Night of Destruction returns to Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway to kick off the 2026 season in explosive fashion. Spectator gates open at 3:00 PM, with main events starting at 5:00pm as the sun sets and the lights take over. The night is headlined by the ARCA Menards Series West Oil Workers 150, bringing elite stock car racing to Bakersfield. Fans will also experience Kern Raceway’s signature specialty events, including Enduro racing, Figure-8, Skid Plate racing, Drag-A-Boat, and the Jet Car. Cool evening temperatures and a stacked lineup make this one of the biggest nights of the year.