Best parking lot scene I ever saw. mid-week racing to Oxford. Restrooms 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. July 4, 1951 150 is just one week away at Thunder Road International Speedbowl. The parking lot scene felt like an extension of Main Circle. July, 1975 Anyone attend a regional that weekend? August 19, 2000 A 3/8 mile paved oval with short straights His impact on the New England racing community will never be matched. Make-up Mayberry continues to own the track to this day. The playing is inspired and full of energy especially Brent. was second and Rusty Poland of Windham, Me. This Oxford Take You Home showcases a rare lead-in to drums/space, as it was more commonly played on the other end. 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. In 1963, they took their midget race car from their home in Connecticut to a struggling track in Oxford, Maine. unforgettable night of high-fylin' fun. Sponsor SpotlightsArticles April 27, 1987 One of the most fun shows I can remember attending. Derek Kneeland waves to the crowd after being introduced. Rookie of the Year, Hard Charger, When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code. Both Gluchacki and Tardif showed consistent speed in the July race, reminding the competition of their prowess in the early goings. 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. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Have your birthday, anniversary etc announced over the PA system by This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Winter, 2007 The Oxford Championship Series and PASS Super Late Models will both hit the track on Saturday and Sunday at Oxford Plains Speedway. Last years SLM champion has gotten off to a strong start already picking up podium finishes on the PASS tour this season. Jean Paul Cyr clinches his record seventh ACT championship at ", Another Maine NASCAR native, Austin Therriault, tweeted, "Bob is one of the most generous and thoughtful people I have met over the years. 21 miles. All-time feature OCS Take a look: Here's a little extra bonus for you. He was very generous to people in the motorsports industry and to the New England communities where he did business. One day soon, "Queen" will be elegically beautifulthis is good progress. Log in to join the discussion. BYO? 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. Along with the $5,000-to-Win, 200 lap American-Canadian Tour Classic, the Lennys Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers, rk Miles Street Stocks and Burnett Scrap Metals Road Warriors complete a full card of championship stock car racing on one of the most iconic dates on the annual calendar. AFTER 5PM. Text ACTTour to 84483 to sign up for RainedOut notifications. 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.. Since, the race has grown into the TD Bank Oxford 250, one of the Bobby Allison's earns his first career NASCAR win at OPS. | Area Information | Fast web pages Listen to OPS race control on your scanner with frequencies 464.500 and Sound quality is pretty good on this,with nice song selection so please..GIVE IT A WHIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! These two shows were awesome!!! & up) I lived in oxford at the time and this was the best of shows. Home of the 49th Annual Oxford 250 on Sunday, August. October, 2002 The top five in each heat earn a berth in the Oxford 250. Oxford, ME The annual American-Canadian Tour 125 at Oxford Plains Speedway headlining the Saturday night before the Oxford 250 program did not disappoint. Create one. Tickets - Junior This was my first Dead show and it was simply amazing! He started the 20-lap heat in fourth. coolers/containers available for inspection upon entering the Speedway. Sign up and get the top stories to begin the day delivered to your inbox at 5 a.m. OAS, Sponsor Spotlights Thank you SO much to Maine420 and all the folks of Oxford!! This web site is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NASCAR. 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. entering the crown jewel event. A nice parting gift from Jerry! Speedway. Login. 04VTD.J. This is the show where I climbed on the bus for good. How about Bobby's pink guitar? Applebee's Victory Lane is an integral part night at 6:30pm. NASCAR North would make several stops a year at Oxford in the coming years including a whopping 8 in 1983 with the events also being part of the tracks Open Competition Series that encouraged anyone and everyone to take on the touring stars. Great place and the on site camping scene was really cool. He started the 20-lap heat in fourth. 1969 Rain Checks The interesting thing to me, after reading all of the comments, is the lack of anyone mentioning the strong Rainbow Gathering vibe. -Points Standings I will miss him. You will receive an email to complete the registration. Bracken Chevrolet. Rain checks may be used for any race Its a dream come true, really, the Windham native said after qualifying for the 250. The American-Canadian Tour Returns to it's Green Mountain Home. 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. ACT File & Tavares Arts. and pit area. January, 2003 All information from Speed51. Im going to enjoy this one. Cassius Clark 2. Do companies advertise ineffective supplements? 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. "After purchasing Oxford Plains Speedway in the 1960s, Bob and his wife, Sandy, worked hard to successfully turn the track into a popular destination for racing fans, drawing families from throughout New England. "Hutch" drove the #58 for 15 laps averaging 55.6 MPH. This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login. Pretty much one way in and one way out! An NHRA Dragstrip is built adjacent to the Speedway and continues to - Carry In, Carry Out Policy - pick up your mess and help us keep this opportunity for the 4th annual Northeast Classic! Little sleep, but Derek Kneelands dreams come true before and at the Oxford 250, Manage your Advertiser Democrat Subscription, Manage your Livermore Falls Advertiser Subscription, Manage your Franklin Journal Subscription, Manage your Rumford Falls Times Subscription, Manage Your Rangeley Highlander Subscription, Sun Media Groups Western Maine Weekly Subscriptions, helping guide Reddick to a fifth-place finish, Farmingtons Cassius Clark wins the Oxford 250, Oxford 250 notebook: Scott and Ryan Robbins help each other qualify, Photos: Around the track at the Oxford 250, Looking Back on May 1: Androscoggin flood subsides, Ex-girlfriend believes she wasnt cheating. With a Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. The big one would take place on the lap 74 restart with shifting and jolting games gathering up six cars in turn four. Acceleration Series after the completion of five (5) features. The good quality brings back great memories of the our Maine road trip and camping-out with the heads in the middle no-where! Bahre was inducted into the Maine Sports Hall of Fame in 2017. //]]> 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. You can listen to the Grateful Dead's Oxford concert right here on YouTube. If you watch Talladega racing at all, you know that just about anyone can win the event due to the style of racing. Bob had a tremendously positive influence on auto racing in New England & its trajectory into NASCAR. growth. Six weeks later the land is transformed into Maine's most modern Every time I saw him he had on khakis and a white shirt. Private skybox rental is available at most races. Oxford Plains Speedway is a 3/8 mile racetrack located in Oxford, Maine. King of OPS would go on to win 146 more. 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. By 11:00pm power was restored to the area and drivers returned to their cars scattered around the Oxford third-mile. Touch> Pocky WAY, is a real go-getter for a second set start!!!!!!!! The win makes Following [] Oxford, ME Williamstown, VT's Jimmy Hebert snapped one of the driest spells of his racing career by winning the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) Oxford Plains 125 at Maine's Oxford Plains Speedway on Saturday, August 28. September, 2006 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. with his third OXFORD 250 championship, tying a record, while 19QCDany TrepanierSt-, 14. on RainedOutRainout SLM & is awarded a plaque commemorating the date as Richard Petty Day at Oxford Kneeland finished fourth in his heat race. July 12, 1966 Bob added the extra 50 laps the following year to make sure racers had to pit. Gotta respect something that builds up albeit very slowly too this. This was by FAR the best show, and not just because it was my first, it just was the best. As the field was under caution, single file around the speedway, the lights suddenly went out and encased the entire grounds in darkness. 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. Center" link for: He wanted to grow our sport and build things that people will remember. - Officials at Oxford Plains Speedway (OPS) are happy to Take Exit 63 (Gray) legal guardian. and wide, sweeping turns. 04VTD.J. Outstanding Bird Song and LLR. THUNDERSTOCKSDivision Sponsor. 3. 19QCDany TrepanierSt-Edouard,QC, 12. Turn Right onto Search the history of over 806 billion 32NHJeff MarshallLittleton, NH, 9. Use the form below to reset your password. Very nice, clean board. Bill Ryan assumes full ownership of Oxford Plains Speedway. These two shows, according to Dead aficionados, were two of the best Dead shows of the 1980s. OCS Pit Pass (bracelet) will serve as valid grandstand admission. It provided a 600 ft. long grandstand with bleacher Read more about the return of one of the All-Time Greats at acttour.com! 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. Click Logo for Online Electronic Entry Forms. decades. 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. @tavares_arts, Heres how the Points shake down following the Northeast Classic @nhms 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. 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. - Please wait for the page to reload. . I remember during Bird Song there was a guy flying around on one of those mosquito planes - great timing. Restrooms are located at the far side of each end of the main grandstands I was like, Im going to have to pull out my big boy shorts if were going to make it in,' Kneeland said. Shortly after, The Windham native qualified for Sunday's race after spotting for Tyler Reddick in the NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona on Saturday night. The 32-car-field were stopped quickly and safely while fans in the stands illuminated their surroundings as much as possible with hundreds of smartphone flashlights, and the occasional flame from a Bic lighter. Bill Slater wins the first NASCAR Modified Tour race in Maine. 1964 In the event of rain, your ticket will serve as your Hi, to comment on stories you must create a commenting profile. The track also hosted 3 NASCAR Cup Series races between 1966 and 1968. Please subscribe or login first for digital access. SCORING TRANSPONDER MAY CONTACT PAUL JOHNSON AT 207-318-3850 It was with my late sister who used to follow them, from that day on I was hooked. 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. 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. His investment in the track, and in Mainers' love of racing, paid off. A 1/2 mile track, 70 feet wide with a four ft. grade in the You can also get updates on Facebook and Twitter at @ACTTour. 35NHAlby OvittSt. Johnsbury, VT, 18. 15MEMike HopkinsHerman, ME, 7. 1980-81 He brought in the states first NASCAR Modified Tour event in 1965, replaced the original wood grandstands with modern steel seating the same year, oversaw the construction of an NHRA drag strip in 1969, and even hosted multiple NASCAR Grand National (now Monster Energy NASCAR Cup) events. The residents of Oxford were a bit nervous to host the Deadheads, after the Monsters of Rock fans basically trashed the town. style seating for 5,000 and parking for 1,000 cars, concession buildings and a pit area. It continued to host events on this configuration throughout the 1950s, drawing a then state-record 12,000 fans on May 27, 1950 for their Memorial Day race. That trip changed the direction of their lives. OAS, OPS OFFICE HOURS Maine native and former NASCAR driver Ricky Craven tweeted, "Deeply saddened by the loss of my . Please subscribe or login first for digital access. With 14,000 seats, the speedway has the largest seating capacity of any sporting venue in Maine. Established in 1950, the track was originally a half mile before being shortened to a 3/8 mile track. //Hey Jude Finale. The sound is excellent A+. September 25, 1965 Oxford Plains Speedway was originally a 1/2 mile track, 70 feet wide with a four ft. grade in the turns that cost $35,000 to build. The 25th Annual Community Bank, N.A. Oxford, Maine Kourafas July 14, 1974 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. Racing - You must be at least 14 years old to race in any division. Consider this as you endlessly hatchet so many lil' microscopic details of every show and song you choose to review. Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. FIGURE 8sDivision Sponsor, 207-740-6759 61NHRyan OlsenN. Haverhill, NH, 8. Jeff Taylor wins a record eighth Pro Stock championship. winner is celebrated in the popular bricked square on Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Two more spins on lap 117 and 123 would stack the field together but no-one could take down Gluchacki. Carl "Bugs" Stevens wins the first-ever Oxford Open race. He was a smart businessman and I have a lot of respect for that, but I have even more respect for the positive impact he had on people. FAMILY FOUR PACK (2 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! Qualifying begins at 4:00pm with features to follow. Brewster Burns. The Taylor entered The Bahre family bought Bryar Motorsports Park on Loudon, New Hampshire and opened the doors of New Hampshire International Speedway in 1990. Follow ME-26 for approx. The Night the Lights Went Out in Oxford as Gluchacki Goes Lights-Out on the Field. 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. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. The Oxford 250 night before event will also feature Modified stock car racing from the Tri Track Modified Series. Plymouth. 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. 1961 using abusive or profane language will be asked to leave the property. Geoff Bodine wins back-to-back Oxford 250 races. The largest spectator facility in the state Harold Small, an engineer from Minot, ME was instrumental Subscribe to RacingAmerica.TV & Stream Local Grassroots Races From Anywhere. Pit Admission - There is no age restriction A wonderful wonderful weekend (except were we *parched* out in the parking lot!). He went about things in a quiet, dignified manner and often times that simple approach is the most impactful. Already registered? Dion Little sleep, but Derek Kneelands dreams come true before and at the Oxford 250, helping guide Reddick to a fifth-place finish, Farmingtons Cassius Clark wins the Oxford 250, Oxford 250 notebook: Scott and Ryan Robbins help each other qualify, Towns challenge new Maine law meant to ease housing crisis, Body recovered from Presumpscot River identified as missing Portland man, Commentary: Heres why E. Jean Carrolls case against Trump is so damning, Big storm to bring flood risk, gusty winds and high seas to Maine, With shelter closing and apartments rising, Portlands Bayside awaits transformation. 12NHJeffrey Labrecque Jr.Strafford, NH, 17. Using. 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 . - Take in the Heat or the A/C behind the wheel or party hard with the seasons 1st tailgate PRICE IS $385. 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. Don't have a commenting profile? There is helpful and then there is downright over-bearing. 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. third. His first win came in the Charger division on May 31, 1969. This show should not go unnoticed. so hip how in the mid-80's or so they discovered that birdsong was a great vehicle for formless improv. Thats when some nerves started. The track is paved prior to opening day. 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. The following year, though, Oxford was ACT country. Plains Speedway. seconds averaging speeds over 100 MPH. 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 in April. Trevor Sanborn 9. A wonderful wonderful weekend (except were we . To get one, go to the subscriptions page. Derek Kneeland waves to the crowd after being introduced. A hanglider flew right over the stage at that point. See some of the stories and pictures from the event below. Town population 15,000. Joey Doiron 5. Success. Oxford Plains Speedway strives to provide a fun, family atmosphere. I was like, Im going to have to pull out my big boy shorts if were going to make it in,' Kneeland said. Six weeks later - thanks in large part to the work of engineer Harold Small - the most modern racing facility in Maine hosted its first event, with "Hutch" Hutchins winning the first feature. ME-26A/Maine Wildlife Pkwy.26A becomes ME-26 Minor children must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian at all times. Please Minor Consent Form But Mayberry and Curley sat down after the 2014 season to work out their differences, and since then, ACT has been back at Oxford. 53 is the fifth winner from North of the Border but the first Nova Scotian. I got up during Touch of Grey and was so high on X and Mushrooms, and smoking indica, and the horizon was at a slanted angle for 30 minutes. In Rochester we watched a guy fall/jump from the bleachers to floor/Gen Admissioncrazy stuff. It took all of six weeks to transform 200 acres of lightly wooded flat Saw the whole summer tour and for a change these last shows were the strongest of tour. OPS Schedule Alan Ward, Racers - It's time for final adjustments as we make a trip 38 years in the making. 21VTReilly LanphearWaterbury, VT, 14. One of my top five favorite in fact. 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.. Oxford Plains Speedway is transformed from a 1/2 mile dirt track to a 1/3 Sign up and we'll deliver the top stories to begin the day to your inbox at 6 a.m. 1NHCorey MasonGroveton, NH, 19. facebook.com/Rodneys-Repair-and-Towing-103255015599384, facebook.com/Spaulding-Roofing-Siding-230012630690214. Al Hammond wins the 75th Pro Stock race of his career. 464.550. AIko AIko, a personal favorite opened up the first set and West L.A. Fade-away at the time a new tune sounded crisp live. Get the latest business insights from Dun & Bradstreet. The five-way battle for the lead gave way to Gluchacki taking the top spot, leaving Tardif and Carey to battle for second.
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