Most race fans who attend Beech Ridge Motor Speedway on a regular basis know about the rich talent pool within each division. When they look at the premier Pro Series, Sport Series and ever-popular Wildcat division in NASCAR Whelen All-American Series action on Saturday nights, they don’t have to look very far to see skilled […]
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Auburn Mall Show reveals new racing rides
AUBURN — After an up-and-down winter that transitioned from raging blizzards to record warmth in what seemed like 36-hour time frames, race fans in central and western Maine are more than ready to preview the brand new season ahead. They’ll have that opportunity beginning on Monday, March 12, as the annual Auburn Mall Race Car […]
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Six to join Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame
GRAY — Officers of the Maine Vintage Race Car Association, parent organization behind the Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame, announced the six inductees who comprise its Class of 2018 on Sunday. Car builder Steve Leavitt, engine builder Dave MacMaster, snowmobile racer Tom Peters, along with drivers Rick Zemla, Doug Ripley and Dave St. Clair make […]
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Racing roundup: Shaw claims SLM feature at Oxford
OXFORD — Defending Pro All Stars Series North champion DJ Shaw made a rare weekly visit pay off nicely, as he dominated the 50-lap Super Late Model Trophy Dash Saturday night at Oxford Plains Speedway. Shaw, of Center Conway, New Hampshire, started 10th on the 18-car grid and quickly made his way into contention. He […]
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Auto Racing: Sanborn having fun in PASS Mods
WINDHAM — Across the broad spectrum of support-class racing here in Maine, dozens of working class stiffs slave away all week so they can suit up, strap in and go racing on the weekends. For 39-year-old Matty Sanborn, short track racing is as much a social outing as it is a competition. A UPS delivery […]
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Brackett scores SLM victory at Oxford
Four-time champion Tim Brackett kept the streak of no repeat winners alive in the headline division, pulling away to victory in the Irving Forest Products Super Late Model Trophy Dash Saturday night at Oxford Plains Speedway. Brackett, of Buckfield, had struggled in his role as defending champion for much of the season. A win in […]
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Racing Roundup: Martin dominates SLM feature at Oxford
OXFORD — Multi-time track champion Shawn Martin of Turner put in a dominant performance on Friday evening, powering his way to victory in the 50-lap Super Late Model Trophy Dash at Oxford Plains Speedway. Martin built a healthy lead early in the non-stop race, which took just under 14 minutes to complete. Martin’s margin of […]
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Racing Roundup: MacDonald bags Pro Stock win at NHMS
Short track veteran and former Oxford 250 winner Eddie MacDonald topped a list of four feature winners on Saturday as the inaugural New England Short Track Showdown was completed at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon. The Granite State Pro Stock Series, Valenti Modified Racing Series, North East Mini Stock Tour and Street Stock […]
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Racing roundup: Brackett notches SLM win at Oxford
OXFORD — Two-time track champion TJ Brackett worked his way past fellow track champion Shawn Martin on lap nine and pulled away to record his first Super Late Model victory of 2017 Saturday night at Oxford Plains Speedway. Brackett, of Buckfield, started third on the 16-car grid behind pole-sitter Martin and Ellsworth veteran Andy Saunders. […]
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Tardiff claims first SLM feature at Oxford
OXFORD — Veteran short track driver Alan Tardiff added another win to an already impressive racing resume with a dominant performance, pulling away to earn his first career Super Late Model victory Saturday night at Oxford Plains Speedway. Former Oxford 250 winner Glen Luce worked his way under two-time track champion Shawn Martin for second […]