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SUNDAY, AUGUST 25th, 2024

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2024 OXFORD 250 LAP BOARD
          
We would like to thank everyone who made this 250 Weekend a success.  It takes a lot of people to make this thing work.  This year we had the challenge of Mother Nature during the 250.  We want to thank all of the fans who waited patiently during the rain delay. 

And a huge thanks to our volunteer track drying heroes.  Without your help the rain delay would have been really long. With your help we were able to get the race completed in a reasonable amount of time.

Thank you so much!
          

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Jeff Taylor Holds Off Bubba Pollard
for Elusive Oxford 250 Triumph
by Tim Packmsn - Racing America News
When the checkered flag finally waved over the 51st Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Oxford 250, it was nine-time Oxford Plains Speedway track champion Jeff Taylor standing tall next to his No. 88 in Victory Lane.

After battling 41 other competitors and enduring a three-hour rain delay, Taylor won the Oxford Plains Speedway’s prestigious race for the very first time in 28 attempts.

It was a reflective and slightly shocked driver talking about his win afterwards.

“I honestly don’t know how we won,” the Farmington, Maine native shared. “I can’t believe this, we don’t run full-time like a lot of these other drivers. I can tell you one thing, that rain delay really helped this car out a lot.

“There are so many people who helped us out. We just threw a team of volunteers together to beat these other teams. It’s unbelievable, it really is something.

In the closing laps, Taylor withstood a fierce challenge from 2018 Oxford 250 winner Bubba Pollard. Taylor successfully defended the bottom lane to hold off Pollard for the win.

“We had the track position, and I’ve watched Bubba Pollard race enough to know I needed to just stay on the bottom. He had the outside to pass me if he wanted.”

Pollard came up one position short of repeating his 2018 Oxford 250 victory and appreciated how the race ended.

“It was good. I don’t like running second, but I’m okay with how it ended with Jeff winning.” Pollard said. “This is big for him, his family and team.

“This is what short track racing is all about. I love coming up here to Oxford. There were a lot of people who helped me get here this weekend, and I can’t thank them enough.”

The Oxford 250 starting line-up had 42 drivers taking the green flag, which guaranteed all kinds of action would take place around the 3/8-mile Oxford Plains Speedway. Adding in pit stops, tire strategy, race strategy and weather strategy made the event more interesting.

Leading the field to green was Ryan Kuhn and Joey Doiron in the front row. They took off and battled for the lead in the early going with Doiron taking the lead from Kuhn by lap six.

Negotiating lap traffic by lap 21 slowed Doiron and Kuhn down just enough to allow their competitors to close in. One driver taking advantage of it was Derek Griffith, running third at the time.

At the lap-50 mark, Griffith worked his way to second and began closing in on the leader of Doiron as they negotiated the slower cars. The first caution of the night took place on lap 52 to rerack the field.

Multiple teams hit pit road with some taking two and others four tires, while checking tire pressures to improve handling.

Doiron and Griffith led the way on the Lap 53 restart and quickly tried to separate themselves from the field. Kuhn was in third with a hard-charging Bubba Pollard working the high side.

After another restart on Lap 56, Pollard really let the leaders know he was there to race by taking over second place. After looking to the outside and inside of the leader Kuhn, Pollard powered his way past Kuhn with 181 laps to go.

From there, they raced side-by-side for multiple laps battling for the lead until a caution three laps later showing Doiron as the leader. With all eyes on the Senoia, Georgia native of Pollard to the outside of Berwick, Maine’s Doiron, the race resumed to see who would lead next.

With 34 cars still on the lead lap, Doiron continued to lead Pollard as Griffith now joined the top three. Pollard surrendered second to Griffith with 165 laps remaining, who then fell into the clutches of DJ Shaw who took over third place on lap 89.

Under two more cautions, Pollard and many other leaders hit pit road for tires, mostly two, and adjustments. The phrase “cautions breed cautions” was in full effect from laps 98 to 105.

On the ensuing restarts, Doiron worked the wheel holding off Griffith, Shaw and Sanborn. Behind them, their fellow competitors were racing two and three wide to gain positions.

After a long-green flag run, and just nine laps from the halfway point of the race, Mother Nature showed up as rain forced the field onto pit road.

After the three-hour rain delay, the 34 remaining cars tried to get a feel for the freshly washed surface. Doiron and Griffith set the pace from the front row when the green flag waved.

Behind them, a three-car pile-up happened on the frontstretch with them all coming to rest under the flag stand.

On Lap 122, a light rain started again bringing out the caution. This time, cars remained out to keep some heat in the track to continue racing sooner.

Once the Oxford 250 restarted, a 10-car wreck took place on Lap 124 in Turn 1 sending several cars pit side and done for the night. Until this point, the leader of Doiron had still not been to pit road.

Race strategy for his team was paramount as to when he would pit, and how many tires he’d take. Other teams were also paying attention, because the second-place car of Griffith had been passed and was back to fourth.

Garrett Hall and Mike Hopkins were now in second and third, respectively, and chasing down the leader of Doiron. With 113 laps remaining, the caution came out and this was when Doiron hit pit road taking four tires, fuel and adjustments.

Hall and Hopkins also came to the attention of their crew to take four tires. Griffith decided to remain out and take over the lead, Moltz would line up second for the restart.

Griffin would be passed for the lead by DJ Shaw with 95 laps remaining, who overtook him on the outside and quickly separated himself from the second to seventh positions.

On lap 175, Shaw had a 4.1-second lead over Griffith, Moltz and Pollard, who had returned to the top five running order after an earlier pit stop put him back to 28th place. Five laps later, Pollard had moved to second and was on the charge.

A caution 10 laps later allowed Griffith to finally pit for tires, but problems changing the left front cost him valuable track position. Also pitting was Pollard, giving up second place.

Shaw and Gabe Brown showed the way for the restart, which was followed by another caution. The pace of the race picked up with a long green flag run that included Pollard breaking back into the top five, Taylor taking over second, Brown to third and Pollard fourth.

With 43 to go, Pollard raced his way to third with the leader of Shaw working his way through lap traffic. Taylor started looking to the outside of Shaw with 35 laps remaining as Pollard closed in on them both.

The scoreboard showed 30 laps remaining when Shaw, Taylor and Pollard were running within .1 seconds of each other battling for position. Taylor took the lead five laps later, but now lap traffic was becoming a factor as Pollard leaped into second.

Pollard was filling the rearview mirror of Taylor as he chased him around the track. Looking to the inside and outside of the leader, Pollard was looking for a way to take the lead.

Taylor was looking for his first Oxford 250 victory, Pollard his second as he kept trying to the outside. That didn’t work, so Pollard backed off a bit to cool his tires.

Five laps remained when Taylor started to pull away from Pollard with a three-car length lead. When the checkered flag waved, Taylor took the win and his very first Oxford 250.

Pollard was second and Shaw third at the stripe.
          
How The Field Is Set:
Qualifying For The Oxford 250
by Racing America News
As is the norm in Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Model Series events, there is no single-car time trial or qualifying against the stopwatch. Instead, an expanded format with heat races, consis and a last-chance qualifier determine which of the 60-plus drivers entered will make up the starting field for the main event.

Here is a breakdown of how Sunday, August 25 will look for Super Late Model competitors in the 51st Annual Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Oxford 250. As always, specific details are tentative and subject to change, and you can stay up to date on race day by following Racing America.

The Draw
While most Super Late Model teams will be at Oxford Plains Speedway throughout the weekend practicing, and perhaps even competing in Friday's Open Comp 200, the entirety of the Oxford 250 racing program takes place on Sunday. The day begins with a blind drawing on the frontstretch to determine heat race lineups. It may be one of the most anticipated draws of the year in short-track racing, as fans will already be in the grandstands eagerly awaiting to see where their favorite driver will start the day.

One by one, numbers are written onto the lineup board as drivers - or their crew members, children, or other "lucky charms" - draw their fate, setting the stage for the upcoming heat races. This draw could give a driver a front-row seat for their heat race, or a long day of trying to pass cars to make the show.

The Heat Races
Following the draw, teams will prepare for the heat races. While the exact number of heat races and transfers varies based on entry counts, last year's Oxford 250 saw five heat races, with the top-five finishers in each heat race transferring directly to the Oxford 250. These drivers will have the best starting spots for the 250, with the winner of the first heat race starting on the pole for the main event. However, the last driver to win the Oxford 250 from pole position was Ben Rowe in 2003.

Perhaps more importantly, those drivers who transfer get to keep their car off track for the rest of the afternoon until the start of the 250, and teams can make any necessary adjustments to prepare for the big race. For those missing the cutoff, there is still more racing ahead.

The Consolation Races
The next stop for drivers who haven't yet earned a spot in the Oxford 250 are the consolation races. This is where intensity and desperation will begin to ramp up, as no driver wants to face the prospect of having to win the Last Chance Qualifier. However, competitors will only have 20 laps to work their way into a transfer position.

The Last Chance Qualifier
At this point in the program, just one starting spot in Oxford 250 grid is available on merit. Only the winner of the Last Chance Qualifier will move on to the main event. It may seem like a lot of effort just to start behind so many cars, but anything can happen once you're in the big race. After all, Mike Rowe won the 2005 Oxford 250 from the 37th starting position after winning that year's Last Chance Qualifier.

Once the field of qualifiers is set, there will be select provisionals awarded based on qualifications set forth by PASS and Oxford Plains Speedway. For instance, we know Trevor Sanborn and Austin Teras hold provisionals after winning qualifiers for those respective sanctioning bodies in the past month. However, they'll both be eager to earn a much better starting position by racing their way into the 250. Drivers must make every attempt to qualify into the field on their own merit to officially be granted a provisional on race day.

Fans can watch every lap of the action live on RacingAmerica.TV this weekend. CLICK HERE to order your broadcast today and watch all weekend long, including every lap of qualifying for the 51st Annual Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Oxford 250.
          

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BAR HARBOR BANK & TRUST TO SPONSOR THE OXFORD 250!
Naples ME - Officials at the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) and Oxford Plains Speedway (OPS) are thrilled to announce Bar Harbor Bank & Trust has agreed to be the title partner for the 51st annual Oxford 250. The Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Oxford 250 is known as one of the biggest short track races in the country and will be contested on August 25th 2024.

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust has been serving the financial needs of Northern New England residents and businesses since it was founded in 1887. Recognized by Forbes as one of the "World's Best Banks" for multiple years, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust offers a full range of personal and business banking services and wealth management services through its subsidiary, Bar Harbor Wealth Management. Bar Harbor Bank & Trust provides the technology offerings and capabilities you would expect from a larger bank, as well as a personal approach to banking that customers desire, including a full-service network of more than 50 branches and 90 ATMs across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.  

"As an award-winning bank, we understand the commitment and hard work it takes to take the checkered flag, which is why we are proud to sponsor the 51st Annual Oxford 250," said Joseph Schmitt, SVP, Chief Marketing Officer at Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. "The Oxford 250 is one of the world's best short track races, and we look forward to an exciting day of racing on August 25."

The Oxford 250 is widely known as one of the premier short track races in America. Starting off as a 200 lap event in 1974 won by Joey Kourafas, the Oxford 250 quickly morphed into the biggest one day short track race in America that every racer dreamed of winning. Nationally known racers like Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, Ricky Craven, and Bubba Pollard have won previous editions of the crown jewel, while many others like Jeff Gordon, Kenny Wallace, and Brothers Bobby and Terry Labonte have attempted. Home track advantage often provides a needed edge for drivers like Mike Rowe, Dave Dion, and Ralph Nason who have all etched their name on the trophy multiple times throughout their illustrious careers.

With $25,000 plus lap money up for grabs, 49 of the best drivers in the country have already entered the 51st annual Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Oxford 250. To see the current and up to date list please go the Pro All Stars Series Website at www.proallstarsseries.com

Also in action over the three day extravaganza will be the New England Super Modified Series (NESS), The Kennebec Equipment Rental PASS MODS, The Little Webbs Market 350 Super Series, along with all the OPS support divisions. A full event schedule will be released in the coming weeks. For those wishing to stay on the grounds, camping information is posted on www.Oxfordplains.com
For more information on Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, please visit them on social media at https://www.facebook.com/BHBTSocial/ or their website at barharbor.bank.

To take advantage of marketing opportunities at the Pro All Stars Series or Oxford Plains Speedway or to buy a lap or many please call 207-577-1836 or inquire at OPSmarketing50@gmail.com

Oxford Plains Speedway is the largest spectator sporting facility in Maine with a capacity of over 14,000 people. The 3/8-mile asphalt oval located in Oxford, Maine is celebrating its 75th year of racing in 2024.

For technical information concerning all PASS divisions please contact passracing@roadrunner.com or call Jason Ricker 704-881-4429

Don't forget to "Like" the Pro All Stars Series and the PASS MODS touring series on Facebook.
         
Oxford 250 SLM drivers Tim Brackett, Derek Kneeland,
Kate Re, Trevor Sanborn, Joey Doiron, DJ Shaw,
& Johhny Clark
Photos by Sharon Perry

Lap Leader Programs Open for the
Oxford 250 & All That’s Metal 300
2024 OXFORD 250 LAP BOARD
 2024 COA 300 LAP BOARD
Oxford, ME and Naples, ME -- Officials at Oxford Plains Speedway (OPS) and the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) announced today that the popular lap leader programs are officially open for their two marquis events in 2024, the Oxford 250 and the All That's Metal Celebration of America 300. The Oxford 250 will have the traditional $100 laps while the 300 will feature $50 lap sponsorships up for grabs. Those wishing to participate will be given the option of the same laps in both races when available.

The lap leader program was introduced in the 1981 Oxford 250 as a way to add a unique twist to the strategy of a long distance race. The initial program paid $50 per lap to the leader, before growing to $100 per lap in 1984 and where it has stayed since that time. This year's early January opening marks earliest launch ever for the lap leader program.

"With two big events at Oxford this year we wanted to get a jump start on filling up these laps," Said PASS President Tom Mayberry. "These programs are a good way to add in some strategy to a long distance race and in some cases there are some low budget teams that earn a great payday by leading a bunch of laps, which really helps them."
Every single lap of the past two Oxford 250s were sold for the 49th and 50th annual edition of the late summer classic, and officials with OPS and PASS hope to accomplish the feat again for both of these races in 2024.

Laps sponsors are made available to businesses for advertising purposes, so those sponsoring 3 lap blocks or more are able to include a logo and number or link on the leaderboards. Oxford 250 laps at $100 will go directly to the leader of that lap while the $50 laps for the 300 will see $25 to the leader $25 to help support the purse.

Laps are also offered to individuals who wish to send a message of support to their favorite driver, celebrate a birthday, or even in memory of a loved one. All lap sponsors are displayed on the OPS and PASS websites and in person at the speedway with a billboard in the main concourse.

To sponsor a lap or many, contact Mary between 9am and 7pm at 207-693-6497 or Kevin at 207-577-1836.

To take advantage of marketing opportunities at the Pro All Stars Series or Oxford Plains Speedway please call 207-577-1836 or inquire at OPSmarketing50@gmail.com.

For technical information concerning all PASS divisions please contact passracing@roadrunner.com or call Jason Ricker 704-881-4429