By: Dick Casey
Eddie MacDonald Will Open Oxford Plains Speedway’s PASS 2019 Season
Eddie Mac and crew chief Rollie LaChance will debut the new Super Late Model Chevy for owner Freddie Peterson this Sunday, April 28 in the Honey Badger Bar and Grill 150 at the historic Oxford Plains Speedway in Maine. Built in the off-season by Dale Shaw, the team has been finalizing preparations for the new ride in anticipation for the upcoming season.
“We are really excited to get this car on the track after all the work to see what it can do,” said the veteran racer. “The car looks great and Dale did an awesome job building it for us but now it is up to us to make it go fast. With any new car, there are a lot of unknowns so will have to see where we are at during our Saturday practice. We only have four fifteen minute practices so we really have to be on our game. It should be fun and we are looking forward to test out the new car.”
This will be the second race this season for Eddie Mac after finishing sixth in the PASS race at Richmond after battling back from a hard crash in the Friday practice in the Dave Lemieux owned Chevy. Eddie Mac will drive a limited schedule for both owners in the Super Late Model series.
“Freddie Peterson decided after last season to build a super late model to compete locally,” said Eddie Mac. “We are happy to be racing our first race for him at Oxford. It is a place both Rollie and I know well and we have had a lot of success there. Hopefully this experience pays off this weekend with a strong showing and a solid finish. There is so much to getting a new car dialed in we feel we will be capable to run with the tough field already entered.”
The car and team will again be sponsored by EXIT Realty, Hancock Electric, and Grimm Construction as it has been for many years with Eddie Mac saying, “We are so lucky to have Derek Beatrice from EXIT Realty, Kenny and Scott Thompson from Hancock Electric, and Rob Grimm from Grimm Construction on board with us again the year. It means so much to this team to know these people have been our sponsors and friends for so many years. Of course, we could not do any of this without the commitment of car owner’s Sheila and Freddie Peterson from Peterson’s Auto Body. We have two great owners in the Peterson’s and Dave Lemieux and we appreciate everything they do for us.”
“Our body/paint crew member John Tiernan is currently in the hospital and we want to wish him all the best and hope for a speedy recovery,” said Eddie Mac.
The gates will open on Sunday at 1:30, pit gate at 8:00, with divisions scheduled for final ten minute practices beginning at 2:00 pm. Heat races begin at 4:00pm, followed by the OPS features. Saturday’s practice begins at 10:00am until 2:00pm with 15 minute practices on a rotating schedule for five divisions
