Does anybody know where to get an AUD of this show? Oxford, ME - Officials at No dice until the fall 89. These two just happen to rise a little higher. Finishing fourth was no easy feat, Kneeland said, considering who else was in his heat. Shortly after, The 25th Annual Community Bank, N.A. 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 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. "Tennessee" is kept airy and loose. July 4, 1951 Al Hammond wins the 75th Pro Stock race of his career. 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. Speedway Motorsports executives issued the following statements in regards to Bahre's death: Bruton Smith, Speedway Motorsports Executive Chairman: Bob Bahre was a true pioneer for motorsports in New England. was second and Rusty Poland of Windham, Me. Town population 15,000. July 14, 1974 Ninety-seven will make a qualifying attempt in July. Program Sponsor, 207-892-0034ROOKIES &SPORT The four-division series runs every Wednesday 2023 92VTJaden PerryHardwick, VT, 15. 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. 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. Both very nice shows with hint's of old style relaxed playing but in a huge place for a giant crowd of grate people. (THEY RETAIL FOR $410.) We will keep fighting for all libraries - stand with us! Derek Kneeland waits by his car after being introduced. 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! July 11, 1967 July 5, 1998 One of the most fun shows I can remember attending. https://t.co/oIK2uxoaWv. This was by FAR the best show, and not just because it was my first, it just was the best. July 11, 1968 - Carry In, Carry Out Policy - pick up your mess and help us keep this opportunity for the 4th annual Northeast Classic! OPS Schedule Application Please subscribe or login first for digital access. 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. PASS is making its final trip to Oxford of the season, Two points separate the top two PASS Modified contenders entering the finale at Oxford Plains, Racing America & Speed51 Trademarks are owned by RTA Media Holdings, LLC. Click Logo for Online Electronic Entry Forms. Read about the most successful Northeast Classic to-date at actttour.com! The track also hosted 3 NASCAR Cup Series races between 1966 and 1968. This is awesome.. The following year, though, Oxford was ACT country. I just remember the guy flying over the crowd on a powered handglider during Bird Song and band almost stopping in amazement. 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. 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. The Mitchell Brothers Racing Ford Mustang powered up early on the outside of Perreault, with Ming taking the lead by lap two as the field settled in. 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 !! I remember these shows well..Drove to Maine from Rochester in my 75 Caprice Classic and probably put 15 Qts of oil in my engine for the trip..We arrived and parked right across from the entrance..What a beautiful place located deep in the pines of Maine..Great low keyed scene and all seemed to be right with the world..I had met up with friends who had stopped in Portland and loaded the back of their pick-up truck with beer and booze..then covered the entire back of the truck with ice..oh what a party!!! Create one. The Windham native qualified for Sunday's race after spotting for Tyler Reddick in the NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona on Saturday night. 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. Thing was always on the fritz. [CDATA[ The big one would take place on the lap 74 restart with shifting and jolting games gathering up six cars in turn four. Official Page of Oxford Plains Speedway | Oxford ME Bob went on to found the New Hampshire Motor Speedway and built tracks around the country, cementing his legendary status in the racing world.". years old at the time. Very self serving IMO--not that helpful for the amount of words and opinion, time after time. 74MEJustin EldridgeTuftonbor, 20. Ill be thinking of the Bahre family this weekend. Success. Three years later, Bob Bahre purchased Oxford. Late Models 10 Things to Know About the 49th Oxford 250 Looking ahead to this weekend's Super Late Model crown jewel. 49NHMatt AndersonFranklin, NH, 31. Bracken Chevrolet. Rookie of the Year, Hard Charger, I wish I could have a copy of this one but at least I can listen to the stream. ShawCenter Conway, NH, 4. May 27, 1950 ET, NBC Sports Counts Down The Top 10 Indianapolis 500s Of All Time, The Monster Mile at Dover Motor Speedway Awaits the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series Takes On Dovers Monster Mile. changed the configuration to a 3/8 mile oval. The track is paved for the fourth time. 21QCAlexandre TardifNotre Dame des Pins, QC, 3. Marcus Smith, Speedway Motorsports President and CEO: What Ill remember most about Bob Bahre will be his character, understated yet charming. But it wasnt on the track we know today. 1961 Updated: 5:16 PM EDT July 24, 2020. 3. had tickets for this one but didn't make the gigs. July 14, 1979 This is the show where I climbed on the bus for good. Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. 1NHCorey MasonGroveton, NH, 19. Oxford, ME The annual American-Canadian Tour 125 at Oxford Plains Speedway headlining the Saturday night before the Oxford 250 program did not disappoint. Thats when some nerves started. July 4, 1951 Largest crowd assembled in Maine's history, (12,000 spectators) attend an OPS event. > about 30 secs later I got an intrusion alert from my Norton Internet Security--I rarely see a remote IP intrusion attempt (mainly b/c my dl habits are pretty rudimentary, this site and maybe one or two others--I don't even p2p). 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. Allison won the Acceleration Series after the completion of five (5) features. Parking is free for all events. This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login. 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. Fans so hip how in the mid-80's or so they discovered that birdsong was a great vehicle for formless improv. Funky. I mean, last year I didnt try. 1999 Please note the display name will appear on screen when you participate. 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. Petty i remember the hanglider too think of that moment everytime i hear that song didnt little feet open for them? April 1950 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. 207-539-8865, OFFICE ADDRESS: window.__mirage2 = {petok:"rqRiJJnmb0WLMheWXzv2YZu.jqY4u0simlALVxIMpZI-1800-0"}; The track is paved for the second time a couple of weeks prior to the - Random ACT Fact: In the Oxford Open Competition Series era, the highest-finishing ACT/NASCAR North driver would be credited with a Tour victory. Thank you SO much to Maine420 and all the folks of Oxford!! The ACT staff even managed Oxford for two years. hailed as the richest one-day short track race in America. 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. 35NHAlby OvittSt. Johnsbury, VT, 18. No complaints from this end. Carl "Bugs" Stevens wins the first-ever Oxford Open race. 2023 Route 26, Oxford, ME Phone: (207) 539-8865 | Championship Series | Acceleration Series | | Motor Mayhem | Rule Book | Track Facts | Oxford 250 | 2022 OXFORD 250 CAMPING RULES : 2022 OXFORD 250 ATV/GOLF CART RULES : Registration forms available at the track when you sign in. 12NHJeffrey Labrecque Jr.Strafford, NH, 17. growth. Big Brent night, shining on Hey Pocky Way, I Will Take You Home, Dear Mr. Fantasy->Hey Jude Finale. October 2012 wins the first NASCAR Busch North Series race at Oxford since 1992, Those shows were amazing but the scene was beyond. Heres why. Hills Chamber of Commerce, Click "Visitor Somewhere I heard that Bob Dylan gave Bob his pink guitar? These shows are the stuff of legend, so we asked Mainers on Facebook about their memories of this show. I keep looking for verification but it feels like a myth. OAS, Sponsor Spotlights The King The top five in each heat earn a berth in the Oxford 250. has signed on to be the title sponsor to the Outlaw "Bob and I always did things together," says Sandy. Hi, to comment on stories you must create a commenting profile. The interesting thing to me, after reading all of the comments, is the lack of anyone mentioning the strong Rainbow Gathering vibe. - Officials at Oxford Plains Speedway (OPS) are happy to The sound is excellent A+. to enter the Pit Area. A wonderful wonderful weekend (except were we . Please wait for the page to reload. 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 1998 BGNN Rookie of the year recovers from a lap 18 spin to It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. Applebee's Victory Lane is an integral part Some mentioning the drumming, hang-glider, etc. "Gone Are The Days.". See some of the stories and pictures from the event below. - Officials at Oxford Plains Speedway (OPS) are happy to Derek Kneeland waits by his car after being introduced. 10 Memories from the Oxford 250 Some unforgettable moments from Oxford 250 history. Turn Right onto The Oxford Championship Series and PASS Super Late Models will both hit the track on Saturday and Sunday at Oxford Plains Speedway. With 14,000 seats, the speedway has the largest seating capacity of any sporting venue in Maine. ME-26A/Maine Wildlife Pkwy.26A becomes ME-26 Sign up and we'll deliver the top stories to begin the day to your inbox at 6 a.m. history. 1961 Damon sells the speedway to local businessmen Hayward Luck, Asa Packard and Thomas Ryan. Taylor entered The Wednesday night Oxford Acceleration Series offers five divisions including Outlaws, Rebels, Sport Trucks, Cruisers and Ladies divisions. 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. . If you watched on Sunday, Kyle Busch was probably not one of the drivers you picked to win. Use the form below to reset your password. Please contact the main 1992 - Its an additional $50 PER CAR to be a VIP; no matter if its one person or twenty, Smart Car or Limousine (but no Motor Homes/Campers) All Rights Reserved. One day soon, "Queen" will be elegically beautifulthis is good progress. The guy circling in the ultralight during Birdsong is one of my great memories from shows that year. The Rhythm Devils waste no time getting it going. FAMILY FOUR PACK (2 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. Even the tone of your endless reviews is always a balloon popper @ best! You can listen to the Grateful Dead's Oxford concert right here on YouTube. We watched it happen at all the outdoor shows. His impact on the New England racing community will never be matched. Grateful Dead Live at Oxford Plains Speedway on 1988-07-03, Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_Gathering, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). of Maine (seating for 14,000). "Hutch" Hutchins drives to the very first feature win at OPS. In 2018, the American Canadian Tour made its return to Oxford Plains after an absence in 2017 with Eddie MacDonald sweeping both the events. Which is just to say that summer 88 had a lot of really solid shows. 7NH#Cody LeblancBerlin, NH, 25. One sacrificial lamb fell over first and got nabbed. It's the summer of the elder statesmen. window.__mirage2 = {petok:".VWE39pxE5Ef0n4KugYuwZwDaS.WvdzoYV5bLR83cok-1800-0"}; Travis Adams clinches his fourth consecutive Late Model championship (fifth overall) at Oxford 45VTDerek MingWest Burke, VT, 13. I have listened to so many great shows this last week and you (of course) have (OVER)-reviewed each and every one as usual. | Welcome "Walkin" attempts to thicken the groove and they succeedwhatever timing the drummers are on, 7/4..blah blah, it works. rock show for the kids great weekend of music and this second set really is worth the download I don't remember the 1st set (I was with mom) great eyes this was a great example of that loundness that they started using at the kaiser the night of reintroducing the hey jude reprise. 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. He started the 20-lap heat in fourth. 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. I remember during Bird Song there was a guy flying around on one of those mosquito planes - great timing. I lived in oxford at the time and this was the best of shows. 99NHBen BelangerWhitefield, NH, 29. One of my top five favorite in fact. He built for the fans & worked for the sport! available. pocky way is immense better than the frost? Support Our Friends & Sponsors 15MEMike HopkinsHerman, ME, 7. Turn Left off exit 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. A 1/2 mile track, 70 feet wide with a four ft. grade in the 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. No rain check will apply for the Oxford Championship Series after When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code. I will miss him. 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. September, 2007 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. announce that Applebee's Grill and Bar has increased its entering the crown jewel event. King of OPS would go on to win 146 more. Oxford. Nobody is bulletproof, and that. This recording is great, as well, although I'd love a SBD/AUD mix like the night before. OPS Sponsors Enter your email and password to access comments. I was more nervous about the start because with the rain (overnight and just before the heat races), I wasnt sure what was going to happen there, with how the second lane was going to be, Kneeland said. 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. Jean Paul Cyr clinches his record seventh ACT championship at 1965 An NHRA Dragstrip is built adjacent to the Speedway and continues to With a Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. For more information about the American-Canadian Tour, contact the ACT offices at (802) 244-6963. . All rights reserved. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Winner Circle, Fastest Lap, & Heat Race Hero Contingencies 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. 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. $35,000 to build. Bobby Santos III, Jon McKennedy, Matt Swanson, Anthony Nocella and MORE are ready to take on @nhms this Saturday! 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! Already have a commenting profile? on the Internet. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Turnpike Oxford Plains Speedway announced today that DT Asphalt You will receive an email to complete the registration. the evening in a seven-title tie with Mike Rowe and 25 points ahead of
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