Assistant pit steward Nick Hollmann waves on the drivers for the final qualifying heat for the Oxford 250. Brewster Burns photo

Assistant pit steward Dave Wyman writes down the starting positions for the Oxford 250 qualifying heats. Brewster Burns photo

Head pit steward Lisa Macomber, right, works with assistants Camryn and Dave Wyman in the pit tower during the qaulifying heats for the Oxford 250. Brewster Burns photo

Mike Rowe, right, of Turner watches his son, Ben, in his qualifying heat for the Oxford 250. The elder Rowe was excluded from his qualifying heat for issues with his ignition box settings, but he later qualified in a consolation heat. Brewster Burns photo

Shawn Swallow of Grovetown, New Hampshire, heads back to the pits after the draw for the qualifying heats of the Oxford 250. Brewster Burns photo

Kyle Reid watches some of the other races during Sunday’s action. Reid finished third in his qualifying heat to earn his way into the Oxford 250. Brewster Burns photo

After having to replace an engine, then getting in an accident in his qualifying heat, driver Travis Stearns, left, and Karson Hewins work on a piece of body framing support as they prepare for the last chance qualifier, which Stearns won to earn a spot in the Oxford 250. Brewster Burns photo

Cars are staged for the final qualifying heat for the Oxford 250 on Sunday at Oxford Plains Speedway. Brewster Burns photo

Fans wave to cars as they pass by the stands before the start of the Oxford 250. Brewster Burns photo

Norway driver Kate Re tries to keep cool before her qualifying heat for the Oxford 250. Brewster Burns photo

Kate Re of Norway waves to the crowd during introductions for the Oxford 250. Brewster Burns photo

Jordan Russell, left, jokes with friend John Spaulding about his lucky underwear. “We’ve 110 races with these pair,” Russell explained. Brewster Burns photo

Mike Rowe of Turner, No. 24, holds onto fourth place in his consolation qualifier to earn his way into his 41st Oxford 250. Brewster Burns photo

Mike Elliott, one of the crew members for Mike Hopkins, relaxes before a qualifying heat for the Oxford 250. Brewster Burns photo

Dennis Spencer of Oxford relaxes by his car after finishing second in his qualifying heat for the Oxford 250. Brewster Burns photo

Derek Griffith of Hudson, New Hampshire, hangs with his crew before his qualifying heat for the Oxford 250. Brewster Burns photo

Derek Griffith of Hudson, New Hampshire gets into his car in preparation for his qualifying heat in the Oxford 250. Brewster Burns photo

Flagman Steve Craig stands during the National Anthem before the start of the Oxford 250. Brewster Burns photo

Steve Craig starts the Oxford 250 with the green flag. Brewster Burns photo

Jeff Martell adheres nuts onto the replacement tires for Dennis Spencer’s car in final preparations for the Oxford 250. Brewster Burns photo

During driver introductions, Mike Rowe of Turner thanks the Oxford 250 crowd for their support over the years. Brewster Burns photo

Mike Rowe of Turner watches his son, Ben, in his qualifying heat for the Oxford 250. The elder Rowe was excluded from his qualifying heat for issues with his ignition box settings, but he ended up qualifying in one of the two consolations heats. Brewster Burns photo

Travis Stearns’ crew works to prepare his car for qualifying after pulling out one engine and replacing it with another. Stearns later qualified for the Oxford 250 by winning the last chance qualifier. Brewster Burns photo

Craig Slaunwhite, left, talks with fellow Canadian Kyle Reid after finishing second in his qualifying heat for the Oxford 250. Reid also qualified by finishing third in his heat. Brewster Burns photo