Auto Racing in Maine

One of the premier short tracks in New England isdrivers from 8 to 50 (plus) years old. Their goal is to
the Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough,provide safe, competitive family fun and to help kids
Maine. The 1/3 mile asphalt oval track is knowndevelop good driving skills and reflexes. Whether you
throughout the nation as one of the top 5 tracks.are a kart racer or just want to watch the fun, this
Each week over 150 drivers take to the track eachis the place for you with tickets starting at $5.00 for
week giving fans plenty of thrills and excitement.adults.
Beech Ridge is one of only 80 short tracks nationThe Oxford Speedway in Oxford is a 3/8 oval
wide to earn NASCAR's sanctioning rights.asphalt track that opened in 1950. The track has
From April to September each year the track hosts abeen a favorite of race fans in Maine for years. Their
variety of races throughout the week that includerace season includes Late Models, Wild Sport Trucks,
NASCAR Whelen All American Series, NASCAR ProRenegade 6-cylinders, Spectator Drags, Outlaws,
and Sport Series, Budweiser Sport Series, Day ofStrictly Stocks and much more. They run several
Destruction Demolition and New England Antiquespecial events each week that thrill fans and keep
Race. Thursday Thunder events include; Beetle Bugthem coming back for more. Adult tickets to events
Car, Mighty Trucks, Legends and Ladies League. Carstart at $5.00 each.
Wars brings your favorite CarToon characters to lifeDrag racing fans will enjoy the IHRA sanctioned
and puts them on wheels where they battle it out inOxford Dragway located behind the Oxford
Monster Trucks, Demolition and even a RockerSpeedway. The track first opened in 1969 and offers
Derby for the parents. Whiz Kids gives kids 8 to 15three nights of racing from Thursday to Saturday
the opportunity to race in 4-cylinder Compact carseach week. Their events include Jr. Dragster, Sled
and develop skills and gain experience.Tickets toDrag, Ladies Drag, Motorcycle Mayhem, Motorcycle
week-day events start at $5.00 for adults andDrag, Modifieds, Street and a Nostalgia Series. They
weekend events start at $10.00 for adults.hosts several special race events throughout the
The Southern Maine Karting Company is a memberyear such as Armed Forces Day, Pet Labonte
of the World Karting Association and the clubMemorial Race, Mopar Day, Big $Buck$Bracket$Bash
competes at the Beech Motor Speedway on Fridayand much more. Tickets to their events start at
nights. The club is one of the largest and most$5.00 for adults.
successful with over 80 teams competing with