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STILPHEN RACING: Trevor Sanborn Finishes 5th In Pro Late Model Debut At Oxford Plains

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Oxford Plains Speedway Race Report

OXFORD, Maine – Trevor Sanborn of Parsonsfield, Maine, finished fifth in the 40-lap Pro Late Model feature at Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford, Maine, on Friday, June 14. Sanborn, who typically serves as the crew chief on the Stilphen Racing No. 70 Pave-Tek Chevrolet, made his debut behind the wheel in the car. After starting 14th in a deep 18-car field, Sanborn worked all the way to the Top-5 with the benefit of just one early caution period to slow the race pace. In five starts this season, the No. 70 Pave-Tek Chevrolet now has three Top-5 finishes, including a win for 14-year-old rookie Tommy Stilphen in May.
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COOLIDGE MOTORSPORTS: Coolidge Posts Impressive Runner-Up At Oxford Plains

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Oxford Plains Speedway Race Report

OXFORD, Maine – Chris Coolidge of Norway, Maine, finished a season-high second in the 40-lap Pro Late Model feature at Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford, Maine, on Friday, June 14. Coolidge started on the pole after winning his qualifying race in dominating fashion, led the first seven laps of the main event in the No. 72 Bill’s Automotive/Lloyd’s Land Chevrolet and then emerged from a furious battle for the runner-up spot with his best career finish in a Pro Late Model. After a week in the shop throwing significant changes at the car in an effort to solve a debilitating handling condition which lasted several weeks, Coolidge felt the team had finally taken a big step in the right direction.
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Pro All Stars Series To Race At Oxford Plains Speedway Sunday, June 23

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PASS RacingWith the postponement of two races back to back the PASS North tour has added an event at Oxford Plains Speedway, Sunday, June 23, with heats at 4 and features to follow. The OPS regular divisions will run, the Outlaw Sportsman, Strictly and Minis for OPS points, along with the PASS Mods being added to the show. It is expected that many of the OPS weekly Pro Late Models, who will run their weekly event Friday June 21, will try their luck against the top touring drivers in the Northeast as this will be the final tune up for the PASS Super Late Models before the TD Bank 250 on July 21st. Expect a full field of drivers to be at OPS on June 23rd to fine tune their cars for the TD Bank 250.
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Second Oxford Plains Speedway Pro Late Model win for Dale Shaw

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Oxford, Maine — Dale Shaw of Center Conway, New Hampshire became the first repeat winner in the upgraded Pro Late Model division’s 40-lap feature race on Sunday at Oxford Plains Speedway, driving a Precision JLM-sponsored machine of his own creation.

Shaw, a former champion of the old NASCAR Busch North Series that defined the regional short track scene at the time, put the hammer down early to stay in front of chief rivals Shawn Martin of Turner and TJ Brackett of Buckfield en route to an early lead that proved to be insurmountable.
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Weymouth Breaks Winless Drought At Oxford Plains

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NELCAR2010The Amsoil Nelcar Legends Tour made their return to Oxford Plains Speedway this past Saturday night for the fifth race of the season. The Tour was part of the popular “Motor Mayhem” series at the track, and as the only actual race of the evening, the 20 car Legends field lived up to the name. The day started with showers and delays, and ended in sparks flying and some tempers flaring, with a familiar face putting his name back into the winners circle.

The two heat races went caution free, with defending Tour champion Matt Bourgoine grabbing the win in the first heat and series veteran Ed Getty getting the win in the second heat race. The 20 car field was set, and they rolled off late in the night for the feature event.
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JOHN PETERS: Peters Solid At Oxford Plains, Set For Star This Weekend

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Oxford Plains Speedway Race Report

SCARBOROUGH, Maine – John Peters of Westbrook, Maine, finished sixth in the Amsoil NELCAR Legends Tour 25-lap event at Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford, Maine, on Saturday, June 1. Peters started 11th in the field and worked his way up to the Top-5 in quick fashion on a track notoriously tough to pass. Peters had raced all the way to the third position in the closing laps when the two leaders tangled in front of him, momentarily giving him the lead. He was shuffled back on the final restart and settled for the Top-10 finish – his fourth in as many starts to begin his rookie season on the Tour. Peters and the rest of the Amsoil NELCAR Legends Tour heads to Star Speedway for the first time in 2013 on Saturday, June 8.
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T.J. Brackett Outguns Father to Score Pro Late Model Victory at Oxford Plains Speedway

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TJ Brackett of Buckfield extended his lead in the Oxford Plains Speedway Pro Late Model Championship Series point standings, posting his first win of the season on Friday night.

Brackett’s win was particularly-rewarding, as he outgunned his father, former OPS track champion Timmy Brackett, an Oxford native now also living in Buckfield, for top honors.

“That was as much fun as I’ve ever had in a racecar,” the winner told the crowd from victory lane. “I’ve never had the chance to race Dad for the win.

“Next time it’s mine” the elder Brackett chimed in.
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JOHN PETERS: Peters Set To Make Oxford Plains Speedway Debut This Saturday

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Amsoil NELCAR Legends Tour: John Peters
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WESTBROOK, Maine – John Peters of Westbrook, Maine, and the Amsoil NELCAR Legends Tour return to the track this Saturday, June 1, for a 25-lap feature event at Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford, Maine. Peters posted his first career NELCAR Top-5 after finishing fifth in a 35-lap main event at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, Maine, on May 4 – but weather and sanctioning issues have kept the Tour idle since then. Peters missed the first race of the season at Oxford after blowing an engine the night before at Speedway 95 in Hermon, Maine, and the 16-year-old high school sophomore hopes to compete for the first win of his rookie season at Oxford.
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COOLIDGE MOTORSPORTS: Chris Coolidge Ready For Big Rebound At Oxford Plains

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NORWAY, Maine – Chris Coolidge of Norway, Maine, heads back to Oxford Championship Series competition when the Pro Late Model division returns following an off-weekend for a 40-lap feature at Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford, Maine, on Friday, May 31. Coolidge climbed to 10th in the point standings after a strong performance last time out in which he lead 35 laps before being collected by a lapped car heading to the checkered flag on the final lap. The No. 72 Bill’s Automotive/Lloyd’s Land Chevrolet made some significant gains with the car’s handling just prior to that most recent event on May 17, and Coolidge believes the car will perform more consistently this weekend.
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COOLIDGE MOTORSPORTS: Coolidge Settles For 12th At Oxford

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Oxford Plains Speedway Race Report

OXFORD, Maine – Chris Coolidge of Norway, Maine, finished 12th in the Oxford Championship Series 40-lap Pro Late Model feature at Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford, Maine, on Friday, May 17. One of Coolidge’s best runs in the last three seasons came to a disappointing end when, while battling for the lead, he was collected by a spinning lapped car off the final corner on the final lap. Coolidge led 35 laps after starting third in the 16-car field and taking over the top spot on Lap 4. The No. 72 Bill’s Automotive/Lloyd’s Land Chevrolet built a lead of more than a straightaway during the middle stages of the event, but the car’s handling went away in the closing laps and allowed the cars chasing Coolidge to close in on him. A chance at his first career Pro Late Model podium finish disappeared when he stopped just inches short of the frontstretch wall while trying to avoid a wrecking competitor.
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ROOKIE TOMMY STIPHEN NOW YOUNGEST-EVER TOP CLASS WINNER AT OXFORD PLAINS SPEEDWAY

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Oxford, Maine – Tommy Stilphen of Arundel became the youngest Oxford Championship Series race winner ever, posting his first career Oxford Plains Speedway main event victory in the 40-lap Pro Late Model feature Friday night.

Tyson Jordan of Poland, Justin Larsen of Peru and Corey Morgan of Lewiston also scored main event victories in the first night race of the 2013 season at the historic Maine speedplant.
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Chiasson Impressive In Oxford Pro Late Models

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Chiasson Impressive In Oxford Pro Late ModelsOXFORD, Maine – Gary Chiasson of Peru, Maine, finished second on an afternoon when he almost elected to start at the rear of the field.

Chiasson led most of the Oxford Championship Series 40-lap Pro Late Model feature Sunday afternoon at Oxford Plains Speedway before being moved out of the lead by another competitor, and he held on to finish second in just his second career start in the division.

Considering he almost opted to start at the rear of the field over concerns about how his car was handling, it turned out to be a pretty good day for Chiasson.

“The shocks aren’t really right right now. They’re not really doing what we want them to do, but it was a different set than what we had on there last week,” Chiasson said. “We were hoping for a Top-10 car, so we’ll take second any day.”
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SHAWN MARTIN PREVAILS IN PRO LATE MODEL RACE AT OXFORD PLAINS SPEEDWAY

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Oxford, Maine – Shawn Martin of Turner made his first start in an Oxford Championship Series Pro Late Model a successful one Sunday afternoon, driving from the rear of the starting field to the front of the pack, claiming victory in the 40-lap headliner at Oxford Plains Speedway.

Skip Tripp of Poland scored his first victory of the year in the 30-lap Allens Coffee Flavored Brandy Street Stock feature race. Lisbon’s Nik Coates wired the Allen’s Cofee Flavored Mini Stock division’s 30-lapper, while the Ripley & Fletcher Ford Outlaw Sportsman division honors went to Corey Morgan of Lewiston for the second consecutive week.
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Chris Coolidge Finishes 6th In Oxford Opener

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Oxford Plains Speedway Race Report

OXFORD, Maine – Chris Coolidge of Norway, Maine, finished sixth in the season-opening Oxford Championship Series 40-lap Pro Late Model feature at Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford, Maine, on Sunday, April 28. Coolidge started eighth in the 14-car field and worked his way into the Top-5 by the midpoint of the event, but the No. 72 Bill’s Automotive/Lloyd’s Land Chevrolet tightened up over the closing laps of the first Pro Late Model event in track history as Coolidge settled for the sixth-place finish. Coolidge returns to the track next Sunday, May 5, for round two of the Oxford Championship Series at the track.

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