Former NASCAR Driver Austin Theriault to Face Jared Golden in Maine’s 2nd District

Former NASCAR Driver Austin Theriault to Face Jared Golden in Maine’s 2nd District
Maine Public | By Kevin Miller
Former NASCAR driver Austin Theriault won the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Golden in Maine’s closely watched 2nd Congressional District.
The Associated Press called the race for Theriault about an hour after the polls closed in Maine. Early returns showed the 30-year-old Fort Kent, ME native with a large lead over his primary opponent, Mike Soboleski of Phillips.

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ACT Heading to Maine’s Northeast Motorsports Expo – SRX Tickets Available

ACT Heading to Maine’s Northeast Motorsports Expo – SRX Tickets Available

Barre, VT ­— Officials with the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) announced today that the historic Tour and its sanctioned tracks, Thunder Road Int’l Speedbowl and White Mountain Motorsports Park will be represented at the 35th annual Northeast Motorsports Expo at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Maine from Friday, January 12 through Sunday, January 14.

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Pine Tree State 125 on Tap for ACT Return to Maine’s Oxford Plains Speedway on July 9th

Pine Tree State 125 on Tap for ACT Return to Maine’s Oxford Plains Speedway on July 9th

Barre, VT ­— The American-Canadian Tour and Oxford Plains Speedway continue to hold one of the longest lasting partnerships in New England stock car racing. Sunday, July 9th builds on a forty-four-year relationship the touring series has had with the venerable Maine oval with the name itself honoring that long journey. (more…)

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Marcel Gravel Takes First ACT Win at Maine’s Oxford Plains Speedway

Marcel Gravel Takes First ACT Win at Maine’s Oxford Plains Speedway

Barre, VT — For the 57th time since 1986, the American-Canadian Tour graced the third-mile oval of Oxford Plains Speedway and once again, a first-time winner emerged victorious. Twenty-four teams from across New England and Quebec rolled down Route 26 to the Maine home of the American-Canadian Tour with an interesting group of championship chasers, one-off glory seekers and those that simply enjoy the challenge Oxford Plains Speedway brings. (more…)

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Maine’s Beech Ridge Motor Speedway Site Being Sold To Developers

Maine’s Beech Ridge Motor Speedway Site Being Sold To Developers

Beech Ridge Motor Speedway is being sold to real estate developers, a decision that has stunned fans and track employees.

Beech Ridge owner Andy Cusack announced during a post-race awards ceremony on Saturday night that the property is being be sold and that racing at the 72-year-old track soon will come to an end. (more…)

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Wiscasset Speedway Celebrates 52 Years As Maine’s Fastest Track

Wiscasset Speedway Celebrates 52 Years As Maine’s Fastest Track
From the day local businessman Wilford Cronk opened the gates to his new race track on July 27, 1969, and ever since, Wiscasset Speedway has carried the title as “Maine’s Fastest Track”. Fast forward to this past Saturday night where the current ownership celebrated the track’s 52nd birthday with an evening of racing action, past champions, Hall of Fame drivers, and fireworks.

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