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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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RAIN WINS AGAIN, RACES CANCELLED FOR SATURDAY NIGHT APRIL 26 AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

by MikeApril 26, 2025

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – With significant overnight rain throughout the region, and more rain predicted on and off for the remainder of the day, Grandview Speedway management was left with the difficult decision to cancel the scheduled race events for Saturday night April 26.

The race program was to be the second NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series point race of the season for the T.P. Trailer Modified and T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman division drivers in the chase for the championships.

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THE RACE OF CHAMPIONS DIRT SPORTSMAN SERIES ADD BRIGHTON SPEEDWAY APPLEFEST SHOOTOUT 2025 TO SCHEDULE

by MikeApril 26, 2025

Brighton, Ontario-Canada – (April 26, 2025) – The Race of Champions Dirt Sportsman Modified Series is set to make its debut at Brighton Speedway during the prestigious AppleFest Shootout, presented by Coca-Cola, Hoosier Tire, and ImageFactor.

The highly anticipated event will take place on Friday, September 26, and Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the popular Ontario dirt oval.

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SPENCER SPEEDWAY PRACTICE SCHEDULED FOR MAY 2 POSTPONED UNTIL FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2025

by MikeApril 26, 2025

Williamson, NY – (April 26, 2025) – Due to ongoing inclement weather and continued wet grounds, Race of Champions management has announced the postponement of practice at Spencer Speedway. Practice will now be held on Friday, May 9, with a backup date scheduled for Friday, May 16, weather permitting.

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Chase Elliott Visits Fox & Friends, MLB Network During Busy New York City Media Tour To Talk NASCAR And Promote The MLB Speedway Classic At Bristol

by MikeApril 25, 2025

BRISTOL, Tenn. (April 24, 2025) – NASCAR’s most popular driver was busy Thursday helping to spread the word about all things NASCAR during a daylong media tour in New York City, where he also took some time to promote the upcoming MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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History Of Night Racing At Atlanta Motor Speedway

by MikeApril 25, 2025

HAMPTON, Ga. (April 24, 2025) – This summer Atlanta Motor Speedway will host a Saturday night NASCAR Cup Series race for the first time in its 65 year history in what promises to be an exhilarating combination of high-speed thrills and night racing excitement.

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Friday Night May 2nd Thunder to Kick Off Massive Racing Weekend at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

by MikeApril 25, 2025

NASHVILLE, TN — The engines will roar and the grandstands will rumble as the 2025 season kicks into high gear next week with a Friday night quarter-mile special at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, launching an electrifying doubleheader weekend of racing on May 2-3.

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Two Days Of Racing This Weekend At Grandview Speedway – Modified & Sportsman On Saturday – Enduro/Vintage/Slingshots On Friday

by MikeApril 24, 2025

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY HOSTING WEEK TWO OF NASCAR ADVANCE AUTO PARTS WEEKLY SERIES ACTION WITH MODIFIED & SPORTSMAN PLUS TRIVIA NIGHT THIS SATURDAY
KUBOTA HIGH LIMIT 410 SPRINTS SET FOR TUESDAY, MAY 20 – ADVANCE TICKETS ON SALE

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Grandview Speedway is all set to move into week number two in the chase for the track championships, and will do so with two-days of racing this weekend.

The action begins on Friday, April 25, and will feature the Outlaw Racing Series Enduro and Outlaw Racing Series Vintage Cars in action along with the Slingshots starting at 7 pm. Pit gates open at 2 pm, with grandstand gates opening at 6 pm. Grandstand admission will be $10, with children ages 12 and under admitted for free. Pit admission is $30 for the Friday event.

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

by Lou ModestinoApril 24, 2025April 24, 2025

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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Super Late Models & ARCA Heading to Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway for May 2-3 Weekend

by MikeApril 24, 2025

(Nashville, TN) Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway is ready to welcome the best of ARCA Menards Series East, along with the ASA Southern Super Series/CRA Saturday, May 3. The Music City 150 and the North-South Super Late Model Challenge 100 is part of two packed days of racing action starting on Friday, May 2 with a ¼-Mile Special.

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