtime car owner Mike Schweitzer has announced that seven-time series champion Bobby Michnowicz will drive his car at the April 12th season opener on the Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway. The move puts the driver, with over half a century of racing experience, together with a family team that has owned cars for over 70 years.....(more).

CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT SERIES SEASON OPENER CANCELED

(Torrance, CA, March 11, 2025) Due to circumstances beyond club officials' control, the California Lightning Sprints presented by Motor City GMC season-opening race slated for March 21st at the Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway has been canceled. The Kubota High Limit Sprint Car Series portion of the night will go on as scheduled. The CLS will now open the season on the same Kern County clay oval on April 12th....(more).

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
(Torrance, CA, March 3, 2025) Greetings racers! Time to start getting those membership forms in as the first race is almost upon us.....(more).


CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
(Torrance, CA, February 7, 2025) Hey racers! A quick reminder only a few days left to take advantage of this fantastic offer from American Racer and Motor City GMC....(more).
 
SIX CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT RACES RELOCATED TO THE BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY AT KEVIN HARVICK’S KERN RACEWAY
(Torrance, CA, February 4, 2025) The California Lightning Sprints presented by Motor City GMC Series has made an alteration to its 2025 racing schedule. Due to the closing of the Bakersfield Speedway, the 31-year-old club has been forced to move six races to, well, the Bakersfield Speedway. That is the Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway. That jewel of a dirt track is located across town, in the shadow of the gorgeous half-mile paved oval adjacent to California’s Interstate 5....(more).

BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY UPDATE
(Torrance, CA, January 26, 2025) Bakersfield Speedway in Oildale has a rich history and holds countless memories for racers worldwide. It has long been the premier track for showcasing our cars and delivering some of the best shows. Scott and his team have been incredible supporters of CLS, and we are excited to see them continue their legacy at Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway. Keeping "Bakersfield Speedway" in the title signifies that the dedicated staff from both venues will unite to make the 2025 season the best yet. We eagerly anticipate the announced improvements to both the facility and the racing surface, combining the best of both worlds. All 2025 CLS dates will be transferred to "Bakersfield Raceway at Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway." Our first event of 2025 will kick off with a bang as we host the CLS/BCRA Civil War Event in conjunction with the High Limit Sprint Car series on Friday, March 21st.

MEET CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CAR DRIVER AIDEN LANGE

2025 CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINTS PRESENTED BY MOTOR CITY GMC SCHEDULE
(Torrance, CA, January 22, 2025)
California Lightning Sprint Car Series President Jon Robertson is pleased to release the schedule for the historic 30th season of racing for the Southern California-based club. In addition, Robertson has announced that the series will be known as “The California Lightning Sprints presented by Motor City GMC.” Also, American Racer is joining the CLS as an associate sponsor for the 2025 campaign...(more).

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
(January 23, 2025) Howdy racers!  just a little over a week away from the CLS awards banquet, 6pm Saturday, February 1st, at Frantones Pizza and Spaghetti Villa in Cerritos....(more).

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
(January 14, 2025) Gentle reminder.....(more).

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
(January 12, 2025) Here's a quick tire reference chart from our friends at American Racer to help folks with tire sizing. Sorry, I should have included this i nthe previous email I sent on Friday......(more).

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
(January 10, 2025) Hey racers! A quick reminder to get your RSVP in and checks in the mail as the CLS 2024 year end celebration is coming up! Thanks to those who've done so already.
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Meet California Lightning Sprint Car Driver Eric Greco
 

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
(Torrance, CA, January 3, 2025) Mark your calendar, get your RSVP in and checks in the mail. The CLS 2024 year end celebration is coming up!....(more).

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
(Torrance, CA, January 3, 2025) Howdy everyone. As usual at this time of year things are pretty fluid in this area but as of this morning here's the latest revision of our 2025 schedule. The Ventura dates are tentative as we're awaiting approval of the Fair Board....(more).

CLS MEMBER COMMUNICATION
(Torrance, CA, December 30, 2024)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone! I know you're all eagerly awaiting our 2025 schedule, and I'm excited to say that its release is just around the corner. The schedule is nearly complete, and I can already tell you that there are some fantastic opportunities for exposure on both FloRacing and Dirtvision at numerous races this season....(more)


CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CAR CHAMPIONS:
1994 Tony Everhart, 1995 Gary Sexton, 1996 Rob Sczymczak, 1997 Jon Rahe, 1998 Chris Rahe, 1999 Brent Sexton, 2000 Greg Bragg, 2001 Greg Bragg, 2002 Greg Bragg, 2003 David Cardey, 2004 Keith Janca, 2005 Johnny Bates, 2006 Donny Gansen, 2007 Shane Rossen, 2008 Brent Sexton, 2009 Stuart Hielschier Sr., 2010 Jarrett Kramer, 2011 Tim Brown, 2012 Bobby Michnowicz, 2013 Stephen Limon, 2014 Bobby Michnowicz, 2015 Bobby Michnowicz, 2016 Bobby Michnowicz, 2017 Bobby Michnowicz, 2018 Jarrett Kramer, 2019 Jarrett Kramer, 2020 No Award, 2021 David Gasper, 2022 David Gasper, 2023 Bobby Michnowicz, 2024 Bobby Michnowicz















 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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