- Officials at Oxford Plains Speedway (OPS) are happy to A record 156 drivers pre-register for the OXFORD 250. September, 2007 King of OPS would go on to win 146 more. Private skybox rental is available at most races. date to be determined this week. One of the most fun shows I can remember attending. 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. Plymouth. Established in 1950, the track was originally a half mile before being shortened to a 3/8 mile track. A hanglider flew right over the stage at that point. I lived in oxford at the time and this was the best of shows. Grateful Dead Live at Oxford Plains Speedway on 1988-07-03 . 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. 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. Fan Conduct 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. Derek Kneeland waves to the crowd after being introduced. August 19, 2000 July and August, 2005 Please contact the main to enter the Pit Area. Support Our Friends & Sponsors was fifth and Steve Dickey of Londonderry, N.H. fifth. But it was the first annual Oxford 200 on July 14, 1974 (won by Joey Kourafas) that would be his most lasting success. 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 keep looking for verification but it feels like a myth. The main race held there is the HP Hood Oxford 250, which has run under various sanctions over the years; in the early 1990s, the race was a combination race between the NASCAR Busch Series and NASCAR Busch North Series, but it later became an American Canadian Tour Late Model race, and now a Pro All Star Series Super Late Model race. - Success. April, 1999 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 two-night stand by the Grateful Dead was in Oxford on July 2 and 3, 1988. 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. The track also hosted 3 NASCAR Cup Series races between 1966 and 1968. growth. Bob added the extra 50 laps the following year to make sure racers had to pit. Enter your email and password to access comments. 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. to OPS | Directions Kenseth finishes third. Yes, please! Using. 1NHCorey MasonGroveton, NH, 19. 150 is just one week away at Thunder Road International Speedbowl. the inside of the speedway. The 1998 BGNN Rookie of the year recovers from a lap 18 spin to You Used to Be Able to Take a Boat From Portland to Sebago Lake, Everything You Need to Know About Legalized Sports Betting in Maine, 8 Completely Free Swimming Holes You Can Visit in Maine, Over 100 Volunteers Building Home in Oxford for Local Army Vet in Only 12 Days, Maine Incentivizing Vaccinations With Free Stuff, Oxford Hills Graduate Marries One of The Worlds Richest Women. April 27, 1987 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. Application 1961 Some unforgettable moments from Oxford 250 history. July 24, 2001 ", Another Maine NASCAR native, Austin Therriault, tweeted, "Bob is one of the most generous and thoughtful people I have met over the years. This is awesome.. on the Internet. ), Senior (65 yrs. Brewster Burns, And then the caution did come out, we were on the bottom. 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 !! (6-12 yrs. Jean Paul Cyr clinches his record seventh ACT championship 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. There's a funny LL Rain tease in the 2nd set, before they bail out and do Hey Pocky instead. This web site is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NASCAR. Oxford, Maine It provided a 600 ft. long grandstand with bleacher style seating for 5,000 and parking for 1,000 cars, concession buildings and a pit area. This Oxford Take You Home showcases a rare lead-in to drums/space, as it was more commonly played on the other end. 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. For more information about the American-Canadian Tour, contact the ACT offices at (802) 244-6963. . 68NHTanner WoodardWaterbury Ctr., VT, 6. Im going to enjoy this one. stop. Gotta respect something that builds up albeit very slowly too this. . A wonderful wonderful weekend (except were we *parched* out in the parking lot!). Text ACTTour to 84483 to sign up for RainedOut notifications. Touch> Pocky WAY, is a real go-getter for a second set start!!!!!!!! Bill Clark wins the inaugural NASCAR Busch North Series race. Please wait for the page to reload. Turnpike Series at slated for 14 races this season. "Gone Are The Days.". But Mayberry and Curley sat down after the 2014 season to work out their differences, and since then, ACT has been back at Oxford. Outstanding Bird Song and LLR. Pit Admission - There is no age restriction The Wednesday night Oxford Acceleration Series offers five divisions including Outlaws, Rebels, Sport Trucks, Cruisers and Ladies divisions. Cancer sidelines one of state's most decorated drivers for Oxford 250 September, 2006 Damon sells the speedway to local businessmen Hayward Luck, Asa Packard Sallie Graves becomes the first woman to win a Weekly Racing Series event. 92VTJaden PerryHardwick, 15. Skybox Rental This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login. With 14,000 seats, the speedway has the largest seating capacity of any sporting venue in Maine. Oxford Plains Speedway - Yesterday's Speedways Home to the Oxford 250. And the pre-drums second set is killer, particularly the Pocky Way, to which others here have alluded. Don't have a commenting profile? Minor children must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian at all times. Read on to explore the cost of gas over time and rediscover just how much a gallon was when you first started driving. Great to hear it again, good solid show all around. The track is paved for the second time a couple of weeks prior to the 3. operate today. At Oxford, I believe it was a tall fenced up gate. Its truly an honor to have known Bob. too bad---the band sounds real muscular during this period. July 14, 1974 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. Maine racing legend Bob Bahre dies, New Hampshire Speedway - WCSH so hip how in the mid-80's or so they discovered that birdsong was a great vehicle for formless improv. With 14,000 seats, the speedway has the largest seating capacity of any sporting venue in Maine. With less than two weeks until the 48th running of the Oxford 250, the entry list has now swelled past the number 60 mark in what is shaping up to be potentially one of the largest field of drivers for this legendary short track race in the past half-decade. The sound is excellent A+. notices sent to your email or cell phone. It would be the 15th and final time that the Grateful Dead would play in Maine. Town population 15,000. Great place and the on site camping scene was really cool. In late 2012 the owner Bill Ryan sold the speedway to current owner Tom Mayberry. 5MATom Carey IIINew Salem, MA, 28. A wonderful wonderful weekend (except were we . July 11, 1967 The official page of Oxford Speedway. 19QCDany TrepanierSt-Edouard,QC, 12. You never know when you have been caught dreaming. The Speedway announces the start of a Friday night Go Kart Series to begin That was just the earliest he could get to the track after a long but joyous shift at his job. July 12, 1966 How could things go wrong with Little Feat opening up?? Tom Mayberrys PASS North Series will also make two visits each to Thunder Road and White Mountain Motorsports Park, tracks also operated by ACT owners Cris Michaud and Pat Malone. This is my car, these are my people, our equipment, and we showed them we belong here today, Kneeland said. Memories of The 1988 Oxford Plains Speedway Grateful Dead Show Mainers remember one of the most legendary concerts in Maine history. Create a commenting profile by providing an email address, password and display name. Oxford 250 Entry List Continues to Grow - MotorSportsNews.Net facebook.com/Rodneys-Repair-and-Towing-103255015599384, facebook.com/Spaulding-Roofing-Siding-230012630690214. Restrooms "Bob and I always did things together," says Sandy. To get one, go to the subscriptions page. You can also get updates on Facebook and Twitter at @ACTTour. (THEY RETAIL FOR $410.) Oxford Plains Speedway, a 1/2 mile dirt track, is ready for racing. Some mentioning the drumming, hang-glider, etc. Already have a commenting profile? announce that Rodney's Repair has continued as the It was under his stewardship that the track truly rose to national prominence. Parking is free for all events. Ticket Exchange Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Rain checks may be used for any race Thing was always on the fritz. Consider this as you endlessly hatchet so many lil' microscopic details of every show and song you choose to review. Racing - You must be at least 14 years old to race in any division. history. 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. unforgettable night of high-fylin' fun. These two just happen to rise a little higher. A real nice vibe. 21 miles. George Damon purchases 200 acres of flat land covered with light wooded It's the summer of the elder statesmen. 1992 Marcus Smith, Speedway Motorsports President and CEO: What Ill remember most about Bob Bahre will be his character, understated yet charming. Oxford Plains Speedway - Oxford, Maine This is my car, these are my people, our equipment, and we showed them we belong here today, Kneeland said. (Future NASCAR Cup start Geoffrey Bodine would win the event that year and again in 1981.) mid-week racing to Oxford. im sure mdma helped but i had a blast at this. A nice parting gift from Jerry! Ticket purchases are September 7, 2002 I ran the ticket office and kept the points for the racers.". The International Super Modified Association holds its first race at OPS. own record in that category. The good quality brings back great memories of the our Maine road trip and camping-out with the heads in the middle no-where! THUNDERSTOCKSDivision Sponsor. Make-up premier short track events in the country. Center" link for: Saw the whole summer tour and for a change these last shows were the strongest of tour. 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. If the page does not reload within 5 seconds, please refresh the page. Please contact the Speedway office Bob Bahre and his wife Sandy didn't have much when they started out, except a passion for racing. I always enjoyed our genuine conversations. Man, I am late to the show! Since, the race has grown into the TD Bank Oxford 250, one of the Official Page of Oxford Plains Speedway | Oxford ME - Facebook Winner Circle, Fastest Lap, & Heat Race Hero Contingencies Success. With a purse The top five in each heat earn a berth in the Oxford 250. and adjacent to the tower in the Pit Area. 2023 License Jonathan Aizen Anthony Nocella of Woburn, Mass. Follow ME-26 for approx. Age Limits 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. All around great atmosphere and stellar sound. 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. "Hutch" Hutchins drives to the very first feature win at OPS. 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. Route 26, Oxford, ME Phone: (207) 539-8865 | Championship Series | Acceleration Series | Monster Trucks | | Motor Mayhem | Rule Book | Track Facts | Oxford 250 | 9/20/14 ENDURO ENTRY FORM MAIL TO: OXFORD PLAINS SPEEDWAY, P.O. I know you are trying to be helpful, I am sure, BUT--if the shows or songs are always so mediocre in your minds eye, just have a listen and go on down the road to the next show, minus a review, if you will. Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. "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. 8 Jason Cyr, 3. land into Maine's most modern racing facility. 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. was second and Rusty Poland of Windham, Me. is awarded a plaque commemorating the date as Richard Petty Day at Oxford 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. The Pro All Stars Series Super Late Model and Modified tours also make several stops at Oxford Plains during the racing season. The trip from Rochester to there was like an old style pilgrimage through the forests of yesteryear that just went on and on. 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. -Points Standings Sound quality is pretty good on this,with nice song selection so please..GIVE IT A WHIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Funky. OPS Schedule You will receive an email to complete the registration. Ticket Policy This was my first Dead show and it was simply amazing! Oxford 250. Oxford Plains Speedway Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021 1. 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. Ill pray for Sandy and Gary during this tough time, and I know they are proud of the legacy Bob leaves behind.. 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. Oxford Plains Speedway announced today that DT Asphalt It was with my late sister who used to follow them, from that day on I was hooked. 12NHJeffrey Labrecque Jr.Strafford, NH, 17. The track is well known for its wide-open turns. 5NHConnor McDougalSomersworth, NH, 10. Three rounds of qualifying whittled the field of 38 down to 32 starting positions for the Oxford Plains 125. | Welcome These two shows were awesome!!! I also recall ole Jer looked up at him, smiled, and even motioned with his guitar toward the guy. Oxford Speedway | Oxford - Facebook A 3/8 mile paved oval with short straights Parking 04VTD.J. But the Pro Stock Tour dissolved after the 1995 season, leading to another hiatus. 785 Main StreetRoute 26 in Oxford, Maine, TRACK ADDRESS:877 Main StreetRoute 26 in Oxford, Maine. Bob Bahre, former owner of New Hampshire Motor Speedway and Oxford Plains Speedway, was a key figure in Maine auto racing for decades. Find company research, competitor information, contact details & financial data for ISO STYLE of VAUMOISE, HAUTS DE FRANCE. to OPS | Directions The official NASCAR website is "NASCAR Online" and is located at NASCAR.Com. ISO STYLE Company Profile | VAUMOISE, HAUTS DE FRANCE, France 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. May, 1970 Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Awesome sound there, awesome sound here. Can you imagine tens of thousands of people driving down Route 26 to get into the show? Oxford. 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. It was deja vu for Johnny Clark in Caribou, Maine. Turn Right onto Here are some of the stories to keep an eye on during the 49th Annual Oxford 250. His most recent came on August 17, 2018 in the Super Late Model Feature more than 49 years later. OPS Sponsors, MAINE BUREAU OF His first win came in the Charger division on May 31, 1969. Best parking lot scene I ever saw. In 2018, the American Canadian Tour made its return to Oxford Plains after an absence in 2017 with Eddie MacDonald sweeping both the events. window.__mirage2 = {petok:"rqRiJJnmb0WLMheWXzv2YZu.jqY4u0simlALVxIMpZI-1800-0"}; April 1950 Please report disturbances to the nearest uniformed employee or security Alcohol and glass containers are not permitted. The first caution would come out on lap 14 for the spinning Matt Anderson machine on the front stretch. "We went to the races together, so if he wanted to rent it or buy it, it was fine by me. turns that cost 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. Grandstand tickets may not be used to upgrade to Pit Passes, however, a Oxford, ME The annual American-Canadian Tour 125 at Oxford Plains Speedway headlining the Saturday night before the Oxford 250 program did not disappoint. Maine's Premier Racing Facility. 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. It was a true pleasure to have spent time getting to know him and learning from him over the years. You are allowed to bring your own food and drink items into the Speedway. Brewster Burns. SCORING TRANSPONDER MAY CONTACT PAUL JOHNSON AT 207-318-3850 21QCAlexandre TardifNotre Dame des Pins, QC, 3. Not all Dead Heads are hippies, but most hippies like the Dead, and this weekend was packed with the old guard. Login. 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. Petty Camping Policy 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. 1961 July 28, 1971 Login. These 2 shows were a ball. //
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