Bakersfield, CA – As a junior at North High School, Kevin Harvick became the youngest track champion in Mesa Marin’s history.  The year was 1993, and Harvick drove to an impressive Late Model series championship against a veteran field of drivers.

   Since moving on from his home track, Harvick impressed as he progressed through the ranks of NASCAR;  Rookie-of-the-Year in the NASCAR AutoZone Southwest Series, a NASCAR Grand National West Series championship, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series success, a Busch Series championship, the NASACR Nextel Cup Rookie-of-the-Year and a full-time NASCAR Cup ride with the powerhouse team of Richard Childress Racing.

   For the past two race seasons Harvick has taken time from his busy schedule to return to Mesa Marin to compete in a NASCAR Late Model event.  On both occasions, a capacity crowd watched as Harvick drove to victory after starting at the rear of the field.

   On Saturday, June 26, Harvick will return to Mesa Marin to compete again and host an autograph session.  Along with Harvick, the legendary Bill Elliott, two-time Daytona 500 winner Sterling Marlin and a fourth Cup driver who will be announced next week will all accompany him to Mesa Marin.

   “Kevin coming back to Mesa Marin for the past couple of years has been a lot of fun for us,” stated Mesa Marin owner Marion Collins.

   “We really appreciate him (Kevin) coming back to Mesa Marin and bringing the other drivers this year.  He has always put on a great show for all the fans and we can’t wait for the 26^th, it will be one of our biggest nights of the year.”  Collins concluded.

   Racing on June 26^th will feature NASCAR Late Models, ASA Speed Truck Challenge, ChevronTexaco High School Racing Series and the 911 Race for Youth Series plus a full blown aerial fireworks show.

   Tickets are $20 for adults, children 6 – 12 are $5, free children admission passes at local Carl’s Jr.s and Texaco Xpress Lubes.  For more information call 661-366-5711 or http://www.mesamarin.com/.

   See Complete Race Schedule below:

Kyle Carter – McMillin Homes

Kevin Harvick Cup Drivers Challenge

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ASA Speed Truck Challenge

911 Race for Youth Series

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Saturday, June 26, 2004

1:00pm                         Registration - Late Models & ASA Speed Truck Challenge

2:00pm                         Registration – ChevronTexaco High School Racing Series

2:40 - 3:00pm                Practice – ASA Speed Truck Challenge     

3:00 - 3:20pm                Practice – NASCAR Late Models

3:20 – 3:30pm               Practice – ChevronTexaco High School Racing Series 

3:30 – 3:50pm               Practice – ASA Speed Truck Challenge    

3:50 – 4:20pm               Practice – NASCAR Late Models 

4:20 – 4:30pm               Practice – ChevronTexaco High School Racing Series

4:30 – 4:40pm               Practice – 911 Race for Youth Series

4:50pm                         Drivers Meeting

5:00pm                         Spectator Gates Officially Open

5:15 – 5:40pm               Qualifying – ASA Speed Truck Challenge         

5:40 – 6:00pm               Qualifying – Late Model Series

6:30pm             On-track Autograph Session featuring Late Models & ASA Speed Truck Drivers