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Rain-Drenched Forecast, Cold Temps Delays Pine Tree State 125 for Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour

Unruly forecasts of rain and cold temperatures forced the postponement of the Pine Tree State 125 for the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour to Saturday, October 18. (Alan Ward photo)

Oxford, ME — After yet another week of watching several different weather forecasts over western Maine, Oxford Plains Speedway and Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour officials have made the difficult decision to postpone Sunday’s planned events with continued rain showers on the horizon. The Pine Tree State 125 will now be held on Saturday, October 18 during the PASS 400 weekend.

The change makes for an exciting, late season doubleheader with the originally planned ACT Tri-State Flying Tiger Series as they wrap up their triple crown with the annual 75-lap affair at Oxford Plains Speedway.

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Local Short-Track Stars, Officials Make Final Preparations for 2025 Thunder Road Season

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Between well prepared drivers and Officials having Mother Nature on their side, the 2025 Thunder Road season is set for a stellar start on Saturday and Sunday, May 3rd and 4th. (Alan Ward photo)

Barre, VT – Following last week’s pre-season tire buy at Barre’s Thunder Road, Officials got a good look at what’s to come this summer at the Nation’s Site of Excitement. Over fifty different drivers attended Monday’s tire buy, making final preparations to their mounts after a long winter’s rest with a dry spring making for a great start on the groundwork for Officials at the track!

Rookies and veterans alike made the Monday afternoon trip to measure and chose the tires that most closely match their notebook from last year. Maplefields/Irving Late Model freshman Trevor Jaques and Kyle Streeter, Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tiger first-timers Cam Powers and Brodie Frazier and rk Miles Street Stock rookies Jason Kirby, TJ Haggett, Jaiden Del Toro, Tyler Wheatley and Keegan Tabor were among those leaning on veterans like Tommy ‘Thunder’ Smith, Shawn Fleury, Brian Hoar and Mike Billado, among others, for whatever nuggets of wisdom they could pick up.

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Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour Motors into Oxford Plains Speedway Sunday

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The Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour rolls into Oxford Plains Speedway 45 years to the day after their debut back in 1980. Here, in 1983, Robbie Crouch (#48) paces the field with Dave Dion (#27), Dick McCabe (#0) and Bobby Dragon (#71). (Alan Ward photo)

Barre, VT — After a spectacular start to the 2025 season just last Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, the Stars and Cars of the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour set their sights on Maine’s Oxford Plains Speedway. The Pine Tree State 125 is sure to be the latest showdown between Gabe Brown and Derek Gluchacki, as both look to mount a strong offensive with their eyes on the $20,000 championship prize while they’ll be plenty of competitors standing in their way on Sunday afternoon!

The longtime, unofficial Vacationland home of the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour, Oxford Plains Speedway has held events for the Vermont-based Tour for forty-five years. The Pine Tree State 125 on Sunday, April 27 marks the 84th point-counting event at the Maine oval since the ‘Pine Tree Open 100’ which, interestingly enough, was also held on April 27 back in 1980!

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After Practice Day Catastrophe, Brown Makes Magic Mile Triumph in Northeast Classic

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Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour victory lane at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (L-R) Derek Gluchacki (3rd), winner Gabe Brown, Brandon Barker (2nd). (Mark A. Cote photo)
Griffith Takes PASS Checkers, McKennedy Sets Sail in Open Modifieds

Loudon, NH — Unseasonably warm weather greeted New England race fans at the Magic Mile on Saturday morning for the 5th annual Northeast Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Although the radar made officials sweat, Mother Nature couldn’t stop the efforts of the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour and Pro All Stars Series one week after she threw a snowstorm through the area!

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5th Annual Northeast Classic Finally Ready to Go Green at New Hampshire Motor Speedway Saturday, April 19

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Barre, VT & Naples, ME — Delayed by six days, the 5th annual Northeast Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway is finally ready to get underway! Starting with annual Practice Day on Friday, April 18, full-on competition begins at 11:00am on Saturday, April 19 for New England’s most fearless drivers. Headlined by the powerhouse Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour and Pro All Stars Series Super Late Model duo, the Northeast Classic will also include the mighty Tour-type Modifieds, R&R Race Parts Open Street Stocks and the Pro Truck Challenge!

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NorthEast Classic Rescheduled to April 19!

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Quick Turnaround after Thompson Midweek Show Cancels Sunoco 604 Modifieds for NHMS

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Barre, VT & Naples, ME — With weather having rearranged several plans for both the Thompson Speedway Icebreaker season opener and the Northeast Classic showcase at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, an unfortunate casualty has occurred. With the second portion of the 51st Icebreaker set to go green Wednesday night, April 16, both American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials have chosen to remove the Sunoco 604 Modifieds from the Northeast Classic, now scheduled for Friday Practice Day on Friday, April 18 and race day on Saturday, April 19.

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Forecasted Washouts Push Northeast Classic to Friday & Saturday, April 18 & 19

April 9, 2025

Barre, VT & Naples, ME — After weather already wreaked havoc on Thompson Speedway’s Icebreaker, rain has continued to pester the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) partnership, this time with the 5th annual Northeast Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Anticipated rain-showers and cold temperatures have forced officials to take advantage of pre-planned rain dates with practice day now scheduled for Friday, April 18 with the 5th annual Northeast Classic set to go green on Saturday, April 19.

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Rain Pushes Back NASCAR Icebreaker Once Again to Wednesday, April 16

April 7, 2025

Thompson, CT — With the continued chances of rain remaining steadfast on Friday morning, Thompson Speedway officials have made the difficult decision to once again postpone the remainder of the planned 51st Icebreaker festivities, this time to the new Wednesday, April 16 date.

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VDL Fuel Systems Continues Partnership With Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour

April 2, 2025

Barre, VT — As the 2025 Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour season gets ever closer to its start at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 13, so too come returning partnerships with North America’s most historic Late Model Tour! VDL Fuel Systems of Mooresville, North Carolina has continued their partnership with ACT that first started back in 2019 and will now continue strong through, at least, 2027! (more…)