Kern Raceway to host The American 250 with racing and fireworks on July 4

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway will celebrate America’s 250th birthday on July 4 with The American 250 event. The festivities will feature NASCAR Limited Late Models competing for a $5,000 prize, NASCAR Spec Racers, and a Drag-A-Boat demolition race. A large fireworks show will conclude the evening. Kern Raceway aims to attract racing fans and is partnering with local companies to invite 500 community members from Maricopa, Taft, and Buttonwillow for free admission. Gates will open at 4 p.m. with main racing events starting at 7 p.m.

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  • The American 250 will feature various racing events and fireworks.
  • Gates open at 4 p.m., main event racing starts at 7 p.m.
  • 500 local community members invited for free entry.
  • Event aims to be a major Independence Day celebration.
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Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway will be celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a strong mix of auto racing, family-fun activities and a large, professional fireworks show at its facility on the Fourth of July. The race track, which is located off Interstate 5 between Bakersfield and Taft at 13500 Raceway Blvd., will present “The American 250: A Celebration of America.” The program will feature ...

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Celebrations abound for Independence Day every year. But for this, the 250th birthday of the United States of America, festivities are expected to be among the grandest to date. In Kern County, one of the top holiday party places on July 4 will be Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway. The race track, located off Interstate 5 between Bakersfield and Taft at 13500 Raceway Blvd., will present The ...

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