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

by Lou ModestinoApril 28, 2025

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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Redemption Podium in Rain-Shorted ACT Pine Tree State Excursion at Oxford

by Lou ModestinoApril 30, 2024

Oxford, ME — The persistent spring rains once again aggravated officials, teams and fans of the American-Canadian Tour during the start to the 2024 season on their return to Oxford Plains Speedway. While early morning rains dried off, grey clouds returned just after the halfway point of the American-Canadian Tour special and added area-wide lightning threats pushed both ACT and Oxford Plains officials to end the program early with the ACT Pine Tree State event official after completing 65 of the originally scheduled 125 laps. (more…)

Teams Ready to Capitalize, Regroup at Oxford for the Pine Tree State 125

by Lou ModestinoApril 20, 2024

Barre, VT — After starting off the season at the largest speedway in New England, the American-Canadian Tour is ready to roll into the State of Maine for the Pine Tree State 125 at Oxford Plains Speedway on Sunday, April 28. After having to cancel this weekend’s opening events due to continued water build-up in the parking areas along Route 26, next weekend’s doubleheader with the Oxford Championship Series on Saturday will serve as the 75th season opener for Oxford Plains Speedway. (more…)

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

by Lou ModestinoJuly 4, 2023

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…)