Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway at Bakersfield Speedway hosted the Richie McGowan Memorial on Saturday, with Jason Bannister winning the IMCA Northern SportMod feature.

What happened?

The event saw a full evening of racing, with pleasant weather and a pre-race autograph session setting the stage.

Ricky Childress Jr. won the 32-lap Hobby Stock feature, while Tyler Bannister took the IMCA Modified feature.

Why it matters for Kevin Harvick

The Richie McGowan Memorial is an annual event that honors the late car racer, with this year's edition being the 15th anniversary.

The event was held at Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway, which is located at Bakersfield Speedway.

What comes next?

The wins by Jason Bannister and Ricky Childress Jr. are a testament to the competitive nature of the event.

Tyler Bannister's win in the IMCA Modified feature was a highlight of the evening, with the driver celebrating in victory lane.

The event also featured a pre-race autograph session, where drivers greeted fans before the night's feature events.

On Saturday, the drivers took to the track, with Gavyn Manning racing three-wide during the IMCA Modified feature action.

The 15th annual Richie McGowan Memorial was a success, with the event honoring the late car racer.

The wins by the Bannister brothers and Ricky Childress Jr. will be remembered as a highlight of the event.

The event was well-attended, with fans cheering on their favorite drivers throughout the evening.

Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway at Bakersfield Speedway will continue to host events throughout the year.

The Richie McGowan Memorial is just one of the many events that will be held at the track.

The track has a rich history of hosting competitive events, and the Richie McGowan Memorial is no exception.

The event featured a special 32-lap Hobby Stock main event in honor of McGowan's familiar No. 32.

The drivers put on a show, with the wins by Jason Bannister and Ricky Childress Jr. being a highlight of the evening.

The event was a success, with the drivers and fans alike enjoying the evening's racing.

The Richie McGowan Memorial will be back next year, with the event continuing to honor the late car racer.