- Take in the Heat or the A/C behind the wheel or party hard with the seasons 1st tailgate Rodney's Repair Cruisers will once again be a part of After Bill Ryan assumed ownership of Oxford, The ACT Late Model Tour finally made its debut at the track in 2001, making multiple stops each year for the rest of the decade. SCORING TRANSPONDER MAY CONTACT PAUL JOHNSON AT 207-318-3850 Bill Ryan assumes full ownership of Oxford Plains Speedway. - Officials at Oxford Plains Speedway (OPS) are happy to Kneeland finished fourth in his heat race. 36NHErick SandsDerry, NH, 24. It was her first of 10 wins. It was notable that an ultra-light plane was flying over the crowd rather low during Bird Song!!! stop. It provided a 600 ft. long grandstand with bleacher 1961 49NHMatt AndersonFranklin, NH, 31. Pit Pass (bracelet) will serve as valid grandstand admission. Hi, to comment on stories you must create a commenting profile. Joey Kourafas of Sharon, MA wins the first annual Oxford 200. 27KYIssac BevinsFrankfo, 28. of every race program throughout the year as each race - Its an additional $50 PER CAR to be a VIP; no matter if its one person or twenty, Smart Car or Limousine (but no Motor Homes/Campers) The Oxford 250 was also sanctioned by ACT from 2007 to 2012, and the tracks top weekly division ran ACT Late Model rules during this time. This recording is great, as well, although I'd love a SBD/AUD mix like the night before. Photo Tom Morris/Myracenews. The track is well known for its wide-open turns. A hanglider flew right over the stage at that point. Alexendre Tardif would slide in under D.J. Subscribe to RacingAmerica.TV & Stream Local Grassroots Races From Anywhere. One sacrificial lamb fell over first and got nabbed. A record 156 drivers pre-register for the OXFORD 250. Pit Admission - There is no age restriction With 14,000 seats, the speedway has the largest seating capacity of any sporting venue in Maine. Damon sells the speedway to local businessmen Hayward Luck, Asa Packard Freestye Motocross comes to OPS. OPS event. Read about the most successful Northeast Classic to-date at actttour.com! Anthony Nocella of Woburn, Mass. The American-Canadian Tour returns to @staffordspeedway this Saturday, April 29th - Be There! 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. Turn Left off exit on RainedOutRainout Three rounds of qualifying whittled the field of 38 down to 32 starting positions for the Oxford Plains 125. This was the first concert I have ever gone to see. Established in 1950, the track was originally a half mile before being shortened to a 3/8 mile track. had tickets for this one but didn't make the gigs. pocky way is immense better than the frost? He lived a meaningful life. His impact on the New England racing community will never be matched. Hi, to comment on stories you must create a commenting profile. own record in that category. I started listening to this show on a grey winter's day and damn if I didn't start grinning ear to ear. Brewster Burns. Oxford Championship Series, a Wednesday night Oxford Acceleration Series, and occasional Motor Mayhem events. 74MEJustin EldridgeTuftonbor, 20. 74MEJustin EldridgeTuftonboro, NH, 16. nearing $200,000 and a guaranteed $25,100 to the winner, the Oxford 250 has been 7NH#Cody LeblancBerlin, NH, 25. With a purse 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 England's crown jewel events. All around great atmosphere and stellar sound. Next the flood mob pushed the fence down and the streams flooded through. There is helpful and then there is downright over-bearing. The crowd loved it, but I am sure that it un-nerved the Dead and management. Touch> Pocky WAY, is a real go-getter for a second set start!!!!!!!! events make their way to Oxford for their only Maine appearance and an Bill Slater wins the first NASCAR Modified Tour race in Maine. The NASCAR North Tour made its debut at Oxford on April 27, 1980, and the same year, the tracks signature Oxford 250 was given the NASCAR North sanction. Well worth the download you will not be dissappointed. Restrooms are located at the far side of each end of the main grandstands ", Another Maine NASCAR native, Austin Therriault, tweeted, "Bob is one of the most generous and thoughtful people I have met over the years. Bob is of the most generious and thoughtful people I heave met over the years. He will be missed, but his legacy of supporting and building motorsports in New England will live on forever., RELATED: Former track owner to be honored at Oxford 250, RELATED: Oxford 250 features great short track racing. 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. 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. Three years later, Bob Bahre purchased Oxford. hailed as the richest one-day short track race in America. We will keep fighting for all libraries - stand with us! Shaw joined in at the front. 1961 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. Dennis Spencer captured his first career PASS win. Sponsor SpotlightsArticles The Speedway announces the start of a Friday night Go Kart Series to begin Trevor Sanborn 9. This is my car, these are my people, our equipment, and we showed them we belong here today, Kneeland said. These two shows, according to Dead aficionados, were two of the best Dead shows of the 1980s. He wasnt racing in the Top 10 Kyle Larson won his first ever grandfather clock N. Woodstock, NH With the 2023 season nearing, the headlining Foley Oil & Propane Late Models are ready to roll at White Mountain Motorsports Park in year thirty-one for the venerable New Hampshire oval. You can listen to the Grateful Dead's Oxford concert right here on YouTube. The Windham native qualified for Sunday's race after spotting for Tyler Reddick in the NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona on Saturday night. Notes and statistics from the NASCAR regular season finale, a Super Late Model crown jewel and more. A minor release form must be signed by a parent or The International Super Modified Association holds its first race at OPS. It would be the 15th and final time that the Grateful Dead would play in Maine. Geoff Bodine wins back-to-back Oxford 250 races. Anyone failing to comply will be asked to leave the pit area and will not be allowed back into the pit area for the remainder of the season. & up) This is awesome.. This show started it all for me - and what a wonderful, long strange trip it's been! office for reservations and availability. Brewster Burns, And then the caution did come out, we were on the bottom. E-mail me for details. 33QCRemi PerreaultJoliette, QC, 23. Camping Policy 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 England's crown jewel events. These shows were way out there in the forests of Maine. Mike Rowe wins his first OPS race in the Charger division. Marvelous sound from one of the most fun weekends of my life. The program will remain the same, with twin 150-lap features for the [] A wonderful wonderful weekend (except were we *parched* out in the parking lot!). Home to the Oxford 250. I'm probably to easy to please because I liked this show a lot. Read more about the return of one of the All-Time Greats at acttour.com! TRUCKSDivisions Sponsor Tickets - Junior Gotta respect something that builds up albeit very slowly too this. Grateful Dead Live at Oxford Plains Speedway on 1988-07-03, Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_Gathering, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). division in 2023. It was with my late sister who used to follow them, from that day on I was hooked. Town population 15,000. Yes, please! Mayberry continues to own the track to this day. Bob Bahre, former owner of New Hampshire Motor Speedway and Oxford Plains Speedway, was a key figure in Maine auto racing for decades. Log in to join the discussion. 32NHJeff MarshallLittleton, NH, 9. I remember driving backwards through all these small towns to avoid a crazy line of cars, the fireworks that exploded that happened during Hey Jude. these gigs were my first and i came from scotland to see them..too many memories to mention but what is vivid after all this time is how many wonderful people i met.I remember the plane too..and does anyone remember the guy climbing up the huge fence with the crowd urging him on?..great gig,great time,great expierence. 8 Jason Cyr, 3. Oxford Plains Speedway announced today that DT Asphalt The 5MA of Tom Carey III, 04NH of Shawn Swallow, 47NH of Brock Davis and 99NH of Ben Belanger were done for the night with too much damage to repair. Massachusetts native Derek Gluchacki with Granite Staters Justin Eldridge, Alby Ovitt and Brock Davis all taking down heat race wins in the first round of qualifying Saturday afternoon. Qualifying begins at 4:00pm with features to follow. Solid Touch of Grey which was historically inconsistent. If the page does not reload within 5 seconds, please refresh the page. 1961 Damon sells the speedway to local businessmen Hayward Luck, Asa Packard and Thomas Ryan. He was 28 mile asphalt oval. 19QCDany TrepanierSt-Edouard,QC, 12. Memories of The 1988 Oxford Plains Speedway Grateful Dead Show Mainers remember one of the most legendary concerts in Maine history. In the end, a pair of young-guns once again showed their strength on the tough Central Maine third-mile while a point leader strengthened his title hopes. What stands out in my mind about these shows was the scene. Read on to explore the cost of gas over time and rediscover just how much a gallon was when you first started driving. Oxford Plains Speedway, a 1/2 mile dirt track, is ready for racing. I keep looking for verification but it feels like a myth. Marcus Smith, Speedway Motorsports President and CEO: What Ill remember most about Bob Bahre will be his character, understated yet charming. Corporate skyboxes and 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. Here are some of the stories to keep an eye on during the 49th Annual Oxford 250. But Mayberry and Curley sat down after the 2014 season to work out their differences, and since then, ACT has been back at Oxford. and Thomas Ryan. His investment in the track, and in Mainers' love of racing, paid off. Petty non-refundable. If you watch Talladega racing at all, you know that just about anyone can win the event due to the style of racing. Derek Gluchacki took down his first Oxford Plains Speedway win on the American-Canadian Tour, becoming the first two-time winner in 2022 after eight events. Kourafas The big one would take place on the lap 74 restart with shifting and jolting games gathering up six cars in turn four. 6 song first set. That trip changed the direction of their lives. OPS must approve all drivers under age 16 prior to competing and prior racing experience is required. Grateful Dead Live at Oxford Plains Speedway on 1988-07-03 . This Oxford Take You Home showcases a rare lead-in to drums/space, as it was more commonly played on the other end. Ryan continued to operate the speedway throughout the 2000s, hosting ACT, the Pro All Stars Series (PASS), the International Super Modified Association, and other regional touring series in addition to weekly racing. Maine native and former NASCAR driver Ricky Craven tweeted, "Deeply saddened by the loss of my . Acceleration Series after the completion of five (5) features. I remember driving in a friends Ford Bronco, following other fellow heads to these two shows in the beautiful Maine outdoors. Private skybox rental is available at most races. Hills Chamber of Commerce, Click "Visitor The Bahre family bought Bryar Motorsports Park on Loudon, New Hampshire and opened the doors of New Hampshire International Speedway in 1990. The Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. How about Bobby's pink guitar? premier short track events in the country. A show scheduled for the previous day was cancelled. Eddie MacDonald 7. Minor children must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian at all times. 92VTJaden PerryHardwick, VT, 15. 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. Jonathan Aizen NASCAR approved the Pinto body on Modified cars. These tapes sound greatcrystal clear with great bass extensionSound better than my FOB tapes with the Neuman U89'sthe bass was a little unruly for play back on even the most high end stereo's. 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 . One of my top five favorite in fact. 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. > about 30 secs later I got an intrusion alert from my Norton Internet Security--I rarely see a remote IP intrusion attempt (mainly b/c my dl habits are pretty rudimentary, this site and maybe one or two others--I don't even p2p). April 27, 1987 The problem with everyone deciding that certain shows were the best of a particular tour is that they gather some sort of mythic reputation, when in fact, there isn't necessarily THAT much difference between these shows and the rest of the tour. BIG sounds second set buckle up your boots rock show style touch of grey and beyond. Myself and pal would take bets on where the rush mob(gate crashers) would break through. The main race held there is the HP Hood Oxford 250, which has run under various sanctions over the years; in the early 1990s, the race was a combination race between the NASCAR Busch Series and NASCAR Busch North Series, but it later became an American Canadian Tour Late Model race, and now a Pro All Star Series Super Late Model race. A real nice vibe. Following the restart, top Rookie of the Year prospect Alexendre Tardif had taken the lead by lap 25 with Ming still pulling up strong in second as Derek Gluchacki began to join the fray. The Windham native qualified for Sunday's race after spotting for Tyler Reddick in the NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona on Saturday night. Shortly after, Create a commenting profile by providing an email address, password and display name. The four-division series runs every Wednesday Brewster Burns, And then the caution did come out, we were on the bottom. 150 is just one week away at Thunder Road International Speedbowl. . I am proud to have known Bob. Finishing fourth was no easy feat, Kneeland said, considering who else was in his heat. Get the latest business insights from Dun & Bradstreet. The stadium held The Monsters of Rock Festival, featuring Van Halen, Scorpions, Dokken, Metallica and Kingdom Come on June 25, 1988. 26GABubba PollardSenoia, GA, 11. George Damon purchases 200 acres of flat land covered with light wooded growth. 27KYIssac BevinsFrankfort, KY, 21. Gonna give this a 4 only because the sound quality is a little lacking on this for some reason and that we can't give half stars. (THEY RETAIL FOR $410.) (Did we mention its set to be high 70s to low 80s next week?!) You can share 5 more gift articles this month. Jean Paul Cyr clinches his record seventh ACT championship at OPS Sponsors, MAINE BUREAU OF 207-539-8865, OFFICE ADDRESS: MB. Great Hey Pocky Way really showcasing Brent. Thats when some nerves started. July 11, 1968 July, 2004 Derek Kneeland waves to the crowd after being introduced. Turnpike This was my first Dead show and it was simply amazing! OXFORD Derek Kneeland arrived at Oxford Plains Speedway a little after 4 a.m. Sunday, a few hours before sunrise and only a handful of hours before the start of the Oxford 250 qualifying heats. Plains Speedway. You'll hear a giant impromptu roar from the crowd right as Jerry completes the jamming portion of Bird Song. Please have your Last years SLM champion has gotten off to a strong start already picking up podium finishes on the PASS tour this season. Speedway is on the right. official sponsor of the OAS Cruiser Division. Program Sponsor, 207-892-0034ROOKIES &SPORT Center" link for: Create a commenting profile by providing an email address, password and display name. Already have a commenting profile? Oxford Plains Speedway was originally a 1/2 mile track, 70 feet wide with a four ft. grade in the turns that cost $35,000 to build. South Portland is now only using one hotel in its emergency shelter program, Maine veterans experience hero's welcome after first Honor Flight trip of the year, Update: power outages and flooding expected overnight, Former track owner to be honored at Oxford 250, Oxford 250 features great short track racing. It took all of six weeks to transform . available. I was like, Im going to have to pull out my big boy shorts if were going to make it in,' Kneeland said. It provided a 600 ft. long grandstand with bleacher style seating for 5,000 and parking for 1,000 cars, concession buildings and a pit area. An NHRA Dragstrip is built adjacent to the Speedway and continues to Very self serving IMO--not that helpful for the amount of words and opinion, time after time. Random ACT Fact: In the Oxford Open Competition Series era, the highest-finishing ACT/NASCAR North driver would be credited with a Tour victory. My wife (Carley) actually just told me off to the side, she goes, Weve been together seven years and almost married five, and Ive never made it, on the attempts. In a town that seemed to embrace the visiting crowd. original Maine 300 while driving the J.D. Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. presence to include Victory Lane partnership for the //]]> Rookie of the Year, Hard Charger, Click Logo for Online Electronic Entry Forms. to enter the Pit Area. No water or hookups are October, 2002 Ticket purchases are BYO? "Tennessee" is kept airy and loose. Ticket Policy Follow ME-26 for approx. The 1st set is a bit short (by '88 standards 6 songs seemed to become more of the norm by the mid-90's), but a great Birdsong to close out the set. I also recall ole Jer looked up at him, smiled, and even motioned with his guitar toward the guy. But it wasnt on the track we know today. Sign in or Subscribe Great scene, great energy, great song choices, great playing. announces his first race at Oxford Plains Sallie Graves becomes the first woman to win a Weekly Racing Series event. In 1963, they took their midget race car from their home in Connecticut to a struggling track in Oxford, Maine. Three out of the last for seasons have seen two ACT events held at the track, bringing the total to 77 more than any other track except Thunder Road. 1964 Michael Liberty purchases Oxford Plains Speedway. too bad---the band sounds real muscular during this period. July and August, 2005 ShawCenter Conway, NH, 4. July 11, 1967 Concessions/Souvenirs Very clean sound on this (Phil is very sharp and clean on this). May 31, 1969 In fact, the original Oxford Plains Speedway was a -mile dirt track. @tavares_arts, Great Fields, Great Crowds, Fantastic Racing Makes for Epic Northeast Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway! Maine's Premier Racing Facility. July 28, 1971 David McGrath, NHMS Executive Vice President and General Manager: On behalf of our team at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Id like to extend our deepest condolences to Sandy, Gary and the entire Bahre family. Your reviews bring an honestly negative note to what seems to me a lot of peoples good time strolling down memory lane on these review pages. Both very nice shows with hint's of old style relaxed playing but in a huge place for a giant crowd of grate people. By 11:00pm power was restored to the area and drivers returned to their cars scattered around the Oxford third-mile. The trip from Rochester to there was like an old style pilgrimage through the forests of yesteryear that just went on and on. This day was absolute hippie heaven. You Used to Be Able to Take a Boat From Portland to Sebago Lake, Everything You Need to Know About Legalized Sports Betting in Maine, 8 Completely Free Swimming Holes You Can Visit in Maine, Over 100 Volunteers Building Home in Oxford for Local Army Vet in Only 12 Days, Maine Incentivizing Vaccinations With Free Stuff, Oxford Hills Graduate Marries One of The Worlds Richest Women. With a car accident down Route 26 taking out a telephone pole, the drivers were assembled on the front stretch and decided to wait out the response by Central Maine Power.

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