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BRANDON VARNEY
BANDIT/REBEL #1 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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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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