Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway (Dirt) is a third-mile dirt oval designed for short, intense racing. Built within the Kern Raceway complex in Bakersfield, California, this track brings the grassroots dirt scene into a modern, state-of-the-art venue.
Track Basics
- Length: ~0.33 miles (0.53 km)
- Surface: Clay dirt
- Banking: Mild to moderate banking, built for smooth, fast laps
- Opened: Dirt oval added after the main complex construction
- Major Events: Regional dirt late models, sprint cars, modifieds, street stocks
Driving Keys
- Precision over chaos: While small in size, Kern Dirt rewards smooth, controlled laps.
- Multiple grooves: The track can develop both a low line and a high cushion, depending on wear.
- Slide jobs: The short straightaways make dive-bombs common, but timing is key.
- Traffic management: Small size means lapped traffic comes quickly—anticipation is crucial.
Kern Dirt combines the energy of a grassroots bullring with the polish of a modern racing complex, making it a fun and competitive track in iRacing.
