SUNDAY, JULY 20TH

THE 41ST ANNUAL  OXFORD 250,
$1,000 TO WIN PASS MODS 75 LAPS,
STREET STOCKS, LEGENDS 50 LAPS, &
OUTLAW SUPER SERIES OF MAINE 50 LAPS
A PASS SLM NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT
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THE OXFORD 250 LAP BOARD
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SPONSOR OF THE $1,000 TO WIN
PASS MODS 75 LAPS FEATURE
Photos by Norm Marx
TWO IN A ROW FOR TRAVIS BENJAMIN
EDGES AUSTIN THERIAULT FOR OXFORD 250 WIN
The 41st running of the Oxford 250 was a crowd pleaser as sixty of the best Super Late Model teams in the country converged on the small town of Oxford, Maine to participate in the historic event. The fans were treated to over seven hundred laps of racing, with several teams collecting checkered flags, but none as happy and as excited as Travis Benjamin, whom collected his second straight $25,000 payday, plus lap money.

Forty-four Super Late Models lined up on the grid with Concord, N.C. speedster, Preston Peltier and Turner, Maine’s, Shawn Martin filling the front row when the green flag flew. Peltier jumped to lead and held the point for the first 21 laps with the exception of lap six when Kelley Moore edged him out at the stripe. Joey Doiron raced by Peltier on lap 21 and held the point for the next 66 laps with Austin Theriault, Shawn Martin, Scott Mulkern and Moore in tow. Theriault held the lead through four restarts before he and Travis Benjamin pitted for tires and fuel on lap 185, setting the stage for a storybook ending. Cassius Clark took over the lead from Theriault as pit stops completely changed the lineup around. DJ Shaw, Richie Dearborn, Scott Moore and Johnny Clark were all now in the top five and ready to challenge for the lead. Clark held the lead all the way until lap 220 when Richie Dearborn edged him to the stripe when the final caution waved.

Dearborn took the lead at the green, but Benjamin and Theriault were right on his heels. Benjamin made his move on lap 227, grabbed the lead and set sail towards the checkers. His only obstacles included heavy lapped traffic, and the #57 of Theriault. Theriault tried every move in the books looking inside and outside, but Benjamin would not be denied his second Oxford 250 win in a row. Theriault raced home second from his sixth starting position, ahead of Dearborn who actually had to take a provisional to get into the event. Dearborn started 40th on the grid. Cassius Clark took home the 4th spot ahead of OPS regular, TJ Brackett. Rounding out the top ten were Tyler Dippel, Derek Ramstrom, Ben Rowe, David Oliver and Shawn Martin.

Heat checkers flew for Peltier, Martin, Kelley Moore, Tim Brackett, Daniel Hemric and Theriault. Consi victors were DJ Shaw, Benjamin, and Brent Dragon. David Farrington Jr. was awarded the win in the Last Chance Race as apparent winner Travis King failed post race inspection as his car was too low.

Oxford 250 sidebar: Travis Benjamin started 27th and drove to the win.
THE OXFORD 250 at OXFORD PLAINS
OFFICIAL RACE RESULTS - 7-20-14
1) 17 - Travis Benjamin - 250 Laps
2) 57 - Austin Theriault- 250
3) 33 - Richie Dearborn - 250
4) 77 - Cassius Clark- 250
5) 61 - TJ Brackett - 250
6) 1 - Tyler Dippel - 250
7) 35 - Derek Ramstrom - 250
8) 4 - Ben Rowe - 250
9) 21 - David Oliver - 250
10) 94 - Shawn Martin - 250
11) 60n - DJ Shaw - 250
12) 54 - Johnny Clark - 250
13) 55vt - Brent Dragon- 250
14) 03 - Scott Moore - 250
15) 73 - Joey Doiron - 250
16) 00 - Brian Kruczek - 249
17) 60 - Tim Brackett - 249
18) 24 - Mike Rowe - 249
19) 29 - Trevor Sanborn - 249
20) 73me - Adam Polvinen - 249
21) 27nh - Wayne Helliwell Jr. - 249
22) 44 - Kyle Treadwell - 248
23) 25 - Shawn Knight - 248
24) 41 - Daniel Hemric - 248
25) 23 - Dave Farrington Jr. - 247
26) 8F - Tate Fogleman - 247
27) 16 - Travis Stearns - 246
28) 09 - Jeremy Davis - 246
29) 72 - Chris Coolidge - 245
30) 54x - Shane Green - 245
31) 28 - Mark Lundblad Jr. - 239
32) 74 - Preston Peltier - 239
33) 38 - Alan Tardiff - 216
34) 14 - Scott McDaniel - 182
35) 84 - Scott Mulkern - 124
36) 7L - Glen Luce - 124
37) 47 - Kelly Moore - 124
38) 53 - Alan Wilson - 122
39) 36 - Scott Robbins - 120
40) 19 - Steve Park - 114
41) 7 - Curtis Geary - 114
42) 75 - Gary Smith - 103
43) 37 - Larry Gelinas - 57
44) 14me - Brad Babb - 20

MARK LUCAS CAPTURES $1,000 TO WIN

MAYHAN ANTIQUES & MORE
PASS MOD SPECIAL 75
Mark Lucas took advantage of another driver’s displeasure to capture the inaugural Mayhan Antiques & More 75 lap main event. Other support division winners visiting Allen’s Coffee Flavored Brandy victory lane on day three of the Oxford 250 weekend included Josh Childs, Mathew Bourgoine, and Kris Watson.

Joshua Brown was headed for an easy win in the PASS Modified race, but tangled with a lapped car around lap 50. Contact sent the #05 of Ron Henry around in turn three bringing out the caution. The field raced back to green with Brown pulling away once again. Mitch Miller raced his way to second while Mark Lucas and Andy Shaw battled for third. Lucas raced by both Shaw and Miller to take over the second spot, but had nothing for Brown until Brown was run high by Henry in turn four allowing much of the field to race by, handing Lucas the lead. Lucas cruised to his second win of the weekend, and the hefty $1,000 payday. Miller placed second ahead of Shaw, Brown and Billy Dixon.
MAYHAN ANTIQUES PASS MODS 75 at OXFORD PLAINS
UNOFFICIAL RACE RESULTS - 7-20-14
1) 5 - Mark Lucas
2) 7 - Mitch Miller
3) 0 - Andy Shaw
4) 4 - Josh Brown
5) 33 - Billy Dixon
6) 17a - Scott Alexander
7) 9 - Evan Armington
8) 00 - JR Baril
9) 3 - Travis Buzzell
10) 2 - JT Thurlow
11) 05 - Ron Henry
12) 36 - Ryan Roberts
13) 86 - Jeff Hebert
14) 12 - Jim Emerson
15) 31 - Ryan Morgran
16) 8 - Calvin Rose Jr.
17) 96 - Chad Binnette

SATURDAY, JULY 19TH
   

$4,000 TO WIN PASS NORTHEAST LATE MODEL SERIES
TRIPLE CROWN RACE - 125 LAPS


Photos by
Norm Marx
BEN ASHLINE CAPTURES INAGURAL
PASS NORTHEAST LM SERIES EVENT
Day two of the Oxford 250 weekend went off without a hitch at Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford, Maine, as pleasant skies, and comfortable temperatures brought out a big crowd to enjoy Dunkin’ Donuts and Dave’s Small Engine Repair Night. Drivers visiting Allen’s Coffee Flavored Brandy victory lane included Ben Ashline, Avery Stoehr, Jake Smith, Tyson Jordan, Eddie Gilman, Michael Haynes, Bobby Symonds and Paul Pierce.

Ben Ashline took control just past the halfway mark of the Dave’s Small Engine Repair, PASS Northeast Late Model Series main event, and then held off a late race challenge by Bobby Babb, and Travis Stearns. Ashline scored the win with, Babb, Stearns, Ryan Dean and Ryan Morgan on his heels.

Avery Stoehr held off a late charge from Randy Cabral to take home the NEMA Midget 25 lap feature. Bethany Stoehr, Jim Chambers and Todd Bertrand completed the top five. Jake Smith rolled to the win in the NEMA Lite feature ahead Danny Cugini, Randy Cabral, Kevin Hutchens and Matt Swanson.

Tyson Jordan raced by Zach Emerson with seven laps remaining to pick up his first Allen’s Coffee Flavored Brandy Street Stock win of 2014. Emerson, Spencer Morse, Richard Spaulding and Ricky Morse rounded out the top five.
PASS NELMS at OXFORD PLAINS
UNOFFICIAL RACE RESULTS - 7-19-14
1) 15 - Ben Ashline
2) 15vt - Bradley Babb
3) 16 - Travis Steans
4) 54 - Ryan Dean
5) 3ct - Ryan Morgan
6) 78 - Quinney Welch
7) 1 - Corey Mason
8) 77nh - Brandon Lambert
9) 21 - Shane Clark
10) 8 - Keith Stuart
11) 36 - Nick Ladyga
12) 7L - Glen Luce
13) 77me - Dale Verrill

FRIDAY, JULY 18TH
 
PASS MODS, PASS SPORTSMAN

Photos by Trudy - www.jarracingphotography.com
PASS MODS at OXFORD PLAINS
UNOFFICIAL RACE RESULTS - 7-18-14
1) 5 - Mark Lucas
2) 2 - JT Thurlow
3) 36 - Ryan Robbins
4) 05 - Ron Henry
5) 3 - Travis Buzzell
6) 12 - James Emerson
7) 96 - Chad Binnette
8) 17a - Scott Alexander
9) 0 - Andy Shaw
10) 00 - JR Baril
11) 31 - Ryan Morgan
12) 9 - Evan Armington
13) 4 - Joshua Brown
14) 86 - Jeff Hebert
15) 33 - Billy Dixon
DQ) 14 - Scott McDaniel (Suspension)
DQ) 7 - Mitch Miller (Suspension)
DNS) 8 - Calvin Rose Jr.

Photos by Trudy - www.jarracingphotography.com
PASS SPORTSMAN at OXFORD PLAINS
UNOFFICIAL RACE RESULTS - 7-18-14
1) 43 - Dan McKeage
2) 20 - Joe Pastore
3) 44 - Rusty Poland
4) 44x - Jerad Ledger
5) 60 - Scott Dorr
6) 04 - Zach Bowie
7) 2 - Mike Clark
8) 01 - Rob Drew
9) 53 - Richard Jackson
10) 7oz - Grant Aither
11) 5 - Mark Staples
12) 55x - Alex Lacognata
DQ) 36 - Nathan Leavitt (Motor)
DQ) 85 - Kenny Harrison (Motor)
Weds. July 16th - Oxford 250 Media Event
at Bentley's Saloon, Arundel, ME
Photos by Norm Marx
 

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THE OXFORD 250 LAP BOARD
NORTHEAST LEGEND STEVE PARK
ENTERS 2014 OXFORD 250
The 2014 edition of the Oxford 250 just received the entry blank from the legendary Steve Park who will be bringing his G Body Parts, Sunoco, Super Late Model to compete in this year’s mega event at Oxford Plains Speedway. Park, a two time Sprint Cup Series winner became the 45th entrant for the race scheduled for Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 2pm.

“I have always wanted to compete in the Oxford 250, stated Park. This is one of the most prestigious racing events in the Northeast, and to be a part of it in 2014 really excites me. I used to attend this race with my dad when I was younger, and I always hoped to drive in this event some time during my life, and now thanks to G Body Parts, Sunoco, New England Racing Fuel and car owner Dickie Woodman, we will be there attempting to add an Oxford 250 win to my resume. I am looking forward to coming up to the State of Maine a little bit early to enjoy what the Oxford area has to offer. Some of my great friends and supporters from Key Parts have also purchased a suite for the Oxford 250 weekend, and I plan on spending a lot of time meeting and greeting their Key Parts family. I haven’t felt this excited in a long time, it’s going to be a great experience.”

New England Race Fuels, John Holland is very excited that they were able to help pull this deal together with Sunoco to support Steve Park and the Dickie Woodman team at the Oxford 250. Holland said this about the situation, “We are very proud to be a part of helping Steve Park return to the Northeast to race at the Oxford 250. Everyone knows that Sunoco is a major player in the motorsports arena, and they are very excited about Steve Park once again racing up north. Steve is a great spokesman for the sport, and we love his New England racing heritage. He has worked hard all his life to be the best racer he could be, including a pair of Sprint Cup wins, and now we have the opportunity to help support his Oxford 250 efforts in 2014. This support fits perfectly in Sunoco’s racing plans.”

PASS President, Tom Mayberry is also excited about Park coming to the Oxford 250. “It’s always great to have a driver with the credentials of Steve Park enter your race, but this one is extra special as he is a grassroots racer who paid his dues here in the Northeast. He has raced everything from Go-karts to Sprint Cup Cars and has been successful in everything he has competed in, and has never forgotten where he came from. I am extremely proud to add Steve’s name to the entry list of the Oxford 250.”

The 41st edition of the Oxford 250 will take place on Sunday, July 20th at 2pm featuring 250 green flag laps of racing for the ultra fast Super Late Models. A $1,000 to win PASS Mod race will also highlight the card. Oxford 250 weekend begins on Friday night, July 18th with the Sun Journal hosting the PASS Mods, PASS Sportsman, and several support classes in action. Then a giant night awaits race fans on Saturday night as Dunkin’ Donuts presents the NEMA Midgets & NEMA Lites, as well as Round #2 of the Dave’s Small Engine Repair, PASS Northeast Late Model Series. Several other divisions will see action as well.

Plenty of great seats are still available and tickets can be purchased by contacting the OPS office. For more information on the Oxford 250 weekend, or Oxford Plains Speedway, visit the Track website at www.oxfordplains.com, or call the hotline at 207-539-8865. Oxford Plains Speedway is located at 877 Main Street, on Route 26 in Oxford, Maine.
Rookie Dippel Taking PASS National Points Lead To 41st Annual Oxford 250
NAPLES, ME (July 17) – Just over a year ago, Tyler Dippel had virtually no asphalt racing experience. On Sunday, the Wallkill, NY rookie will head into the 41st Annual Oxford 250 with the points lead in the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Model National Championship standings.

At just 14-years-old, Dippel is one of the top young prospects in short track racing, not only on asphalt, but also on dirt. Dippel cut his teeth racing on the tough dirt tracks of the Northeast and has become one of the top Small Block Modified drivers in New York, competing at tracks such as Middletown, Accord, and Lebanon Valley. And, he has not forgot his dirt track roots, still competing regularly when his schedule allows.

But, it is his experience racing on the tough PASS South Super Late Model tour in the Carolinas and Virginia that has allowed Dippel the opportunity to come to Oxford Plains Speedway with a virtually guaranteed spot in the 250. By virtue of his strong runs at the first two PASS National Series events at Greenville-Pickens and Hickory in the spring, Dippel has the points as he prepares for his first Oxford 250.

“I’m really excited, the 250 is probably the biggest race I’ve ever ran and I’m really looking forward to it,” said Dippel. “It’s closer to home, I’m looking forward to having pit stops, and like I said, it’s the biggest race I’ve ran so far.”

Unlike the shorter races he was accustomed to on dirt, Dippel believes his experience racing 125 to 150 lap PASS South races will prepare him for the test the Oxford 250 is so famous for. Dippel currently sits fourth in PASS South Super Late Model points, leading laps at the prestigious Easter Bunny 150 at Hickory and finishing in the top five three times so far this season.

“The PASS South races have helped me a lot as far as learning how to save my stuff and I think we’re getting there and are prepared for the 250,” said Dippel. “Crew Chief Buggy [Pletcher] always has a pretty good car for that race.”

Dippel will definitely have his work cut out for him as over 50 of the best short track racers in North America have pre-entered for the 41st Annual Oxford 250, but the PASS Super Late Models will not be alone in making this weekend a celebration of short track racing. A great slate of divisions is set to race starting on Friday, July 18 with the PASS Sportsman, PASS Modifieds, Outlaw Sportsman, Street Stocks, Rebels, Sport Trucks, Cruisers and Ladies, plus practice for the PASS Super Late Models. On Saturday, July 19 with the PASS Super Late Models will get three rounds of practice followed by racing in the evening for the PASS Northeast Late Models, NEMA Midgets, NEMA Lites, Outlaw Sportsman, Street Stocks, Wicked Good Racers, and Classic Lights. On Sunday, July 20, pit gates will open bright and early at 7 AM with a full day of on track activities including practice and heat race action for the PASS Super Late Models, followed by features for the PASS Modifieds, Outlaw Series, Street Stocks, Legends, and the 41st Annual Oxford 250.

 

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