NAPLES — Oxford Plains Speedway owner and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) President Tom Mayberry announced on Tuesday two new sponsors will team up to sponsor the 44th annual Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway. Maine-based Scott’s Recreation will join with Utah-based Fastway Trailer Products to sponsor the prestigious race, which will air nationwide (tape-delayed) […]
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Auto Racing Spotlight: 17-year-old Shurtleff back on top at Oxford
DIXFIELD — Central and western Maine is blessed to have several aspiring young racers making their mark on the sport of short track stock car racing at an early age. At only 17, Dixfield native Shelby Shurtleff is one of those bright young stars with loads of raw talent, good skills and the determination to […]
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In the Pits: TJ Brackett earns second SLM win at Oxford
Two-time track champion TJ Brackett took the lead from Auburn’s Travis Stearns for the final time with just six laps remaining and hung on to claim his second Super Late Model feature win of the season Saturday night at Oxford Plains Speedway. Brackett, of Buckfield, who earned Pro Late Model titles at Oxford in 2013 […]
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McDaniel picking up steam at Oxford
LIVERMORE — Two well-seasoned drivers who decided to run for points this year in Oxford Plains Speedway’s premier Super Late Model division, Lyman’s Alan Tardiff and long-distance traveler Andy Saunders, of Ellsworth, have rightfully earned most of the headlines thus far in 2017. For 27-year-old Scott McDaniel, of Livermore, the new season has been rewarding […]
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Racing Roundup: Benjamin dominates PASS 150 at Star
Travis Benjamin, of Morrill, earned his first Pro All-Stars Series victory of the 2017 season with a dominant performance in Saturday night’s Make-A-Wish 150 at Star Speedway in Epping, New Hampshire. After swapping the early lead with six-time series champion Johnny Clark in the opening laps, Benjamin pulled away from the pack, leading by almost […]
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Auto Racing: Griffith a solid contender in 2017
Across New England, there are a handful of towns that have produced some incredible racing talent. Whether it’s something in the water, the air, or just some kind of magical force, there’s no denying fact. Milton, Vermont, produced the Hall of Fame Dragon brothers, Beaver and Bobby; Turner, Maine, has been home to generations of […]
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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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What You Need to Know: Oxford Board of Selectmen
Oxford Board of Selectmen Oxford Town Office July 6, 2017 Code violations What happened: Code Enforcement Officer Joelle Corey-Whitman gave selectmen an update on properties not in compliance with codes and the board gave her permission to contact the town’s attorney if one property is not cleaned up in 30 days. What it means: There […]
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Racing gypsy Saunders logs 308-mile round trip from Ellsworth to compete at Oxford Plains
Andy Saunders of Ellsworth sits in his No. 01 car while waiting to compete in a recent race at Oxford Plains Speedway. Ellsworth’s Andy Saunders is somewhat of a racing gypsy. He doesn’t mind traveling to race his Toyota Camry Pro Stock car. And he enjoys variety. This summer, he finds himself driving 154 miles […]
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Auto Racing: Hall picking up speed at Oxford
OXFORD — It’s easy to understand why the entry-level Bandit division has the highest weekly car count in Oxford Plains Speedway’s Championship Series program. The cars are relatively affordable to build and maintain, and the competition level allows drivers to learn while still giving fans a good show. That healthy car count can also make […]