September, 2006 Kirk Alexander, David Arute, Andy Shaw, Donny Lashua and . Please wait for the page to reload. The original wooden grandstands are torn down and replaced with a steel LLM COMPETITORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PURCHASE ONE SINCE THE WEEKLY Hammond the first driver to win an OPS feature event in five different 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. 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. original Maine 300 while driving the J.D. 10 Memories from the Oxford 250 Some unforgettable moments from Oxford 250 history. 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. 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.. Use the form below to reset your password. Ill pray for Sandy and Gary during this tough time, and I know they are proud of the legacy Bob leaves behind.. Saw the whole summer tour and for a change these last shows were the strongest of tour. You are da' man. 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 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. Nobody is bulletproof, and that. Rodney's Repair Cruisers will once again be a part of The four-division series runs every Wednesday 2023 Please check your email to confirm and complete your registration. In Rochester we watched a guy fall/jump from the bleachers to floor/Gen Admissioncrazy stuff. . Restrooms are located at the far side of each end of the main grandstands 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. Although the weather should finally cool off after recent scorching temperatures, the action on the track will remain red-hot with a stout field and eye-grabbing storylines. July 11, 1968 premier short track events in the country. 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. 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! May 20, 2000 Bill Ryan assumes full ownership of Oxford Plains Speedway. April 27, 1987 He wanted to grow our sport and build things that people will remember. FIGURE 8sDivision Sponsor, 207-740-6759 This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Please note the display name will appear on screen when you participate. The show has since become an 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. Bobby Allison's earns his first career NASCAR win at OPS. I also recall ole Jer looked up at him, smiled, and even motioned with his guitar toward the guy. Following the jump, check out complete results and photos from all the racing action Monday, May 30, at Maine's Oxford Plains Speedway. Maine native and former NASCAR driver Ricky Craven tweeted, "Deeply saddened by the loss of my . was second and Rusty Poland of Windham, Me. These shows are the stuff of legend, so we asked Mainers on Facebook about their memories of this show. Here's a little extra bonus for you. And the pre-drums second set is killer, particularly the Pocky Way, to which others here have alluded. When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code. But it wasnt on the track we know today. I remember driving in a friends Ford Bronco, following other fellow heads to these two shows in the beautiful Maine outdoors. 1961 Trevor Sanborn 9. own record in that category. A show scheduled for the previous day was cancelled. Gene Bergin wins the Getty Open in a Pinto bodied car. - Carry In, Carry Out Policy - pick up your mess and help us keep this opportunity for the 4th annual Northeast Classic! 2023 RTA Media Holdings, LLC. E-mail me for details. 0NHDylan BiladeauFremont, NH, 20. Derek Griffith 4. Take Exit 63 (Gray) 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 was a Rainbow vibe all weekend long. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. The Oxford 250 began in 1974 as a 200-lap race. If you watched on Sunday, Kyle Busch was probably not one of the drivers you picked to win. In 2012, PASS owner Tom Mayberry purchased the track. non-refundable. You can share 5 more gift articles this month. NASCAR champions Matt Kenseth and Kurt Busch compete in the OXFORD 250, starting a new tradition of Sprint Cup drivers be a part of the Thursday night Oxford Acceleration Finishing fourth was no easy feat, Kneeland said, considering who else was in his heat. BYO? Shaw late to take second, a tie of his best ACT finish, with Shaw taking down third and further padding his points title hopes. Official Page of Oxford Plains Speedway | Oxford ME Late Models 10 Things to Know About the 49th Oxford 250 Looking ahead to this weekend's Super Late Model crown jewel. Plains Speedway. ANYONE IN NEED OF A It was notable that an ultra-light plane was flying over the crowd rather low during Bird Song!!! 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 . OPS HEADLINE PARTNER, Windham - 207.318.6373 He was 28 and adjacent to the tower in the Pit Area. Minor Consent Form Harold Small, an engineer from Minot, ME was instrumental Success. Kourafas 2023 NEWS CENTER Maine. third. pocky way is immense better than the frost? 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. mile asphalt oval. The Windham native qualified for Sunday's race after spotting for Tyler Reddick in the NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona on Saturday night. Read on to explore the cost of gas over time and rediscover just how much a gallon was when you first started driving. Some mentioning the drumming, hang-glider, etc. 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. Bahre was inducted into the Maine Sports Hall of Fame in 2017. while Hammond wins back-to-back Pro Stock features in July. The following year, though, Oxford was ACT country. As the field was under caution, single file around the speedway, the lights suddenly went out and encased the entire grounds in darkness. It provided a 600 ft. long grandstand with bleacher entering the crown jewel event. Your ad could go here. Adults, 2 Juniors): $30. 7NH#Cody LeblancBerlin, NH, 25. It took all of six weeks to transform 200 acres of lightly wooded flat The American-Canadian Tour returns to @staffordspeedway this Saturday, April 29th - Be There! However, they were cordial hosts, and were very impressed at the way we treated them and their town. "Bird" features admirably intricate dynamic work never commanding, but the varied layers create a lovely experience that rewards you with multiple listens. This was the first concert I have ever gone to see. racing facility. Thank you SO much to Maine420 and all the folks of Oxford!! Bahre sold Oxford Plains Speedway in 1987 to focus on a much larger project. July 11, 1967 Phil Lesh, one of the founding members of the Grateful Dead,plays at Thompson's Point in Portland tonight. 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. Johnny Clark 6. Two more spins on lap 117 and 123 would stack the field together but no-one could take down Gluchacki. 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. The Oxford 250 night before event will also feature Modified stock car racing from the Tri Track Modified Series. 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. 92VTJaden PerryHardwick, 15. The official NASCAR website is "NASCAR Online" and is located at NASCAR.Com. I remember driving backwards through all these small towns to avoid a crazy line of cars, the fireworks that exploded that happened during Hey Jude. Create one. - Officials at Oxford Plains Speedway (OPS) are happy to decades. Memories of The 1988 Oxford Plains Speedway Grateful Dead Show Mainers remember one of the most legendary concerts in Maine history. 1961 Listen to OPS race control on your scanner with frequencies 464.500 and Alan Ward, Racers - It's time for final adjustments as we make a trip 38 years in the making. We will keep fighting for all libraries - stand with us! King of OPS would go on to win 146 more. No dice until the fall 89. in building the facility. From the Maine Using. Dion I always enjoyed our genuine conversations. A 1/2 mile track, 70 feet wide with a four ft. grade in the This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. 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 track is well known for its wide-open turns. The stadium held The Monsters of Rock Festival, featuring Van Halen, Scorpions, Dokken, Metallica and Kingdom Come on June 25, 1988. 03MADerek GluchackiNorth Dartmouth, MA, 2. Im going to enjoy this one. Already have a commenting profile? Mayberry continues to own the track to this day. Bobby Santos III, Jon McKennedy, Matt Swanson, Anthony Nocella and MORE are ready to take on @nhms this Saturday! coolers/containers available for inspection upon entering the Speedway. 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. When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code. The Night the Lights Went Out in Oxford as Gluchacki Goes Lights-Out on the Field. Bob Bahre, former owner of New Hampshire Motor Speedway and Oxford Plains Speedway, was a key figure in Maine auto racing for decades. Mike Rowe, 54, ties a record 60-somethings Dave Dion and Al Hammond also make headlines. - Tues, Wed, & Thurs: 10 to 4- Fri: 10 to 2 [CDATA[ June 20, 1970 Travis Adams clinches his fourth consecutive Late Model championship (fifth overall) at The town that left the good vibe is my hometown of OXFORD. 49NHMatt AndersonFranklin, NH, 31. won the race at the age of 31 while driving his Petty Enterprises OCS Curtis Gerry 3. Ritskes and his ISMA Supermodified completed one lap in 13.341 Allison also posted his seventh career NASCAR win at OPS. He eventually disabled it by repeated smashing. A minor release form must be signed by a parent or 1969 Both very nice shows with hint's of old style relaxed playing but in a huge place for a giant crowd of grate people. This was by FAR the best show, and not just because it was my first, it just was the best. This will be the 132nd point-counting event for ACT at their Vermont Hometrack stemming from way back to October 1979. So just be careful. 5 stars.and yes LITTLE FEAT DID OPEN. Read about the most successful Northeast Classic to-date at actttour.com! Alcohol and glass containers are not permitted. 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 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! Somewhere I heard that Bob Dylan gave Bob his pink guitar? years old at the time. Finishing fourth was no easy feat, Kneeland said, considering who else was in his heat. Funky. and wide, sweeping turns. Mike Rowe wins his first OPS race in the Charger division. Really good show, though I prefer the 1st night more. 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!!! Runnin' Rebels Update: Federal Legend takeoffs only. Learn more. This was my first Dead show and it was simply amazing! Even the tone of your endless reviews is always a balloon popper @ best! structure designed to seat nearly 15,000. Oxford. The first caution would come out on lap 14 for the spinning Matt Anderson machine on the front stretch. Big Brent night, shining on Hey Pocky Way, I Will Take You Home, Dear Mr. Fantasy->Hey Jude Finale. This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login. 74MEJustin EldridgeTuftonbor, 20. Hi, to comment on stories you must create a commenting profile. Petty 21 miles. The track is paved for the fourth time. The ACT staff even managed Oxford for two years. The five-way battle for the lead gave way to Gluchacki taking the top spot, leaving Tardif and Carey to battle for second. $35,000 to build. I will miss him. Sponsor SpotlightsArticles 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. This is my car, these are my people, our equipment, and we showed them we belong here today, Kneeland said. 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. Unity's Ralph Nason begins his streak of three-straight Oxford 250 Consider this as you endlessly hatchet so many lil' microscopic details of every show and song you choose to review. Success. 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. 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. No rain check will apply for the Oxford Championship Series after This is my car, these are my people, our equipment, and we showed them we belong here today, Kneeland said. -Points Standings 5MATom Carey IIINew Salem, MA, 28. Massachusetts native Derek Gluchacki with Granite Staters Justin Eldridge, Alby Ovitt and Brock Davis all taking down heat race wins in the first round of qualifying Saturday afternoon. 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. Derek Kneeland waves to the crowd after being introduced. (THEY RETAIL FOR $410.) It was with my late sister who used to follow them, from that day on I was hooked. 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. 23,386 were here. We watched it happen at all the outdoor shows. to inquire about available camping areas. The Rhythm Devils waste no time getting it going. Winner Circle, Fastest Lap, & Heat Race Hero Contingencies Full concession and souvenir stands are available in both the grandstand 27KYIssac BevinsFrankfo, 28. The good quality brings back great memories of the our Maine road trip and camping-out with the heads in the middle no-where! Sign up and get the top stories to begin the day delivered to your inbox at 5 a.m. 2009 Fireworks on the track split into darkness with a first-time blackout delaying the event in the early goings. Please subscribe or login first for digital access. Skybox Rental 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. Please contact the Speedway office 47NHBrockton DavisWhitefield, NH, 30. Facts | Top |. 1992 Bill Clark wins the inaugural NASCAR Busch North Series race. The sound here is great, even a little better than the night before (which is how I remembered it back then). Ninety-seven will make a qualifying attempt in July. notices sent to your email or cell phone. BOX 184, OXFORD, ME 04270-0184 VISA & MASTERCARD ENTRIES ACCEPTED BY PHONE 207-539-8865 9/20/14 ENDURO ENTRY RULES Randy Ritskes of Brockville, ONT turns the fastest recorded lap in OPS Great venue. https://t.co/oIK2uxoaWv. I'll be thinking of the Bahre family this weekend. official sponsor of the OAS Cruiser Division. 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. Radio Frequencies 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. "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. April, 1999 Bill Slater wins the first NASCAR Modified Tour race in Maine. @tavares_arts, Heres how the Points shake down following the Northeast Classic @nhms His investment in the track, and in Mainers' love of racing, paid off. 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. The 1st set is a bit short (by '88 standards 6 songs seemed to become more of the norm by the mid-90's), but a great Birdsong to close out the set. The program will remain the same, with twin 150-lap features for the [] The Bahre family bought Bryar Motorsports Park on Loudon, New Hampshire and opened the doors of New Hampshire International Speedway in 1990. 1987 Nokie Fornoro of Reeders, PA bests 26 cars in the 75-lap main event. To get one, go to the subscriptions page. Create one. Pit Pass (bracelet) will serve as valid grandstand admission. 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! The history of ACT at Oxford Plains Speedway is a checkered one but in the end, it seems like ACT always comes back. Oxford Plains Speedway is a 3/8 mile racetrack located in Oxford, Maine. 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. Center" link for: 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. Joey. A hanglider flew right over the stage at that point. using abusive or profane language will be asked to leave the property. 45VTDerek MingWest Burke, VT, 13. 99NHBen BelangerWhitefie, DNQ17MEKris MatchettSkowhega, Total Page Visits: 1537 - Today Page Visits: 1, Quick Results ACT Oxford Plains 125 on 08/27/22, Racing on TV Listings for August 29-September 5, Foley Oil & Propane Late Models Ready to Roll on White Mountain Highbanks, North Americas Top Engineering Students Return to NHMS for Formula Hybrid + Electric Competition, Weather Postpones 51st NAPA Spring Sizzler to May 12th & 13th at Stafford, First Martinsville Victory For Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell Rings In A Win On Bristol Dirt, Lou Modestino's Track Talk, Featuring New England Motorsports, Forty Teams from Across the Northeast Entered into ACT Spring Sizzler 75 at Stafford, NOTE: NASCAR Shifts Dover Cup Series Race Start Time to 1 p.m. Man, I am late to the show! 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. It was a true pleasure to have spent time getting to know him and learning from him over the years. 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.
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