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Oxford Plains Speedway Announces 2nd Annual Fan Appreciation Night for June 19, 2027

Posted Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 11:30am

October 28, 2026 — Naples, Maine — Officials at Oxford Plains Speedway (OPS) today announced that the second annual Fan Appreciation Night will take place on Saturday, June 19, 2027. The evening will feature exciting racing, a driver meet-and-greet, interactive fan activities, giveaways, and much more.

Following the overwhelming success of the inaugural event in 2026, which featured an impressive 38 community partners, this year’s celebration promises to be even bigger, better, louder, and more engaging for fans of all ages.

Fan Appreciation Night is designed to bring the racing community closer together while offering a full evening of entertainment for fans and families. A highlight of the event will be a one-hour driver meet-and-greet, giving attendees the opportunity to connect with their favorite drivers, collect autographs, and get an up-close look at the personalities behind the helmets.

“When we did this event in 2026, we were a little unsure what to expect,” OPS Marketing Director Kevin Varney said. “Now that we have a better idea, we have made plans and adjustments to make the night even bigger and better!”

Expanded Partnership Opportunities for 2027

Oxford Plains Speedway is offering several partnership packages for businesses and community organizations looking to be part of this special event. New for 2027 is the VIP All Access package, which provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience.

VIP All Access partners will receive access to the pit area, where guests can see drivers and crews preparing their cars for competition. Partners will also receive 100 tickets to distribute, event signage, social media announcements, and additional promotional opportunities.

The popular Diamond package will also return, offering partners 150 grandstand tickets, a pit sign, three sponsored laps in the 250, and much more. The Gold package includes 100 grandstand tickets for partners, their name featured on the tickets, and a shared advertisement in the Oxford 250 souvenir program.

“After last year’s event with nearly 40 partners, we knew right away we would do it again in 2027,” OPS President Tom Mayberry said. “We continue to work on this event to make it a fun time for drivers, fans, partners, and staff.”

Building on a Successful Inaugural Event

Last year’s Fan Appreciation Night featured a variety of giveaways, the popular T-shirt cannon, a fan meet-and-greet with drivers in the pit area, a 125-lap Super Late Model feature, and much more. With the 2026 event setting a high bar, Oxford Plains Speedway staff are already busy making plans to deliver an even bigger celebration in 2027.

With something for everyone — from die-hard racing enthusiasts to families looking for a memorable night out — Fan Appreciation Night at Oxford Plains Speedway is shaping up to be one of the must-attend events of the 2027 racing season.

Fans, businesses, and community partners are encouraged to watch for additional announcements as plans for the June 19 celebration continue to take shape. For full details and information on packages, please reach out to Kevin Varney at opsmarketing50@gmail.com or call 207-577-1836.

Fan Appreciation Night is the second event confirmed for the 2027 season, joining the 54^th Oxford 250 on August 22-24. The full 2027 schedule will be announced in the coming weeks.

For more information on Oxford Plains Speedway please visit www.oxfordplains.com.

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To take advantage of marketing opportunities with 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 at 704-881-4429.

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Ryan Kuhn Takes PASS 400 Overall Win at Oxford Plains

Posted Monday, October 26th, 2026 3:31pm

Story courtesy of Racing America

The Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models concluded their 2026 season with the Spencer Group Paving PASS 400 on Sunday at Oxford Plains Speedway. Mike Rowe, Eddie MacDonald and Johnny Clark earned segment wins, with Ryan Kuhn taking the overall PASS 400 crown.

Mike Rowe dominated the first segment, leading all 100 laps for the win. Each segment counted for full feature points as a PASS Super Late Model race, giving Rowe another feature win to add to his unparalleled resume at Oxford Plains.

"I saw D.J. coming, so I had to get going," said Rowe. "He was going good. I want to thank all you guys for coming out here today, hopefully we can have another good run."

Segment two was a battle between Eddie MacDonald and Jesse Switser. Following a 20-car invert from the results of segment one, MacDonald started on the outside of the front row and jumped to the lead. Switser took the top spot on lap 13, but MacDonald raced back around Switser just past the halfway mark.

With the win, MacDonald scored his first PASS Super Late Model victory since April 14, 2024 in the Northeast Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

"The car was much better than the first segment," said MacDonald. "The guys did a great job on it. I've got to thank Dave Lemieux for sticking with us through the hard times of trying to get fast again."

After two segments, Gabe Brown led Ryan Kuhn by one point and Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. by three points in the battle for the PASS 400 win. That set the stage for the final 200-lap segment.

Three heat races started the afternoon, with Trevor Sanborn Mike Rowe and Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. scoring heat race wins.

Johnny Clark won the 200-lap battle in the final segment, becoming the winningest driver in the history of the Pro All Stars Series. The victory marks his 53rd win under the PASS banner, breaking a tie with Ben Rowe.

"It's pretty cool to knock the Rowes off, finally, to beat Ben Rowe," said Clark. "I've had the Super Late Model wins wrapped up for a while, especially in the North. We didn't travel around the South and run all the races those guys did. We've won the most races now, that's pretty cool."

With finishes of fourth, fourth and fifth across the three segments, Ryan Kuhn earned the PASS 400 overall win. Needing to finish ahead of Gabe Brown in the final segment, Kuhn's fifth-place effort was more than enough to surpass a 10th place finish by Brown.

"This is one heck of a team," said Kuhn. "A small little team from Massachusetts coming out of a two-car garage. Thankful, and thankful for Dale Shaw Race Cars that built this badass piece. It took us a while to get the hang of it, but she was a badass piece tonight."

D.J. Shaw finishes the year as the PASS North Super Late Model champion, his 11th title with the series.

Photo by Jimmy Wiggin Speedway Images

VoteReady.com Joins PASS 400 Weekend as New Sponsor, Expands Support Across Multiple Divisions

Posted Monday, October 19th, 2026 11:30am

October 19, 2026 — Naples, Maine — Officials at Oxford Plains Speedway (OPS) and the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) are pleased to announce VoteReady.com as a new sponsor of the upcoming Spencer Group Paving PASS 400 Weekend on October 24 and 25. VoteReady.com will support several key races throughout the weekend, including the third segment of the PASS 400, Saturday’s Kennebec Equipment Rental PASS Modified 75-lap special, The Green Lawn Solutions Mad Bomber 80, The KHM Thunder Stock/Crown Vic 50, and the ACT Flying Tiger Twin 35’s.

The third and final segment of the PASS 400 will feature the VoteReady.com 200, a 200-lap showdown that will play a pivotal role in determining the overall PASS 400 champion as well as the PASS North championship. D.J. Shaw leads the standings while Gabe Brown, Trevor Sanborn, and Jimmy Renfrew Jr. give chase.

VoteReady.com’s support will also extend to the Kennebec Equipment Rental PASS Mods, with the PASS Mods 75 presented by VoteReady.com adding another featured race to the weekend’s schedule. Jacoby Maines looks to lock down his first championship while veteran drivers Billy Penfold and Spencer Morse try to unseat the young driver.

The Mad Bomber 80 presented by VoteReady.com will bring another dose of hard-charging competition to Oxford Plains Speedway. Known for close racing and aggressive battles throughout the field, the Mad Bomber 80 presented by VoteReady.com will give center stage Saturday to one of the most diverse fields in New England.

Rounding out VoteReady.com’s race sponsorships will be the Thunder Stock/Crown Vic 50 presented by VoteReady.com and the ACT Flying Tiger Twin 35’s presented by VoteReady.com. Both divisions are well known to put on some of the best short track racing in North America.

VoteReady.com promotes the importance of civic participation through its message, “Make a Plan to Vote. A plan to vote is a vote that counts.” Oxford Plains Speedway and PASS welcome VoteReady.com to the Spencer Group Paving PASS 400 Weekend family and look forward to showcasing the partnership throughout the event.

For more information, please visit www.VoteReady.com. You can also visit www.tpaction.com.

The annual Spencer Group Paving PASS 400 Weekend is set for Saturday, October 24 at 1:05pm and Sunday, October 25 at 12 noon. Visit www.oxfordplains.com or www.proallstarsseries.com for the full schedule of event, pricing, entry lists, and other information. Live streaming of both days will be available on RacingAmerica.TV.

For more information on the Pro All Stars Series, visit www.proallstarsseries.com.

To take advantage of marketing opportunities with 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 at 704-881-4429.

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54th Annual Oxford 250 Set for August 20-22, 2027

Posted Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 11:00am

October 13, 2026 — Oxford, Maine — Officials at Oxford Plains Speedway (OPS) and the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) announced today that the dates for the 54^th Annual Oxford 250 weekend have been set for August 20, 21, and 22, 2027. The three-day racing spectacular will once again bring together the best Super Late Model competitors from across New England and beyond, all chasing one of the most coveted trophies in short track auto racing at the historic facility.

“We are thrilled to set the date for the 54^th running of the Oxford 250,” said PASS and OPS President Tom Mayberry. “There is a tremendous amount of planning by the organizations, race teams, and fans that goes into an event of this magnitude, so we wanted to get the date out there so that process can begin.”

First held in 1974, the Oxford 250 has become a late-summer tradition that attracts thousands of race fans and creates memories that last a lifetime. With the speedway capable of welcoming crowds of up to 14,000 spectators, the Oxford 250 weekend combines on-track competition with the tradition, camping, and fan interaction that have made the event a bucket-list destination for short track racing fans for more than five decades.

The 54th running will also carry the momentum of a 2026 event that saw Saturday night regular Brandon Barker etch his name into Oxford 250 history. Barker's victory showed once again that anyone who has the proper preparation, determination, and a little bit of luck can win one of the nation’s biggest short track races.

A major part of what makes the Oxford 250 unique is its qualifying format. Starting positions for the heat races are determined by a random draw on the frontstretch, putting established teams and local racers on equal footing when the weekend begins. Twenty lap heat races, consolation rounds, and a last chance race set the 42-car starting field. The format places a premium on passing, race craft, and determination, often giving local underdogs an opportunity to earn a starting position alongside some of the biggest names in racing.

“Each year, we want the Oxford 250 to be as good or better than the year before. As good as the racing has been the last four or five years, we think the 2027 version will be even better,” said Mayberry.

Beyond the racing itself, the Oxford 250 weekend has grown into one of the largest sporting spectacles in Maine. The massive three-day festival draws fans from all over the Northeast and beyond, creating an electric atmosphere throughout the Oxford Plains Speedway grounds.

On August 20-22, 2027, drivers will arrive at Oxford Plains Speedway with the same goal that competitors have chased since 1974: survive the qualifying gauntlet, conquer 250 laps, and have their name permanently etched into the history books alongside such greats as Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, Ralph Nason, Bubba Pollard, Jeff Taylor, Mike Rowe, Dave Dion, and more as the winner of one of the most prestigious short-track races in America. The 54th Annual Oxford 250 promises to again deliver speed, strategy, drama, and the unpredictable racing that has made the event a longstanding tradition.

For more information on Oxford Plains Speedway, visit www.oxfordplains.com.

For more information on the Pro All Stars Series, visit www.proallstarsseries.com.

To take advantage of marketing opportunities with 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 at 704-881-4429.

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PASS 400 Weekend Announces Schedule Adjustments

Posted Thursday, October 8th, 2026 6:15pm

October 8, 2026 — Naples, Maine — Officials at Oxford Plains Speedway and the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) have announced several schedule adjustments for the upcoming Spencer Group Paving PASS 400 Weekend. Most notably, the Super Late Model portion will now be condensed into a one-day show on Sunday, October 25, with optional practice sessions scheduled for Saturday, October 24.

The highly anticipated three-segment PASS 400 format will remain unchanged, featuring 100-lap, 100-lap, and 200-lap segments. In addition, officials have distributed purse money throughout the field, ensuring that all drivers who start each of the three segments receive a guaranteed $2,000 payday.

The stakes will remain high as all three segments will be considered official PASS races and therefore count toward the PASS North Championship. With Lee USA Speedway this coming weekend, and the three points-paying races at Oxford as a part of Spencer Group Paving PASS 400 Weekend, the yearly title is still very much up for grabs. The format gives teams multiple opportunities to earn substantial money throughout the day, with each segment paying $2,000 to win and the overall winner getting a cool $10,000 while keeping the battle for the overall championship wide open.

With the Super Late Model program condensed into one action-packed day, Sunday’s schedule will get underway with heat races at noon, with feature racing scheduled to begin by 1:00 p.m.

Joining the Sunday card will be the popular ACT Flying Tiger division with a pair of their own Monza-style 35 lap features. Rounding out the Sunday show is the Street Stock/Limited Challenge Honey Badger Bar & Grill 100, which will be a pair of 50-lap races.

As part of the schedule adjustment, the Kennebec Equipment Rental PASS Mods will now move to a Saturday-only format, joining the Green Lawn Solutions Mad Bombers as featured events on that day. The GoMotorsportsShop.com NELCAR Legends, Crown Vics, 207 Flight School Runnin' Rebels, and Wicked Good Vintage Racing Association are also in action as a part of a jam-packed Saturday format.

With big money on the line, three PASS points-paying races, a championship to decide, and a strong undercard, PASS 400 Weekend is shaping up to be one of the biggest events of the season at Oxford Plains Speedway.

The PASS 400 Weekend is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25. The updated schedule of events, pricing, and other information is available at www.oxfordplains.com and www.proallstarsseries.com.

For more information about Spencer Group Paving, please visit https://spencergrouppaving.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/spencergrouppaving/.

For more information on Oxford Plains Speedway, visit www.oxfordplains.com.

For more information on the Pro All Stars Series, visit www.proallstarsseries.com.

To take advantage of marketing opportunities with 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 at 704-881-4429.

Don't forget to "Like" the Pro All Stars Series, OPS, NESS, and the PASS MODS Touring Series on Facebook:

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Honey Badger Bar and Grill to Sponsor Limited/Street Stock Challenge

Posted Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 2:00pm

$5,000-to-Win Event Part of Massive PASS 400 Weekend

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October 7, 2026 — Oxford, Maine — The Honey Badger Bar and Grill has officially signed on as the title sponsor of the Limited-Street Stock Challenge event set to take place Sunday, October 25 at Maine’s Oxford Plains Speedway. The second edition of the event will help put an exclamation point on the track’s 77^th season of competition.

Located immediately adjacent to the speedway, the Honey Badger Bar and Grill is a locally owned dining and gathering establishment. It continues to show its commitment to supporting grassroots racing and the surrounding community through its involvement in one of Spencer Group Paving PASS 400 Weekend’s most anticipated events.

As part of a packed two days of racing action, the Limited Street Stock Challenge will feature a $5,000-to-win prize and will once again be open to Limited, Street Stock, and Super Street competitors, just as it was in 2025. An additional rules option for 2026 has also opened the field to Mad Bomber racers. Along with the track’s posted purse, more than $3,700 in lap money and other awards have been raised, bringing the total prize pool to over $22,000.

This year’s event will be contested in two 50-lap segments with a full-field inversion between segments. Monza-style scoring is in effect with the lowest overall score declared the winner of the Honey Badger Bar and Grill 100.

The Honey Badger Bar and Grill has built a strong reputation as a go-to destination for locals and visitors, offering a wide variety of menu favorites and specials, including burgers, sandwiches, pizza, surf and turf, pasta, and more along with a full bar. Known for its cozy small-town atmosphere and friendly staff, the restaurant is open seven days a week starting at 11 a.m., making it a staple in the Oxford community.

The Limited/Street Stock Challenge is part of a nine-division card in the Oxford Plains Speedway and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) season finale on October 24 and 25. The PASS North Super Late Models will headline with the three-segment PASS 400. Each segment counts for full championship points, and the 2026 champion will be crowned at weekend’s end. The overall PASS 400 winner receives a minimum of $10,000 plus segment bonuses.

The weekend also includes the Kennebec Equipment Rental PASS Mod championship event, an 80-lap Green Lawn Solutions Mad Bomber Challenge, a 50-lap KHM Thunder Stock Crown Vic Shootout, and a special visit from the ACT Flying Tigers. The 207 Flight School Runnin’ Rebels, GoMotorsportsShop.com NELCAR Legends, and Wicked Good Vintage Racing Association round out the program. The addition of The Honey Badger Bar and Grill as sponsor makes the weekend that much more fun.

The Spencer Group Paving PASS 400 Weekend is scheduled for October 24 and 25. The full schedule of events, along with pricing and other information, is now available at www.oxfordplains.com and www.proallstarsseries.com.

To sponsor any of the other divisions competing at PASS 400 Weekend, please contact Kevin Varney at 207-577-1836 or inquire at OPSmarketing50@gmail.com.

For more information about The Honey Badger Bar and Grill, visit https://www.facebook.com/honeybadgeroxford//

For more information on Oxford Plains Speedway, visit www.oxfordplains.com.

For more information on the Pro All Stars Series, visit www.proallstarsseries.com.

To take advantage of marketing opportunities with 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 at 704-881-4429.

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Spencer Group Paving Returns to Back PASS 400 Weekend

Posted Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 11:00am

Full Schedule Released for OPS Season Finale

Naples, Maine — September 9, 2026 — Officials at Oxford Plains Speedway (OPS) and the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) have announced that Spencer Group Paving will once again serve as a primary supporter of the highly anticipated PASS 400 Weekend, marking its sixth consecutive year in this role. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, at the historic Oxford Plains Speedway.

Spencer Group Paving, a well-respected name in Maine’s paving and construction industry, has built a strong reputation for quality workmanship at a great price and timely delivery throughout the region. Their continued support of the PASS 400 Weekend underscores their commitment to OPS and PASS, helping ensure the event continues to grow.

“Spencer Group Paving has been a fantastic partner to Oxford and PASS for nearly 10 years,” said PASS president Tom Mayberry. “We are lucky to have such a great partner who is always willing to help the track and its drivers.”

The PASS 400 Weekend continues to be showcased as one of the marquee short track racing events in New England, featuring a unique triple-segment format for Super Late Models that challenges both drivers and teams. This year’s format will once again include two 100-lap segments and a 200-lap final segment, all counting toward PASS North championship points. The top 25 finishers from segments one and two will be inverted to start the next segment.

This year’s purse was also spread across the entire field to make it easier for any team to compete. Each segment will pay $2,000 to win and $400 to start, providing strong incentives across the board for competitors. The combined performance across all three races will determine an overall purse winner for the 400-lap event, with a lucrative $10,000 prize awarded to the top performer and $800 guaranteed for the final finishing position. The total purse for the PASS 400 Weekend stands at an impressive $112,300, making it one of the richest events on the regional racing calendar.

“We wanted to really put as much money as we could on the back half of the field to make it feasible for as many teams to come and participate as possible,” said Mayberry. “With a minimum of $2,000 just for starting, we hope that makes it an affordable race and encourages a strong turnout.”

The three-leg PASS 400 format has consistently delivered thrilling side-by-side racing and dramatic finishes, and expectations are high for another exciting showcase of talent this September. The structure rewards both consistency and outright speed, creating a compelling narrative throughout the weekend.

In addition to the headline Super Late Model action, the weekend will also feature a Limited/Street Stock special paying $5,000 to win. This event will consist of two 50-lap segments and will be open to both Limited and Street Stock competitors as it was in 2025.

Additionally, for the first time, Green Lawn Solutions Mad Bomber competitors will be eligible to compete in the 100-lap Limited/Street Stock event with some alterations, adding a new dynamic to the race. The Mad Bombers will also have their own 80-lap feature on Saturday, giving the division even more excitement throughout the weekend.

A trio of Modified classes will participate throughout the weekend. The Modified Racing Series (MRS) makes its second stop at the speedway in 2026 as they will compete in a 75-lap feature on Sunday, September 27 as a part of their championship series.

The 350 Supermodifieds will race in three 25-lap features on Saturday, September 26 as they join PASS 400 Weekend for the first time. With early entry, the overall winner will pocket $2,000 with a guaranteed $500 to start. Entry forms are posted on www.proallstarsseries.com.

The Kennebec Equipment Rental PASS Modifieds will also be in action, competing in a 75-lap points paying contest that will help shape the season-long championship battle. Known for their aggressive racing style, the PASS Mods are expected to provide some of the most intense on-track battles of the event.

Rounding out the weekend schedule, both the KHM Thunder Stocks and 207 Flight School Runnin’ Rebels divisions will have special races as part of the program, ensuring a full slate of grassroots racing action for fans of all levels of competition. Please see the full weekend schedule on www.oxfordplains.com or www.proallstarsseries.com.

With strong backing from Spencer Group Paving, a diverse lineup of divisions, and a proven format that produces exciting racing, the PASS 400 Weekend at Oxford Plains Speedway is shaping up to be a must-attend event for competitors and fans this fall.

The PASS 400 Weekend is scheduled for September 26 and 27. Pricing and live streaming information will be announced soon.

For more information about Spencer Group Paving, please visit https://spencergrouppaving.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/spencergrouppaving/.

For more information on Oxford Plains Speedway, visit www.oxfordplains.com.

For more information on the Pro All Stars Series, visit www.proallstarsseries.com.

To take advantage of marketing opportunities with 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 at 704-881-4429.

Don't forget to "Like" the Pro All Stars Series, OPS, NESS, and the PASS MODS Touring Series on Facebook:

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Mike Rowe Takes Eighth Oxford Plains Championship in Dramatic Fashion; Farrington Wins Finale

Posted Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 12:49pm

Story courtesy of Racing America

Mike Rowe added his eighth career championship at Oxford Plains Speedway in dramatic fashion, narrowly besting Brandon Barker in the Oxford Championship Series finale on Monday afternoon.

Dave Farrington, Jr. won the 100-lap Mid-Coast Excavation Super Late Model feature, while Rowe finished sixth in the race. By finishing just ahead of Oxford 250 winner Brandon Barker, who crossed the line seventh, Rowe secured yet another track championship.

Rowe, who turned 76 in August, enjoyed the season-long battle with Barker for the title, which came down to the final lap of the season. He tipped his cap to Barker for the respectful racing throughout the season, including in Monday's finale.

"I tell you, I want to thank Brandon," said Rowe. "He could have moved me whenever. He's a good little racer. I told him good luck, he told me good luck. If it had went either way, it would have been good.

"We've been struggling. We struggled at the 250. My crew kept working on this thing today and got it better. We did get a little loose at the end. When Brandon caught me, I had to play defense."

When asked what comes next for an eight-time champion, Rowe's answer was brief.

"Retirement, I think."

Farrington took inspiration from sharing the victory lane celebration with Rowe, hoping he still has plenty of racing left in him.

"I guess I won the battle and the old man won the war today," Farrington said. "Seeing him in the record books as the 2026 champion, we might need to come back in 2027. I don't know. Obviously, we gave one away a few weeks ago, cut a right-front tire at the end. The 250 didn't end very well either. That's why we came here tonight, to get this checkered flag. Mission accomplished."

Farrington took the lead from T.J. Brackett on lap 25, maintaining the top spot the rest of the way. Joey Doiron raced his way up to the second spot, but was more concerned about a hard-charging Gabe Brown behind him than potentially chasing down Farrington.

"I don't know what we need to do this year," said Doiron. "Still lacking a little bit here. Gabe is just lights out. It's a good thing he started out back, or he probably would have dominated today. It was about making gains. We'll come back in a couple of weeks."

Brown settled for a third-place finish, believing something broke on his No. 47 car during the 100-lap race to slow down his hustle through the pack.

"We had a pretty good car. We just had to come back here and make sure our stuff was good after what happened in the 250. Big charge from the back of the pack, so I'm happy with the race car. I think something happened there halfway through the race, something broke."

Matthew Bourgoine finished fourth, with Sylas Ripley rounding out the top five.