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Oxford Plains Speedway
Oxford, ME (3/8-mile oval)
Sunday, July 30 - see format below

TD Banknorth 250 Fast Facts

Event: 33rd Annual TD Banknorth 250 (formerly known as TrueValue 250 and Oxford 250)

Race Distance: 250 green flag laps

Defending Race Winner: Mike Rowe, Turner, Maine

Probable 06 Entry List - as of July 22 - click here

Qualifying Procedure: The qualifying format for the TD Banknorth 250 consists of Heat Races, Consolation Races, a Last Chance Race and an LMS Qualifier. It is possible for a driver to qualify by virtue of placing in the top four of his 20 lap heat race, or, for the less fortunate, run 90 laps without ever making the show. Below is the qualifying procedure for the TD Banknorth 250. Click here for a more complete explanation of the qualifying procedure.

TD Banknorth 250 "Home Boys"
The following Maritime racers are heading for Oxford Plains Speedway this weekend. Let's all wish them luck!

Scott Alexander, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia - Finished 11th

John Flemming, Halifax, Nova Scotia - Did not qualify

Rollie MacDonald, Pictou, Nova Scotia - Did not qualify

Mike MacKenzie, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia - Did not enter

Brent Wiggins, Fredericton, New Brunswick - Did not qualify

To see how Maritime Canadian racers have done over the years in this event, click here.

For a complete list of probable entries, click here.

TD Banknorth 250 Photo Gallery (past & present) - click here
Gallery updated Monday July 31 with Sunday photos.

Jeremie, Bill Whorff Top Two in TD Banknorth 250

OXFORD, Maine (July 30, 2006) – Jeremie Whorff, a 22-year-old driver with only five previous Pro Stock weekly feature victories to his credit in a four-year racing career, became one of the unlikeliest winners of the TD Banknorth 250 in the 33rd annual short track showcase Sunday night at Oxford Plains Speedway.

Whorff won his heat and dominated the second half of the event, leading 116 of the final 119 laps. He took over the top spot for good when the NASCAR Nextel Cup star Kyle Busch's car expired as he crossed the stripe to complete lap 158. Click here for the rest of the story.

TD Banknorth 250 Race Day Report
Monday July 31 at 12:18 a.m. AT - It's over...The father and son duo of Jeremie Whorf and Bill Whorf Jr. were first and second, Sam Sessions was third...Young Jeremie (22) had never even qualified for the 250 before, in three previous tries...This year he not only qualified but dominated - and collected $36,600 for doing so...Scott Alexander was indeed the only Maritime racer in the field; he was one of just 19 cars (of 40 starters) that finished the race...We'll have to wait til later to get his exact finishing spot...According to the report we got, it was a long race with somewhere around 11 caution flags, one red flag and "lots" of wrecked cars...Here's a quick top 10...More details to follow later in the day...
1. #00 Jeremie Whorff
2. #0 Bill Whorff Jr.
3. #0x Sam Sessions
4. #84 Scott Mulkern (last car on lead lap)
5. #17t Travis Benjamin
6. #41 Trevor Sanborn
7. #29 Dave Dion
8. #75 Gary Smith
9. #47 Corey Williams
10. #7 Curtis Gerry

Sunday July 30 at 7:30 p.m. AT - Scott Alexander made the big show, but the cell phone message was breaking up so badly have no idea where he starts...In spite of being one of the fastest cars in practice all weekend long, Rollie MacDonald bolted on new tires for the qualifying races - and was terrible - and didn't make the show...Don't think Flemming or Wiggins did either, but not 100% sure - like I said, the cell phone was breaking up... PS: Mike MacKenzie's No. 02 racecar did not go to Oxford...

Sunday July 30 at 2:15 p.m. AT - Practice is over, draws are done. Qualifying races start in 45 minutes. Scott Alexander and Rollie MacDonald are both fast; Scott will start 12th in the fifth heat race - not sure yet about Rollie's heat race starting spot. John Flemming has been struggling to get a handle on the racecar setup - not sure where he will start either...There are 90 cars attempting to make the 37-car starting grid for the 250...Yikes! Think there will be any fender rubbing this afternoon??? Green flag for the 250 is scheduled for 6:30 local time, 7:30 Atlantic time. More later...

TD Banknorth 250 Saturday Report
Posted Sunday July 30 for Saturday July 29, 2006 - Check out the updated entry list; this one reflects the cars actually in the pits or that have filed official entry forms...Saturday was a long, hot day with no major problems for any of 75+ cars on hand. Unofficial times shows Patrick Laperle (Quebec), Cassius Clark and Ben Rowe fastest then a whole bunch, including the "Home Boys" in a real tight pack. Not a lot of attention paid to fast, though, at the 250 - the only two times you want/need to be the best are at the end of lap 250 - and at the draw for start positions in the heat races...A good draw can make your day, even if don't have the fastest car - and a bad draw can ruin your day even if have the fastest car. The trick is to get in the starting field, then then show your stuff - and cross your fingers you can stay out of trouble...

So today is the big day...the pits open at 6 a.m., the first pro stock practice is from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. (all times local, ET), second at 9:40 until 10:40, and final practice from 11:20 until 12:20. The big draw for heat race starting spots comes at the drivers meeting that starts at 12:30. Then racing starts at 2 p.m. with six heats, 20 laps each, the top four transfer to the 250. Yikes! Those that don't make it to the top four, go to the three 20-lap consi's, where just the top three transfer, then anyone that hasn't made it yet gets to run the 50-lap last chance race, where only the winner transfers...

Hope to be able to do a mid-day update, so stay tuned...

TD Banknorth 250 Friday Report
Posted Saturday July 29 for Friday, July 28, 2006 - All the "Home Boys" had a good day Friday, in spite of the sweltering heat - typical of the 250 at Oxford... It was 97 degrees with high, high humidity...Scott Alexander, Rollie MacDonald and John Flemming were there, along with Brent Wiggins from Fredericton. The day ended with a torrential downpour - raining so hard tires were floating in the puddles...No mention of Mike MacKenzie, so not sure whether he changed his plans, or not...Got some pictures, too...Check them out in the 250 photo gallery - click here.

The pits open Saturday morning at 8, starting another long day for the teams. Pro Stocks get three practice sessions: 9 to Noon; 1:30 to 2:30 and 3:40 to 4:20 (all times local, ET). Should have a report later today - so stay tuned...

PS: Many, many thanks to Corrina Alexander (Scott's wife) for keeping us updated - and for sending the pictures!

TD Banknorth 250 News Archive

7/27: TD Banknorth 250 Press Conference Highlights

7/25: Six days to Sunday: Craven, Clark Hit OPS for Test Session

7/18: Loudon Winner Kyle Busch Tests at Oxford

6/2: Kyle Busch Announces Return to Oxford's TD Banknorth 250

4/25: Denny Hamlin Enters TD Banknorth 250

4/17: USAC great, NASCAR newcomer Yeley ready to test skills at TD Banknorth 250

4/4: Ricky Craven enters 33rd annual TD Banknorth 250

TD Banknorth 250 Notes

• 7/26: Race Tires America has posted a unique award for the first loser in the 250 "Hooligans" race. While the winner of the race transfers to start the 250, the runner-up usually goes home broken hearted...This year, they'll get a $1,000 bonus.
• 7/26: dave Dion will be on hand to bid for a fourth win in the 250 this weekend - and to sign copies of his autobiography, Life Wide Open. Book signings will take place on Saturday and Sunday at times to be announced.
• Race fans in the Oxford area for Sunday's race should plan to attend Saturday's show at the speedway, featuring a 100-lap race for Tom Curley's ACT Tour. Racing starts at 6:30 p.m. (local time).
• 7/25: Oxford Plains Speedway fans will have a special opportunity to take home a piece of Maine racing history and benefit a host of worthy charities in conjunction with the TD Banknorth 250 on Sunday, July 30. Raffle tickets will be sold at the speedway for $5 each. The winner of the drawing later this summer will receive the helmet that Craven wears during the TD Banknorth 250. The helmet raffle is an outreach of the Oxford Plains Speedway Charitable Foundation, which makes contributions to local non-profit organizations each year through the Speedway's 50-50 program. Proceeds from the raffle will go to the Ricky Craven Snowmobile Ride For Charity. Held each winter in Greenville, Maine, the ride has raised more than $1.1 million in its first nine years.

July 30 Event Format - Times are local (ET)
Front gate opens at 11 a.m.
Green flag at 2 p.m.

6 a.m. Pit gate
6:30 a.m. Inspection

8:00-9:00 Pro Stock
9:00-9:10 Mini Stock
9:10-9:20 Strictly Stock (odd #)
9:20-9:30 Strictly Stock (even #)
9:30-9:40 Limited Sportsman
9:40-10:40 Pro Stock
10:40-10:50 Mini Stock
10:50-11:00 Strictly Stock (odd #)
11:00-11:10 Strictly Stock (even #)
11:10-11:20 Limited Sportsman
11:20-12:20 Pro Stock
12:20 Track closed
12:30 Drivers meeting and draw
1:55 Pastor Don

2:00 Green flag - RACE FORMAT

6 TD Banknorth 250 heats (20 laps, qualify 4 each)

Mini Stock feature (30 laps)

Strictly Stock feature (30 laps)

3 TD Banknorth 250 consolations (20 laps, qualify 4 each)

Limited Sportsman feature (35 laps)

TD Banknorth last chance race (50 laps, winner transfers)

5:30 p.m. (approx.) - Pre-race ceremonies

6:30 p.m. (approx.) - TD Banknorth 250 green flag

Schedule subject to change.

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