by | Apr 17, 2014 | Maine, Wiscasset Raceway
Maine’s fast oval track is ready to embark on its 45th season on Saturday afternoon April 19th at 2:00pm. It also marks the second full season under the ownership and guidance of Richard and Vanessa Jordan on Kingfield. The 2014 season will once again feature a split schedule where the track’s 8 regular divisions are divided into 2 groups which alternate week to week. Group 1 consists of Pro Stocks, Napa Super Streets, Outlaw Mini’s and N.E.4-cylinder Pro’s. Group 2 will include Late Model Sportsman, Strictly Streets, Thunder 4 Minis, and Trucks. Each week a “Flex” race will be added to give fans a 5 division show. Flex races include various regional touring series, or other events such as Enduros or Flagpole races. Track announcer / promoter Ken Minott says they are excited to get the season underway. “Last year we were just getting the operation off the ground. We brought a new team together and tried a few new & creative things to bring Wiscasset Speedway back to life after being dormant for a couple years. Now we’re excited to take the next steps toward making this facility everything we know it can be. Once again it will all be about giving fans a fun, affordable and timely show. We’ve got some bigger races and other neat things planned for the fans this season too.”
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by | Apr 12, 2014 | Maine, Oxford Plains Speedway
ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR PRACTICE ON APRIL 19TH AT OPS
Mother Nature has taken a turn for the good, as April has seen some great spring weather, and allowed the snow and ice to melt very quickly. As the grounds continue to dry, the open practice for cars from all divisions that is scheduled for Saturday, April 19th, is a go unless we get some heavy rains this week.
The general admission grandstands will not be open to the public as we continue to make improvements for opening day. However, race fans may purchase a pit pass so that they too can enjoy the opening day practice.
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by | Apr 9, 2014 | Maine, Oxford Plains Speedway
NEW BANDIT DIVISION RULES POSTED
Oxford Plains Speedway is pleased to announce the birth of the new Bandit division for four cylinder cars. This entry level division will compete periodically on Friday night’s of the Budweiser, Oxford Championship Series. This division is basically a bone stock class and will hold strict to the rules and inspections. This novice class will allow only drivers that haven’t competed in the Outlaw / Outlaw Sportsman class, Street Stocks, Late Models, Pro Late Models / Super Late Models or Mini Stocks divisions that are equivalent to these. Eligible drivers include Runnin’ Rebels, Sport Trucks, Cruisers, and Ladies, however you must have a different car than what you would race for on the Oxford Acceleration Series. You may now register for this division to secure your number. License fee is just $25.
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by | Apr 7, 2014 | Maine, Wiscasset Raceway
Hello Everyone !!
I’m happy to tell you that Wiscasset Speedway is ready to embark on the 2014 race season. Opening day is scheduled for Saturday April 19th at 2pm and it is quickly approaching. I’m sending you this email to see if any of your contact info has changed. I’m also happy to report that Lisa Maguire is continuing this season as our media rep. She will be sending you weekly race results late Saturday / early Sunday. We will be sending you a simple list of top 5 results in each division on Saturday night at the completion of racing and then she will send you a full recap story and complete official finish on Sunday morning by noon. We will also try to make sure our photographer Peter Taylor provides photos for those who need them. If for some reason you’re not getting photos and would like to, please let me know. New this season is the fact that we are running for championship points. Therefore, I will be sending you weekly points standings late afternoon / early evening on Tuesday’s.
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by | Apr 1, 2014 | Maine, Wiscasset Raceway
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By Lisa Maguire
“Racing is a way of life,” said Tasha Dyer. She was introduced to racing at a young age by her grandfather Ed “Bub” Orr. “He loves the sport,” said Dyer. “He would rather work on them then drive them though!”
Her two uncles, Mike Orr and Steve Pierpont are also racers. Dyer said, “Mike started it all when he raced late models in “05. When he stopped racing I picked it up. I ran one race in 2006, then the next year I went full time.”
“My uncle, Steve Pierpont still races Strictly Street. I’ve always been a fan of his. Between him, Mike, and my grandfather, is why I wanted to start racing.”
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by | Mar 28, 2014 | Maine, Oxford Plains Speedway, PASS
PASS President, Tom Mayberry and his staff have decided that they will hold off until Wednesday, April 2nd to make the decision about rescheduling the season opening, Ripley & Fletcher Ford 150, scheduled for Saturday, April 12th.
“We were going to make a decision on Friday, March 28th, stated Mayberry, but after looking at the long range forecast we have decided to hold off on that decision until Tuesday night, and we will post our decision on our websites first thing on Wednesday.”
