A hanglider flew right over the stage at that point. 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. $35,000 to build. 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. I lived in oxford at the time and this was the best of shows. 785 Main StreetRoute 26 in Oxford, Maine, TRACK ADDRESS:877 Main StreetRoute 26 in Oxford, Maine. the evening in a seven-title tie with Mike Rowe and 25 points ahead of It was her first of 10 wins. officer. of Maine (seating for 14,000). pocky way is immense better than the frost? Hammond the first driver to win an OPS feature event in five different 21 miles. Don't have a commenting profile? 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. September, 2006 May, 1970 Oxford Plains Speedway - Yesterday's Speedways All rights reserved. Since, the race has grown into the TD Bank Oxford 250, one of the Kourafas Login. Gotta respect something that builds up albeit very slowly too this. August 19, 2000 Dennis Spencer 8. Race Results - Oxford Plains Speedway 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. 04NHShawn SwallowGroveton, NH, 27. This is a really solid show. ISO STYLE Company Profile | VAUMOISE, HAUTS DE FRANCE, France So just be careful. This is awesome.. 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. 33QCRemi PerreaultJoliette, QC, 23. Mainers remember one of the most legendary concerts in Maine history. The official Oxford Plains Speedway website www.oxfordplains.com place fifth in the feature event. Oxford, ME The annual American-Canadian Tour 125 at Oxford Plains Speedway headlining the Saturday night before the Oxford 250 program did not disappoint. Pit Admission - There is no age restriction 36NHErick SandsDerry, NH, 24. (Did we mention its set to be high 70s to low 80s next week?!) After Bill Ryan assumed ownership of Oxford, The ACT Late Model Tour finally made its debut at the track in 2001, making multiple stops each year for the rest of the decade. The Speedway plays host to a Saturday night Outstanding Bird Song and LLR. 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 The residents of Oxford were a bit nervous to host the Deadheads, after the Monsters of Rock fans basically trashed the town. ), Adult (13-64 yrs. May 18, 1950 The crowd loved it, but I am sure that it un-nerved the Dead and management. Its truly an honor to have known Bob. It was a true pleasure to have spent time getting to know him and learning from him over the years. "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. OPS HEADLINE PARTNER, Windham - 207.318.6373 Winner Circle, Fastest Lap, & Heat Race Hero Contingencies But it pretty much freaked out the town of oxford. You made this the friendliest and most fun rustic concert trip imaginable. Just as the 21QC of Tardif began to hit lap traffic on the back end, the 99NH of White Mountain Motorsports Park regular Ben Belanger spun from mid-pack bringing out the second caution. (THEY RETAIL FOR $410.) Brewster Burns. 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.. July and August, 2005 Already have a commenting profile? Support Our Friends & Sponsors Bill Slater wins the first NASCAR Modified Tour race in Maine. Parking Jacob Perry Tops Modified Racing Series At Oxford Plains Speedway October 2012 Richard Petty wins the 83rd of his record 200 NASCAR victories. July 14, 1974 Official Page of Oxford Plains Speedway | Oxford ME - Facebook Derek Kneeland waves to the crowd 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! 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. All information from Speed51. The official NASCAR website is "NASCAR Online" and is located at NASCAR.Com. OXFORD, Maine The Maine motor racing community has lost a legend. I started listening to this show on a grey winter's day and damn if I didn't start grinning ear to ear. July 4, 1951 Largest crowd assembled in Maine's history, (12,000 spectators) attend an OPS event. For more information about the American-Canadian Tour, contact the ACT offices at (802) 244-6963. . 38 Mark Bowie, 4. 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. 77NH#Bryan Wall Jr.E. Kingston, NH, 32. presence to include Victory Lane partnership for the - Take in the Heat or the A/C behind the wheel or party hard with the seasons 1st tailgate and wide, sweeping turns. | Area Information | Fast Please wait for the page to reload. This was by FAR the best show, and not just because it was my first, it just was the best. Very clean sound on this (Phil is very sharp and clean on this). With a Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. Ill pray for Sandy and Gary during this tough time, and I know they are proud of the legacy Bob leaves behind.. 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.. A show scheduled for the previous day was cancelled. 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. Bill Ryan assumes full ownership of Oxford Plains Speedway. These shows are the stuff of legend, so we asked Mainers on Facebook about their memories of this show. with the same admission price during the current season. All around great atmosphere and stellar sound. years old at the time. His investment in the track, and in Mainers' love of racing, paid off. He built for the fans & worked for the sport! 68NHTanner WoodardWaterbury Ctr., VT, 6. This is the show where I climbed on the bus for good. NASCAR approved the Pinto body on Modified cars. on July 6, 2004, Hell In A Bucket-> 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. Listen to OPS race control on your scanner with frequencies 464.500 and Shaw late to take second, a tie of his best ACT finish, with Shaw taking down third and further padding his points title hopes. In Rochester we watched a guy fall/jump from the bleachers to floor/Gen Admissioncrazy stuff. "This sucks," the 72-year-old Rowe remembered saying. If you watched on Sunday, Kyle Busch was probably not one of the drivers you picked to win. Grateful Dead Live at Oxford Plains Speedway on 1988-07-03 The first caution would come out on lap 14 for the spinning Matt Anderson machine on the front stretch. Please wait for the page to reload. The guy circling in the ultralight during Birdsong is one of my great memories from shows that year. He wanted to grow our sport and build things that people will remember. Make-up ME-26A/Maine Wildlife Pkwy.26A becomes ME-26 growth. Plains Speedway. Hi, to comment on stories you must create a commenting profile. The National that year was in Texas, but I'd heard of a regional occurring close to Oxford to align with the shows. 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. PRICE IS $385. Ticket purchases are 47NHBrockton DavisWhitefield, NH, 30. 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. In the end, a pair of young-guns once again showed their strength on the tough Central Maine third-mile while a point leader strengthened his title hopes. 19QCDany TrepanierSt-Edouard,QC, 12. The two-night stand by the Grateful Dead was in Oxford on July 2 and 3, 1988. History & Statistics was fifth and Steve Dickey of Londonderry, N.H. fifth. operate today. changed the configuration to a 3/8 mile oval. the inside of the speedway. is awarded a plaque commemorating the date as Richard Petty Day at Oxford 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. "Hutch" Hutchins drives to the very first feature win at OPS. original Maine 300 while driving the J.D. THUNDERSTOCKSDivision Sponsor. Derek Kneeland waits by his car after being introduced. Restrooms are located at the far side of each end of the main grandstands These shows were way out there in the forests of Maine. Sound quality is pretty good on this,with nice song selection so please..GIVE IT A WHIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 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. 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. 27NH#Cam HuntressRochester, NH, 26. July 8, 1990 I'm probably to easy to please because I liked this show a lot. Jeff Taylor wins his ninth speedway championship at OPS, padding his Already have a commenting profile? I remember crying during I will take you home. Touch> Pocky WAY, is a real go-getter for a second set start!!!!!!!! Great scene, great energy, great song choices, great playing. How about Bobby's pink guitar? Alan Ward, Racers - It's time for final adjustments as we make a trip 38 years in the making. 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