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What to watch for at the 52nd Oxford 250

by Dave Dyer August 23, 2025August 23, 2025

From a new champion being crowned to questions about the weather, there’s plenty of drama surrounding the annual race.

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DJ Shaw hopes he’s due for an Oxford 250 win, after years of coming so close

by Cooper Sullivan August 23, 2025August 23, 2025

The reigning PASS North and national champion won two races at Oxford Plains Speedway earlier in the month. Is that a good sign for Sunday’s premier event?

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Thrill of competing, reaching top of Oxford 250 mountain keeps veteran drivers coming back

by Dave Dyer August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

Longtime racers want to win the 250 — some again, others for the first time — but also look forward to testing their driving against younger foes at Oxford Plains Speedway.

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New Balance Foundation donates more than $1.4 million to Maine nonprofits

by Christopher Wheelock August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

Local grant recipients say the funds are particularly critical now because of federal cuts to Maine programs.

Sports

Watch drivers discuss the Oxford 250 at media day

by Lee Horton August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

Mike Rowe, Kate Re and Eddie MacDonald talk about the upcoming race.

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Cole Butcher won’t race in this Oxford 250, but he is welcome to return

by Dave Dyer August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

Two-time champion backs out of Sunday’s race due to family obligations, but he is no longer banned from Oxford Plains Speedway and PASS; and more from Oxford 250 media day.

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Banned champ returning to Oxford 250, Farmington’s Jeff Taylor retires on top

by Dave Dyer and Haley Jones August 14, 2025August 15, 2025

Cole Butcher missed a chance at a three-peat last year due to ban; Taylor says he’s done driving after finally winning the big race; Speedway 95 is offering all-wheel drive races.