Beech Ridge racers a big part of Racin Preview 2009
Portland, ME – Beech Ridge Motor Speedway racers will be out in force as the 15th annual Racin’ Preview 2009 show kicks off Friday afternoon at the Portland Expo
Bill Ryan one of eight national finalists for RPM Promoter of the Year
Bill Ryan one of eight national finalists for RPM Promoter of the Year
OXFORD, Maine – Oxford Plains Speedway owner Bill Ryan is one of eight national finalists for the 33rd annual Auto Racing Promoter of the Year Award, chosen by fellow promoters in balloting through Racing Promotion Monthly.
Oxford Plains Speedway unveils 2009 schedule
Later race dates, Thursday 'Summer Slam' highlight 2009 OPS race schedule
OXFORD, Maine – In hopes of courting the favor of Mother Nature, Oxford Plains Speedway has announced one subtle adjustment and a major, new wrinkle to its 2009 racing schedule.
After years of traditionally employing a slate that progressed from just after Easter until Labor Day, OPS will unfurl the green flag on Sunday, May 17, with the New England Dodge Dealers ACT 150.
To accommodate that change, the speedway will stretch the season deep into October, concluding with the rebirth of “Halloween on Wheels” on Sunday, Oct. 25.
Speedway owner Bill Ryan also announced the creation of the Oxford Championship Series Summer Slam — three monthly events to be held on Thursday nights. Those programs will feature added distances for all three divisions and will count toward both the season championship and the Agren Appliance Triple Crown.
“Every season we evaluate the weather and the number of race dates, and we try to organize a schedule that will give our drivers and fans the chance to see the most racing in the most comfortable conditions,” Ryan said. “We’re excited about the 2009 schedule because it provides more opportunities to race in September and October as well as moving some of those cold April and May nights to July and August.”
The 2009 season will commence with the traditional practice day for all divisions on Saturday, May 9. Forty race dates dot an ambitious schedule from there, covering the full spectrum of racing divisions and family entertainment.
UNITY RACEWAY – SEPTEMBER 19
Mother Nature was kind to Unity Raceway this week, but Jack Frost made his first appearance. The cold weather didn't keep the drivers from putting on one of the best shows of the year. The Sportsman division raced at 50 lap qualifier race for the Nationals to be held at Wiscasset Raceway. Donnie York and Kris Huff started the heat race side by side for the lead. Caution would fly on lap 4 when Bryan Robbins and Nate Weston would find the turn one bank. Huff would jump to the lead on the restart and cruise to the heat race win.
JEFF BURGESS CONTINUES TO ROLL AT WISCASSET RACEWAY
WISCASSET RACEWAY PRESS RELEASE 9/14/08
Jeff Burgess has picked the right time of the year to hit his stride and turn in his best racing of the season. The veteran racer from East Madison started mid pack for the 50 lap Clark's Car Crushing Prostock feature and picked his way to the front for his 3rd win of the season and second straight in Wiscasset's top division. With his recent hot streak, winning three of the last five races, Burgess cut point leader Randy Turner's advantage in half and now trails by just ten heading into the final points race on September 27th.
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Laperle dominates Dodge ACT 150 Short, Karkos capture Little Guy 100s
OXFORD, Maine – Patrick Laperle of St. Denis, Quebec, dominated the final 101 laps to capture the New England Dodge Dealers 150 American-Canadian Tour event Saturday at Oxford Plains Speedway.
Laperle took the lead from Glen Luce on lap 50 and survived a brief battle with ACT rookie Nick Sweet after the third and final restart of the race on lap 144.
The result represented the second ACT win at Oxford for Laperle and career-best finishes on the tour for runner-up Sweet and third-place Luce.