West Series races at Mesa Marin

NASCAR West Series races at Mesa Marin Raceway
NASCAR Winston West Series
VenueMesa Marin Raceway
LocationBakersfield, California, United States
First race1977
Last race2005
Distance50 mi (80.467 km) (1977–1979)
75 mi (120.701 km) (1981–1982, 2003, 2004–2005)
76 mi (122.310 km) (2004)
80 mi (128.748 km) (2005)
100 mi (160.934 km) (1980, 1984–1985, 1987–1990, 1993–2001)
125 mi (201.168 km) (1994–1999)
127 mi (204.387 km) (2000)
150 mi (241.402 km) (1992–1996)
200 mi (321.869 km) (1990–1991)
Laps100 (1981–1982, 2003, 2004–2005)
150 (1981–1982, 2003, 2004–2005)
151 (2004)
159 (2005)
200 (1980, 1984–1985, 1987–1990, 1993–2001)
250 (199–1999)
254 (2000)
300(1992–1996)
400 (1990–1991)
Previous namesFirst races
Winston Mesa Marin 100 (1977–1979)
Budweiser 200 (1980)
Winston Mesa Marin 150 (1981–1982)
Suncrest Motorhomes 200 (1984–1985)
American National Bank 200 (1987)
Kragen Auto Parts 200 (1988)
Spears Manufacturing 200 (1989, 1993, 1996)
Spears Manufacturing 400 (1990)
California 400 (1991)
Vons 300 (1992)
California 200 (1994–1995)
Carquest Auto Parts 200 (1997)
Re-Refined Oil Memorial Day 200 (1998)
Forum Marketing 200 (1999)
Outback Steakhouse Presents the Coors 200 (2000)
Foods Co. 200 (2001)
Lucas Oil 150 (2003–2005)
Second races
Timec 200 (1985)
American National Bank 200 (1988)
Coors 200 (1989)
Spears Manufacturing 400 (1990)
Winston 400 (1991)
Winston October Classic (1992)
Meineke Discount Mufflers 300 (1993)
Channellock Tools 250 (1994)
Carquest Auto Parts / AC Sparkplug 250 (1995)
Carquest Auto Parts 250 (1996)
Spears Manufacturing 250 (1997–1998, 2000)
Re-Refined Oil 250 (1999)
October Classic 150 Presented by StarNursery.com (2004)
Ford Motorcraft Parts 150 by 3M (2005)
Third races
Spears Manufacturing 300 (1994–1996)
Most wins (driver)Bill Sedgwick (6)
Most wins (team)Spears Motorsports (6)
Most wins (manufacturer)Chevrolet (21)
Circuit information
SurfaceAsphalt
Length0.805 km (0.500 mi)
Turns4

The NASCAR West Series, previously known as the NASCAR Winston West Series, held several races at Mesa Marin Raceway in Bakersfield, California. The track hosted the series most years from its opening in 1977 to its closure in 2005.

History

The West Series first visited Mesa Marin in its opening year of 1977, when Jim Reich won in a Chevrolet in his third career start. The series returned to the track every year aside from 1983, 1986, and 2002 until its closure in 2005, running between one and three races per season, with drivers such as Bill Schmitt, Bobby Allison, Hershel McGriff, Roy Smith, Bill Sedgwick, and David Gilliland securing victories at the track.

Past winners

Year Date No. Driver Team Manufacturer Race distance Race time Average speed

(mph)

 Report Ref
Laps Miles (km)
1977 May 28 12 Jim Reich Arlie Cook Chevrolet 100 50 (80.47) 0:37.27 80.102 Report
1978 May 28 01 Jimmy Insolo Gerald Craker Pontiac 100 50 (80.47) 0:36:29 82.229 Report
1979 May 27 73 Bill Schmitt Schmitt Motorsports Pontiac (2) 100 50 (80.47) 0:44:22 67.608 Report
1980 November 8 9 Bobby Allison Williamson Racing Oldsmobile 200 100 (160.93) 1:15:13 79.769 Report
1981 May 30 79 Roy Smith Robert Beadle Buick 150 75 (120.7) 0:59:14 75.125 Report
1982 May 8 78 Jim Robinson Lois Williams Oldsmobile (2) 150 75 (120.7) 0:58:44 76.617 Report
1983 Not held
1984 October 27 83 Sumner McKnight Sumner McKnight Chevrolet (2) 200 100 (160.93) 1:24:37 70.908 Report
1985 June 8 32 Ruben Garcia Fred Stoke Chevrolet (3) 200 100 (160.93) 1:19:30 75.472 Report
October 5 32 Ruben Garcia (2) Fred Stoke (2) Chevrolet (4) 200 100 (160.93) 1:19:29 75.488 Report
1986 Not held
1987 September 20 04 Hershel McGriff Gary Smith Pontiac (3) 200 100 (160.93) 1:31:49 65.336 Report
1988 May 21 79 Roy Smith (2) Razore Racing Ford 200 100 (160.93) 1:30:40 66.176 Report
August 6 79 Roy Smith (3) Razore Racing (2) Ford (2) 200 100 (160.93) 1:33:15 64.343 Report
1989 May 13 04 Hershel McGriff (2) McGriff Motorsports Pontiac (4) 200 100 (160.93) 1:25:36 70.093 Report
August 5 79 Roy Smith (4) Razore Racing (3) Ford (3) 200 100 (160.93) 1:21:37 73.514 Report
1990 May 20 75 Bill Sedgwick Spears Motorsports Chevrolet (5) 400 200 (321.87) 2:58:24 67.265 Report
October 14 23 Mike Chase Freymiller Racing Buick (2) 400 200 (321.87) 2:42:09 74.006 Report
1991 May 19 23 Mike Chase (2) Freymiller Racing (2) Buick (3) 400 200 (321.87) 2:46:59 71.863 Report
October 13 75 Bill Sedgwick (2) Spears Motorsports (2) Chevrolet (6) 400 200 (321.87) 2:51:31 69.970 Report
1992 May 17 37 Rick Carelli Chesrown Racing Chevrolet (7) 300 150 (241.4) 2:01:40 73.973 Report
October 18 75 Bill Sedgwick (3) Spears Motorsports (3) Chevrolet (8) 300 150 (241.4) 2:26:38 61.378 Report
1993 April 17 75 Bill Sedgwick (4) Spears Motorsports (4) Chevrolet (9) 200 100 (160.93) 1:41:47 58.949 Report
October 17 75 Bill Sedgwick (5) Spears Motorsports (5) Chevrolet (10) 300 150 (241.4) 2:17:58 65.233 Report
1994 April 24 28 Gary Collins Venable Racing Chevrolet (11) 200 100 (160.93) 1:51:45 53.691 Report
June 18 50 Mike Chase (3) JTC Racing Chevrolet (12) 250 125 (201.17) 1:47:33 69.735 Report
October 16 25 Ken Schrader Ken Schrader Racing Chevrolet (13) 300 150 (241.4) 2:17:58 65.233 Report
1995 April 23 75 Bill Sedgwick (6) Spears Motorsports (6) Chevrolet (14) 200 100 (160.93) 1:29:43 66.877 Report
June 17 77 Mike Chase (4) Steve Sellers Racing Ford (4) 250 125 (201.17) 1:44:45 71.580 Report
October 14 37 Doug George Olson Technology Racing Ford (5) 300 150 (241.4) 2:09:46 68.700 Report
1996 April 27 37 Larry Gunselman Race Stuff Motorsports Ford (6) 200 100 (160.93) 1:38:57 60.637 Report
August 24 3 Joe Bean Bean & Krebs Motorsports Chevrolet (15) 250 125 (201.17) 1:48:03 69.412 Report
October 12 07 Lance Hooper Golden West Motorsports Pontiac (5) 300 150 (241.4) 2:07:42 70.477 Report
1997 May 25 38 Butch Gilliland Stroppe Motorsports Ford (7) 200 100 (160.93) 1:25:42 70.012 Report
October 11 07 Sean Woodside Golden West Motorsports (2) Pontiac (6) 250 125 (201.17) 1:51:17 67.396 Report
1998 May 24 1 Butch Gilliland (2) Hilton Racing Ford (8) 200 100 (160.93) 1:44:56 57.179 Report
October 17 07 Sean Woodside (2) Golden West Motorsports (3) Pontiac (7) 250 125 (201.17) 1:52:30 66.667 Report
1999 May 30 1 Butch Gilliland (3) Hilton Racing (2) Ford (9) 200 100 (160.93) 1:30:30 66.298 Report
October 17 16 Sean Woodside (3) Bill McAnally Racing Chevrolet (16) 250 125 (201.17) 1:43:34 72.417 Report
2000 March 25 16 Brendan Gaughan Bill McAnally Racing (2) Chevrolet (17) 200 100 (160.93) 1:29:40 66.914 Report
October 22 32 Eric Norris Matt Stowe Ford (10) 254* 127 (408.77) 1:59:14 63.908 Report
2001 March 18 3 Steve Portenga Portenga Motorsports Chevrolet (18) 200 100 (160.93) 1:35:29 62.838 Report
2002 Not held
2003 October 19 9 Mike Duncan MB Duncan Motorsports Chevrolet (19) 150 75 (120.7) 1:01:48 72.816 Report
2004 March 27 88 David Gilliland Golembeski Racing Chevrolet (20) 151* 75.5 (121.51) 1:08:10 66.115 Report
October 17 61 Brett Thompson Thompson Motorsports Chevrolet (21) 150 75 (120.7) 1:10:20 63.981 Report
2005 April 9 08 Scott Lynch Winward Racing Enterprises Dodge 150 75 (120.7) 1:07:15 66.914 Report
October 15 2 Mike David Randy Lynch Ford (11) 159* 79.5 (127.94) 1:27:49 54.318 Report

Notes

Manufacturer wins

# Wins Make Years Won
21 United States Chevrolet 1977, 1984, 1985, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994,
1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004
11 United States Ford 1988, 1989, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000,
2005
7 United States Pontiac 1978, 1979, 1987, 1989, 1996, 1997, 1998
3 United States Buick 1981, 1990, 1991
2 United States Oldsmobile 1980, 1982
1 United States Dodge 2005

References

  1. ↑ "Race Results at Mesa Marin Raceway". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  2. ↑ "1977 Winston Mesa Marin 100 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  3. ↑ "1978 Winston Mesa Marin 100 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  4. ↑ "1979 Winston Mesa Marin 100 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  5. ↑ "1980 Budweiser 200 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  6. ↑ "1981 Winston Mesa Marin 150 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  7. ↑ "1982 Winston Mesa Marin 150 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  8. ↑ "1984 Suncrest Motorhomes 200 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  9. ↑ "1985 Suncrest Motorhomes 200 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  10. ↑ "1985 Timec 200 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  11. ↑ "1987 American National Bank 200 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  12. ↑ "1988 Kragen Auto Parts 200 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  13. ↑ "1988 American National Bank 200 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  14. ↑ "1989 Spears Manufacturing 200 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  15. ↑ "1989 Coors 200 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  16. ↑ "1990 Spears Manufacturing 400 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  17. ↑ "1990 Spears Manufacturing 400 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  18. ↑ "1991 California 400 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  19. ↑ "1991 Winston 400 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  20. ↑ "1992 Vons 300 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  21. ↑ "1992 Winston October Classic results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  22. ↑ "1993 Spears Manufacturing 200 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  23. ↑ "1993 Meineke Discount Mufflers 300 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  24. ↑ "1994 California 200 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  25. ↑ "1994 Channellock Tools 250 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  26. ↑ "1994 Spears Manufacturing 300 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  27. ↑ "1995 California 200 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  28. ↑ "1995 Carquest Auto Parts / AC Sparkplug 250 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  29. ↑ "1995 Spears Manufacturing 300 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  30. ↑ "1996 Spears Manufacturing 200 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  31. ↑ "1996 Carquest Auto Parts 250 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  32. ↑ "1996 Spears Manufacturing 300 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  33. ↑ "1997 Carquest Auto Parts 200 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  34. ↑ "1997 Spears Manufacturing 250 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  35. ↑ "1998 Re-Refined Oil Memorial Day 200 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  36. ↑ "1998 Spears Manufacturing 250 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  37. ↑ "1999 Forum Marketing 200 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  38. ↑ "1999 Re-Refined Oil 250 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  39. ↑ "2000 Outback Steakhouse Presents the Coors 200 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  40. ↑ "2000 Spears Manufacturing 250 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  41. ↑ "2001 Foods Co. 200 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  42. ↑ "2003 Lucas Oil 150 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  43. ↑ "2004 Lucas Oil 150 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  44. ↑ "2004 October Classic 150 Presented by StarNursery.com results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  45. ↑ "2005 Lucas Oil 150 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  46. ↑ "2005 Ford Motorcraft Parts 150 by 3M results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2026.