Winner Bobby Hogge IV (2) works under Steve Drake (11x) at Bakersfield.
What won the race: Polesitter Bobby Hogge IV of Salinas, Calif., captured his series-leading 11th careeer West Coast Shootout event, earning $2,000 at Bakersfield Speedway. Don Shaw of Ham Lake, Minn., winner of Wednesday's WCS opener in Las Vegas, finished second.
Key notes: Hogge notched his 11th career series victory and first since last July in Stockton, Calif. ... The tour made the first of three trips to Bakersfield Speedway. ... Third-place finisher Steve Drake of San Luis Obispo, Calif., was the 2014 West Coast Late Model Shootout champion.
On the move: Nick Bartels of El Segundo, Calif., started seventh and finished fourth.
Winner's sponsors: Hogge's Victory Circle Chassis is sponsored by Steinwand and Keyser Mfg.
Car count: 19
Fast qualifier: Don Shaw
Time: 13.396 seconds
Polesitter: Bobby Hogge IV
Dash winner: Bobby Hogge IV
Heat race winners: Steve Drake, Bobby Hogge IV, Don Shaw, , , , ,
Next series race: March 20, USA Raceway (Tucson, AZ) $1,500