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NASCAR's New Gen-6 Racecar to Debut at Daytona International Speedway

Randy McCoy — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:34:12 +0000

The first practice for SpeedWeeks at Daytona International Speedway is February 15 and NASCAR will debut the new Gen-6 race car. NASCAR chairman Brian France said he is quite satisfied with the car after being put through various test the past two months.

Manchester, Maine Teen Racing for Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s JRM

Randy McCoy — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:19:28 +0000

One minute you’re sitting at home dreaming about being a NASCAR driver, the next, you’re talking to Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s JR Motorsports, and you’re driving next year. Reid Lanpher from Manchester, Maine got a call from JR Motorsports and was told they were adding a second team and wanted him to drive for them. Lanpher, whose 14 years old, jumped at the chance once he got his parents’ permission.

Oxford Speedway To Be Sold, Means Change for Oxford 250

Mac Dickson — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 08:22:32 +0000

Oxford Plains Speedway owner Bill Ryan yesterday announced that he has sold the racetrack to veteran racing promoter Tom Mayberry. He's the owner and president of the Pro All Stars Series known as PASS. Ryan has owned Oxford Plains Speedway since 200