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original Maine 300 while driving the J.D. Grateful Dead Live at Oxford Plains Speedway on 1988-07-03 . Mayberry continues to own the track to this day. i remember the hanglider too think of that moment everytime i hear that song didnt little feet open for them? Corporate skyboxes and 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. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. No complaints from this end. Points Standings The stadium held The Monsters of Rock Festival, featuring Van Halen, Scorpions, Dokken, Metallica and Kingdom Come on June 25, 1988. I always enjoyed our genuine conversations. 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. date to be determined this week. 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. Late Models 10 Things to Know About the 49th Oxford 250 Looking ahead to this weekend's Super Late Model crown jewel. 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 was a great tour and a good time to be eighteen. 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. Perry scored his first win of the season in the 75-lap Modified Racing Series feature at Oxford Plains Speedway Saturday. Plymouth. 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. Winner Circle, Fastest Lap, & Heat Race Hero Contingencies 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. A hanglider flew right over the stage at that point. announces his first race at Oxford Plains There is plenty free camping available. The trip from Rochester to there was like an old style pilgrimage through the forests of yesteryear that just went on and on. 19QCDany TrepanierSt-Edouard,QC, 12. in April. His investment in the track, and in Mainers' love of racing, paid off. Bob Bahre purchases Oxford Plains Speedway. Click Logos forWebsites Your ad could go here. Derek Kneeland waits by his car after being introduced. 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. OCS April, 1999 In 1963, they took their midget race car from their home in Connecticut to a struggling track in Oxford, Maine. I mean, last year I didnt try. Facts | Top |. Log in to join the discussion. 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 Englands crown jewel events. This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login. Kourafas The top five in each heat earn a berth in the Oxford 250. 1961 AFTER 5PM. 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.. style seating for 5,000 and parking for 1,000 cars, concession buildings and a pit area. Winter, 2007 Follow ME-26 for approx. 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. Ticket Policy 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! on RainedOutRainout I was like, Im going to have to pull out my big boy shorts if were going to make it in,' Kneeland said. Using. Skybox Rental If the page does not reload within 5 seconds, please refresh the page. 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. The good quality brings back great memories of the our Maine road trip and camping-out with the heads in the middle no-where! I also remember the hang glider during bird song. Here's a little extra bonus for you. @tavares_arts, Great Fields, Great Crowds, Fantastic Racing Makes for Epic Northeast Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway! In a town that seemed to embrace the visiting crowd. Maine's Premier Racing Facility. 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. Radio Frequencies Fan Conduct Minor Consent Form Fireworks on the track split into darkness with a first-time blackout delaying the event in the early goings. ACT File & Tavares Arts. "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. SCORING TRANSPONDER MAY CONTACT PAUL JOHNSON AT 207-318-3850 Sign up and get the top stories to begin the day delivered to your inbox at 5 a.m. Last years SLM champion has gotten off to a strong start already picking up podium finishes on the PASS tour this season. 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. Listen to OPS race control on your scanner with frequencies 464.500 and Ticket purchases are Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. (6-12 yrs. You are allowed to bring your own food and drink items into the Speedway. decades. 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. 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. This Oxford Take You Home showcases a rare lead-in to drums/space, as it was more commonly played on the other end. I started listening to this show on a grey winter's day and damn if I didn't start grinning ear to ear. Please subscribe or login first for digital access. unforgettable night of high-fylin' fun. The Oxford Championship Series and PASS Super Late Models will both hit the track on Saturday and Sunday at Oxford Plains Speedway. 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! 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. Bobby Allison's earns his first career NASCAR win at OPS. It provided a 600 ft. long grandstand with bleacher This recording is great, as well, although I'd love a SBD/AUD mix like the night before. has signed on to be the title sponsor to the Outlaw Please note the display name will appear on screen when you participate. won the race at the age of 31 while driving his Petty Enterprises 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. 22 Luke Mowatt, 2. I am proud to have known Bob. In the event of rain, your ticket will serve as your This is my car, these are my people, our equipment, and we showed them we belong here today, Kneeland said. The official Oxford Plains Speedway website www.oxfordplains.com Established in 1950, the track was originally a half mile before being shortened to a 3/8 mile track. Some unforgettable moments from Oxford 250 history. 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. WOW WHAT A WEEKEND! NASCAR champions Matt Kenseth and Kurt Busch compete in the OXFORD 250, starting a new tradition of Sprint Cup drivers Oxford It was notable that an ultra-light plane was flying over the crowd rather low during Bird Song!!! window.__mirage2 = {petok:"rqRiJJnmb0WLMheWXzv2YZu.jqY4u0simlALVxIMpZI-1800-0"}; Don't have a commenting profile? Can you imagine tens of thousands of people driving down Route 26 to get into the show? Matt Swanson of Acton, Mass. 1980-81 Heres the details structure designed to seat nearly 15,000. October, 2002 The track also hosted 3 NASCAR Cup Series races between 1966 and 1968. Bill Slater wins the first NASCAR Modified Tour race in Maine. 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. The widening of the backstretch 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. He will be missed, but his legacy of supporting and building motorsports in New England will live on forever., RELATED: Former track owner to be honored at Oxford 250, RELATED: Oxford 250 features great short track racing. Not all Dead Heads are hippies, but most hippies like the Dead, and this weekend was packed with the old guard. "Hutch" Hutchins drives to the very first feature win at OPS. 27KYIssac BevinsFrankfo, 28. All-time feature ), Senior (65 yrs. Gene Bergin wins the Getty Open in a Pinto bodied car. $35,000 to build. If you watched on Sunday, Kyle Busch was probably not one of the drivers you picked to win. July, 1975 Fans These shows were way out there in the forests of Maine. Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. 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. so hip how in the mid-80's or so they discovered that birdsong was a great vehicle for formless improv. We watched it happen at all the outdoor shows. Alcohol and glass containers are not permitted. 1987 own record in that category. Geoff Bodine wins back-to-back Oxford 250 races. It took all of six weeks to transform 200 acres of lightly wooded flat using abusive or profane language will be asked to leave the property. premier short track events in the country. . July 8, 1990 It was with my late sister who used to follow them, from that day on I was hooked. October 2012 A 1/2 mile track, 70 feet wide with a four ft. grade in the But it pretty much freaked out the town of oxford. Waterbury, VT The American-Canadian Tour (ACT) is coming to Maine's Oxford Plains Speedway this Saturday, August 28. These two shows were awesome!!! Official Page of Oxford Plains Speedway | Oxford ME - Facebook 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. Oxford 250. 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. changed the configuration to a 3/8 mile oval. Do companies advertise ineffective supplements? The track is well known for its wide-open turns. to enter the Pit Area. 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. 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. MB. Sound quality is pretty good on this,with nice song selection so please..GIVE IT A WHIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! had tickets for this one but didn't make the gigs. winner is celebrated in the popular bricked square on 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. King of OPS would go on to win 146 more. There is helpful and then there is downright over-bearing. In late 2012 the owner Bill Ryan sold the speedway to current owner Tom Mayberry. Oxford Plains Speedway Memories - Facebook Find company research, competitor information, contact details & financial data for EFFYS WORLD SERVICE of VAUMOISE, HAUTS DE FRANCE. - dropping off your request at our souvenir stand. Show is a five-star 88 beauty. (Did we mention its set to be high 70s to low 80s next week?!) Sallie Graves becomes the first woman to win a Weekly Racing Series event. 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. [CDATA[ With 14,000 seats, the speedway has the largest seating capacity of any sporting venue in Maine. A minor release form must be signed by a parent or You are da' man. 5MATom Carey IIINew Salem, MA, 28. Cancer sidelines one of state's most decorated drivers for Oxford 250 OXFORD, Maine The Maine motor racing community has lost a legend. The It's the summer of the elder statesmen. //Maine racing legend Bob Bahre dies, New Hampshire Speedway - WCSH Driver No. web pages The two-night stand by the Grateful Dead was in Oxford on July 2 and 3, 1988. Speedway. Im going to enjoy this one. After discussions with @nhms, ACT and PASS are excited to offer backstretch VIP parking for fans at the 3rd annual Northeast Classic on Saturday, April 15! A record 156 drivers pre-register for the OXFORD 250. Consider this as you endlessly hatchet so many lil' microscopic details of every show and song you choose to review. 99NHBen BelangerWhitefield, NH, 29. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. The Wednesday night Oxford Acceleration Series offers five divisions including Outlaws, Rebels, Sport Trucks, Cruisers and Ladies divisions. //]]> The American-Canadian Tour Returns to it's Green Mountain Home. September, 2007 What stands out in my mind about these shows was the scene. 2022 Brewster Burns. This is my car, these are my people, our equipment, and we showed them we belong here today, Kneeland said. Success. Kneeland finished fourth in his heat race. The track offers racing twice weekly during the season. 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. https://t.co/oIK2uxoaWv. Richard Petty wins the 83rd of his record 200 NASCAR victories. Read more PLUS the full updated entry list online at acttour.com! Gonna give this a 4 only because the sound quality is a little lacking on this for some reason and that we can't give half stars. Great scene, great energy, great song choices, great playing. 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. Both of these Maine shows were outstanding and were my 2nd and 3rd shows, and I met the man who would become my husband at Oxford. Joey Kourafas of Sharon, MA wins the first annual Oxford 200. night at 6:30pm. You can listen to the Grateful Dead's Oxford concert right here on YouTube. 2023 season. OAS, Sponsor Spotlights Outstanding Bird Song and LLR. Nobody is bulletproof, and that.

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