Oxford Plains Speedway Memorial Day Results - MotorSportsNews.Net Route 26, Oxford, ME Phone: (207) 539-8865 | Championship Series | Acceleration Series | | Motor Mayhem | Rule Book | Track Facts | Oxford 250 | 2022 OXFORD 250 CAMPING RULES : 2022 OXFORD 250 ATV/GOLF CART RULES : Registration forms available at the track when you sign in. Anyone failing to comply will be asked to leave the pit area and will not be allowed back into the pit area for the remainder of the season. Honestly, the car fired off really, really good, we had good bite off of (Turn) 2, and the hole opened so I was able to get to the bottom. Updated: 5:16 PM EDT July 24, 2020. The Oxford Championship Series and PASS Super Late Models will both hit the track on Saturday and Sunday at Oxford Plains Speedway. BYO? Speedway Motorsports executives issued the following statements in regards to Bahre's death: Bruton Smith, Speedway Motorsports Executive Chairman: Bob Bahre was a true pioneer for motorsports in New England. hailed as the richest one-day short track race in America. I was more nervous about the start because with the rain (overnight and just before the heat races), I wasnt sure what was going to happen there, with how the second lane was going to be, Kneeland said. This was my first Dead show and it was simply amazing! Great venue. Pro All Stars Series - PASS Brewster Burns, And then the caution did come out, we were on the bottom. You are allowed to bring your own food and drink items into the Speedway. mid-week racing to Oxford. SCORING TRANSPONDER MAY CONTACT PAUL JOHNSON AT 207-318-3850 Winner Circle, Fastest Lap, & Heat Race Hero Contingencies All information from Speed51. pocky way is immense better than the frost? Sponsor SpotlightsArticles 2023 License Handicapped parking is located in front of Fireworks on the track split into darkness with a first-time blackout delaying the event in the early goings. Epic show epic weekend; got my two besties in Portland; from AM Peter Pan bus out Boston in the back of our truck, heading to show shy a ticket. dropping off your request at our souvenir stand. Curtis Gerry 3. 12NHJeffrey Labrecque Jr.Strafford, NH, 17. In the event of rain, your ticket will serve as your 4NH#Jamie Swallow Jr.Stark, NH, 22. These shows are the stuff of legend, so we asked Mainers on Facebook about their memories of this show. and adjacent to the tower in the Pit Area. Plymouth. in building the facility. ANYONE IN NEED OF A Here's a little extra bonus for you. You'll hear a giant impromptu roar from the crowd right as Jerry completes the jamming portion of Bird Song. TRUCKSDivisions Sponsor He was very generous to people in the motorsports industry and to the New England communities where he did business. Turnpike He eventually disabled it by repeated smashing. Damon sells the speedway to local businessmen Hayward Luck, Asa Packard OPS event. - "Hutch" Hutchins drives to the very first feature win at OPS. Trevor Sanborn 9. Parking is free for all events. "Tennessee" is kept airy and loose. An NHRA Dragstrip is built adjacent to the Speedway and continues to night at 6:30pm. ACT will return in 2019 with the Pro All Star Series and Oxford Plains season opener in May along with the Saturday night race before Oxford 250 Sunday in August. OXFORD Mike Rowe recalled saying just two words when he received a prostate cancer diagnosis in February. came from 19th starting position to earn $4,500 of the $25,000 purse. Derek Kneeland waits by his car after being introduced. I was more nervous about the start because with the rain (overnight and just before the heat races), I wasnt sure what was going to happen there, with how the second lane was going to be, Kneeland said. Click Logo for Online Electronic Entry Forms. Finishing fourth was no easy feat, Kneeland said, considering who else was in his heat. The 25th Annual Community Bank, N.A. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The playing is inspired and full of energy especially Brent. Bob Bahre, former owner of New Hampshire Motor Speedway and Oxford Plains Speedway, was a key figure in Maine auto racing for decades. He lured NASCAR to the track in 1993 for several events. He lived a meaningful life. He built for the fans & worked for the sport! Read about the most successful Northeast Classic to-date at actttour.com! date to be determined this week. Please have your OAS, Sponsor Spotlights A wonderful wonderful weekend (except were we *parched* out in the parking lot!). January, 2003 68NHTanner WoodardWaterbury Ctr., VT, 6. Create one. legal guardian. Restrooms are located at the far side of each end of the main grandstands First Auburn Senior Citizens renting tables for its Flea Market in May, Police: Auburn man arrested after receiving $3 million worth of fentanyl in mail, Naked man rescued from Lewiston canal after fleeing from police Friday, Three arrested in commercial burglary ring investigation, Police chase across 2 counties ends with deadly crash in Gray. OXFORD Cassius Clark's car looked like it had a rough day, but the Farmington driver was the happiest man at Oxford Plains Speedway on Sunday night. on July 6, 2004, Hell In A Bucket-> Sugaree, Walkin Blues, Tennessee Jed, Queen Jane Approximately, Bird Song Touch Of Gray, Hey Pocky Way, Looks Like Rain, Estimated Prophet-> Eyes Of The World-> I Will Take You Home-> Drums-> Space-> Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad-> I Need A Miracle-> Mr. Dear Mr. Fantasy-> Hey Jude - E: Not Fade Away. announce that Applebee's Grill and Bar has increased its Success. Oxford was purely cool. I-95 was a parking lot, and people just left their cars on the side of Route 26, walked to the show, and prayed their vehicles would be there when they returned two days later. 1,349 talking about this. July 4, 1951 Get the latest business insights from Dun & Bradstreet. Minor children must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian at all times. Thanks to whoever put this up. 26GABubba PollardSenoia, GA, 11. Please check your email to confirm and complete your registration. Radio Frequencies As the unofficial home track for PASS, they host several other PASS events each season. Hi, to comment on stories you must create a commenting profile. Kneeland finished fourth in his heat race. winners & more. OPS must approve all drivers under age 16 prior to competing and prior racing experience is required. Private skybox rental is available at most races. Already have a commenting profile? I was like, Im going to have to pull out my big boy shorts if were going to make it in,' Kneeland said. Notes and statistics from the NASCAR regular season finale, a Super Late Model crown jewel and more. He wasnt racing in the Top 10 Kyle Larson won his first ever grandfather clock N. Woodstock, NH With the 2023 season nearing, the headlining Foley Oil & Propane Late Models are ready to roll at White Mountain Motorsports Park in year thirty-one for the venerable New Hampshire oval. to OPS | Directions Honestly, the car fired off really, really good, we had good bite off of (Turn) 2, and the hole opened so I was able to get to the bottom. 61NHRyan OlsenN. Haverhill, NH, 8. Both Gluchacki and Tardif showed consistent speed in the July race, reminding the competition of their prowess in the early goings. Each restart proved that both Gluchacki and Tardif were as evenly matched as could be, side-by-side for the top spot with hard racing from both competitors. It was notable that an ultra-light plane was flying over the crowd rather low during Bird Song!!! Gonna give this a 4 only because the sound quality is a little lacking on this for some reason and that we can't give half stars. Route 26, Oxford, ME Phone: (207) 539-8865 | Championship Series | Acceleration Series | Monster Trucks | | Motor Mayhem | Rule Book | Track Facts | Oxford 250 | 9/20/14 ENDURO ENTRY FORM MAIL TO: OXFORD PLAINS SPEEDWAY, P.O. I know you are trying to be helpful, I am sure, BUT--if the shows or songs are always so mediocre in your minds eye, just have a listen and go on down the road to the next show, minus a review, if you will. (6-12 yrs. ", Another Maine NASCAR native, Austin Therriault, tweeted, "Bob is one of the most generous and thoughtful people I have met over the years. the completion of heats. Jeff Taylor wins a record eighth Pro Stock championship. was second and Rusty Poland of Windham, Me. 48th annual Oxford 250 results - Lewiston Sun Journal Oxford and Thomas Ryan. Bob added the extra 50 laps the following year to make sure racers had to pit. The Oxford 250 became an ACT event, and the track held 10 ACT Pro Stock Tour events from 1993 to 1995 along with two Sunoco Regional Series events in 1994 and four ACT Late Model Sportsman Series events in 1995. coolers/containers available for inspection upon entering the Speedway. The DT Asphalt Outlaws will once again May 18, 1950 Visible. - It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. The two-night stand by the Grateful Dead was in Oxford on July 2 and 3, 1988. The two-night stand by the Grateful Dead was in Oxford on July 2 and 3, 1988. This is a good Phil show too! The Oxford 250 night before event will also feature Modified stock car racing from the Tri Track Modified Series. - Its an additional $50 PER CAR to be a VIP; no matter if its one person or twenty, Smart Car or Limousine (but no Motor Homes/Campers) 36NHErick SandsDerry, NH, 24. Speedway is on the right. "Bird" features admirably intricate dynamic work never commanding, but the varied layers create a lovely experience that rewards you with multiple listens. Minor Consent Form It was deja vu for Johnny Clark in Caribou, Maine. FAMILY FOUR PACK (2 Bahre was inducted into the Maine Sports Hall of Fame in 2017. with the same admission price during the current season. His second time making it into the Oxford 250 is extra special for Kneeland, who drove a car in the big race for Gary Crooks in 2013. Three out of the last for seasons have seen two ACT events held at the track, bringing the total to 77 more than any other track except Thunder Road. Geoff Bodine wins back-to-back Oxford 250 races. The 1998 BGNN Rookie of the year recovers from a lap 18 spin to That was just the earliest he could get to the track after a long but joyous shift at his job. Sign in or Subscribe He had a passionate commitment to both drivers and race fans, and that commitment was evident when he built our facility in 1990. In late 2012 the owner Bill Ryan sold the speedway to current owner Tom Mayberry. Turn Right onto 23,386 were here. Oxford Plains Speedway News & Results | Racing America Established in 1950, the track was originally a half mile before being shortened to a 3/8 mile track. Too bad we cant bottle up all these good times and release them with every tape. The Stars and Cars of the American-Canadian Tour return home to Barre, Vermonts Thunder Road International Speedbowl on Sunday, September 4th for the 44th running of the New England Federal Credit Union Labor Day Classic. The crowd loved it, but I am sure that it un-nerved the Dead and management. This is the show where I climbed on the bus for good. 19QCDany TrepanierSt-Edouard,QC, 12. 1987 8 Jason Cyr, 3. You never know when you have been caught dreaming. The event was extended to 250 laps the following year, and the Oxford 250 has since become one of the biggest short track racing events in North America. 1NHCorey MasonGroveton, NH, 19. OCS premier short track events in the country. And the guys did an awesome job and we have busted our (rears) every day during the week when we can and dream come true. Just as in 2018, ACT will have two events at Oxford in 2019 the season opener on April 14 and an event at Oxford 250 weekend on August 24. what can u say about oxford last great parking lot scene spent the 1st night wandering the woods lost seeking pennywise the clown HIGH BIRD WAS I!!! This Saturday, August 27th the American-Canadian Tour is ready to roll back down Route 26 in Oxford, Maine to Oxford Plains Speedway for one of the biggest weekends of the season. Allison also posted his seventh career NASCAR win at OPS. Don't have a commenting profile? The Night the Lights Went Out in Oxford as Gluchacki Goes Lights-Out on the Field. Those shows were amazing but the scene was beyond. Lap 45 would see the spinning Jaden Perry, a Flying Tiger standout at Thunder Road and White Mountain, and lap 51 would find the 15ME of Mike Hopkins spinning following a chain reaction brake check. July 24, 2001 6 song first set. Oxford, ME - Officials at OXFORD, Maine The Maine motor racing community has lost a legend. The young couple rented and then purchased Oxford Plains Speedway, and together, they built it into a point of pride in the community driving customers in by making fan experience a top priority, and attracting big-name drivers like Bobby Allison and Richard Petty. "Gone Are The Days.". He started ahead of 2017 winner Curtis Gerry, 2018 winner Bubba Pollard and 2020 winner Johnny Clark, as well as former Pro All Stars Series champion Derek Griffith. The first caution would come out on lap 14 for the spinning Matt Anderson machine on the front stretch. I was like, Im going to have to pull out my big boy shorts if were going to make it in,' Kneeland said. Nobody is bulletproof, and that. notices sent to your email or cell phone. David McGrath, NHMS Executive Vice President and General Manager: On behalf of our team at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Id like to extend our deepest condolences to Sandy, Gary and the entire Bahre family. The Mitchell Brothers Racing Ford Mustang powered up early on the outside of Perreault, with Ming taking the lead by lap two as the field settled in. The Rhythm Devils waste no time getting it going. I seem to be the only one of my group who remembers that so thanks for the confirmation. July 11, 1967 Matt Swanson of Acton, Mass. Want to flash back for a moment or experience a bit of it for the first time? Some mentioning the drumming, hang-glider, etc. MB. 3. nearing $200,000 and a guaranteed $25,100 to the winner, the Oxford 250 has been . Solid Touch of Grey which was historically inconsistent. Bobby Allison's earns his first career NASCAR win at OPS. Jacob Perry Tops Modified Racing Series At Oxford Plains Speedway One of my top five favorite in fact. Home of the 49th Annual Oxford 250 on Sunday, August. Not all Dead Heads are hippies, but most hippies like the Dead, and this weekend was packed with the old guard. Camping 2023 RTA Media Holdings, LLC. For more information about the American-Canadian Tour, contact the ACT offices at (802) 244-6963,[emailprotected], or visithttp://www.acttour.com. Derek Griffith 4. Qualifying begins at 4:00pm with features to follow. Here are some of the stories to keep an eye on during the 49th Annual Oxford 250. The Oxford 250 was also sanctioned by ACT from 2007 to 2012, and the tracks top weekly division ran ACT Late Model rules during this time. All rights reserved. To get one, go to the subscriptions page. 53 is the fifth winner from North of the Border but the first Nova Scotian. Thats when some nerves started. im sure mdma helped but i had a blast at this. Saw the whole summer tour and for a change these last shows were the strongest of tour. Big Al's Photos - Racing Photography, Talent in Numbers Floods the Roster with over 20 Tour-type Modifieds ready for sunshine and a $7,000 grand prize at the 3rd Annual Northeast Classic! No dice until the fall 89. Login. Since, the race has grown into the TD Bank Oxford 250, one of the The track is well known for its wide-open turns. [CDATA[ And the guys did an awesome job and we have busted our (rears) every day during the week when we can and dream come true. Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}44913.70N 70294.45W / 44.1538056N 70.4845694W / 44.1538056; -70.4845694. The official page of Oxford Speedway. The story of Oxford Plains Speedway begins in April 1950, when George Damon bought 200 acres of flat, lightly wooded land in the town of Oxford. Grandstand tickets may not be used to upgrade to Pit Passes, however, a Overall: second night of the best East Coast shows in summer 88. Richard Petty serves as Grand Marshall for the 1990 Oxford 250. Thank you SO much to Maine420 and all the folks of Oxford!! be a part of the Thursday night Oxford Acceleration It's the summer of the elder statesmen. Make-up Largest crowd assembled in Maine's history, (12,000 spectators) attend an Join OPS Text Alerts ISO STYLE Company Profile | VAUMOISE, HAUTS DE FRANCE, France There is helpful and then there is downright over-bearing. Hours earlier, just before 11 p.m. Saturday, Kneeland was atop Daytona International Speedway as the spotter for Tyler Reddick in the NASCAR Cup Series, helping guide Reddick to a fifth-place finish that earned Reddick the 16th and final spot in the upcoming playoffs. The Great Hey Pocky Way really showcasing Brent. The track offers racing twice weekly during the season. My wife (Carley) actually just told me off to the side, she goes, Weve been together seven years and almost married five, and Ive never made it, on the attempts. Plains Speedway. annual event. E-mail me for details. Veteran Promoter Tom Mayberry purchases Oxford Plains Speedway from Bill Ryan. The track is paved for the fourth time. 19QCDany TrepanierSt-, 14. Ryan continued to operate the speedway throughout the 2000s, hosting ACT, the Pro All Stars Series (PASS), the International Super Modified Association, and other regional touring series in addition to weekly racing. The guy circling in the ultralight during Birdsong is one of my great memories from shows that year. SLM & Create one. Two more spins on lap 117 and 123 would stack the field together but no-one could take down Gluchacki. At Oxford, I believe it was a tall fenced up gate. turns that cost Please report disturbances to the nearest uniformed employee or security Please note the display name will appear on screen when you participate. using abusive or profane language will be asked to leave the property. A minor release form must be signed by a parent or Quit doggin' all these 88 shows w/ your low-ball ratings, J-Boy. This Track in ACT History: Oxford Plains Speedway ACT in the Spotlight on Saturday of Oxford 250 Weekend //
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