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Fan Meet and Greet Added to Huge Doubleheader Weekend at Oxford

August 4, 2026 — Oxford, Maine — Oxford Plains Speedway and the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) are teaming up for a big doubleheader weekend this Saturday and Sunday, August 8 and 9. As part of the festivities, a Fan Meet and Greet now highlights Sunday’s Tune-Up to the 250 card, giving PASS Super Late Model, Kennebec Equipment Rental PASS Modified, and KHM Thunder Stock drivers a chance to meet their biggest supporters before racing action begins.

Following the end of practice at 3:15pm, cars and drivers will line up on the frontstretch, and the track gates will be opened at 3:30pm for fans. Drivers can sign autographs, take photos, and mingle with fans until the track is cleared for a 4:00 p.m. post time.

“It’s always important to connect with the fans, as they’re what keeps this great sport going,” Oxford and PASS president Tom Mayberry said. “While we already had one meet and greet this year as part of Fan Appreciation Night, we thought it was important for PASS Super Late Model and PASS Mod teams to also have the same opportunity. We think this is going to get people even more excited about Sunday afternoon’s action and the Nitro Trailers Oxford 250 that’s around the corner!”

The meet and greet is part of two massive days of racing at the Route 26 oval. On Saturday, August 8 at 6:00 p.m., Plant’s Seafood will present Week 15 of the Oxford Championship Series. The Midcoast Excavation Super Late Models will go 100 laps in an Oxford 250 provisional qualifier showdown. Fans will also be treated to weekly racing for the Dow Excavating Limited Sportsmen, Street Stocks, Green Lawn Solutions Mad Bombers, KHM Thunder Stocks, 207 Flight School Runnin’ Rebels, and Aroma Joe’s Rookies.

Oxford Plains Speedway remains full speed ahead on Sunday, August 9 at 4:00 p.m. with the PASS Tune-Up to the 250. The PASS North Super Late Models go 150 laps in their final Oxford outing before the 53rd Nitro Trailers Oxford 250 Weekend on August 28-30. The Kennebec Equipment Rental PASS Modifieds return home for 50 laps of open-wheel thrills. The KHM Thunder Stocks also have a 50-lap non-point special with added prize money, including a $200 bonus for the best finisher who also competes on Saturday night. The Fan Meet and Greet rounds out the program.

Visit www.oxfordplains.com or www.proallstarsseries.com for the full schedule, pricing, and other information about the weekend’s festivities. Both events will also be live streamed on RacingAmerica.TV.

For more information on open partnerships at the Nitro Trailers Oxford 250, OPS, or with PASS, please contact Kevin Varney at 207-577-1836 or at opsmarketing50@gmail.com or inquire via social media.

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

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

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 at 704-881-4429.

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

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Photos by Jimmy Wiggin Speedway Images and Orianna Lovell/O.L. Photos

D.J. Shaw Surges to Stunning Celebration of America 300 Win

D.J. Shaw charged to the front of the field in the closing laps of Thursday's Celebration of America 300 at Oxford Plains Speedway, passing Alexendre Tardif and Gabe Brown for the win.

Story courtesy of Racing America

What looked like a battle between the United States and Canada for the victory in Thursday's Celebration of America 300 at Oxford Plains Speedway turned into a battle of Center Conway, New Hampshire in the closing laps.

D.J. Shaw, a nine-time champion in Pro All Stars Series (PASS) competition, charged to the front of the field just before the checkered flag at the conclusion of 300 laps - and a heavy downpour of rain as victory lane celebrations commenced.

As the race entered its final 40 laps, fellow Center Conway native Gabe Brown battled with Quebec's Alexendre "Fireball" Tardif for the lead. Brown successfully held off repeated attempts by Tardif to claim the top spot.

However, Shaw led a group of cars including Garrett Hall and Cole Robie who closed in on the lead duo as they fought for the point. Inside of 10 laps to go, Shaw passed both Tardif and Brown before opening a gap of more than a second at the finish.

As stunned as the crowd that braved the unseasonably warm temperatures to attend the Third Annual Celebration of America 300 may have been by Shaw's late-race heroics, he seemed just as surprised afterwards. He struggled to find the words to describe the win

"I can't even believe it, man," said Shaw in victory lane. "That was a 300-lap race, and we had the best car for five of them. They were just the right ones. I can't say enough about this team."

Brown, who won one of two 50-lap qualifier races on Wednesday, settled for second on Thursday. After Shaw's pass for the lead, Brown held off Tardif and company to maintain the runner-up spot.

"It just got too tight, both runs on the tires. Just didn't have enough there," said Brown. "The 5 car decided to rip my right-front off when I was passing him, so that ruined our race, too. We'll move on to the next one."

Tardif rounded out the podium, finishing ahead of Hall and Robie as second through fifth all crossed the line within a second of one another at the end of the 300-lap race.

"Thank you to everyone for being here," said Tardif. "Congratulations to D.J. The car was good. The last set of tires, I feel like there was something a bit off, but I'm glad the performance was there."

Derek Griffith rebounded from a pair of incidents during the on laps 183 and 194 to finish sixth. Sylas Ripley finished seventh, followed by Tom Abele, Jr., Travis Stearns and Trevor Sanborn.

Several front-runners over the course of the event saw their strong runs end in disappointment. Johnny Clark started on the pole after winning his Wednesday qualifier and led 42 laps early. However, a flat tire dropped him outside of the top 10, finishing one lap down in 14th.

Corey Bubar led 19 of the race's first 23 laps, and move back into the lead on lap 196. However, he lost power while under caution on lap 209 and did not return to the track, finishing 22nd.

Oxford Plains Speedway will host its Oxford Championship Series divisions on Saturday, July 11 for Maine Air National Guard Night in its next event. Post time is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET.

The next stop for the Pro All Stars Series is White Mountain Motorsports Park for the White Mountain 150 on Sunday, July 12, with racing starting at 2 p.m. ET.

 

Photo by Jimmy Wiggin Speedway Images

Johnny Clark, Gabe Brown Win Celebration of America 300 Qualifiers

Story courtesy of Racing America

A pair of 50-lap qualifiers on Wednesday night set the stage for Thursday's Celebration of America 300 at Oxford Plains Speedway, with Johnny Clark and Gabe Brown scoring victories.

In the first qualifier, Johnny Clark jumped to the lead from the outside of the front row from the onset and led all 50 laps en route to the victory.

Clark, the 2020 winner of the Oxford 250, has enjoyed plenty of success at the Maine track over the years, but recent efforts have left him searching for that speed from the past. He hopes this week's Celebration of America will be a return to form.

"It's been a while since the 54 has gone around this place like that," Clark said in victory lane. "We've been working hard at it. I can tell you more of what doesn't work here than does. Boy, that was pretty good. It helps starting on the front row like that, but the thing never fell off. I was riding for half of it. I've got to save something there so we can use these tires later."

Corey Bubar finished second in the first qualifier, followed by Joey Doiron, Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. and Garrett Hall.

In the second qualifier, Gabe Brown, the most recent PASS winner at Oxford Plains, led wire-to-wire. Despite his recent win, the work hasn't stopped for Brown and his team back in Center Conway, New Hampshire.

"We made a lot of changes this week in the shop," said Brown. "We had a short week with having to be in Canada this week with ACT. The changes are obviously working. We've got some fine-tuning to do, but we've been hard at work all day making this thing a hot rod. We're looking forward to tomorrow."

Derek Griffith finished second, with Alexendre Tardif third, Trevor Sanborn fourth and Mike Hopkins fifth.

The field of Super Late Model racers will compete for 300 laps on Thursday in the Third Annual Celebration of America 300. They'll be joined by the PASS Modifieds and Oxford Plains Speedway's Mad Bombers division.

Racing begins at 6 p.m. ET, with coverage live on RacingAmerica.TV. Click here to watch the Celebration of America 300 live on Thursday, July 2.

 

Photos by Orianna Lovell/O.L. Photos

Brown Gets PASS Season Fully Righted with Win at Oxford

June 22, 2026 — Oxford, Maine — After an up-and-down start to the 2026 Pro All Star Series (PASS) season, Center Conway, New Hampshire’s Gabe Brown looks to have finally steadied the ship. The 23-year-old picked up his first PASS North win of the season and fifth of his career in a 150-lap showdown at Maine’s Oxford Plains Speedway on June 21. 2026.

Brown originally crossed the line a distant second as it appeared that Alexendre “Fireball” Tardif had grabbed his first PASS victory. However, Tardif was stripped of the win in post-race technical inspection, with Brown inheriting the victory ahead of Mainers Joey Doiron and Johnny Clark.

Until that point, the day looked like a near-repeat of the previous Sunday’s Star 150 for Brown. He was again the dominant driver early, leading the first 95 laps from the pole. But as Mike Hopkins got past Brown late in the going at Star Speedway, Tardif swept past Brown for the lead on the 96th circuit at Oxford.

Tardif pulled away from there as Brown focused on pacing himself and holding onto second in a caution-free event. Doiron was able to reach third on the track from his ninth starting position, but Brown kept him comfortably at bay, thus putting himself in position to eventually be named the winner.

It was a redeeming moment for Brown as he got his first triumph driving for Bobby Webber Racing. Brown took over the seat late in 2025, and though he had scored two runner-up finishes so far in 2026, he’d also suffered numerous crashes and mechanical problems, including one that cost him a likely victory at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Brown and Webber were finally able to share a victory together as Brown unofficially climbed to a tie for second with Doiron in the season-long PASS North standings.

Point leader and reigning champion D.J. Shaw maintained his hold with a fourth-place finish.  Tom Abele Jr. was the highest-finishing Oxford weekly racer in fifth. Garrett Hall, Derek Griffith, Brandon Barker, Jimmy Renfrew Jr., and Cole Robie completed the top 10.

Naples, Maine’s Spencer Morse had a perfect day in the Kennebec Equipment Rental PASS Modifieds to get his first win of the season. Like Brown, Morse earned the pole in qualifying. He then led every single lap around the 3/8-mile oval.

Outside polesitter Tyler Connolly dogged Morse the entire event but could never mount a serious challenge. It was Morse’s eighth career PASS Mod victory at Oxford, putting him just two behind a share of the all-time lead.

Connolly was second while Bill Penfold came in third for the second straight week. Cody Macomber, Jeremy Davis, Chanler Harrison, Matty Sanborn, Jacoby Maines, Rick Thompson Jr., and Thomas Brackett rounded out the top 10.

Hometown racer Kenny Hoyt continued his torrid streak in a 40-lap open event for the Green Lawn Solutions Mad Bombers. Just eight days after picking up his first win in the division, Hoyt secured his second, matching Morse’s performance by leading flag-to-flag from the pole position.

No one had anything for Hoyt as he took the checkered flag 3.4 seconds ahead of invader Brian Caswell, the defending Lee USA Speedway Ridge Runner champion. Brandon Caron completed the podium, followed by Michael Derden and Danny Wear.

The PASS Super Late Models and Kennebec Equipment PASS Modifieds return to Oxford Plains Speedway for the Celebration of America 300 on Wednesday and Thursday, July 1 and 2. A pair of 75-lap qualifying races on Wednesday will set the field for the crown-jewel PASS National event with the 300-lap main event on Thursday. The PASS Mods are part of the Thursday card. Post time is 6:00 p.m. ET on both days.

The two-day extravaganza includes events for Oxford’s weekly Dow Excavating Limited Sportsmen, Street Stocks, Green Lawn Solutions Mad Bombers, KHM Thunder Stocks, and 207 Flight School Runnin’ Rebels. Visit www.proallstarsseries.com or www.oxfordplains.com for the full schedule and other information. The event will be live streamed on RacingAmerica.TV for those who can’t be at the track.

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

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

To take advantage of marketing opportunities at the Pro All Stars Series or Oxford Plains Speedway, or to buy a lap in the Oxford 250, 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, Oxford Plains Speedway, NESS, and the PASS MODS touring series on Facebook: 

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Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. Scores First Oxford Plains SLM Win in 250 Qualifier

Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. started a doubleheader weekend at Oxford Plains Speedway by punching his ticket to this year's Oxford 250.

Story courtesy of Racing America

Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. started a doubleheader weekend at Oxford Plains Speedway by punching his ticket to this year's Oxford 250.

Fan Appreciation Night at Oxford Plains was headlined by a 125-lap feature for the Mid-Coast Excavation Super Late Models. The contest also served as a qualifier for the 53rd Annual Nitro Trailers Oxford 250 on August 30.

Renfrew charged from 17th to first in the first 26 laps, then maintained the top spot to score the victory in the pivotal Super Late Model showcase. The win also marks the first Super Late Model win at Oxford for Renfrew, a former American-Canadian Tour winner at the Maine facility.

"It feels great," said Renfrew about the win. "This car was really good today. I tried to get it wound up there in the third groove for you guys, coming from 17th. I figured we started too far back. I just can't thank all my guys enough.

"Beating Mike Rowe here is like winning the Daytona 500, the way you guys cheer. Just can't thank everybody at Donnie Wilson Motorsports, Renfrew Motorsports, Dennis Dean, my parents, all my crew guys back there that bust their ass every week I make them go to the racetrack with me, 65 times a year. This is awesome."

With the win, Renfrew is guaranteed, at minimum, a provisional starting spot in the Oxford 250. He hopes to add some more Super Late Model wins at Oxford this year, whether it be in the 250 or the Celebration of America 300 next month.

"I've wanted to win a Super Late Model race here for a long time," said Renfrew. "We've won in the ACT car, and hopefully, we're going to come back and either get a 300 or a 250."

Young Cole Robie started on the pole and led the first 25 laps before turning over the top spot to Renfrew. Robie felt it was an easy decision at the time, believing Renfrew was pushing too hard on his tires to keep his pace for 125 laps.

Instead, Renfrew stayed strong and Robie brought home a runner-up finish.

"We had a great day. We had some brake problems here at the beginning of the day in practice. I have a great team behind me, they worked on this car steady. They were able to get me out here and have a fast car.

"We started on the pole, and Jimmy was coming. We let Jimmy go, I thought he was gonna burn his tires up. He didn't, and we fell short by one position today."

Mike Rowe, coming off a win one week ago, finished third on Saturday night. Rowe also drove from deep in the field, adding to his points lead in the Oxford Championship Series standings as Scott McDaniel struggled after an opening lap incident.

"We knew that Renfrew was real quick," said Rowe. "I want to thank everybody for coming out. I tell you what, you guys all come back next week, because this is a hell of a crowd.

"My crew did a hell of a job. They're doing a good job, they're making me look good."

Should Renfrew, Jr. qualify into the Oxford 250, the provisional goes to the highest finisher in Saturday's race who does not qualify into the marquee race.

Thomas Abele, Jr. finished fourth, with Brandon Varney rounding out the top five.

Super Late Model competitors will be back in action Sunday at Oxford Plains Speedway with the Pro All Stars Series battling for 150 laps. The PASS Modifieds and Mad Bombers will also be on track, with racing starting at 2 p.m. ET.

Nitro Trailers to Present 53rd Oxford 250

Naples, Maine — 6/20/2026 — Officials with Oxford Plains Speedway (OPS) and the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) announced today that Nitro Trailers out of Pittsfield, Maine has signed on to the title sponsorship of the 53rd annual Oxford 250.   The 53rd annual Nitro Trailers Oxford 250 will be contested on August 30th, 2026, with an approximate post time of 6:00 p.m. 

“We couldn’t be happier to work with Chad (Dow) and a top-notch company like Nitro Trailers,” said OPS President Tom Mayberry. “The work and craftsmanship that goes into every trailer they build is second to none, and we are proud to have them as a partner for such a marquee race.”

Nitro Trailers is the Northeast's Premier Manufacturer of Custom Aluminum Trailers.  Each unit is built with top-rated designs and quality craftsmanship and designed for a wide variety of needs. From high-end race trailers to cargo trailers, car haulers, and a wide variety on snowmobile trailers, the Nitro Series combines exceptional fit and finish with the flexibility to tackle any job.

“When this opportunity arose, I knew I needed to jump on board,” said Nitro Trailers CEO Chad Dow. “Not only is this a great chance to expand the Nitro Trailers name, but it’s also a chance to give back to a community that has helped build my business.”

Nitro Trailers was founded in 2013 by owner Chad Dow. A lifelong racing enthusiast, Dow has been involved in the motorsports industry since the late 1990s, working on race crews for some of New England’s most accomplished drivers, including three-time Oxford 250 Champion Ralph Nason, DJ Shaw, and 2020 Oxford 250 Champion Johnny Clark. Through these experiences, he developed valuable fabrication skills and a strong work ethic that would later become the foundation of his own business.

After the trailer manufacturing company where he worked closed its doors in 2009, Dow launched his own company specializing in race car and trailer accessories, many of which are still in use today. In 2013, he decided it was time to return to trailer manufacturing and founded Nitro Trailers.

Starting in a small three-bay garage with just one employee, Nitro Trailers focused on building high-quality trailers while offering the innovative features and options customers wanted most. That commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction fueled the company's growth.

Today, more than a dozen years later, Nitro Trailers employs over 70 people, and more than 20,000 Nitro trailers are traveling roads across North America, serving customers in a wide range of industries and recreational markets.

A laundry list of notable racers over the previous years has made the Nitro Trailers Oxford 250 one of the most renowned short track races in the land that seems to sit on the bucket list of some of the most successful drivers. From humble beginnings in 1974 to a nationally recognized race in 2026, the roster of noteworthy drivers is a who’s of auto racing.  Drivers like Jeff Gordon, Matt Kenseth, Geoffrey Bodine, Harry Gant, Bobby Labonte, Chuck Bown, Kurt Busch, and the late Kyle Busch have all competed in the prestigious event.

“The caliber of racing we have seen so far in 2026 has me excited to get to see this year’s race.   The caliber of teams racing on PASS and at OPS weekly seems to get better and better each year.  And every few years there seems to be a Cinderella story.  That could happen this year, too,” said Mayberry.

With $25,000 plus lap money up for grabs, 42 hopeful drivers have already entered the 53rd annual Nitro Trailers Oxford 250.  Drivers like Johnny Clark, Jimmy Renfrew Jr, Scott McDaniel, and Caden Kvapil are on the list.  Youngsters like Cole Robie, Sylas Ripley, and Brandon Barker have showed they are up to the task, while veterans like Mike and Ben Rowe, Tim Brackett, and Scott Robbins look to re-live the glory days. With still two months before the race, the entry list is expected to grow.  To see the current and up to date list please go to the Pro All Stars Series website at www.proallstarsseries.com.

For his part, Nitro Trailer owner Dow is already thinking of things he can do to make this already huge event even bigger.

“I plan to work with Tom and his staff to support this race in any way I can,” said Dow.  “We have already kicked around a few ideas for fans and drivers.  I am excited to see what we come up with.”

“The 2026 Nitro Trailers Oxford 250 is shaping up to be one of our biggest yet,” Mayberry added.

A full event schedule with support divisions is set to be released within the next couple of weeks.

Officials also noted that laps for the 53rd Annual Oxford 250 are now open.  To buy a lap or many please contact Mary Mayberry at 207-749-6968 or Kevin Varney at 207-577-1836.  Businesses buying a block of three or more will get to use their logo!

For more information on open partnerships at the Nitro Trailers Oxford 250, OPS, or with PASS, please contact Kevin Varney at 207-577-1836 or at opsmarketing50@gmail.com or inquire via social media.

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

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

To take advantage of marketing opportunities at the Pro All Stars Series or Oxford Plains Speedway or to buy a lap or many for the Nitro Trailers Oxford 250, 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, NESS, and the PASS MODS touring series on Facebook: 

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facebook.com/p/Official-Page-of-Oxford-Plains-Speedway

https://www.facebook.com/NESupers

facebook.com/p/PASS-MODS-Touring-Series

 

Photo by Norm Marx

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