From The Desk of the General Manager 1/7/13
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!
This is the first edition of the New Year from the Desk of the General Manager. We all hope that you had a happy and safe holiday season. There is lots to talk about right now so let’s get right to it!
NORTHEAST MOTORSPORTS EXPO THIS WEEKEND
Oxford Plains Speedway will be well represented at the Northeast Motorsports Expo being held this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 10th through 12th at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Maine. Gunnar Rowe, Scott Alexander, Corey Morgan, Alex Lacognata, Johnny Clark, Jeff Coolidge, and several others are expected to be on hand in our combined OPS and PASS North booth. The show looks like it will be filled with entertainment as Show coordinator Steve Perry, appears to have the place solidly booked. There will be the coveted Pit Stop Challenge, Auctions, numerous seminars, and awards presentations. The building will be full of racing displays, featuring racecars, schedules, and information about the upcoming season. There will also be numerous vendors taking part in the show. Should be a lot of fun, and I personally, will be looking forward to meeting many you racers and fans at the Oxford Plains Booth for the first time.
OPS BANQUET ALL SET FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 18TH
The Oxford Championship Series banquet is set to wrap up the 2013 racing season on Saturday night, January 18th at the Fireside Inn and Suites located in Auburn, Maine. The sold out event will honor the numerous Track champions for the Series including TJ Brackett in the Pro Late Models, Ryan Robbins in the Street Stocks, Corey Morgan in the Outlaws, and Justin Larsen in the Mini-Stocks. Also being honored will be top point getters in 2013, and some specialty awards.
PASS NORTH BANQUET ALL SET FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 17TH
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2014
SEASONS EVENT & CONFERENCE CENTER (formerly Verillo’s) 155 Riverside St, Portland, ME (Exit 48 off the Maine Turnpike)
SOCIAL HOUR 6 – 7 PM
DINNER 7 – 8 PM
AWARDS 8 – 9 PM
DANCING to DJ JESSE BUTLER – 9 – 11:30 PM
TICKETS: $40 PER PERSON.
Tickets must be ordered and paid by January 10, 2014. No tickets may be purchased at the door.
HAVE YOU RESERVED YOUR CAR # FOR 2014?
Have you reserved the number for your racecar yet? All numbers will now be handed out on a first come, first serve basis. Please mail your license application to Oxford Plains Speedway, P.O. Box 184, Oxford, Maine 04270. You may download an application from our website at www.oxfordplains.com or stop into the track office that is open Wednesday through Friday from 11am-3pm.
OXFORD 250 LAP SPONSORSHIPS
Oxford 250 lap sponsorships are now on sale. You or your business may sponsor a lap and be recognized all season long on our website, and on the special 250 lap sponsorship board that will hang in the track walkway all season. The price for an individual lap is just $100. This is a great, affordable way to support your favorite driver, or advertise your business. Call Dick Therrien at 207-539-8865, or 802-274-8823. You may also e-mail him at opsdick@myfairpoint.net.
QUINNEY WELCH TO COMPETE WEEKLY AT OPS
Another big name from Northeast racing has thrown his hat into the ring, and will become a regular Oxford Plains Speedway Pro Late Model driver in 2014. The multi time White Mountain Motorsports Park Late Model champion, Quinney Welch will make Friday nights his home in 2014. Welch’s car will be housed at the Crazy Horse Racing shop in South Paris, Maine, and Welch will make the trek from his Lancaster, New Hampshire home every week. Welch is also planning on competing in selected PASS North Super Late Model events. Welch has won numerous big events throughout the Northeast at tracks such as Canaan USA Speedway, Riverside Speedway, WMMP and more. Welch is very much looking forward to racing at OPS, and is excited about the new challenge.
HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE HORIZON!
Watch for a huge announcement to be announced sometime within the next few days. This is going to be very exciting as OPS and PASS head into the future. What is it? You’ll just have to wait and see. Stay tuned here for the gigantic announcement!
Sources: Dick Therrien/Oxford Plains Speedway PR