From the Desk of the General Manager: January 21, 2014
PRO LATE MODELS TO RACE FOR $1,500 TO WIN WEEKLY AT OPS
OPS President Tom Mayberry announced recently that the Budweiser Pro Late Models that race every Friday night in the Oxford Championship Series will be enjoying a major purse increase in 2014. The new purse shows that the weekly winner that has a track license will receive $1,500. The entire purse breakdown is as follows:
2014 PRO LATE MODEL PURSE: 1st $1,500, 2nd $750, 3rd $600, 4th $500, 5th $450, 6th $400, 7th $375, 8th $350, 9th $325, 10th $300, 11th $200, 12th $150, 13th $125, 14th $120, 15th $110, 16th on back $100
After talking with drivers at the 2013 awards banquet this past Saturday night, excitement is at an all-time high for this 2nd year division. Not only were drivers excited about the top prizes, they also were ecstatic about tenth place paying $300. As one driver said, “This is awesome, as I can pretty near cover my night of racing if I finish in tenth. Thanks Tom Mayberry and Oxford Plains Speedway staff!”
NEW PASS NORTHEAST LATE MODEL SERIES PICKING UP STEAM
All racers from throughout the Northeast are eyeing the all new PASS Late Model Series featuring three events in 2014. All three events will be held at Oxford Plains Speedway located in Oxford, Maine, with Round #1, a $2,000 to win, 100 lap grind, taking place on Friday, June 13th. Post time is 7:30pm. Round #2 takes place the night before the Oxford 250 on Saturday, July 19th at 6pm. This will be a 125 lap main event that pays the winner $4,000, or they can take $3,000, convert their car to Oxford 250 specs, and be a guaranteed starter in the 250 as long as they use the same car as they ran in Saturday’s Late Model race, and attempt to qualify in all necessary heats, consis, and last chance races. Round #3 takes place on Saturday, September 27th, PASS Championship weekend. The finale is scheduled for 100 laps, and pays the winner $2,000. Post time is 2pm.
Drivers from all over New England have been inquiring about the Series. Tom Mayberry is very pleased and excited about the new PASS LMS Series. “We designed this new Series so that with our rules package, just about any Late Model, Pro Stock and Sportsman cars can easily meet the specs to compete in these three events. We have tried to put together a rules package that rivals the old Getty Open Series, where cars from all over New England and Canada came together to race. It was one of the most exciting eras of racing at Oxford and we want to try to bring that back to OPS in 2014.”
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL CHAMPIONS
We would like to congratulate all 2013 champions and all racers and race teams that joined us at the 2013 Award Banquets. The PASS North banquet on Friday night was an outstanding event, one in which everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. On Saturday night at the OPS Championship Series Banquet, the atmosphere was much the same. A delicious meal, appreciative award winners, and some great fun, fellowship and dancing throughout the evening. Congrats to all!!
DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER YOUR RACECAR
Registration continues as we edge closer to race season. Don’t forget that the only way to reserve a number is to register your car with the Speedway. When you purchase your license, that’s how you reserve your number. Numbers are now reserved on a first come, first serve basis. You can contact the office at 207-539-8865.
OPS HAS A NEW OFFICE MANAGER
We are pleased to announce the hiring of a new Office Manager here at OPS. We are pleased to announce June Walker as our new leader here at Oxford. Many of you met her at the OPS banquet last Saturday evening, as she was your hostess that guided you to your seats. Her pleasant smile and great people skills will be a great asset to the OPS family. We would also like to thank Michelle Butler for filling in as Office Manager for the past couple of months. She did a great job, and we wish her the best.
2014 MINI-CUP CAR RULES ARE POSTED
You may now find the 2014 Mini-Cup Car rules on the website at www.oxfordplains.com. If you have any question with the rules please feel free to contact our Tech Team. The 2014 season will see the Mini-Cup Cars competing on a specially designed track on the frontstretch.
JOB OPENINGS STILL AVAILABLE
We still have job openings here at OPS for the 2014 racing season. In order to apply for a job, you must stop in the office and fill out an application. You may also get an interview that same day. If you have any questions contact Dick Therrien at 207-539-8865, or e-mail him at opsdick@myfairpoint.net.
CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU!
We would like to thank and congratulate all the race teams that supported OPS immensely at the Northeast Motorsports Expo in Augusta. The weather on Saturday was horrible but that didn’t deter great crowds from joining us on Friday night and Sunday. Oxford was well represented as Pro Late Model competitors, Corey Morgan and Gunnar Rowe had their beautiful cars with us, along with PASS Sportsman newcomer Alex Lacognata, and PASS Mod standout, Scott Alexander. Also joining us in our booth were Mini-Cuppers Rich Hall and Barry Morris. Jordyn Childs represented the new Go-Kart program, and the ISMA Super Modified show car was also a great hit. Rowe, Alexander and Morgan each received awards for their efforts.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR CARS FOR THE RACIN’ PREVIEW
We are looking for four racecars to fill up our booth at the Racin’ Preview in Portland, Maine scheduled for Friday night and Saturday, February 21st and 22nd. Show hours are Friday from 4pm–10pm, and Saturday from 9am–9pm. You must be able to bring your racer to the show early in the morning on the Friday, February 21st. I would love to have a Colossal Carnage 150 Enduro vehicle in the booth. To reserve a spot, contact Dick Therrien at 207-539-8865, or e-mail him at opsdick@myfairpoint.net.
ORDER YOUR OXFORD 250 TICKETS TODAY
Due to a computer malfunction, the Oxford 250 Reserved Seats ticket forms were mailed out later than usual. We encourage everybody to order their favorite seats for the Northeast’s premiere Super Late Model race by mailing in their ticket form, order through the online store, or call the office at 207-539-8865. The 2014 date for the Oxford 250 is Sunday, July 20th. Post time is 2pm.
Sources: Dick Therrien/Oxford Plains Speedway PR