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Mike Rowe scored an emotional and impressive victory on Saturday, August 15 in the Plant's Seafood 100 at Oxford Plains Speedway.

Driving from 20th in the 29-car field, Rowe took the lead in a three-wide maneuver around D.J. Shaw and Dave Farrington with eight laps to go, just before a caution flag flew. Rowe maintained the lead on the ensuing restart to win the 100-lap Super Late Model feature.

Rowe is a seven-time track champion closing in on 160 career wins at the Maine facility. Just four days shy of his 76th birthday, Rowe is still racing and winning at Oxford Plains - and could very well an eighth track championship.

Unofficially, Rowe leaves Oxford Plains with a one-point advantage in the Oxford Championship Series over Brandon Barker. One points-paying event remains for the Super Late Models, another 100-lap feature scheduled for Monday, September 7.

Rowe's 157th career win couldn't come at a better time. Not only did he unofficially take the championship lead, but he also earned a provisional starting position in the Oxford 250, as Saturday's race served as an Oxford 250 qualifier.

Rowe will be seeking a fourth Oxford 250 crown in the most prestigious and historic event at Oxford Plains Speedway and one of the crown jewel events in Super Late Model racing. Should he win the Nitro Trailers Oxford 250, he will become the first four-time winner of the event.

After a hot start to the season, Rowe is particularly glad to pick up this win to turn things around during a summer slide.

"We've been struggling a little bit. I've been running in the back with Max," said Rowe in victory lane. "We've been losing the tire stagger. I tell you, my crew, they got it all together for me tonight. We put it all together."

With the razor-thin margin in the championship battle, Rowe knows he will have his hands full on Labor Day when the Oxford Championship Series Super Late Model crown is decided.

"Brandon, you're going to be sick in a couple of weeks," joked Rowe. "No, he's not going to go away easy. I tell you, Brandon, he's a godo guy. He's a good racer. He's fun to race with. If he beats me, good for him."

Rowe also dedicated the victory to Rudy Kyllonen, Jr., who recently passed away.

"We lost a real good friend last week," said Rowe. "Rudy Kyllonen, I don't know if anybody knows him. Tommy Rooker drove for him.

"I told Tammy at the funeral, I said at the funeral I'm going to try to win one for Rudy. We did it. This one's for Rudy. He's going to give the trophy for Natalie. I don't know if she's up there tonight, but this one's for you."

D.J. Shaw finished second after starting sixth. He was poised to battle pole-sitter Dave Farrington, Jr. for the lead late in the race when Rowe stormed around both drivers on his charge through the field.

Rowe's performance impressed Shaw, announcing the strength of the No. 24 team entering the Oxford 250 weekend at the end of this month.

"He showed us we've got a little work to do," Shaw said. "We had a pretty big track position advantage on him and he overcame it. We'll go back to work and hopefully we can keep up with him next time and give the fans an even better show."

Barker capitalized on the late-race restart to take third place and keep the championship battle close. The performance also gives him confidence entering the Oxford 250 and the season finale over the next three weeks.

"Those cautions definitely helped us at the end there," said Barker. "I'm pumped for the 250. Whatever happens in two weeks or three weeks happens. Thanks to the fans, everybody."

Farrington finished fourth, with T.J. Brackett rounding out the top five.

The 53rd Annual Nitro Trailers Oxford 250 is scheduled for August 28-30. Fans can watch the Oxford 250 live on RacingAmerica.TV.

Photo by Oriana Lovell/O.L Photos

August 11, 2026 — Oxford, Maine — Officials at Oxford Plains Speedway (OPS) and the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) are proud to announce that Nitro Trailers of Pittsfield, Maine has been named the Official Trailer of Oxford Plains Speedway and the Pro All Stars Series. The partnership brings together two organizations deeply rooted in the Maine motorsports community, with Nitro Trailers providing quality trailer solutions to racers, teams, businesses, and outdoor enthusiasts throughout the region.

As the Official Trailer, Nitro Trailers will have a prominent presence at Oxford Plains Speedway and PASS events throughout the season. The partnership, which builds on Nitro Trailers’ sponsorship of the 53^rd Annual Oxford 250, reflects the company’s commitment to supporting the racing community, including the teams and competitors who rely on dependable equipment both at the track and on the road.

“We are excited to welcome Nitro Trailers as the Official Trailer of Oxford Plains Speedway and the Pro All Stars Series,” said Oxford Plains Speedway and PASS president Tom Mayberry. “They build top notch equipment and it’s always great to partner with Maine-based companies.”

Located in Pittsfield, Maine, Nitro Trailers continues to build its reputation by serving customers with quality trailers and a commitment to the needs of its customers.  Nitro Trailers has established itself as a strong part of the Maine community, and their commitment to racers and the motorsports industry makes them a great fit for our racing family. Nitro Trailers also specializes in trailers for contractors, cargo, and even the hobbyist who needs to transport their equipment.

Oxford Plains Speedway and the Pro All Stars Series are proud to partner with Nitro Trailers and look forward to a successful relationship both on and off the track. Nitro Trailers has established itself as a strong part of the Maine community, and their commitment to racers and the motorsports industry makes them a great fit for the racing family.

For more information about Nitro Trailers and its products, please visit www.nitrotrailers.com or www.facebook.com/NitroTrailers/.

The 53^rd Annual Nitro Trailers Oxford 250 is scheduled for August 28-30. The three-day racing extravaganza features 13 divisions, including the Pro All Stars Series, Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour, New England Supermodified Series, Kennebec Equipment Rental PASS Modifieds, NEMA Midgets, and Modified Racing Series. Advance tickets are available by calling the Oxford Plains Speedway track office at 207-539-8865.

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 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: 

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

https://www.facebook.com/NESupers

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August 10, 2026 — Oxford, ME — Alexendre “Fireball” Tardif served up an inferno at Maine’s Oxford Plains Speedway on Sunday, August 9, to win the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Tune-Up to the 250. The Notre-Dame-Des-Pin, Quebec resident started from the pole and never looked back on the way to his first PASS victory in the final visit to Oxford before Nitro Trailers Oxford 250 Weekend.

By scorching the field on a packed day of racing, Tardif became the third first-time PASS winner of the 2026 season. He is also the first Quebec-based driver to win a PASS event since Patrick Laperle in June of 2015.

The only serious challenge Tardif faced came in the early stages of the event when Johnny Clark and then Corey Bubar put pressure on the first-year PASS racer. Bubar got to draw alongside Tardif following the lone caution on lap 28 when Travis Stearns came to a halt with a flat right-rear tire, giving the veteran his best chance at the top spot.

Although Bubar was able to hang with Tardif for a spell, he and Clark eventually dropped back, unable to maintain Tardif’s torrid pace. They gave way to Jimmy Renfrew and Gabe Brown, both long-distance feature winners at Oxford already in 2026.

Tardif, though, was not to be denied, deftly working his way through traffic and eventually lapping up to 12^th place in the 28-car field. Renfrew, who had drifted back as far as 15^th in the early stages, acknowledged after the race that he had used too much of his car charging through the field to have anything left to contend for the win. As such, Tardif took the victory by 6.405 seconds, announcing himself as a legitimate Oxford 250 contender.

Renfrew and Brown were second and third, with the latter making serious gains in the PASS North championship chase, as point leader D.J. Shaw muddled home to a 12^th-place result. Cole Robe, Trevor Sanborn, Garrett Hall, Clark, Brandon Varney, Derrick Griffith, and Eddie MacDonald filled out the rest of the top 10.

In the Kennebec Equipment Rental PASS Modifieds, hometown favorite Bill Penfold dazzled the field and delighted the crowd on the way to his first win of the season. The 64-year-old’s day began by charging back from a flat tire to finish second in his heat race, which eventually earned him the pole for the 50-lap main event.

Penfold took it from there, manhandling his machine around the 3/8-mile oval to keep the pack at bay. Teenager Jacoby Maines proved to be Penfold’s closest adversary, even nudging ahead for two circuits following a lap-nine caution. But Penfold proved too strong, holding the inside line and getting stronger on the long runs.

Maines had a final chance on a restart with 15 laps to go, which ironically came after Penfold’s son Mike spun. The elder Penfold, though, brought it home, beating out the kids for his first victory at Oxford since 1992.

Another teen, Cody Macomber, grabbed the third spot with two laps to go when Tyler Connolly got together with a lapped car, setting Connolly back to fourth in the final rundown. Ricky Thompson Jr., Logan Spencer, point leader Spencer Morse, Jeremy Davis, Reed Reno, and Chanler Harrison were fifth through tenth.

The Tune-Up to the 250 was part of a massive Sunday at Oxford Plains Speedway brought about by a Saturday rainout. With the entire Oxford Championship Series weekly racing card moved to Sunday, fans were treated to nine divisions of fantastic action.

Renfrew’s runner-up in the PASS main event came not long after he triumphed in the Mid-Coast Excavation Super Late Model 50-lap feature. The Candia, New Hampshire standout flew through the field to grab the lead from Tom Abele Jr. on the 22^nd circuit and cruised to victory after a mid-race caution.

D.J. Shaw also did double-duty and came home second. Brandon Barker roared from 12^th to 3^rd and unofficially took the points lead with just two weekly features remaining. Dave Farrington Jr. and Abele completed the top five.

The KHM Thunder Stocks were also in the spotlight with a 50-lap special that saw Tyler Moore grab his fourth win of the season. After stalking leader Jacob Aptt for most of the event, Moore took advantage of an opening to grab the lead with seven laps remaining.

Shane Farrar also walked through the door and took second. Appt, Joe Turner, and Moore’s brother Spencer rounded out the top five.

Wade Gelinas took his sixth Dow Excavating Limited Sportsmen feature of the year in an epic clash with Shawn Knight. After Gelinas chased down Knight, the duo ran the last 10-plus circuits of the 35-lap feature wheel to wheel with Gelinas rolling on the outside. Knight made a last bid in the final corners which led to slight contact, but both held on, and Gelinas muscled across the finish line first.

Former champion Jordan Russell completed the podium. Chris Foster was fourth with point leader Kyle Treadwell in fifth.

It was a brotherly affair in the Street Stocks as Billy Childs Jr. held off his brother Jimmy for the victory. Jimmy tracked down Billy late in the 30-lap feature but ran out of time to make a move on the defending champion. Will Dunphy finished third followed by Spencer Barth and Rick Spaulding.

Nick Hoyt made quick work in the 20-lap feature for the Green Lawn Solutions Mad Bombers, needing only seven circuits to charge from the 11^th starting position to the lead. It was no contest from there as Hoyt grabbed his second win of the season. Cody Billing came home second followed by Josh Cook, Cole McIntire, and Adam Stearns.

Ricky Austin held off the pack to win a wild 207 Flight School Runnin’ Rebel main event. Point leader Gunnar Josselyn slipped through a late scrum to finish second ahead of Chance Childs. Ryder Cyer copped his second Aroma Joe’s Rookie victory this year with Mason Willis and Lucas Russell earning trophies.

The Pro All Stars Series travels to Riverside Speedway in Groveton, New Hampshire on Sunday, August 16 at 2:00pm. The make-up event is a doubleheader with the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour that also includes the Kennebec Equipment Rental PASS Mods and ACT Twin State Flying Tiger Series. Oxford weekly racing continues on Saturday, August 16, 6:00pm with the Plant’s Seafood 100, which is a Nitro Trailers Oxford 250 qualifier. Visit www.proallstarsseries.com or www.oxfordplains.com for more information.

August 5, 2026 — Oxford, Maine — Officials with Oxford Plains Speedway (OPS) announced today that Plant’s Seafood has joined the speedway to sponsor the Plant’s Seafood 100 on August 8, 2026.  As a part of weekly points series competition, the Mid-Coast Excavation Super Late Models (SLM) will participate in their second 100-lap event of the points-paying season.

With only three races remaining in the SLM season, this will be one of the most important races of the year, as point leader Mike “The King” Rowe looks to fend off the challengers. Saturday’s event is also an Oxford 250 provisional qualifier, meaning an expanded field is anticipated.

Plant's Seafood is a wholesale/retail seafood market with two locations at 201 High St., Bath, Maine and 24 State Rd., W. Bath, Maine.  As a family-owned and operated business since 1900, Plant’s Seafood serves the freshest seafood from the pristine waters of Casco Bay, Maine! With fair prices and fast service, Plant’s Seafood guarantees top quality seafood seven days a week.  Be sure to also check out their fresh chowder which placed first in the 9^th and 10^th annual Bath Heritage Days Chowderfest.

At age 76, Mike Rowe leads the weekly series points standings by a scant nine points over Brandon Barker after 13 races.   The Plant’s Seafood 100 is one of three races left on the weekly racing series schedule.  Evan Roy sits third in the standings only 18 points behind.  With 120 points per race available to the winner, it truly is anyone’s title to win.   Brandon Varney, Tom Abele Jr, and reigning champion Scott MacDaniel are all within striking distance if the top three falter. 

Plant’s Seafood Night begins this Saturday night, August 8, with a post time of 6:00 p.m. for seven divisions of high-octane Oxford Championship Series racing. The event is the first leg of a weekend doubleheader with the Tune-Up to the 250 on Sunday, August 9. Sunday’s action features the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models, Kennebec Equipment Rental PASS Modifieds, a 50-lap KHM Thunder Stock Special, and a Fan Meet and Greet.

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 Plant’s Seafood, visit https://www.facebook.com/p/Plants-Seafood-100046230463352/

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: 

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 by Oriana Lovell/O.L Photos

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 53^rd 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: 

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