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OPS and PASS Announce Full Details of Fan Appreciation Night

Posted Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 2:00pm

June 20 Event to Feature 6,000-Plus Free Tickets Plus SLM Oxford 250 Qualifier

Naples, Maine — 5/13/2026 — Officials with Oxford Plains Speedway (OPS) and the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) announced today full details of the upcoming OPS Fan Appreciation Night scheduled for Saturday, June 20. Since its initial unveiling, the event has grown even bigger, with more free tickets and a 125-lap SLM qualifier for the 53^rd Oxford 250.

Over 6,000 FREE general admission tickets will be available from over 40 sponsors who have partnered with the speedway in a unique sponsorship program made available to local businesses. A full list of participants will be posted at www.oxfordplains.com and www.proallstarsseries.com.

Headlining the card is a 125-lap points-paying event for the Mid-Coast Excavation Super Late Models, with $3,000 going to the winner and $550 to start. Additionally, the “Kickoff to the Celebration of America” will be an Oxford 250 qualifier for the top-finishing driver in need of a provisional at the August 30 race. The entry form is now available on the OPS and PASS websites.

OPS has also released the full schedule of events for the late June spectacular, which will also feature the remaining six Oxford Championship Series weekly divisions as a part of a night that promises to be one of the biggest in 2026.

“We have been working on this event since late 2025,” said OPS President Tom Mayberry. “We are trying to pull out all the stops to make this a very special event for fans and competitors.”

Mayberry went on to note that pit admission will remain the normal weekly rate, and not the special event pricing. Mayberry also noted that the purse structure for the Super Late Model event includes added start money to cover the entry fee and some fuel costs for the extra-distance race.

“We didn’t want our weekly competitors to have to pay more at the pit gate for this special event. So, we decided it was best to keep the pit gate the same. We also increased the normal start money to cover the entry fees and more for the SLM drivers,” said Mayberry.

In addition to more than 6,000 free admission tickets distributed by the fine partners of Oxford Plains Speedway, Fan Appreciation Night plans call for multiple food trucks, several types of giveaways, the T-shirt cannon, a fan meet-and-greet with an autograph session, special displays, food and drink specials, kid’s gifts, and the track mascot.

All of this will come on top of an amazing night of racing! The Mid-Coast Excavation Super Late Models have a special 125-lap event as part of a full card of Oxford Championship Series action, including the Dow Excavating Limited Sportsmen, Spaulding Roofing Specialist Street Stocks, Green Lawn Solutions Mad Bombers, KHM Thunder Stocks, 207 Flight School Runnin’ Rebels, and Aroma Joe’s Rookies.

Mayberry added that one of the biggest objectives is to give the partners involved something they can be proud to be a part of without a great deal of cost. At the same time, the hope is some of these tickets will help expose new fans to some great racing at OPS. Partners chose from three different packages, all of which have at least 100 tickets to give away, to be a part of this historic night.

Free tickets are being issued now to the following businesses for distribution: 207 Flight School, Russell & Sons Towing & Recovery, Creative Cleanouts by Josh, Spaulding Roofing Specialist, HawkEye Refrigeration, Gary’s Olde Town Tavern, Henry’s Concrete,he Belfast Variety, Just in Time Recreation, Rejuvenate Canna, Cannibis Haven/Smokers Haven Maine, Community Credit Union, Littlefield Excavation, K&K Property Maintenance, Kennebec Equipment Rental, and General Dynamics.

Also participating are Roy's All Steak Hamburgers, 32 Signs & Designs, USNE Power, Maine Metal Buildings, Maine Recreation, Troy Morse Trucking, Hanscom Plumbing and Heating, DT Asphalt, Call of the Wild, Cindy Dan Realtor Broker at Maine Real Estate Experts, Maine-ly Concrete Pumping, Imagine Concrete Masonry, Varsity Lettering, and Landshark Performance.

Additionally, WD Matthews, Lone Mountain Riverfront Campground, Bonang Concrete, Dale Shaw Racecars, PBNJ Yardworks, Sabre Yachts, Petit Motorsports, and the Got Matty! 64 Racing Team have signed up and will have free tickets. Finally, WOXO Country 92.7 and 100.7 FM will also be doing free ticket drawings for the two weeks leading up to the event as well as a live broadcast at the track on race day.

For more information and details on these programs, please contact Kevin Varney at 207-577-1836, email opsmarketing50@gmail.com, or inquire via social media.

Fan Appreciation Night is part of an action-packed 2026 season at Maine’s Oxford Plains Speedway. Other highlights of the 2026 calendar include the return of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour on June 6, the 53^rd Oxford 250 Weekend on August 28-30, and the Celebration of America 300 on July 1-2.

Oxford Plains Speedway weekly racing continues this Saturday, May 16 at 6:00pm. All seven OCS divisions will be in action as the track switches to its traditional Saturday night racing following two Sunday shows to open the season.

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, or to purchase lap sponsorships for the 2026 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, OPS, NESS, and the PASS MODS Touring Series on Facebook:

facebook.com/ProAllStarsSeries

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

https://www.facebook.com/NESupers

https://www.facebook.com/passmods

Photo by Oriana Lovell/O.L Photos

Brandon Barker Back in Victory Lane at Oxford Plains Speedway

Posted Monday, May 11th, 2026 11:05am

Brandon Barker returned to victory lane at Oxford Plains Speedway on Sunday, scoring his first win at the track since 2022.

May 11, 2026

Story courtesy of Racing America

Brandon Barker returned to victory lane at Oxford Plains Speedway on Sunday, scoring his first win at the track since 2022.

Barker moved from third to first in the opening laps of Sunday's Mid-Coast Excavation 50-lap feature and pulled away to the win, crossing the line ahead of Ryan Littlefield and Scott McDaniel.

The victory gives Landshark Performance back-to-back wins at Oxford Plains Speedway to start the Oxford Championship Series, as Brandon Varney won the season opener in April.

"The guys at Landshark know what they're doing," said Barker. "I can't thank them enough, Kyle, Eric, Mickey, Larry. They work hard on these things, and that's why it's sitting where it's sitting.

"Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers about that. We'll try again next week."

Littlefield led the first seven laps of Sunday's race before Barker moved into the top spot. From there, his focus switched to fending off defending track champion Scott McDaniel for the second spot.

"[Barker] was putting the pressure on me," Littlefield said. "I thought I could hold him off for a little while, and the car got really free. One thing led to another, he got underneath me, and he took the spot. It's just racing, you know, he had the better car at the end of the day.

"It was still fun to race, and I'm happy to hold off Scott. He was coming quick, I just had to my marks and stay steady so I can keep him off and he wouldn't get me."

McDaniel now has a pair of third-place finishes to start the 2026 season at Oxford Plains. He chased Mike Rowe for second in the season opener before finishing third behind Barker and Littlefield on Sunday.

"Third place is good," said McDaniel. "I think if I could have just gotten to the inside a little earlier, maybe I could have stayed with Brandon. Third place is still a good run."

Other winners on Sunday include Michael Harrison (Limited Sportsmen), Jimmy Childs (Street Stocks), Cole McIntire (Mad Bombers), Karson Hewins (Thunder Stocks), David Cook (Runnin' Rebels), and Jace Pastore (Rookies)

The Oxford Championship Series is back in action on Saturday, May 16. Post time is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET, with coverage on RacingAmerica.TV.

Photo by Oriana Lovell/O.L Photos

Brandon Varney Wins Opening Day SLM Feature at Oxford Plains

Posted Monday, April 27th, 2026 11:10am

The former Kulwicki Driver Development Program finalist led every lap of his heat race and the 50-lap feature, earning his third career win in Oxford Plains Speedway's premier division.

April 26, 2026

Story courtesy of Racing America

Brandon Varney announced his presence in his return to Oxford Plains Speedway, winning the Mid-Coast Excavation Super Late Models feature during the 77th Applebee's Oxford Championship Series Opening Day.

The former Kulwicki Driver Development Program finalist led every lap of his heat race and the 50-lap feature, earning his third career win in Oxford Plains Speedway's premier division.

It was anything but smooth sailing leading up to Sunday's race for Varney. There were times he wasn't sure if he'd get to take part in the Opening Day festivities. After overcoming some mechanical issues during the day, however, Varney was unstoppable.

"What a ride it's been," said Varney in victory lane. "It's been a long week. I've had a lot of gremlins, we had gremlins today. We just got it running right before the heat.

"We busted ass today. It's been a tough day, having to hold Mike off at the end was pretty cool. It's just been a ride."

Varney also had to hold off one of the all-time greats at Oxford Plains Speedway for the win in Mike Rowe. Rowe won Opening Night one year ago, earning his 127th career win in Oxford's premier division in the process.

The seven-time track champion applied plenty of pressure to Varney early in the race, but lost the handling on his No. 24 and had to play defense for a runner-up finish.

"I got real loose," Rowe said. "Brandon was going good. I don't know if I could have got him anyway. I just wanted to protect."

Scott McDaniel, last year's Super Late Model champion in the Oxford Championship Series, opened his 2026 bid for a repeat title with a third-place finish. He had modest goals for Opening Day, but found momentum running the outside during Sunday's race.

"I was hoping just to survive for, like, a top eight or something today. Once we were able to get to the outside, it's kind of where my car was good."

The Mid-Coast Excavation Super Late Models will be back in action on Saturday, May 2, along with the Dow Excavating Limited Sportsmen, Spaulding Roofing Specialist Street Stocks, Green Lawn Solutions Mad Bombers and KHM Thunder Stocks. They're all taking part in a special event for Oxford Plains Speedway, as the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returns to the Maine facility for the All States Materials Group 150.

Post time is 3:15 p.m. for next Saturday's event, with the All States Materials Group 150 scheduled to take the green flag at 6:15 p.m. For more information, visit oxfordplains.com.

Photo by Oriana Lovell/O.L Photos

ASMG Signs as Lead Sponsor for NASCAR Modified Return to Oxford

Posted Monday, April 13th, 2026 12:00pm

Oxford, ME — April 13, 2026 — Officials with Oxford Plains Speedway (OPS) have announced All States Materials Group (ASMG) has signed on as the leading partner for the upcoming NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race at the speedway. The All States Materials Group 150 will take place on May 2, 2026, at 2:45 p.m. as the open-wheeled NASCAR Modifieds make their first visit to Oxford Plains Speedway in 35 years.

“We are thrilled to partner with such a great company like All States Materials Group to bring the NASCAR Modifieds back to Oxford for the first time in 35 years,” said OPS President Tom Mayberry. “We think this is going to be a great show that no one will want to miss.”

All States Materials Group has been a family-owned and operated business in the heavy/highway construction industry for over 65 years. Headquartered in Massachusetts, ASMG has facilities across the Northeast, including several throughout the state of Maine. They are an industry leader in the production and supply of liquid asphalt products and high-quality construction materials, including aggregates, hot mix asphalt, and ready-mix concrete. ASMG also provides asphalt paving and road maintenance services throughout the region.

As ASMG continues to grow and expand, it is always seeking new talent to join the team! With many exciting opportunities for growth and a competitive compensation and benefits package, there is sure to be an opportunity at a location near you.

The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour previously visited Oxford five times from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s, with its last trip in June 1991. Future Modified champion Jeff Fuller was the winner that day. Other previous Whelen Modified Tour winners at the Route 26 oval include NASCAR Hall of Famer Richie Evans, former NASCAR Cup Series winner Jimmy Spencer, and longtime NASCAR Xfinity Series standout Mike McLaughlin.

The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is NASCAR's oldest racing division dating back to 1948, featuring powerful, lightweight stock cars with open-wheel aesthetics and "modified" bodies. Featuring drivers like Austin Beers, Justin Bonsignore, Ron Silk, and Matt Hirschman, the exciting series is known for its aggressive, short-track, grassroots-type racing.

“The 2026 season is shaping up to be one of our biggest yet,” said PASS President Tom Mayberry. “We are excited to give our fans some of the biggest races in the North and beyond.”

The event will also include Oxford Championship Series (OCS) racing for the Mid-Coast Excavation Super Late Models, Dow Excavating Limited Sportsmen, Spaulding Roofing Specialist Street Stocks, Green Lawn Solutions Mad Bombers, and KHM Thunder Stocks. Post time is 2:45 p.m. with the All States Materials Group 150 set to take the green flag at 6:15 p.m. A full schedule of events will be released soon.

General admission for the All States Materials Group 150 is $40 for adults, $15 for juniors ages 6-12, and free for ages five and under. Skybox rentals are also available. The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour action will be streamed live on FloRacing, while OCS racing will be streamed on RacingAmerica.tv.

Oxford Plains Speedway will kick off its 2026 season with a special Sunday afternoon show on April 26. All seven OCS divisions are on the card with a post time of 2:00 p.m. Admission for the 77^th OPS season opener is $15 for adults ($1 cash discount), $5 for juniors ages 6-12, free for ages five and under, and $30 for a family four-pack (2 adults, 2 juniors).

For more information on open partnerships, please contact Kevin Varney at 207-577-1836, email opsmarketing50@gmail.com, or inquire via social media.

For more information on All States Materials Group, visit www.asmg.com.

For more information on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, visit www.nascar.com/regional.

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, or to buy a lap in the 53^rd 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:

facebook.com/ProAllStarsSeries

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

https://www.facebook.com/NESupers

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

Photo courtesy of NASCAR Regional

JMS DAYTONA Joins PASS and Oxford SLM Contingency Programs

Posted Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 6:00pm

Naples, Maine — April 8, 2026 — Officials with the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) and Oxford Plains Speedway (OPS) announced today that JMS DAYTONA has been named an additional contingency sponsor for both PASS Super Late Model touring series and the Oxford Plains Speedway Super Late Model weekly series.

As part of the program, JMS DAYTONA will award three CD-1 SS Ignition Kits (PN: 6000-6701K) to the 2026 PASS National Champion, PASS North Champion, and the Oxford Plains Speedway Super Late Model Champion during year-end banquets.

In addition to the year-end awards, JMS DAYTONA will support both PASS SLM tours and the OPS weekly series by awarding the ninth-place finisher in each race a $50 product certificate, redeemable towards any JMS DAYTONA product.

“We’re proud to partner with PASS and Oxford Plains Speedway to support drivers all season long,” said JMS DAYTONA representative Chris Johnson. “Our focus is simple: keep teams on track and performing with an ignition system that delivers consistent, reliable performance.”

JMS Performance Group designs and manufactures high-performance electronic components for the automotive and powersports industries. Its products are engineered to improve performance, reliability, and safety across a wide range of modern vehicles.

The PASS National Championship season opened March 14 at Hickory Motor Speedway with a 200-lap event won by Jimmy Renfrew. The PASS North Series opens Sunday, April 19 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway as part of a combined North and National Series event. Post time is 11:00 a.m. Oxford Plains Speedway begins its 2026 season on Sunday, April 26 at 2:00 p.m.

Additional Information

JMS Daytona
Website: www.jmschip.com | www.daytona-sensors.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jmschips

Pro All Stars Series (PASS)
Website: www.proallstarsseries.com

Oxford Plains Speedway
Website: 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 53^rd 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:

facebook.com/ProAllStarsSeries

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

https://www.facebook.com/NESupers

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

OPS Announces 2026 Fan Appreciation Night

Posted Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 12:00pm

More than 4,000 Free Tickets and Counting Will Be Available for June 20 Event

Oxford, ME — March 31, 2026 — Officials with Oxford Plains Speedway (OPS) have announced a unique multi-level agreement with over 40 partners to host a Fan Appreciation Night blowout on Saturday, June 20. Each participant will be awarded at least 100 tickets to distribute as they see fit for family, friends, clients, and the general public.

“Our fans and partners have been the cornerstone to our success over the last dozen years or more,” said OPS President Tom Mayberry. We wanted to give back to both and couldn’t think of a better way then giving out free tickets.”

The special Oxford Championship Series event will feature the regular card of seven exciting racing divisions, but there are several added elements to the show. In addition to more than 3,000 free admission tickets distributed by the fine partners of Oxford Plains Speedway, Fan Appreciation Night plans call for multiple food trucks, several types of giveaways, the T-shirt cannon, a fan meet and greet, special race car displays, food and drink specials, a WOXO live radio broadcast, special kid’s gifts, and the track mascot.

All of this will come on top of an amazing night of racing! The Mid-Coast Excavation Super Late Models have a special 100-lap event as part of a full card of Oxford Championship Series action, including the Dow Excavating Limited Sportsmen, Spaulding Roofing Specialist Street Stocks, Green Lawn Solutions Mad Bombers, KHM Thunder Stocks, 207 Flight School Runnin’ Rebels, and Aroma Joe’s Rookies.

“I have been working with my marketing director to make this more then just a regular night at the track,” Mayberry added. “ We want this night to be special. We want it to be an event that involves the entire surrounding communities.”

Mayberry went on to explain one of the biggest objectives is to give the partners involved something they can be proud to be a part of without a great deal of cost. At the same time, the hope is some of these tickets will help expose new fans to some great racing at OPS. Partners chose from three different packages, all of which have at least 100 tickets to give away, to be a part of this historic night.

Free tickets will be issued by mid-May to the following businesses for distribution: 207 Flight School, Russell & Sons Towing & Recovery, Creative Cleanouts by Josh, Spaulding Roofing Specialist, Oxford County Homes, HawkEye Refrigeration, Gary’s Olde Town Tavern, Henry’s Concrete, The BV52 Racing team, Just in Time Recreation, Rejuvenate Canna, Cannibis Haven/Smokers Haven Maine, Community Credit Union, Littlefield Excavation, K&K Property Maintenance, Kennebec Equipment Rental, Clean Cut Painting, and General Dynamics.

Also participating are 32 Signs & Designs, USNE Power, Maine Metal Buildings, Maine Recreation, Troy Morse Trucking, Hanscom Plumbing and Heating, Green Lawn Solutions, DT Asphalt, Call of the Wild, DnL Weatherization, Cindy Dan Real Estate, Maine-ly Concrete Pumping, Landshark Performance, Varsity Lettering, and TGP Enterprises.

Additionally, WD Matthews, Lone Mountain Riverfront Campground, Bonang Concrete, Gary Drew Excavation, Dale Shaw Racecars, PBNJ Yardworks, Sabre Yachts, Petit Motorsports, and the Got Matty! 64 Racing Team have signed up and will have free tickets. Finally, WOXO Country 92.7 and 100.7 FM will also be doing free ticket drawings for the two weeks leading up to the event as well as a live broadcast at the track on race day.

There are less than a half dozen spots left for anyone else wanting to sign up to participate in the June 20 event as a partner. For more information and details on these programs, please contact Kevin Varney at 207-577-1836, email opsmarketing50@gmail.com, or inquire via social media.

Fan Appreciation Night is part of an action-packed 2026 season at Maine’s Oxford Plains Speedway. The Oxford Championship Series weekly racing schedule begins Sunday, April 26 with a special 2:00pm post time. Other highlights of the 2026 calendar include the return of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour on May 2, the 53^rd Oxford 250 Weekend on August 28-30, and the Celebration of America 300 on July 1-2.

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

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

facebook.com/ProAllStarsSeries

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

https://www.facebook.com/NESupers

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

Photos by O.L Photos