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OXFORD PLAINS SPEEDWAY
Route 26, Oxford, ME  Phone: (207) 539-8865 
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OPS DRIVER SPOTLIGHT
 
 
BRANDON VARNEY
BANDIT/REBEL #1

HOMETOWN: Auburn, Maine

AGE: 19

CAR MAKE: 1998 Chevy Cavalier/1990 Honda CRX

RACING EXPERIENCE: 2 years in cars/11 years in Karts

CAR OWNER: Kevin & Jamie Varney

CHASSIS: KHM

THE CREW: Kevin, Jamie, Ashleigh, Mike, Bob, Skip, Josh, Rick, Uncle Bill

SPONSORS: R&R Auto, R&R Vinyl, Maine Mobile Truck Service, AGF, Henry’s Concrete, Great Choice Vending, Four Seasons Synthetic Amsoil, Jennifer Howe Pampered Chef, Don Poulin Wheel Alignment, DNL Weatherization,  Wallace Home Improvement, John Thurlow INC, RPM, Victory Lane Tire Club, Superfan Club, KHM, Chachy Hall, Tommy Guns, Tommy’s Angels, Marcel Caron- Electrician, Snapfish Photography, Craig Moore Trucking, Kari Thibodeau, Daniel & Sam Howe, 99 Restaurant Auburn, Embroidery Expertees, Mainely Awards, Mainely Motorsports, Countryside Auto, Kennebec Rental, Kason & Gavin Harnish

RACING ACHIEVEMENTS: 7 wins in 3 divisions, 50 Kart wins and 5 championships

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:  “I really need to thank Rick and Robin Kimball for all their support as well as Uncle Bill for helping us every week.  I also want to recognize all the fans of Varney Racing for their immeasurable support.”-Brandon Varney

HOBBIES: Baseball, Softball

INTERESTING FACT: “I can’t turn down a hotdog, anytime…anywhere!”

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DALE LAWRENCE
FIGURE 8 #2

HOMETOWN: Minot, Maine

AGE: 51

CAR MAKE: 1976 Pontiac Ventura

RACING EXPERIENCE: Strictly, Outlaw and Figure 8 Divisions

CAR OWNER: Dale & Crystal Lawrence

CHASSIS: Leaf Spring Unibody

THE CREW: Billy Childs Jr, Mike Blue

SPONSORS: Fishers Auto-Truck Repair, FCI Home Improvement

RACING ACHIEVEMENTS: Multiple top 3s in all divisions raced, including Enduros and Owner Champion with his daughter Shelby in the driver’s seat in the 2014 Ladies Division

SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Crystal, Shelby, Billy, Courtney, Josh, Noyes, Rae, Billy Sr, Gerry Freve

HOBBIES: Fishing and Gardening
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BILLY CHILDS JR.
STREET STOCK #1
HOMETOWN: Leeds, Maine

AGE: 41

CAR MAKE: Pontiac Firebird

RACING EXPERIENCE: Billy has been racing for 23 years.

CAR OWNER: BCM

CHASSIS: BRF

THE CREW: Mike, Brady, Chris, Dale

SPONSORS: Lucas Oil, Dana’s Heavy Duty, Jim Childs Paint & Auto Body, Emerson’s Pilot Car Service, Warrior Race Cars, 4 Paws Pet Grooming, RPM

RACING ACHIEVEMENTS: 2011 Outlaw Champion, 3 time Triple Crown Winner in Late Models, 3 time Winners Circle Challenge

SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Shelby, Brady, Ryder, Raelin, Tucker, Hudson, Mom & Dad, Dale and Crystal

HOBBIES: Snowmobiling, 4 wheeling, and spending time with family
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BRYCE MAINS
STREET STOCK #77
HOMETOWN: Bridgton, Maine

AGE: 23

CAR MAKE: 78 Camaro

RACING EXPERIENCE: Bryce has been racing for 6 years.

CAR OWNER: Rodney Williams

CHASSIS: Carey Martin Chassis

THE CREW: Zach, Rich, Darryl, Brooke

SPONSORS: RW Plumbing, Bear Arms Sporting Goods, Smith Electric, Drew Excavation, Trashman, Mike Poland Construction, The Brake & Exhaust Center, Caretake America, Nicely Built Racing Engines

RACING ACHIEVEMENTS: Back to back wins in the Street Open Series that kicked off the 2017 season for Bryce. Finishing 3rd in points for 2 years in a row in the Outlaw Division.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Rodney Williams, Zach, Dad, Darryl, Mike Polland, and Jim and Mary from Bear Arms Sporting Goods

HOBBIES: MORE RACING!!
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TRAVIS DUNBAR
SUPER LATE MODEL #6
HOMETOWN: Auburn, Maine

AGE: 38

CAR MAKE: Chevrolet SS

CHASSIS: 2014 Lefthander Perimeter Chassis

THE CREW: DJ Simard, Don Lovell, Peter Benedict, Stephen Edgerly, Stephen Tracy, Kavan Bowie, Robert White, Any Smith, Mike Swett
SPONSORS: Northeast Log Sales LLC, Spurwink, the Autism Society of Maine, Andy and Jenny Smith, and Mikes

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS: Travis has received many awards of recognition that include: Most improved driver of the year in 2006, Most charitable driver in 2008, The Autism Society of Maine Award for spreading Autism awareness in 2007, and Pit Crew of the Year award in 2008.

INTERESTING FACT ABOUT THE DRIVER: Travis was a former Olympic Development track and field athlete who has run a 4:01 mile. He also has a Doctorate in special education and is a school principal.


RACING ACHIEVEMENTS: Travis has multiple top three, top five, and top ten finishes in Mini cup racing, Mini stock racing, Four cylinder pro stock (legacy) racing and in Super Late Model racing. Travis won the 2008 New England Mini Cup Challenge race at Hudson International Speedway.

HOBBIES: Travis likes to run, workout, and read. He also likes to spend time with his wife and children.

RACING EXPERIENCE: Travis Dunbar Motorsports started off as a Mini Cup team racing all over New England. The team has 3 years of Super Mini Cup racing experience along with one year of Mini Stock racing and 6 years of Super Late Model racing experience.


For 2017 Travis will be returning to full time competition at Oxford Plains Speedway with his sight set on an attempt to qualify for the Oxford 250. Travis will drive car #6 and is widely recognized throughout Maine and New Hampshire for his Autism Awareness racing program. For this team there is no doubt 2017 will be the most productive season yet! Travis will continue to work with at risk youth through his Spurwink School in Casco, Maine by having his students join the race team full time.
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TIM BRACKETT
SUPER LATE MODEL #60
HOMETOWN: Buckfield, Maine

AGE: 55

CAR MAKE: Chevrolet

RACING EXPERIENCE: Tim has been racing for 40 years.

CAR OWNER: Jennifer Brackett

CHASSIS: TJ Brackett Motorsports

THE CREW: Mark Fox, Dave Hamann, Scott St. John

SPONSORS: Wood Pellet Warehouse, Winthrop Napa Auto Parts

RACING ACHIEVEMENTS: 1978-Street Stock Rookie of the Year, 1979 Charger Rookie of the Year, 1997 Pro Stock Winners Clash Champion, 2005 Pro Late Model Champion & Pro Stock Iron Man Champion & Northeast Driver of the Year, 2010 Late Model Champion, 2014 Triple Crown Champion, 2015 OCS Super Late Model Champion, 2016 OCS Super Late Model Champion & Northeast Driver of the Year

SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Tim has Feature wins in the last 5 decades. Tim had a special feature win in 2013 with son TJ finishing 2nd and daughter Vanna taking 3rd place. In 2013 the Brackett three took the top 3 spots in the OCS Championship Points, TJ finished first, Tim took 2nd and Vanna rounded out the Brackett honors in 3rd place.

INTERESTING FACTS: Tim is a second generation racer. He is the owner of Winthrop NAPA auto parts. He has been married for 36 years and has 2 children, TJ and Vanna. He has one grandson, Colby and has one granddaughter on the way.

HOBBIES: Four wheeling & snowmobiling with grandson Colby.
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ANDY SAUNDERS
SUPER LATE MODEL #01
HOMETOWN: Ellsworth, Maine

AGE: 45

CAR MAKE: Toyota Camry

CAR OWNER: Andy Saunders

CHASSIS: Distance Racing

THE CREW: Alan Perkins, Donnie Coffin, Shaun Hamel, Dickie Sprague

SPONSORS: Ace Tire & Service, Doweast Autobody, Andy’s Painting

RACING ACHIEVEMENTS: 2003 & 2004 Speedway 95 Pro-Stock Champion, 2012 & 2013 Speedway 95 Late Model Champion, 2015 Unity Pro-Stock Champion, 2015 & 2016 Wiscasset Pro-Stock Champion

RACING EXPERIENCE: Andy has been racing on and off for 30 years.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION: 2013 Top Division Driver of the year. 2010 Long John winner.
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CALVIN ROSE JR.
SUPER LATE MODEL #8
HOMETOWN: Turner, Maine

AGE: 27

CAR MAKE: Ford

CAR OWNER: Calvin Rose

THE CREW: Rose Racing

SPONSORS: CAN-AM, Skidoo, Boss Power Equipment

HOBBIES: When asked about hobbies outside of racing Calvin responded, “Is there such a thing?”

RACING ACHIEVEMENTS: Calvin earned the 2015 Rookie of the year award in the OCS Street Stocks, and followed up with a Championship run as he is the 2016 OCS Street Stock Champion.

INTERESTING FACTS: Calvin is in his first year in the Super Late Model division and he is running for Rookie of the Year honors.
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KYLE TREADWELL
SUPER LATE MODEL #44

HOMETOWN: Buckfield, Maine

AGE: 26

CAR MAKE: Chevrolet

RACING EXPERIENCE: Kyle has been racing for 6 years.

CAR OWNER: Joe Treadwell

CHASSIS: TJ Brackett Motorsports

THE CREW: Joe, Frank, Jody, Steve

SPONSORS: Poland Spring, Ben Alpren Machine, Browns Logging

SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Kyle would like to thank Matt Dufault, Ryan Hewins and Jamie Leavitt

RACING ACHIEVEMENTS: Kyle is the 2010 Rebel Rookie of the Year, 2012 Outlaw Rookie of the Year, 2014 Super Late Model Rookie of the Year and he finished 2nd in points in the Super Late Model division in 2015.

HOBBIES: Racing, racing and more racing.
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OPS DRIVER SPOTLIGHT
DENNIS SPENCER JR.
SUPER LATE MODEL #46
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HOMETOWN: Oxford, Maine

AGE: 43

CAR MAKE: Chevrolet

CAR OWNER: Crazy Horse Racing

CHASSIS: 2017 Crazy Horse Racing

THE CREW: Mickey, Scotty, Ken, Dave, Eric, Kenny

SPONSORS: Spencer Group Paving, McCann Fabrication, La Quinta Inn & Suites, Crazy Horse Racing

INTERESTING FACT ABOUT THE DRIVER: Dennis has 2 children and 1 grandchild, he also owns a paving company.

RACING ACHIEVEMENTS: Dennis has won 4 Championships and has been runner-up in the points 3 times. He has had a total of 28 wins in 3 different divisions. Amongst his accomplishments he has a Tru Test 100 win, finished 5th in the Oxford 250 and won an Outlaw Late Model race at Beechridge in 2006.

HOBBIES: Dennis enjoys 4 wheeling, fishing and watching his son play sports. He can also be found on his off race days on the crew for the #4 RMR team driven by Ben Rowe.

RACING EXPERIENCE: Dennis has been racing for 25 years. His most current win comes at the top of this season in the Oxford Championship Series on May 27, 2017.
 

 

 

 

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