OXFORD — Reid Lanpher powered his way around the outside of veteran Alan Wilson on lap 42 and hung on to claim the Dave’s Small Engine Trophy Dash for Super Late Models Saturday night at Oxford Plains Speedway. Corey Morgan (Street Stock); Ryan Robbins (Mods) and Jacob Hall (Bandits) were also feature winners on an […]
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Auto racing: Tim Brackett reigns on opening day for OPS Championship Series
Ryan Robbins (OPS Modifieds); Keith Stuart (Street Stock) and Shawn Hinkley (Bandits) also earned feature wins on Applebee’s Opening Day at the 3/8-mile western Maine oval. Brackett led from flag-to-flag in the first weekly Super Late Model tussle at Oxford since 2006, while veterans Scott Farrington and Gary Chiasson had a spirited battle for second. […]
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Historic Twin 150s kick off new season at Oxford
OXFORD — After a long and often harsh winter, race teams and fans throughout central and western Maine are about to witness a first-of-its-kind doubleheader Saturday at Oxford Plains Speedway. While most thought racing of any kind (other than with snowmobiles) would be impossible in mid-April this year, the 2015 season gets under way with […]
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The Hot Corner: PASS/ACT cease-fire last hope for local racing
Every Cold War, every family or tribal dispute in human history, has been interrupted to bring you a non-aggression pact. Some have brought the power of salvation. Saving us from ourselves, anyway. Others have been no more valuable than the paper upon which they were written; as flawed as the hands that clasped while fingers […]
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Auto Racing: Brackett continues family legacy, snags championship
BUCKFIELD — Over the past several decades, a handful of family names have become synonymous with success at Oxford Plains Speedway. From the Rowes (Mike, sons Ben and Tom), to the Hammonds (the late Al and son Brad), the Childs’ (Jimmy, Bill Jr. and Bill Sr.) and the Hewins’ (Kurt, Ryan and Kyle), a multi-generational […]
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Martin digging for third title at Oxford Plains Speedway
TURNER — After one of the most competitive seasons in many years that saw 11 different winners in 13 races, an ultra-close championship battle in the premier class at Oxford Plains Speedway will close things out in fine style. Two-time Oxford Late Model champion (2004 and 2012) Shawn Martin now trails defending champion T.J. Brackett […]
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Racing Roundup: Jay-Livermore locals close championship deal at Beech Ridge
Two of the three division championships at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway of Scarborough are coming home to the tri-county area. Dave Farrington Jr. of Jay and Justin Karkos of Livermore Falls were crowned champions Saturday night along with Garrett Hall of Scarborough as the track concluded its 66th season of competition. Farrington won the NASCAR […]
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Auto Racing: Auger enjoying new role in drag racing
WALES — While he’s more widely known for his business success in central and southern Maine, one local drag racing enthusiast has caught the attention of racers and collectors around the country. Tom Auger carries the legacy of VIP Discount Auto Centers with pride; it’s the company he and his father, who founded L&A Tire, […]
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Racing Roundup: Tim this week’s winning Brackett; Farrington knocking on door at Ridge
Meet the elder Brackett, same as the younger Brackett. For the third consecutive week, someone from the prominent Buckfield racing family wheeled into the winner’s circle in the Budweiser Pro Late Model Series at Oxford Plains Speedway, with father Tim ending son T.J.’s two-race winning streak. Tim Brackett, now in his fifth decade of competition […]
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Around the track: Morse builds himself into a contender at Oxford Plains Speedway
As defending champion T.J. Brackett and Granite State invader Jeremy Davis fight to prevail over Martin, third-generation drivers Spencer Morse, Ryan Hewins and Josh Childs are locked in their own battle atop the Street Stock ranks. Morse is enjoying a career-best season, finishing near the front every week. “It’s been a spectacular season thus far,” […]