It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. The music, scene, and the town came together and everyone was kind. Phil Lesh, one of the founding members of the Grateful Dead,plays at Thompson's Point in Portland tonight. Great venue. Turn Right onto I was more nervous about the start because with the rain (overnight and just before the heat races), I wasnt sure what was going to happen there, with how the second lane was going to be, Kneeland said. 36NHErick SandsDerry, NH, 24. 2 of them won by Bobby Allison and the other one won by Richard Petty. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Oxford Plains Speedway announced today that DT Asphalt Very nice, clean board. April, 1999 The reigning ACT champion dove underneath Turner, ME's Ben Rowe on the backstretch with 27 laps to go and led the rest of the way to become the first repeat winner this . to OPS | Directions Camping Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. All I can say is that I wish I was there right now. Read on to explore the cost of gas over time and rediscover just how much a gallon was when you first started driving. 60-somethings Dave Dion and Al Hammond also make headlines. Just as in 2018, ACT will have two events at Oxford in 2019 the season opener on April 14 and an event at Oxford 250 weekend on August 24. 5MATom Carey IIINew Salem, MA, 28. Read more about the return of one of the All-Time Greats at acttour.com! When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code. 258 Oxford Speedway Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Creative Editorial Video Creative Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 258 Oxford Speedway Premium High Res Photos Browse 258 oxford speedway stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Your ad could go here. Bob Bahre, former owner of Oxford Plains Speedway and builder of New Hampshire Motor Speedway has died at the age of 93, according to reports. The history of ACT at Oxford Plains Speedway is a checkered one but in the end, it seems like ACT always comes back. But Mayberry and Curley sat down after the 2014 season to work out their differences, and since then, ACT has been back at Oxford. OAS, OPS OFFICE HOURS We watched it happen at all the outdoor shows. Brewster Burns, And then the caution did come out, we were on the bottom. Oxford Plains Speedway - Oxford, Maine of every race program throughout the year as each race 68NHTanner WoodardWaterbury Ctr., VT, 6. Established in 1950, the track was originally a half mile before being shortened to a 3/8 mile track. OAS, Sponsor Spotlights ShawCente, 8. 04VTD.J. 12NHJeffrey Labrecque Jr.Strafford, NH, 17. Myself and pal would take bets on where the rush mob(gate crashers) would break through. what do you say eccept thanks the boys right on it was very hot this day dead had to be helicoptered in due to traffic jerry had to be in an ice out fit.too hot little feat opened they kicked ass thanks HILTZYY. Maine's Premier Racing Facility. Both very nice shows with hint's of old style relaxed playing but in a huge place for a giant crowd of grate people. Sign in or Subscribe With Phil being in town, we thought it would be great to being back a memory of one of the best concert weekends in Maine history. The help/slip/frank chant started right as the band took to the stage for set 2. Late Models Five Storylines to Watch at This Year's Oxford 250 Here are some of the stories to keep an eye on during the 49th Annual Oxford 250. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. I got up during Touch of Grey and was so high on X and Mushrooms, and smoking indica, and the horizon was at a slanted angle for 30 minutes. 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. Both Gluchacki and Tardif showed consistent speed in the July race, reminding the competition of their prowess in the early goings. Home to the Oxford 250. 53 is the fifth winner from North of the Border but the first Nova Scotian. | Area Information | Fast This is awesome.. Little sleep, but Derek Kneeland's dreams come true before and at the 99NHBen BelangerWhitefield, NH, 29. Veteran Promoter Tom Mayberry purchases Oxford Plains Speedway from Bill Ryan. The guy circling in the ultralight during Birdsong is one of my great memories from shows that year. Home of the 49th Annual Oxford 250 on Sunday, August. You are da' man. Please wait for the page to reload. Their schedule includes the Saturday night Oxford Championship Series, the Wednesday night Oxford Acceleration Series, Motor Mayhem events, and of course the annual Oxford 250, which is now run on the final Sunday in August. Freestye Motocross comes to OPS. Which is just to say that summer 88 had a lot of really solid shows. Oxford Plains Speedway Memorial Day Results - MotorSportsNews.Net To find out more about how has the price of gas changed throughout the years, Stacker ran the numbers on the cost of a gallon of gasoline for each of the last 84 years. 32NHJeff MarshallLittleton, NH, 9. This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login. April 27, 1987 Relive the July 1988 Grateful Dead Show in Oxford - 102.9 WBLM Acceleration Series after the completion of five (5) features. 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. August 19, 2000 wins the first NASCAR Busch North Series race at Oxford since 1992, Oxford, ME The annual American-Canadian Tour 125 at Oxford Plains Speedway headlining the Saturday night before the Oxford 250 program did not disappoint. Enter your email and password to access comments. With less than two weeks until the 48th running of the Oxford 250, the entry list has now swelled past the number 60 mark in what is shaping up to be potentially one of the largest field of drivers for this legendary short track race in the past half-decade. at Oxford Plains Speedway Max Cookson picked up right where he left off last season winning the first Super Late Model feature of the season at Oxford. Oxford Plains Speedway is a 3/8 mile racetrack located in Oxford, Maine. He was 28 Not all Dead Heads are hippies, but most hippies like the Dead, and this weekend was packed with the old guard. Read more PLUS the full updated entry list online at acttour.com! July 11, 1967 His second time making it into the Oxford 250 is extra special for Kneeland, who drove a car in the big race for Gary Crooks in 2013. He built for the fans & worked for the sport! 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. Lap 45 would see the spinning Jaden Perry, a Flying Tiger standout at Thunder Road and White Mountain, and lap 51 would find the 15ME of Mike Hopkins spinning following a chain reaction brake check. Quit doggin' all these 88 shows w/ your low-ball ratings, J-Boy. The American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) announced today that the doubleheader originally planned for Monadnock Speedway on July 4 has been moved to Maine's Oxford Plains Speedway on Sunday, July 11. stop. May, 1970 Six weeks later - thanks in large part to the work of engineer Harold Small - the most modern racing facility in Maine hosted its first event, with "Hutch" Hutchins winning the first feature. He went about things in a quiet, dignified manner and often times that simple approach is the most impactful. Al Hammond wins the 75th Pro Stock race of his career. Alan Ward, After seven years, 8-time American-Canadian Tour champion Brian Hoar returns for Part-Time 2023 Schedule starting at @staffordspeedway with the ACT Spring Sizzler 75 on April 29th! Handicapped parking is located in front of January, 2003 Ill be thinking of the Bahre family this weekend. The two-night stand by the Grateful Dead was in Oxford on July 2 and 3, 1988. Bahre sold Oxford Plains Speedway in 1987 to focus on a much larger project. Since, the race has grown into the TD Bank Oxford 250, one of the Log in to join the discussion. You keep on giving 3 stars to every single one I came across for this 1988 run--while most every reviewer is 4 and more often than not, 5 star rating the same shows. Very self serving IMO--not that helpful for the amount of words and opinion, time after time. OXFORD Cassius Clark's car looked like it had a rough day, but the Farmington driver was the happiest man at Oxford Plains Speedway on Sunday night. Use the form below to reset your password. ", Another Maine NASCAR native, Austin Therriault, tweeted, "Bob is one of the most generous and thoughtful people I have met over the years. rock show for the kids great weekend of music and this second set really is worth the download I don't remember the 1st set (I was with mom) great eyes this was a great example of that loundness that they started using at the kaiser the night of reintroducing the hey jude reprise. "Sugaree" is not exciting, but it's nicely strung along and competently performed. Driver No. operate today. Derek Kneeland waves to the crowd after being introduced. Public Address announcements The 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. Solid Touch of Grey which was historically inconsistent. In 1963, they took their midget race car from their home in Connecticut to a struggling track in Oxford, Maine. PRICE IS $385. Oxford Plains Speedway strives to provide a fun, family atmosphere. 04VTD.J. Some unforgettable moments from Oxford 250 history. Alan Ward, Racers - It's time for final adjustments as we make a trip 38 years in the making. Oxford Plains Speedway is a 3/8 mile racetrack located in Oxford, Maine.