October 15, 2026 — Naples, Maine — Officials at the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) are pleased to announce that VoteReady.com will serve as the sponsor of the PASS 150 at New Hampshire’s Lee USA Speedway on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The event is part of the track’s highly anticipated Oktoberfest weekend.

The PASS Super Late Model event is of the headliners on a busy weekend of racing action. Furthermore, VoteReady.com will be partners in four other races throughout Oktoberfest. It is also sponsoring the season-ending New England Supermodified Series (NESS) race and the penultimate PASS MODS feature on Saturday, as well as the 350 Supermodified and 604 Thompson Modified tilts as a part of the card on Sunday, October 18.

VoteReady.com promotes an important message that extends beyond the racetrack: “Make a Plan to Vote.” The organization encourages Americans to take a few minutes to understand when, where, and how they will cast their ballots, emphasizing that a plan to vote is the first step toward making a difference. Its message, “A plan to vote is a vote that counts,” highlights the importance of preparation and participation in the democratic process. Through its sponsorship of racing at Lee USA Speedway, VoteReady.com will bring this timely message to the racing community, encouraging fans and competitors alike to make their voices heard.

Coming into Oktoberfest weekend, D.J. Shaw has a shrinking lead over Gabe Brown in the championship standings with Trevor Sanborn, Jimmy Renfrew Jr., Joey Doiron, and Cole Robie waiting in the wings if either of those drivers faulter.  With only one weekend of racing left after Lee, the VoteReady.com PASS 150 promises to play a major part in the season-long quest for the 2026 PASS North title.

The Saturday schedule at Lee USA Speedway will include the VoteReady.com 50 championship NESS race and the VoteReady.com PASS Mods 50 as a part of an action-packed day. Jeffrey Battle leads the way with NESS while Jacoby Maines is locked into a heated battle with Bill Penfold and Spencer Morse for supremacy.  Saturday also features a 50-lap Tri-City Lining Street Stock/Limited Challenge, title events for the local Ridge Runners and MLM Diagnostic Services Crown Vics, the Pro-4 Modifieds, and the Senior Tour Auto Racers (STAR) Vintage Late Models and Modifieds.

The excitement continues Sunday, October 18, with the 350 Supermodifieds participating in the VoteReady.com 50 and the 604 Thompson Modifieds taking center stage with their own VoteReady.com 50. Both divisions add their own unique brand of open-wheel competition to the weekend. This comes on top of the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour 150, ACT Twin State Flying Tiger Series, NEMA Midgets, NEMA Lites, Pro Truck Challenge, and GoMotorsportsShop.com NELCAR Legends rounding out a packed Oktoberfest Sunday schedule.

VoteReady.com’s involvement reinforces a message that is especially important as Election Day approaches: making a plan ahead of time can make all the difference. Knowing registration requirements, polling locations, voting hours, and available voting options can help voters prepare and participate with confidence. Fans are encouraged to visit VoteReady.com to learn more about creating a voting plan and taking the necessary steps to ensure their voices are heard.

With the VoteReady.com PASS 150 headlining Saturday’s action, four additional division appearances across the weekend, and 17 total divisions in action, Oktoberfest weekend at Lee USA Speedway is shaping up to deliver an exciting finish to the racing season, while also remembering VoteReady.com’s simple but powerful message: Make a Plan to Vote — because a plan to vote is a vote that counts.

For more information, please visit www.VoteReady.com. You can also visit www.tpaction.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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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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October 12, 2026 — Thompson, CT — Jeffrey Battle continued making New England Supermodified Series (NESS) history at Connecticut’s Thompson Speedway this past Saturday, October 10. The Dunstable, Massachusetts driver took the lead on a lap 10 restart and rolled to his seventh NESS victory of the 2026 season.

The win broke Battle’s own record of six set in 2025. The triumph was also Battle’s second of the weekend after taking the NESS victory the night before.

Former champion Dan Bowes started on the pole for the 40-lap feature and led the first eight laps. Derek Griffth and Battle were on his tail, and a great race-long fight seemed to be shaping up.

However, in turn three on the ninth circuit, Bowes’s machine suddenly got squirrely and didn’t stop. Griffth got past to lead lap nine, then Bowes spun the next time through turn three. A flat right rear tire and cracked wheel were the culprits that ended his day early.

Battle got the jump on Griffth when the race restarted and tried to motor away from there. Griffith found himself under constant attack from Matt Swanson, the previous Saturday’s winner. The two chased each other and Battle through lapped traffic around the 5/8-mile oval, with Griffith holding on for lap after lap despite damage to his top wing.

Although Battle had a couple of close calls in traffic, he was up to the challenge and walked to the win by 2.486 seconds. Combined with his heat race victory, Battle put a hammerlock on the point lead. He now only needs to start the season finale at Lee USA Speedway to clinch his second straight NESS championship.

Swanson finally snuck past Griffith on the final lap to take second, continuing his impressive late-season charge. Griffith rounded out the podium, followed by P.J. Stergios in fourth. Despite missing his heat race with a bad shifter cable, Russ Wood charged from the final row to finish fifth, the last car on the lead lap in the 12-car field.

The New England Supermodified Series concludes its 2026 campaign with Oktoberfest at Lee USA Speedway on Saturday, October 17. Along with the 50-lap NESS feature, the action-packed Saturday card includes the PASS North Super Late Models, Kennebec Equipment Rental PASS Modifieds, Tri-City Lining Street Stock/Limited Challenge, Pro-4 Modifieds, Ridge Runners, MLM Diagnostic Services Crown Vics, and Senior Tour Auto Racers. Visit www.proallstarsseries.com or www.leespeedway.com for the full weekend schedule, pricing, and other information.

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.

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

$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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September 21, 2026 — N. Woodstock, NH — The driver affectionately known as “The Screaming Eagle” scored another successful landing this past Saturday, September 19. Candia, New Hampshire’s Jimmy Renfrew Jr. took the lead halfway through the Fall Foliage 150 at White Mountain Motorsports Park and made it look easy down the stretch for his second straight Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Model victory and fourth of the year.

It was a particularly meaningful and joyous win for the young veteran. In two previous visits to White Mountain this season, Renfrew was leading before trouble found him and snatched victory away. The third time was the charm, though, as Renfrew continued his late-season charge.

Polesitter Ryan Kuhn led the charge early as Renfrew was forced to come from 13^th on the starting grid. After an early lap-three caution when J.P. Josiasse slid into the turn three tire barrier, Kuhn went back and forth with Wayne Helliwell Jr. before securing the top spot.

Kuhn remained the leading man through a long green-flag run as Joey Doiron moved into second, but the Eagle was soaring. He needed only 31 laps to crack the top three. From there, he swept past Doiron on lap 50, then clawed around Kuhn on lap 75 to move to the point.

The second caution on lap 120 for Jesse Switser’s turn-two spin shuffled the field behind Renfrew with several contenders pitting. On the restart, PASS North points runner-up Gabe Brown slashed from fifth to second — but Renfrew was already long gone, flying away from Brown and third-place man Johnny Clark.

Given Renfrew’s checkered recent history at White Mountain, though, it was fitting there would be one last challenge. Pat Corbett’s automobile ground to a halt at the top of turn two with four laps to go and needed to be towed away. That set up a four-lap dash to the pay window. This time, nothing stood in Renfrew’s way, as he darted away from the field for a cathartic win.

Brown finished second while Clark survived a brief scuffle with Cole Robie on the last restart to take third. Robie and Trevor Sanborn completed the top five while Kuhn faded to sixth. Alexendre Tardif recovered from a midrace excursion through the grass to come home seventh, followed by Sylas Ripley, Doiron, and Helliwell.

The other major story from the event was the odyssey of PASS North point leader D.J. Shaw. While battling for the lead in his heat race, the engine expired in Shaw’s machine. The team went to a backup car for the feature, and while Shaw climbed as high as sixth after starting last, late handling woes relegated him to an 11^th-place result.

As such, Brown cut 20 points off Shaw’s point lead and is now 50 markers behind. PASS heads to Maine’s Oxford Plains Speedway on September 26 and 27 for Spencer Group Paving PASS 400, with each of the three segments counting for full PASS North championship points. As such, both drivers have a lot on the line, with Sanborn, Renfrew, Doiron, and Robie also having opportunities to get back into the mix.

The two-day PASS 400 Weekend has 10 exciting divisions on the card. The three-segment 400 for PASS North Super Late Models will be held on Sunday, September 27, along with the $5,000-to-win Limited/Street Stock Open, the Modified Racing Series, and the Kennebec Equipment Rental PASS Modifieds. The Saturday, September 26 card includes PASS North and PASS Mod qualifying plus the 350 Supermodified Triple 25s, the Green Lawn Solutions Mad Bomber 80, the KHM Thunder Stocks, the 207 Flight School Runnin’ Rebels, the GoMotorsportsShop.com NELCAR Legends, and the Wicked Good Vintage Racing Association.

Post times are 3:00pm on Saturday and 1:00pm on Sunday. Visit www.proallstarsseries.com or www.oxfordplains.com for the full schedule, pricing, and other information. Live streaming for both days will be available on RacingAmerica.TV.

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Renfrew Charges from 13^th to Win Chummy Brown Memorial

September 14, 2026 — Epping, NH — Chelmsford, Massachusetts veteran Jon McKennedy extended his recent control over the Bob Webber Sr. Memorial Star Classic at New Hampshire’s Star Speedway by capturing the 61^st edition on Saturday, September 12.

McKennedy took the lead from hometown racer Dan Bowes on a lap 28 restart en route to his sixth victory in the crown jewel event for the New England Supermodified Series (NESS). It was McKennedy’s sixth victory in the event, all coming since 2013.

Starting fifth after winning his qualifier, McKennedy dodged an opening-circuit spin by Mark “Sparky” MacIver, then bided his time early in the 100-lap event. After methodically taking over second from polesitter Dave Duggan, McKennedy was stalking Bowes when the track’s red-flag lights inadvertently came on at lap 28, triggering the second and final caution.

McKennedy got the jump on Bowes when the race resumed, darting out to a big lead. Reigning Star Classic Champion Jeffrey Battle moved into the runner-up spot for good on lap 60 after a back-and-forth with Bowes and seemed poised to challenge for the lead.

But despite being hung up a couple of times in lapped traffic, McKennedy had too much in the tank. He put the power down in his Chris Ferreira-owned #79 and cruised to the victory by over seven seconds. The win matched Bentley Warren for the second-most Star Classic championships. McKennedy now trails only Russ Wood (seven wins) on the all-time list.

Battle finished second to maintain his NESS point lead over P.J. Stergios, who caught Bowes late for third. Bowes finished fourth with Oswego Speedway invader Dan Connors Jr. completing the top five.

A season-high 16 NESS cars checked in for the Star Classic. Fourteen started the main event after Eric Lewis had mechanical problems in practice and Anthony Nocella hit the wall in qualifying.

The event was also the final round of the Dr. Mom Says School is School Challenge. After the chance die rolled a “9” in Victory Lane, the odd-numbered finishers evenly split $12,000 in bonus money. The Challenge point standings are pending as of press time.

In the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models, Candia, New Hampshire’s Jimmy Renfrew Jr. became the first three-time winner of the season by taking the Chummy Brown Memorial 144. Renfrew started 13^th, but quickly and aggressively sliced his way through the field as Joey Doiron pulled away with the early lead.

Renfrew was up to third when the yellow flag flew on lap 79 for Cole Robie’s spin. On the restart, Renfrew quickly darted underneath Kuhn to second, then snuck to the inside of Doiron in turn three. Doiron didn’t surrender, though, and the duo went wheel to wheel for nearly 10 laps with nobody giving an inch.

Coming out of turn four to complete lap 89, the two touched doors and got sideways. The break in momentum caused Kuhn to tap Doiron, sending the Petit Motorsports Machine spinning into turn one for the event’s final caution flag.

From there, it was all Renfrew as Kuhn started to fade. Sylas Ripley moved up to second after the final restart, but never could reach Renfrew, who flew to the victory.

Gabe Brown completed the podium, followed by Derek Griffith and Johnny Clark. PASS North point leader D.J. Shaw fought handling woes all night but salvaged a sixth-place finish. Kuhn, Dan Winter, Garrett Hall, and Bobby Baillargeon rounded out the top 10.

The 50-lap Kennebec Equipment Rental PASS Modified feature saw West Bath, Maine’s Reed Reno take his second win of the season in a wild finish. Jeremy Davis had charged from 15^th on the starting grid to take the lead with 11 laps remaining after polesitter Spencer Vaughn spun out of the top spot.

Davis seemed home free, but as the field was preparing to receive the two-to-go signal, Thomas Brackett spun in turn two. Brackett got his car going as the leaders were approaching, and the race stayed green. Davis hesitated in the smoke, and Reno kept his foot to the floorboard, swinging beneath Davis on the backstretch.

Davis didn’t have enough time to counter, and Reno sped to the win. The chaos continued on the final circuit, as Spencer Morse looped it while battling with Chanler Harrison for fourth place, and then several cars piled up in turn one after taking the checkered flag.

Davis was relegated to a disappointing second-place finish, while Cody Macomber was elated after coming from last in the 17-car field to take third. Harrison, point leader Jacoby Maines, Zach Bowie, Bill Penfold, Vaughn, Alex Smith, and Morse were fourth through 10^th.

The PASS Super Late Models travel to North Woodstock, New Hampshire’s White Mountain Motorsports Park on Saturday, September 19, as part of a Fall Foliage Tripleheader with the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour and Northeastern Midget Association (NEMA). Post time is 5:00pm.

The Kennebec Equipment Rental PASS Mods will next be seen at Maine’s Oxford Plains Speedway for a 75-lap showdown as part of Spencer Group Paving PASS 400 Weekend on September 26 and 27. The New England Supermodified Series has two weekends off before heading to Vermont’s Thunder Road on Saturday, October 3, for Booth Bros./H.P. Hood Milk Bowl Qualifying Day.

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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Brandon Barker added his name to the list of Oxford 250 winners on Sunday, claiming the 53rd Annual Nitro Trailers Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway.

Barker dominated the second stanza of a race that truly proved to be the tale of two halves. Rainfall interrupted the prestigious event after 126 of 250 scheduled laps, with Barker running second to Gabe Brown at the time of the red flag.

Oxford Plains Speedway and Pro All Stars Series officials committed to making every effort to complete the full, 250-lap scheduled distance, with intense track-drying efforts following the rain. At approximately 11:30 p.m. local time, the race resumed, and Barker took the lead shortly thereafter when Brown went to pit road.

When a caution flew with 46 laps to go, Barker, leader D.J. Shaw and many others pitted, while others stayed out to gain track position. Barker restarted ninth, but picked up several spots as Cory Hall made contact with Scott McDaniel on the restart, who then slid into Bubba Pollard.

Barker took the lead for the final time on lap 212, pacing the remaining 38 laps for his first Oxford 250 victory in his ninth attempt in the crown jewel event.

"A lot of people to thank," said Barker in victory lane. "I couldn't do this without so many people. My parents couldn't afford it, so guys like Jimmy Burgess stepped up, Sam and Jaimy Snow, Sam Snow Construction, Archie St. Hilaire, them guys at Landshark, Kyle, Eric and Mickey.

"A good day in the 250 for me would be, maybe, a top-10. Being able to work with these guys, they boost my confidence so much and the cars are so good."

Especially after the lengthy delay that pushed the Oxford 250 into the early hours of Monday morning, the victory lane celebration felt too good to be true for Barker.

"It's surreal right now, but I think we've got a lot of beer in the cooler, still. We'll probably see the sun come up this morning."

Johnny Clark, the 2020 Oxford 250 winner, finished second, marking his eighth career top-five finish in the event in 22 attempts. However, he took very little credit for Sunday's performance.

"We didn't have a second-place car," Clark admitted. "The guys pulled off an unbelievable pit stop. We went into the pits, and my brother was telling me, you've just got to maintain. They put two tires on when a lot of people hit pit road on lap 90-something. We put rears on, and the thing was brutal tight.

"It started to come around, and then rain came. We didn't know what the track was going to do, but I could tell you it tightens up real bad. I was a sitting duck on the outside, and we fell back to 12th or something.

"We went into the pits around there and came out, D.J. [Shaw] was the only one to beat us out of the pits. It's all to them why we're standing here with a second-place trophy. I can't thank them enough."

Joey Doiron finished third, his fourth time on the podium in the Oxford 250. Doiron entered the evening still searching for his first victory in the event after rattling off top-10 finishes in six consecutive attempts between 2018 and 2024.

However, Doiron took little joy in his third-place result, offering his apologies to D.J. Shaw for contact between the two drivers in the final 50 laps.

"I've just got to apologize to D.J. I just got in there, I hadn't been loose in all day," said Doiron. "I just made a mistake. I just got in there, tried to stay off him, but we were so close, there was nothing that I could do. I've been on the other end of that before, so I'm hoping we can talk it out. We'll see."

Ryan Kuhn finished fourth, while Alexendre Tardif recovered from an up-and-down evening to finish fifth.

Oxford 250 proceedings started on Sunday with five heat races after the blind draw to determine the qualifying race lineups. Barker won the fifth heat race to earn the fifth starting spot on the grid, behind fellow heat race winners Tardif, Shaw, McDaniel, and Garrett Hall.

Derek Griffith, Doiron, and Caden Kvapil won the two consolation races that followed, with Troy Patterson winning the Last Chance Race.

Barker will have a chance at more Oxford Plains Speedway glory next Monday, September 7. The Labor Day event marks the finale for the Oxford Championship Series, including a 100-lap feature for the Mid-Coast Excavation Super Late Models. Barker enters the finale one point behind seven-time track champion Mike Rowe in the points standings.

Photo by Pro All Stars Series

Story courtesy of Racing America

Trevor Sanborn started his Oxford 250 weekend in dramatic fashion, driving through the field to win the PASS 150 on Friday night at Oxford Plains Speedway.

After starting near the rear of the field and making an early pit stop, Sanborn worked his way through the field in Friday's Super Late Model feature. Sanborn took the lead inside of 20 laps to go and pulled away to the win.

"The first pit stop we made there, I wasn't sure we could get back through that," said Sanborn in victory lane. "They kept saying on the radio, you're faster than the leader, you're faster than the leader. We just kept trucking."

Any PASS win at Oxford Plains Speedway is an accomplishment worthy of celebration. However, this win also sets the tone for Oxford 250 weekend. The Super Late Models will be back in action for the crown jewel event on Sunday, August 30.

"Man, that really pumps me up for Sunday," Sanborn said. "I don't care where we start in that race. We've got a good car."

During the closing laps, Sanborn was part of a fierce multi-car battle for the lead which included the likes of Garrett Hall, Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. and Cory Hall.

Garrett Hall finished second, happy to secure a strong finish with a car that was not quite handling to his liking.

"I knew at the start of the race we were a little too free," said Hall. "I was able to hold off on the outside there when the 00 moved me up. I was able to hold him off and we had a pretty decent run. I thought we were going to be able to hold the guys off. The last stretch of cautions, the right-rear was gone."

Renfrew finished third to round out the podium. He is eager to take notes from Friday's race and apply them for the rest of the weekend in his pursuit of Oxford 250 glory on Sunday.

"I just never quite got the track position there. I was never able to quite clear for the lead there. I tried to be consistent. We know what we need now for the 250. Another podium here in PASS, so I can't complain at all.

"I can't thank all my guys enough for working on this thing all day long. I think we're going to have a real good shot on Sunday. Hopefully, between the three of us, we put on a show for you fans out there and gave you a bit of a glimpse of what it's going to look like on Sunday."

D.J. Shaw finished fourth, with Cory Hall rounding out the top five.

The Oxford 250 weekend continues on Saturday, August 29 with racing for the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour, NEMA Midgets, NEMA Lites, Kennebec Equipment Rental PASS Modifieds and more. The weekend concludes on Sunday, August 30 with the 53rd Annual Nitro Trailers Oxford 250.

Photo by Jimmy Wiggin Speedway Images

August 25, 2026 — Oxford, Maine — Over 50 drivers have already put their name into the mix for the 53^rd Annual Nitro Trailers Oxford 250 on Sunday, August 30.  With the caliber of talent on the entry list already, one of the nation’s biggest and most popular short track races promises to be another exciting, unpredictable affair.  The question becomes which drivers are the favorites to hold the trophy, the big check, and the immortality that comes with being an Oxford 250 winner.

Thirty-eight different drivers have triumphed in the 52 editions of the Oxford 250 since the inaugural event in 1974. The historic race has proven a difficult conquest for many, and through the first 52 rounds, no driver has won more than three times. Nevertheless, former winners should be given high consideration when making predictions for the 53rd running of the one-day extravaganza.

Six former winners are currently on the entry list, accounting for ten 250 championships, including father-son duo Mike and Ben Rowe.  It’s not every day that a 76-year-old driver is considered a favorite, but most 76-year-olds aren’t Mike Rowe.  Rowe has been competing weekly at OPS in 2026, and as of this writing, has scored a win and is in a multi-way championship battle. Ben Rowe is a two-time champion of the race and has showed no signs of slowing on the track when he comes to race.

The same can be said for Johnny Clark, Scott Robbins, and two-time winner Eddie Macdonald.  Bubba Pollard, the 2018 champion, recently filed his entry and will chase a second crown. All six of these drivers can win on August 30.

Among drivers who have yet to win the Oxford 250 is a quartet of drivers universally acknowledged to be in their prime.  D.J. Shaw, Derek Griffith, Joey Doiron, and Garrett Hall are on the short list of favorites. As a nine-time PASS champion, there’s no question D.J. Shaw is one of the great modern Super Late Model racers. Yet the Oxford 250 has escaped him in 15 previous attempts. His three straight third-place finishes have been a textbook case of “close but no cigar.” However, Shaw scored a thrilling win in this year’s Celebration of America 300, potentially setting him up to finally break through.

Derek Griffith is also among the contemporary Super Late Model greats with two PASS National championships and 23 PASS wins, including three at Oxford. In 11 Oxford 250 tries, his best result is a second in 2019, and he is trying to do one better this year. Garrett Hall has had a bit of a resurgence in the last two years after snapping a three-year winless drought about 18 months ago.

Joey Doiron, who was the inaugural Celebration of America 300 winner, is another driver who has come oh so close but has not yet crossed the line P1. Trevor Sanborn, Mike Hopkins, Travis Stearns, Dennis Spencer Jr. and Dave Farrington Jr. have all had success at the tricky 3/8 mile oval and could land in Nitro Trailers Oxford 250 victory lane.

The group that has been a force in the last few years is the under-30 contingent.  Many these drivers started racing karts as kids and participate in IRacing on a regular basis. Many in this group have had their learning curve accelerated dramatically, so by the time they ascend to compete in the Oxford 250, they have enough “seat time” to be considered threats to win.

Jimmy Renfrew Jr. leads this list of drivers.  With success up and down the eastern seaboard, Renfrew has four wins in 2026 between PASS and Oxford Super Late Model action. Gabe Brown and Alexandre Tardif are two other perennial front-runners no matter what kind of car they wheel.  Sylas Ripley and Cole Robie are not yet old enough to vote, but have both proven they can run near the front on a big stage.  Add drivers like Ryan Kuhn, Kate Re, and Kaiden Fisher, and it’s entirely possible someone from this group will stand atop the podium at the end of the night.

Among weekly Oxford Super Late Model racers, plenty of contenders should be given serious thought. Brandon Barker is the point leader at post time and has scored a league-leading three wins in weekly competition. Add a PASS triumph at Lee USA Speedway early in the year, and the #88 is a driver to keep an eye on. Brandon Varney spent 2025 on the PASS tour and came home as the Rookie of the Year and PASS National Champion. The year 2026 has seen him concentrate on weekly racing at Oxford, garnering a pair of wins and a multitude of top-fives.  Scott McDaniel is the defending champion and is always a threat to win while Tom Abele Jr. has been a model of consistency throughout his campaign. 

But you don’t have to be a full-timer with PASS or Oxford Plains Speedway to upset the apple cart. Several outsiders have entered the fray for the 53^rd annual Nitro Trailers Oxford 250. Southern star Caden Kvapil, the current CARS Tour Late Model Stock point leader based out of North Carolina, will be at the helm of Archie St. Hilaire’s GoFas Racing #32.

Joining him will be Georgia’s Casey Roderick, a former All-American 400 and Rattler winner, who will be behind the wheel of a Kate Re Motorsports machine.  Northern transplant and modified driver John-Michael Shenette has leased a car from Tom Abele Jr. and looks to make his first SLM start at OPS.  Another invader, New Brunswick’s Cory Hall, is always a threat to win and will drive a machine prepared by former Oxford 250 winner Jeremie Whorff. Part-time NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series competitor Alex Labbe is another late entry and will try, along with Tardif, to become the first Quebeois to win the Oxford 250.

The one thing we know is that anything can happen at the Oxford 250. We have seen it before and could see it again.  There are another 25-plus names that could surprise everyone and wear the victory wreath at the end of the night.   From Southern interlopers to established track and touring champions, massive upsets, utter domination, and more, fans have seen a lot of names on top in the 52-year history of this event. We’re certain the 53^rd Nitro Trailers Oxford 250 has plenty of storylines and surprises in store, and we can’t wait for the green flag to fly!

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

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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.

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