A family rivalry boiled over on Saturday evening at Oxford Plains Speedway as Max Rowe engaged in a thrilling battle with his grandfather, Mike Rowe, for the Mid-Coast Excavation Super Late Model championship.
The two drivers battled side-by-side throughout the 50-lap feature. Max Rowe ultimately secured the victory, achieving his second career Oxford Championship Series Super Late Model win by holding off his relative in the closing laps of the race.
Despite the intense late-race competition, Mike Rowe fought hard, managing to finish in second place. While Max Rowe led the entire event, Mike Rowe battled closely with his grandson, demonstrating strong driving skill throughout the contest.
The excitement extended beyond the main battle; Tom Abele, Jr., who had previously finished fifth in Oxford Championship Series points one season prior, also contended for a spot on the leaderboard, finishing third in Saturday’s event.
Oxford Plains Speedway (OPS) and the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) have announced the full details for their upcoming Fan Appreciation Night scheduled for Saturday, June 20. This event promises to be a major celebration for fans, offering over 6,000 free general admission tickets distributed by more than 40 local sponsors.
The main attraction of the night will be a high-stakes competition: a 125-lap points-paying event for the Mid-Coast Excavation Super Late Models. The winner will take home $3,000, with $550 offered as a starting purse. This special race serves as an exciting qualifier for drivers aiming for a spot in the August 30 Oxford 250.
Beyond the Super Late Model action, the event will feature a full card of Oxford Championship Series action, including the remaining six weekly divisions. This makes the Fan Appreciation Night one of the biggest events anticipated for the 2026 season at OPS.
Brandon Barker secured a victory at Oxford Plains Speedway on Sunday, marking his first win at the track since 2022. This performance helped Landshark Performance achieve back-to-back wins for the team in the Oxford Championship Series.
Barker took the lead during the opening laps of the Mid-Coast Excavation 50-lap feature, pulling ahead of Ryan Littlefield and Scott McDaniel to claim the win. The victory extended the Landshark Performance streak at Oxford Plains Speedway.
The race saw close competition, with Ryan Littlefield leading the initial seven laps before Barker moved into first place. Littlefield noted that Barker put significant pressure on him, resulting in a change in position as the race progressed.
Scott McDaniel finished in third place, chasing for a spot behind Barker and Littlefield. McDaniel reflected that securing third place was a good run for the team, despite not achieving a higher finish.
While other racetracks across New England postponed or cancelled their events this past weekend due to inclement weather, Wiscasset Speedway decided to take the gamble on Saturday and won, hosting an abbreviated feature-only racing program that was proudly sponsored by AIM Recycling Maine.
Team Wiscasset was successfully able to get all divisions in, which included the Maine Army National Guard Thunder 4 Minis, Darling’s Brunswick Ford Super Streets, Davis Erector Group 207 Crate Modifieds, County Truss 4-Cylinder Pros, T&L Automotive Pro Stocks, and the debut of the Carver’s Driving Academy Crown Vics, who are running a 5-race series in 2025 with the opportunity to become a permanent division in the future depending on driver interest and car counts.
Kevin Greenhalgh pulled ahead with the early advantage in the 25-lap feature for the Thunder 4 Minis, but Gregg Norton was quick to steal it away. Week 1 winner Derek Cook was all over the leader in the laps that followed, with the two drivers breaking away at the front of the pack. TJ Moore took a spin in front of the leaders with just 4 laps to go, resulting in a caution. Derek Cook powered ahead following a chaotic restart, going 2-for-2 on the start of the season. Gregg Norton and Gunnar Josselyn followed, completing the podium.
Wiscasset Speedway hosted dual Opening Days this past Saturday, featuring the Portland Glass Strictly Streets, Dale’s Cash Fuel Roadrunners, Creative Cleanouts Modifieds, and the Wood Pellet Warehouse Late Models for their 2026 season opener.
The Strictly Streets took to the track first for their qualifying heat races, with Ray Dinsmore and Scott Eck leading the charge. Eck edged out Dinsmore for the early lead in the 35-lap feature while Tyler Jordan and Chris Burgess filed in behind him. A mid-race caution on lap 15 brought the field back together and Scott Eck maintained command on the restart.
Melee ensued in the closing laps of the race as Dan Morton and Tyler Dinsmore made hard contact on lap 17, resulting in a red flag. After a solid performance all day, Tyler Jordan lost a tire on the restart, leading to a pile-up with just 6 laps to go that collected Chris Burgess, Landon Tapley, Dale Lawrence, Mike Delano and others.
