(Did we mention its set to be high 70s to low 80s next week?!) Among the NASCAR stars who have raced the annual Oxford 250 are 17 drivers who have won NASCAR Cup Series majors, with eleven of them Sprint Cup Series champions, and five of those are now NASCAR Hall of Fame members. Curtis Gerry 3. . 00NHJimmy Renfrew Jr.Candia, NH, 5. And the pre-drums second set is killer, particularly the Pocky Way, to which others here have alluded. You can listen to the Grateful Dead's Oxford concert right here on YouTube. In fact, the original Oxford Plains Speedway was a -mile dirt track. 5NHConnor McDougalSomersworth, NH, 10. 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. Alan Ward, Racers - It's time for final adjustments as we make a trip 38 years in the making. A wonderful wonderful weekend (except were we . September, 2006 Oxford, Maine October, 2002 Tues, Wed, & Thurs: 10 to 4- Fri: 10 to 2 Gluchacki and Tardif would continue to lead the way as point leader D.J. He started the 20-lap heat in fourth. June 16, 1999 May 20, 2000 original Maine 300 while driving the J.D. available. Very clean sound on this (Phil is very sharp and clean on this). Oxford Plains Speedway is a 3/8 mile racetrack located in Oxford, Maine. King of OPS would go on to win 146 more. Harold Small, an engineer from Minot, ME was instrumental Don't have a commenting profile? July 4, 1951 Largest crowd assembled in Maine's history, (12,000 spectators) attend an OPS event. The win makes Damon sells the speedway to local businessmen Hayward Luck, Asa Packard Very nice, clean board. I will miss him pic.twitter.com/Rgg2B8iuqx, Maine Sen. Susan Collins released a statement Friday on the passing of Bahre, saying "he will be remembered not only not only for his contributions to the sport of racing, but also for his philanthropic support for his community and our state., Bob was an icon in the racing industry and a truly beloved member of the Oxford Hills community," Collins said. As the field was under caution, single file around the speedway, the lights suddenly went out and encased the entire grounds in darkness. 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. This is a really solid show. 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. Speedway. This just feels like summer sunshine and heat made audible or maybe just a little bit of the divine in the woods. Can you imagine tens of thousands of people driving down Route 26 to get into the show? ", Another Maine NASCAR native, Austin Therriault, tweeted, "Bob is one of the most generous and thoughtful people I have met over the years. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. Awesome sound there, awesome sound here. 36NHErick SandsDerry, NH, 24. If the page does not reload within 5 seconds, please refresh the page. The American-Canadian Tour Returns to it's Green Mountain Home. This was my first Dead show and it was simply amazing! Restrooms are located at the far side of each end of the main grandstands 27NH#Cam HuntressRochester, NH, 26. These 2 shows were a ball. With 14,000 seats, the speedway has the largest seating capacity of any sporting venue in Maine. 04VTD.J. From the Maine 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. Photo Tom Morris/Myracenews. The Sign in or Subscribe 4NH#Jamie Swallow Jr.Stark, NH, 22. Taylor entered This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Handicapped parking is located in front of the inside of the speedway. The Bahre family bought Bryar Motorsports Park on Loudon, New Hampshire and opened the doors of New Hampshire International Speedway in 1990. Al's first win was July 4, 1965. Fan Conduct championships. facebook.com/Rodneys-Repair-and-Towing-103255015599384, facebook.com/Spaulding-Roofing-Siding-230012630690214. 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. The arrangement continued for the first year of ACT in 1986, but when NASCAR created the rival Busch North Series (now K&N Pro Series East) in 1987, Oxford went with NASCAR. OCS the completion of heats. Bob Bahre, former owner of New Hampshire Motor Speedway and Oxford Plains Speedway, was a key figure in Maine auto racing for decades. 38 Mark Bowie, 4. Official Page of Oxford Plains Speedway | Oxford ME It was her first of 10 wins. August 19, 2000 The widening of the backstretch wins the first NASCAR Busch North Series race at Oxford since 1992, Bob Bahre purchases Oxford Plains Speedway. 49NHMatt AndersonFranklin, NH, 31. nearing $200,000 and a guaranteed $25,100 to the winner, the Oxford 250 has been Every time I saw him he had on khakis and a white shirt. OPS event. Facts | Top |, A few guidelines to make your visit to an enjoyable one. Oxford was purely cool. 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.. Text ACTTour to 84483 to sign up for RainedOut notifications. Show is a five-star 88 beauty. 21QCAlexandre TardifNotre Dame des Pins, QC, 3. premier short track events in the country. July 8, 1990 I remember crying during I will take you home. Unity's Ralph Nason begins his streak of three-straight Oxford 250 Application The American-Canadian Tour returns to @staffordspeedway this Saturday, April 29th - Be There! The 25th Annual Community Bank, N.A. He was 28 A wonderful wonderful weekend (except were we *parched* out in the parking lot!). Kenseth finishes third. The Windham native qualified for Sunday's race after spotting for Tyler Reddick in the NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona on Saturday night. Does anybody know where to get an AUD of this show? on RainedOutRainout Funky. 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. - ), Adult (13-64 yrs. This Track in ACT History: Oxford Plains Speedway. Jean Paul Cyr clinches his record seventh ACT championship at Your reviews bring an honestly negative note to what seems to me a lot of peoples good time strolling down memory lane on these review pages. Bob went on to found the New Hampshire Motor Speedway and built tracks around the country, cementing his legendary status in the racing world.". E-mail me for details. Here's a little extra bonus for you. 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. The four-division series runs every Wednesday Plymouth. In 2012, PASS owner Tom Mayberry purchased the track. too bad---the band sounds real muscular during this period. Three rounds of qualifying whittled the field of 38 down to 32 starting positions for the Oxford Plains 125. "This sucks," the 72-year-old Rowe remembered saying. 22VTPeyton LanphearWaterbury, VT, DNQ37CTJordan HadleyWaterford, CT, DNQ17MEKris MatchettSkowhegan, ME, DNQ50RIMike BenevidesWesterly, RI, DNQ3MEBrenna HumphreyStewartstown, NH, DNQ69MEDave MacDonaldNew Gloucester, ME, DSQ27NC#Robby Gordon DouglasCharlotte, NC*. "Walkin" attempts to thicken the groove and they succeedwhatever timing the drummers are on, 7/4..blah blah, it works. Log in to join the discussion. | Area Information | Fast dropping off your request at our souvenir stand. - Everyone in the vehicle must have purchased their General Admission tickets for Saturday 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. All-time feature Pit Admission - There is no age restriction The sound here is great, even a little better than the night before (which is how I remembered it back then). Please wait for the page to reload. You are allowed to bring your own food and drink items into the Speedway. Blessings to the 70-year-old biker that gifted me his private stock. 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. 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. Ticket Exchange unforgettable night of high-fylin' fun. Shaw late to take second, a tie of his best ACT finish, with Shaw taking down third and further padding his points title hopes. 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.. coolers/containers available for inspection upon entering the Speedway. July 28, 1971 Heres why. Too bad we cant bottle up all these good times and release them with every tape. Great scene, great energy, great song choices, great playing. is awarded a plaque commemorating the date as Richard Petty Day at Oxford It was a Rainbow vibe all weekend long. And the pre-drums second set is killer, particularly the Pocky Way, to which others here have alluded. 74MEJustin EldridgeTuftonbor, 20. You will receive an email to complete the registration. OPS HEADLINE PARTNER, Windham - 207.318.6373 Take a look: Here's a little extra bonus for you. Pretty much one way in and one way out! to inquire about available camping areas. Oxford, ME The annual American-Canadian Tour 125 at Oxford Plains Speedway headlining the Saturday night before the Oxford 250 program did not disappoint. By 11:00pm power was restored to the area and drivers returned to their cars scattered around the Oxford third-mile. 26GABubba PollardSenoia, GA, 11. OPS Schedule the evening in a seven-title tie with Mike Rowe and 25 points ahead of Just graduated UMASS in May, traveling with all my bretheren, winding up (and then back down) at Oxford Plains Speedway, and listening to the boys play as if it was their last 2 shows ever!!! I started listening to this show on a grey winter's day and damn if I didn't start grinning ear to ear. Learn more. This trip features a short and really sweet first set that's followed by an excellent second set. OPS Partners, OPS Forms - Carry In, Carry Out Policy - pick up your mess and help us keep this opportunity for the 4th annual Northeast Classic! Read more at acttour.com Myself and pal would take bets on where the rush mob(gate crashers) would break through. Turn Left off exit You can share 5 more gift articles this month. Maine native and former NASCAR driver Ricky Craven tweeted, "Deeply saddened by the loss of my friend & mentor Bob Bahre. Login. Their schedule includes the Saturday night Oxford Championship Series, the Wednesday night Oxford Acceleration Series, Motor Mayhem events, and of course the annual Oxford 250, which is now run on the final Sunday in August. announce that Rodney's Repair has continued as the Kourafas I will miss him. Bill Ryan assumes full ownership of Oxford Plains Speedway. That trip changed the direction of their lives. Joey Kourafas of Sharon, MA wins the first annual Oxford 200. 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 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. The Rhythm Devils waste no time getting it going. // 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. 5MATom Carey IIINew Salem, MA, 28. Phil Lesh, one of the founding members of the Grateful Dead,plays at Thompson's Point in Portland tonight. Great time, very cool show. 32NHJeff MarshallLittlet, 11. This is my car, these are my people, our equipment, and we showed them we belong here today, Kneeland said. OXFORD Mike Rowe recalled saying just two words when he received a prostate cancer diagnosis in February. annual event. Outstanding Bird Song and LLR. The track is paved prior to opening day. The first caution would come out on lap 14 for the spinning Matt Anderson machine on the front stretch. winner is celebrated in the popular bricked square on Gary Drew. 2022 Maine native and former NASCAR driver Ricky Craven tweeted, "Deeply saddened by the loss of my . Derek Gluchacki took down his first Oxford Plains Speedway win on the American-Canadian Tour, becoming the first two-time winner in 2022 after eight events. 2023 RTA Media Holdings, LLC. | Welcome 04VTD.J. Which is just to say that summer 88 had a lot of really solid shows. 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! Oxford Plains Speedway strives to provide a fun, family atmosphere. 0NHDylan BiladeauFremont, NH, 20. SBD> DAT> Sonic Solutions> CDR> EAC> CD> EAC> SHN; via Saint Stephen, with thanks to Richard Danyko, Uploaded by 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. | Area Information | Fast The Big Apple Food Stores Summer Racing Series presented by Texaco brings These two shows, according to Dead aficionados, were two of the best Dead shows of the 1980s. Home of the 49th Annual Oxford 250 on Sunday, August. Heres the details //]]> won the race at the age of 31 while driving his Petty Enterprises Oxford Plains Speedway announced today that DT Asphalt changed the configuration to a 3/8 mile oval. Really good show, though I prefer the 1st night more. OCS operate today. Winner Circle, Fastest Lap, & Heat Race Hero Contingencies 21VTReilly LanphearWaterbury, VT, 14. Support Our Friends & Sponsors 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. Two more spins on lap 117 and 123 would stack the field together but no-one could take down Gluchacki. Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. Late Models 10 Things to Know About the 49th Oxford 250 Looking ahead to this weekend's Super Late Model crown jewel. Brewster Burns, And then the caution did come out, we were on the bottom. 2023 NEWS CENTER Maine. Sign up and we'll deliver the top stories to begin the day to your inbox at 6 a.m. (THEY RETAIL FOR $410.) [CDATA[ Login. How about Bobby's pink guitar? In late 2012 the owner Bill Ryan sold the speedway to current owner Tom Mayberry. has signed on to be the title sponsor to the Outlaw 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. These two just happen to rise a little higher. 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. 1961 Damon sells the speedway to local businessmen Hayward Luck, Asa Packard and Thomas Ryan. These shows were way out there in the forests of Maine. You can also get updates on Facebook and Twitter at @ACTTour. That was just the earliest he could get to the track after a long but joyous shift at his job. Does anyone outside of Maine know how far off the beatin track this show is? This is my car, these are my people, our equipment, and we showed them we belong here today, Kneeland said. Create a commenting profile by providing an email address, password and display name. @tavares_arts, Great Fields, Great Crowds, Fantastic Racing Makes for Epic Northeast Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway! 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. 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. 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 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. History & Statistics This recording is great, as well, although I'd love a SBD/AUD mix like the night before. Turn Right onto He had a passionate commitment to both drivers and race fans, and that commitment was evident when he built our facility in 1990. announces his first race at Oxford Plains It took all of six weeks to transform . 53 is the fifth winner from North of the Border but the first Nova Scotian. May, 1970 Enter your email and password to access comments. 1,349 talking about this. //
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