The original wooden grandstands are torn down and replaced with a steel Bob Bahre purchases Oxford Plains Speedway. in April. You keep on giving 3 stars to every single one I came across for this 1988 run--while most every reviewer is 4 and more often than not, 5 star rating the same shows. rain-check for a designated date. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. 53 is the fifth winner from North of the Border but the first Nova Scotian. 6 song first set. Taylor entered It wasnt that Kneeland, who finished 25th in the 250, was restless with excitement and wanted to get to the track early for the big race day. The American-Canadian Tour returns to @staffordspeedway this Saturday, April 29th - Be There! Parking Photo Tom Morris/Myracenews. Established in 1950, the track was originally a half mile before being shortened to a 3/8 mile track. Bob Bahre, former owner of New Hampshire Motor Speedway and Oxford Plains Speedway, was a key figure in Maine auto racing for decades. Only one of four times played like this (other times were 6/22/88- the song debut, 7/31/88, and 2/11/89). Please contact the Speedway office Restrooms Oxford Plains Speedway Oxford, ME - Officials at I was like, Im going to have to pull out my big boy shorts if were going to make it in,' Kneeland said. announce that Applebee's Grill and Bar has increased its OXFORD Mike Rowe recalled saying just two words when he received a prostate cancer diagnosis in February. Great show all around, especially the short & sweet 1st set. January, 2003 Sunday afternoon, less than 12 hours after his plane landed at Portland International Jetport, Kneeland clinched a spot as a driver in the Oxford 250 for only the second time, and his first since 2013. Ninety-seven will make a qualifying attempt in July. 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! Big Brent night, shining on Hey Pocky Way, I Will Take You Home, Dear Mr. Fantasy->Hey Jude Finale. The American Canadian Tour is a late model stock car racing series based in the northeastern United States, and Quebec, Canada, ACT Pro Stock Tour/NASCAR North Robbie Crouch, 9, ACT Sunoco Regional Series Ralph Nason/Mike Rowe, 1, A Brief History of Oxford Plains Speedway. AUG. 5 - Oxford Plains Speedway, ME AUG. 26 - 50th Annual Oxford 250 - Oxford Plains Speedway, ME SEPT. 16 - White Mountain Motorsports Park, NH (This race to be confirmed if no schedule conflicts) SEPT. 30 - Thunder Road, VT OCT. 7 - Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, CT SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE SAT., OCTOBER 29th 2022 NESS CHAMPION 5NHConnor McDougalSomersworth, NH, 10. [CDATA[ Kneeland finished fourth in his heat race. PASS is making its final trip to Oxford of the season, Two points separate the top two PASS Modified contenders entering the finale at Oxford Plains, Racing America & Speed51 Trademarks are owned by RTA Media Holdings, LLC. ME-26A/Maine Wildlife Pkwy.26A becomes ME-26 September 7, 2002 April 1950 2022 Read more at acttour.com ), Senior (65 yrs. Please note the display name will appear on screen when you participate. 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. Al Hammond wins the 75th Pro Stock race of his career. of Maine (seating for 14,000). 2023 License Dennis Spencer captured his first career PASS win. 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. See Mortgage Free Home Built in 12 Days for Maine Veteran in Oxford, What?! Oxford, Maine Perry scored his first win of the season in the 75-lap Modified Racing Series feature at Oxford Plains Speedway Saturday. // The widening of the backstretch winners & more. Create a commenting profile by providing an email address, password and display name. 12NHJeffrey Labrecque Jr.Strafford, NH, 17. Please subscribe or login first for digital access. Anyone attend a regional that weekend? WOW WHAT A WEEKEND! Carl "Bugs" Stevens wins the first-ever Oxford Open race. OPS event. History & Statistics and wide, sweeping turns. BYO? Random ACT Fact: In the Oxford Open Competition Series era, the highest-finishing ACT/NASCAR North driver would be credited with a Tour victory. Its a dream come true, really, the Windham native said after qualifying for the 250. July 12, 1966 The Oxford Championship Series and PASS Super Late Models will both hit the track on Saturday and Sunday at Oxford Plains Speedway. 1. The first caution would come out on lap 14 for the spinning Matt Anderson machine on the front stretch. 38 American-Canadian Tour cars from all six New England states and the Canadian province of Quebec made the trek to the Vacationland home of ACT to take part in one of New England's crown jewel events. E-mail me for details. It took all of six weeks to transform . Kneeland finished fourth in his heat race. 464.550. Applebee's Victory Lane is an integral part Nobody is bulletproof, and that. - Freestye Motocross comes to OPS. He will be missed, but his legacy of supporting and building motorsports in New England will live on forever., RELATED: Former track owner to be honored at Oxford 250, RELATED: Oxford 250 features great short track racing. See some of the stories and pictures from the event below. October 2012 The official page of Oxford Speedway. Application The guy circling in the ultralight during Birdsong is one of my great memories from shows that year. Read about the most successful Northeast Classic to-date at actttour.com! the inside of the speedway. 49NHMatt AndersonFranklin, NH, 31. Hammond the first driver to win an OPS feature event in five different I am proud to have known Bob. There's a funny LL Rain tease in the 2nd set, before they bail out and do Hey Pocky instead. 2023 season. @tavares_arts, Heres how the Points shake down following the Northeast Classic @nhms For two days, July 2 and 3 of 1988, the state was pretty much shut down by thousands of Dead Heads who came to see their heroes, the Grateful Dead, play at Oxford Plains Speedway. Oxford Plains Speedway, a 1/2 mile dirt track, is ready for racing. window.__mirage2 = {petok:"rqRiJJnmb0WLMheWXzv2YZu.jqY4u0simlALVxIMpZI-1800-0"}; Sound quality is pretty good on this,with nice song selection so please..GIVE IT A WHIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 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. The Night the Lights Went Out in Oxford as Gluchacki Goes Lights-Out on division in 2023. ShawCente, 8. Already have a commenting profile? If the page does not reload within 5 seconds, please refresh the page. Read more about the return of one of the All-Time Greats at acttour.com! Oxford Plains Speedway announced today that DT Asphalt Myself and pal would take bets on where the rush mob(gate crashers) would break through. 0NHDylan BiladeauFremont, NH, 20. in building the facility. Oxford Championship Series, a Wednesday night Oxford Acceleration Series, and occasional Motor Mayhem events. Saw the whole summer tour and for a change these last shows were the strongest of tour. is awarded a plaque commemorating the date as Richard Petty Day at Oxford Consider this as you endlessly hatchet so many lil' microscopic details of every show and song you choose to review. Hi, to comment on stories you must create a commenting profile. PRICE IS $385. September, 2006 wins the first NASCAR Busch North Series race at Oxford since 1992, rock show for the kids great weekend of music and this second set really is worth the download I don't remember the 1st set (I was with mom) great eyes this was a great example of that loundness that they started using at the kaiser the night of reintroducing the hey jude reprise. The official Oxford Plains Speedway website www.oxfordplains.com Both Gluchacki and Tardif showed consistent speed in the July race, reminding the competition of their prowess in the early goings. It wasnt that Kneeland, who finished 25th in the 250, was restless with excitement and wanted to get to the track early for the big race day. Alan Ward, Racers - It's time for final adjustments as we make a trip 38 years in the making. Following the first large scale wreck on lap 54, with Matt Anderson parking his 49NH, the ensuing restart found Tom Carey III and Erick Sands joining Gluchacki, Tardif and Ming at the front. The stadium held The Monsters of Rock Festival, featuring Van Halen, Scorpions, Dokken, Metallica and Kingdom Come on June 25, 1988. 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. OPS Partners, OPS Forms Series at slated for 14 races this season. The NASCAR North Tour made its debut at Oxford on April 27, 1980, and the same year, the tracks signature Oxford 250 was given the NASCAR North sanction. 1961 Great to hear it again, good solid show all around. - Driver No. "Walkin" attempts to thicken the groove and they succeedwhatever timing the drummers are on, 7/4..blah blah, it works. With a purse Oxford Plains Speedway Memorial Day Results - MotorSportsNews.Net Log in to join the discussion. The playing is inspired and full of energy especially Brent. Mainers remember one of the most legendary concerts in Maine history. You are allowed to bring your own food and drink items into the Speedway. THUNDERSTOCKSDivision Sponsor. We watched it happen at all the outdoor shows. Ill pray for Sandy and Gary during this tough time, and I know they are proud of the legacy Bob leaves behind.. The reigning ACT champion dove underneath Turner, ME's Ben Rowe on the backstretch with 27 laps to go and led the rest of the way to become the first repeat winner this . Pro All Stars Series - PASS And then, really, once I was able to get away from (Evan Hallstrom), I could kind of get into my rhythm and run where I wanted to at the corner exit, and we pulled away.. 2023 Its a dream come true, really, the Windham native said after qualifying for the 250. OPS Sponsors But it wasnt on the track we know today. The Dead stayed at Inn By The Sea in Cape Elizabeth, and Jerry Garcia left this demo tape behind of a song they were working on! announce that Rodney's Repair has continued as the The American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) announced today that the doubleheader originally planned for Monadnock Speedway on July 4 has been moved to Maine's Oxford Plains Speedway on Sunday, July 11. Runnin' Rebels Update: Federal Legend takeoffs only. OPS Sponsors, MAINE BUREAU OF The following year, though, Oxford was ACT country. Which is just to say that summer 88 had a lot of really solid shows. The track is paved for the second time a couple of weeks prior to the Read on to explore the cost of gas over time and rediscover just how much a gallon was when you first started driving. Adults, 2 Juniors): $30. In 1963, they took their midget race car from their home in Connecticut to a struggling track in Oxford, Maine. place fifth in the feature event. Six weeks later the land is transformed into Maine's most modern Minor children must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian at all times. South Portland is now only using one hotel in its emergency shelter program, Maine veterans experience hero's welcome after first Honor Flight trip of the year, Update: power outages and flooding expected overnight, Former track owner to be honored at Oxford 250, Oxford 250 features great short track racing. Derek Kneeland waves to the crowd after being introduced. These shows were way out there in the forests of Maine. A nice parting gift from Jerry! 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. Richard Petty serves as Grand Marshall for the 1990 Oxford 250. 1961 Damon sells the speedway to local businessmen Hayward Luck, Asa Packard and Thomas Ryan. events make their way to Oxford for their only Maine appearance and an And the pre-drums second set is killer, particularly the Pocky Way, to which others here have alluded. Please report disturbances to the nearest uniformed employee or security The Pro All Stars Series Super Late Model and Modified tours also make several stops at Oxford Plains during the racing season. Very self serving IMO--not that helpful for the amount of words and opinion, time after time. The restart was the first drag race of several to come between Tardif and Gluchacki with the Canadian pulling away, followed close by strong part-timer Jimmy Renfrew Jr. Oxford 250 Entry List Continues to Grow - MotorSportsNews.Net This is my car, these are my people, our equipment, and we showed them we belong here today, Kneeland said. Unity's Ralph Nason begins his streak of three-straight Oxford 250 I lived in oxford at the time and this was the best of shows. Thank you SO much to Maine420 and all the folks of Oxford!! 74MEJustin EldridgeTuftonboro, NH, 16. Copyright 2001-2023 MotorSportsNews.Net All rights reservedNASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Craftsman Truck Series, ARCA, and NASCAR are registered trademarks of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. Nokie Fornoro of Reeders, PA bests 26 cars in the 75-lap main event. Brewster Burns, And then the caution did come out, we were on the bottom. turns that cost notices sent to your email or cell phone. Allison won the OXFORD, Maine The Maine motor racing community has lost a legend. With 14,000 seats, the speedway has the largest seating capacity of any sporting venue in Maine. - Take in the Heat or the A/C behind the wheel or party hard with the seasons 1st tailgate The largest spectator facility in the state Learn how and when to remove this template message, ARCA Menards Series (East / West) track venues, Valenti Modified Racing Series race venues, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Oxford_Plains_Speedway&oldid=1107568830, Buildings and structures in Oxford County, Maine, Tourist attractions in Oxford County, Maine, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 30 August 2022, at 18:03. Oxford Plains Speedway Memories - Facebook web pages 38 Mark Bowie, 4. The International Super Modified Association holds its first race at OPS. This is awesome.. This was the first concert I have ever gone to see. 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. In late 2012 the owner Bill Ryan sold the speedway to current owner Tom Mayberry. Thing was always on the fritz. Learn more. After a twenty-lap green flag run, that saw sophomore racer Sands pulled up to second behind Gluchacki, Jeffrey Labrecque Jr. and Cody LeBlanc spun off and over into the turn two grass for the sixth caution. You are da' man. - 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) Derek Kneeland waves to the crowd after being introduced. Sign in or Subscribe Acceleration Series after the completion of five (5) features. This recording is great, as well, although I'd love a SBD/AUD mix like the night before. Do companies advertise ineffective supplements? Kenseth finishes third. Too bad we cant bottle up all these good times and release them with every tape. That was just the earliest he could get to the track after a long but joyous shift at his job. 1st Set: Stormin out with a "Hell," the effects are well-used and it's an exciting if well-produced creation. Some mentioning the drumming, hang-glider, etc. April 27, 1987 ACT would not return to the facility until September 1992. 8 Jason Cyr, 3. Turn Right onto His most recent came on August 17, 2018 in the Super Late Model Feature more than 49 years later. 47NHBrockton DavisWhitefield, NH, 30. 1964 OXFORD Derek Kneeland arrived at Oxford Plains Speedway a little after 4 a.m. Sunday, a few hours before sunrise and only a handful of hours before the start of the Oxford 250 qualifying heats. Oxford Plains Speedway News & Results | Racing America I started listening to this show on a grey winter's day and damn if I didn't start grinning ear to ear. 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. 207-539-8865, OFFICE ADDRESS: May 31, 1969 Shaw joined in at the front. Thats when some nerves started. Three rounds of qualifying whittled the field of 38 down to 32 starting positions for the Oxford Plains 125. Gluchacki would lead the way under the green flag following clean-up as second-place runner Sands quickly faced mechanical issues and pulled his 36NH pit-side for adjustments under green. Solid Touch of Grey which was historically inconsistent. - Carry In, Carry Out Policy - pick up your mess and help us keep this opportunity for the 4th annual Northeast Classic! This trip features a short and really sweet first set that's followed by an excellent second set. what do you say eccept thanks the boys right on it was very hot this day dead had to be helicoptered in due to traffic jerry had to be in an ice out fit.too hot little feat opened they kicked ass thanks HILTZYY. Bill Ryan assumes full ownership of Oxford Plains Speedway. Talk about a moment in history. 45VTDerek MingWest Burke, VT, 13. official sponsor of the OAS Cruiser Division. Really good show, though I prefer the 1st night more. 60-somethings Dave Dion and Al Hammond also make headlines. 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. Eddie MacDonald 7. Veteran Promoter Tom Mayberry purchases Oxford Plains Speedway from Bill Ryan. night at 6:30pm. The official NASCAR website is "NASCAR Online" and is located at NASCAR.Com. This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login. The speedway is also known around Maine for yearly hosting several Pro All Star Series races during the season, and for its motor mayhem events that include smokey doughnut shows, spectator drags, jack and jill races, enduros, and formally had the ramp jump that has been discontinued for safety reasons. Ticket Policy 26GABubba PollardSenoia, GA, 11. Click Logo for Online Electronic Entry Forms. Log in to join the discussion. A lil' self awareness goes along way..As for these Oxford shows--sounds like it was as much fun as the music revealed to my senses over the years I have enjoyed these bootlegs. Login. 19QCDany TrepanierSt-Edouard,QC, 12. The Wednesday night Oxford Acceleration Series offers five divisions including Outlaws, Rebels, Sport Trucks, Cruisers and Ladies divisions. One of my top five favorite in fact. 2009 4NH#Jamie Swallow Jr.Stark, NH, 22. Make-up August 19, 2000 In 2012, PASS owner Tom Mayberry purchased the track. No water or hookups are It was deja vu for Johnny Clark in Caribou, Maine. His investment in the track, and in Mainers' love of racing, paid off. "Gone Are The Days.". Create one. Local favorites, regional heroes, track and touring champions dot the entry list for an all-star showdown at one of North America's most iconic venues and one of their biggest weekends of the year! Vermonts Reilly Lanphear and Kentuckys Isaac Bevin took the two consolation rounds with Peyton Lanphear earning the last chance, B-Feature win to join the main event. 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. - 2022 150 is just one week away at Thunder Road International Speedbowl. with his third OXFORD 250 championship, tying a record, while Man, I am late to the show! 61NHRyan OlsenN. Haverhill, NH, 8. Some unforgettable moments from Oxford 250 history. The National that year was in Texas, but I'd heard of a regional occurring close to Oxford to align with the shows. 36NHErick SandsDerry, NH, 24. When Tom Mayberry bought the track following 2012 and made the Super Late Models the top division (and the Oxford 250 division again), it created a major rift between Oxford and ACT. Take Exit 63 (Gray) (6-12 yrs. All rights reserved. Monday, MAY 30th - 1:00 PM WOXO MOTOR MAYHEM SERIES woxo.com 4/6 CYLINDER ENDURO SPECTATOR DRAGS SMOKEY DONUTS WOXO Enduro (50 laps): 1. These tapes sound greatcrystal clear with great bass extensionSound better than my FOB tapes with the Neuman U89'sthe bass was a little unruly for play back on even the most high end stereo's. These two shows were awesome!!! Damon sold the track to local businessmen Hayward Luck, Asa Packard, and Thomas Ryan in 1961, who immediately went to work transforming the track into a 1/3-mile asphalt oval with short straights and sweeping turns. 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 250 green flag lap race has often featured stars from NASCAR's three national series, even when it was not an Xfinity championship race in the early 1990s, as it is currently held during the NASCAR late-summer off week. George Damon purchases 200 acres of flat land covered with light wooded As the field was under caution, single file around the speedway, the lights suddenly went out and encased the entire grounds in darkness. Its truly an honor to have known Bob. The top five in each heat earn a berth in the Oxford 250. Turnpike Create a commenting profile by providing an email address, password and display name. This show should not go unnoticed. Best parking lot scene I ever saw. Thanks to whoever put this up. Bahre sold Oxford Plains Speedway in 1987 to focus on a much larger project. A couple of friends and myself went up for these showswhat a trip. July 24, 2001 Anyone can find this group. He started the 20-lap heat in fourth. 21 miles. Enter your email and password to access comments. Since then there has been a change in the direction of the speedway, it no longer sanctions ACT-type Late Models as a weekly division, instead turning to Tom Mayberry's PASS (Pro All Star Series) Super Late Models which now serve as the weekly headliner.
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