WELCOME
West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame was conceived in 2001 as a means of recognizing significant contributors and contributions to the sport of stock car racing.
OUR MISSION
The mission of the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame is founded to preserve history and heritage of the important role west coast stock car/motorsports competitors have played in the sport’s development and continuation and to recognize, through annual enshrinement, of outstanding individuals and groups within the sport such as, but not limited to, designers, engineers, mechanics, drivers, race track owners, promoters, publicists and members of the motorsports media.
The Hall’s future goal and mission is to share with the public displays of information about its enshrinees and various artifacts pertinent to the sport such as records, archival material, photos and race cars.
NEWS
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West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame names Kevin Haugen to Board of Directors
Longtime member of the automotive industry owned Interstate Batteries of Columbia River BAKERSFIELD, California (March 18, 2026) – The West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame is proud to announce that Kevin Haugen, a retired business owner and longtime leader in the automotive industry, is joining its Board of Directors. Originally from... -
West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Famers Honored
Four inductees enshrined into California Racing Hall of Fame BAKERSFIELD, California (March 11, 2026) – Four members of the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame have been named to another prestigious group – the American Car Culture Association California Racing Hall of Fame. The honorees – Ken Clapp, the Hunt Family, Bill McAnally and Scott Pruett –... -
Labor Day Weekend Louie Vermeil Classic at Calistoga Speedway a smash-hit
Chase Johnson WCSCMHOF fund-match raises more than $25,000 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (September 4, 2025) – The return of the Louie Vermeil Classic at historic Calistoga Speedway over the Labor Day Weekend was a smash hit – great sprint car competition, sold out grandstands and an overflowing pit area. The West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports... -
West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame nominee savors first victory
Keller prevails at Tri-City Raceway to score NASCAR ARCA Menards West win for Quakenbush BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (August 12, 2025) – Jan Quakenbush knew that third-year NASCAR ARCA Menards Series West driver Kyle Keller, a 20-year-old from Las Vegas, Nevada, would be a perfect fit for his Jan’s Towing Ford team. Three times...