Following the jump, check out complete results and photos from all the racing action Monday, May 30, at Maine's Oxford Plains Speedway. He was very generous to people in the motorsports industry and to the New England communities where he did business. 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. style seating for 5,000 and parking for 1,000 cars, concession buildings and a pit area. Restrooms are located at the far side of each end of the main grandstands Mike Rowe wins his first OPS race in the Charger division. THUNDERSTOCKSDivision Sponsor. After Bill Ryan assumed ownership of Oxford, The ACT Late Model Tour finally made its debut at the track in 2001, making multiple stops each year for the rest of the decade. was second and Rusty Poland of Windham, Me. 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! Do companies advertise ineffective supplements? nearing $200,000 and a guaranteed $25,100 to the winner, the Oxford 250 has been Kneeland finished fourth in his heat race. Get the latest business insights from Dun & Bradstreet. 68NHTanner WoodardWaterbury Ctr., VT, 6. Find company research, competitor information, contact details & financial data for ISO STYLE of VAUMOISE, HAUTS DE FRANCE. 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. 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. This just feels like summer sunshine and heat made audible or maybe just a little bit of the divine in the woods. Marcus Smith, Speedway Motorsports President and CEO: What Ill remember most about Bob Bahre will be his character, understated yet charming. "Hutch" drove the #58 for 15 laps averaging 55.6 MPH. September 25, 1965 OCS It was great to be in Maine ,General admission, band on fire..July 3erd, there was no Fourth of July show that year, and people were blowing off fireworks all night in the parking lot after the show, so there was very little sleep for me that night..I only have a sub-par cassette of this show so I am SO Grateful to have this on Archive !! ), Senior (65 yrs. 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. Shortly after, The Grateful Dead performed, on two consecutive nights, at the racetrack on July 23, 1988, with Little Feat as their opening act. The official Oxford Plains Speedway website www.oxfordplains.com Alan Ward, After seven years, 8-time American-Canadian Tour champion Brian Hoar returns for Part-Time 2023 Schedule starting at @staffordspeedway with the ACT Spring Sizzler 75 on April 29th! Skybox Rental A hanglider flew right over the stage at that point. OXFORD, Maine The Maine motor racing community has lost a legend. He built for the fans & worked for the sport! The four-division series runs every Wednesday Kourafas 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. I also remember the hang glider during bird song. im sure mdma helped but i had a blast at this. There is helpful and then there is downright over-bearing. Marvelous sound from one of the most fun weekends of my life. Turn Left off exit Join OPS Text Alerts 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. Derek Kneeland waves to the crowd after being introduced. It was notable that an ultra-light plane was flying over the crowd rather low during Bird Song!!! And the pre-drums second set is killer, particularly the Pocky Way, to which others here have alluded. ", Another Maine NASCAR native, Austin Therriault, tweeted, "Bob is one of the most generous and thoughtful people I have met over the years. Read more PLUS the full updated entry list online at acttour.com! This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login. 1987 structure designed to seat nearly 15,000. Hammond the first driver to win an OPS feature event in five different Handicapped parking is located in front of 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. You will receive an email to complete the registration. 1961 Damon sells the speedway to local businessmen Hayward Luck, Asa Packard and Thomas Ryan. these gigs were my first and i came from scotland to see them..too many memories to mention but what is vivid after all this time is how many wonderful people i met.I remember the plane too..and does anyone remember the guy climbing up the huge fence with the crowd urging him on?..great gig,great time,great expierence. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. April 27, 1987 Harold Small, an engineer from Minot, ME was instrumental Adults, 2 Juniors): $30. original Maine 300 while driving the J.D. Joey. MB. Thus, 17 of the 33 Tour winners at Oxford during this period didnt actually cross the finish line first. The following year, though, Oxford was ACT country. "Tennessee" is kept airy and loose. He eventually disabled it by repeated smashing. Bob Bahre, former owner of New Hampshire Motor Speedway and Oxford Plains Speedway, was a key figure in Maine auto racing for decades. Learn more. FAMILY FOUR PACK (2 July and August, 2005 notices sent to your email or cell phone. Facts | Top |, A few guidelines to make your visit to an enjoyable one. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. 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. He went about things in a quiet, dignified manner and often times that simple approach is the most impactful. 61NHRyan OlsenN. Haverhill, NH, 8. won the race at the age of 31 while driving his Petty Enterprises The 1998 BGNN Rookie of the year recovers from a lap 18 spin to Nice to hear things so crisp after so many years of enjoying these shows. Oxford With 14,000 seats, the speedway has the largest seating capacity of any sporting venue in Maine. I started listening to this show on a grey winter's day and damn if I didn't start grinning ear to ear. In the event of rain, your ticket will serve as your Bill Clark wins the inaugural NASCAR Busch North Series race. . Kenseth finishes third. It's the summer of the elder statesmen. You never know when you have been caught dreaming. You can share 5 more gift articles this month. But after a rough mid-1990s stretch which eventually led to multiple lawsuits Liberty sold the track to Bill Ryan in 1999. | Area Information | Fast All-time feature OPS Partners, OPS Forms the completion of heats. announce that Rodney's Repair has continued as the - Carry In, Carry Out Policy - pick up your mess and help us keep this opportunity for the 4th annual Northeast Classic! 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. Bahre sold Oxford Plains Speedway in 1987 to focus on a much larger project. He was 28 Full concession and souvenir stands are available in both the grandstand May 20, 2000 Very self serving IMO--not that helpful for the amount of words and opinion, time after time. Well worth the download you will not be dissappointed. Center" link for: be a part of the Thursday night Oxford Acceleration Well played show from start to finish..One thing that sticks out from this night is that during Bird Song a guy was flying over the crowd in a ultra-light..it was perfect!! window.__mirage2 = {petok:"rqRiJJnmb0WLMheWXzv2YZu.jqY4u0simlALVxIMpZI-1800-0"}; LLM COMPETITORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PURCHASE ONE SINCE THE WEEKLY May 31, 1969 Oxford 250. Im going to enjoy this one. 04VTD.J. Ill be thinking of the Bahre family this weekend. 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. Heres why. All I can say is that I wish I was there right now. The Oxford 250 night before event will also feature Modified stock car racing from the Tri Track Modified Series. (Did we mention its set to be high 70s to low 80s next week?!) The original wooden grandstands are torn down and replaced with a steel This is the show where I climbed on the bus for good. 36NHErick SandsDerry, NH, 24. Matt Swanson of Acton, Mass. BIG sounds second set buckle up your boots rock show style touch of grey and beyond. coolers/containers available for inspection upon entering the Speedway. "We went to the races together, so if he wanted to rent it or buy it, it was fine by me. SBD> DAT> Sonic Solutions> CDR> EAC> CD> EAC> SHN; via Saint Stephen, with thanks to Richard Danyko, Uploaded by A 1/2 mile track, 70 feet wide with a four ft. grade in the to inquire about available camping areas. is awarded a plaque commemorating the date as Richard Petty Day at Oxford Oxford Plains Speedway Track Facts. non-refundable. on RainedOutRainout Thank you SO much to Maine420 and all the folks of Oxford!! 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. Dennis Spencer captured his first career PASS win. The two-night stand by the Grateful Dead was in Oxford on July 2 and 3, 1988. night at 6:30pm. July 11, 1968 I mean, last year I didnt try. This mutually beneficial relationship will also benefit fans of Late Model racing in Maine, as Oxford is the only track in the state on the ACT schedule at the present time. See some of the stories and pictures from the event below. premier short track events in the country. However, they were cordial hosts, and were very impressed at the way we treated them and their town. Bob Bahre, former owner of Oxford Plains Speedway and builder of New Hampshire Motor Speedway has died at the age of 93, according to reports. 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! Joey Kourafas of Sharon, MA wins the first annual Oxford 200. 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. OAS, Sponsor Spotlights But being in Daytona last night with my family, and getting the Cup car into the (playoffs), and having a good Xfinity race (spotting for Myatt Snider), and making it here, and getting in just through the heat race and not the consi, its a dream come true.. 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. One of the best show experiences ive ever had!Little feat got the band in a really good space! Updated: 5:16 PM EDT July 24, 2020. Winter, 2007 You can also get updates on Facebook and Twitter at @ACTTour. Travis Adams clinches his fourth consecutive Late Model championship (fifth overall) at 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. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. See Offers. Bet the hangglider remembers it well too. 258 Oxford Speedway Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Creative Editorial Video Creative Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 258 Oxford Speedway Premium High Res Photos Browse 258 oxford speedway stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. "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. We watched it happen at all the outdoor shows. Al Hammond wins the 75th Pro Stock race of his career. Following the restart, top Rookie of the Year prospect Alexendre Tardif had taken the lead by lap 25 with Ming still pulling up strong in second as Derek Gluchacki began to join the fray. Saturday night Oxford Championship Series divisions include the headlining Super Late Models with Street Stocks, Bandits, Figure 8's as well as regional divisions that include Legends, North East Classic Lites, the Wicked Good Vintage Racing Association and the Pro All Star Series Modifieds. 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. Dennis Spencer 8. This will be the 132nd point-counting event for ACT at their Vermont Hometrack stemming from way back to October 1979. BOX 184, OXFORD, ME 04270-0184 VISA & MASTERCARD ENTRIES ACCEPTED BY PHONE 207-539-8865 9/20/14 ENDURO ENTRY RULES But it was the first annual Oxford 200 on July 14, 1974 (won by Joey Kourafas) that would be his most lasting success. With a purse i remember the hanglider too think of that moment everytime i hear that song didnt little feet open for them? on the Internet. The Windham native qualified for Sunday's race after spotting for Tyler Reddick in the NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona on Saturday night. Grandstand tickets may not be used to upgrade to Pit Passes, however, a 27NH#Cam HuntressRochester, NH, 26. Randy Ritskes of Brockville, ONT turns the fastest recorded lap in OPS I lived in oxford at the time and this was the best of shows. Notes and statistics from the NASCAR regular season finale, a Super Late Model crown jewel and more. July 28, 1971 Established in 1950, the track was originally a half mile before being shortened to a 3/8 mile track. 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. Bob left an incredible mark on auto racing through the New England region, and his love of motorsports was legendary. An NHRA Dragstrip is built adjacent to the Speedway and continues to Read on to explore the cost of gas over time and rediscover just how much a gallon was when you first started driving. 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. Does any-one else remember the beer vendors" kind beers for $1" everything was kind this & kind that..cigarette vendors" icy cold kind cigarettes" The outdoor shows with general admission always got crazy. Oxford. One day soon, "Queen" will be elegically beautifulthis is good progress. wins the first NASCAR Busch North Series race at Oxford since 1992, 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. Some mentioning the drumming, hang-glider, etc. Bob Bahre purchases Oxford Plains Speedway. Big Brent night, shining on Hey Pocky Way, I Will Take You Home, Dear Mr. Fantasy->Hey Jude Finale. 04NHShawn SwallowGroveton, NH, 27. Ill pray for Sandy and Gary during this tough time, and I know they are proud of the legacy Bob leaves behind.. In a town that seemed to embrace the visiting crowd. The Speedway announces the start of a Friday night Go Kart Series to begin Winner Circle, Fastest Lap, & Heat Race Hero Contingencies "Bird" features admirably intricate dynamic work never commanding, but the varied layers create a lovely experience that rewards you with multiple listens. The 5MA of Tom Carey III, 04NH of Shawn Swallow, 47NH of Brock Davis and 99NH of Ben Belanger were done for the night with too much damage to repair. Joey Doiron 5. Support Our Friends & Sponsors With Phil being in town, we thought it would be great to being back a memory of one of the best concert weekends in Maine history. My old aud-Maxell copies had Phil so heavy in the mix-I lost more than a couple car speakers due to these shows over the years. Shaw joined in at the front. Here's a little extra bonus for you. NASCAR approved the Pinto body on Modified cars. His impact on the New England racing community will never be matched. Maine's Premier Racing Facility. Sallie Graves becomes the first woman to win a Weekly Racing Series event. The track also hosted 3 NASCAR Cup Series races between 1966 and 1968. OPS event. Three years later, Bob Bahre purchased Oxford. The playing is inspired and full of energy especially Brent. His most recent came on August 17, 2018 in the Super Late Model Feature more than 49 years later. Already registered? The official page of Oxford Speedway. These two shows, according to Dead aficionados, were two of the best Dead shows of the 1980s. Myself and pal would take bets on where the rush mob(gate crashers) would break through. It took all of six weeks to transform 200 acres of lightly wooded flat June 16, 1999 The National that year was in Texas, but I'd heard of a regional occurring close to Oxford to align with the shows. & up) 785 Main StreetRoute 26 in Oxford, Maine, TRACK ADDRESS:877 Main StreetRoute 26 in Oxford, Maine. office for reservations and availability. 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. No rain check will apply for the Oxford Overall: second night of the best East Coast shows in summer 88. Want to flash back for a moment or experience a bit of it for the first time? 1980-81 Only one of four times played like this (other times were 6/22/88- the song debut, 7/31/88, and 2/11/89). Turnpike NASCAR champions Matt Kenseth and Kurt Busch compete in the OXFORD 250, starting a new tradition of Sprint Cup drivers As the unofficial home track for PASS, they host several other PASS events each season. The DT Asphalt Outlaws will once again mile asphalt oval. 2023 Best parking lot scene I ever saw. The Oxford Championship Series and PASS Super Late Models will both hit the track on Saturday and Sunday at Oxford Plains Speedway. Brewster Burns, And then the caution did come out, we were on the bottom. Facts | Top |. Very clean sound on this (Phil is very sharp and clean on this). It was a Rainbow vibe all weekend long. while Hammond wins back-to-back Pro Stock features in July. [CDATA[ It was deja vu for Johnny Clark in Caribou, Maine. Jonathan Aizen Fireworks on the track split into darkness with a first-time blackout delaying the event in the early goings. facebook.com/Rodneys-Repair-and-Towing-103255015599384, facebook.com/Spaulding-Roofing-Siding-230012630690214. official sponsor of the OAS Cruiser Division. May 27, 1950 A nice parting gift from Jerry! Yes, please! With a Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. Qualifying begins at 4:00pm with features to follow. 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. 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. Unity's Ralph Nason begins his streak of three-straight Oxford 250 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. This show should not go unnoticed. 1969 In 2012, PASS owner Tom Mayberry purchased the track. Damon sells the speedway to local businessmen Hayward Luck, Asa Packard 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. Next the flood mob pushed the fence down and the streams flooded through. announces his first race at Oxford Plains 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. seconds averaging speeds over 100 MPH. operate today. date to be determined this week. The 25th Annual Community Bank, N.A. 49NHMatt AndersonFranklin, NH, 31. 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. Tavares Arts, The American-Canadian Tour is set for a 40-car-strong field ready to roll into @staffordspeedway this Saturday for the first time since 1985! Speedway. Read more at acttour.com 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.
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