One of the major short tracks in New England is Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, Maine. The 1/3 mile asphalt oval track is known nationwide as a top 5 track. Every week, more than 150 drivers take to the track each week, giving fans a lot of excitement and excitement. Beech Ridge is one of 80 short tracks across the country to be awarded NASCAR sanctioning rights.
From April through September of each year, the track hosts a variety of races during the week including the NASCAR Whelen All American Series, NASCAR Pro and Sport Series, Budweiser Sport Series, Day of Destruction Demolition, and the New England Antique Race. Thursday Thunder events include; Beetle Bug Car, Mighty Trucks, Legends and Ladies League. Car Wars brings your favorite CarToon characters to life and puts them on wheels where they battle it out in Monster Trucks, Demolition and even Rocker Derby for the dads! Whiz Kids gives kids ages 8-15 the chance to race compact 4-cylinder cars and build skills and gain experience. Tickets for weekday events start at $5.00 for adults and weekend events start at $10.00 for adults.
The Southern Maine Karting Company is a member of the World Karting Association, and the club races at Beech Motor Speedway on Friday nights. The club is one of the largest and most successful with over 80 teams competing with drivers from 8 to 50 years of age and older. Their goal is to provide safe and competitive family fun and help children develop good driving skills and reflexes. Whether you’re a go-kart racer or just want to see the fun, this is the place for you with tickets starting at $5.00 for adults.
The Oxford Speedway in Oxford is a 3/8 oval asphalt track that opened in 1950. The track has been a favorite of racing fans in Maine for years. His racing season includes Late Models, Wild Sport Trucks, Renegade 6-cylinders, Spectator Drags, Outlaws, Strictly Stocks, and much more. They host several special events each week that excite fans and keep them coming back for more. Adult tickets to the events start at $5.00 each.
Drag racing fans will enjoy the IHRA-sanctioned Oxford Dragway, located behind Oxford Speedway. The track first opened in 1969 and offers three nights of racing from Thursday to Saturday each week. His events include Jr. Dragster, Sled Drag, Ladies Drag, Motorcycle Mayhem, Motorcycle Drag, Modifieds, Street, and Nostalgia Series. They host several special racing events throughout the year such as Armed Forces Day, the Pet Labonte Memorial Race, Mopar Day, Big $Buck$Bracket$Bash and much more. Tickets for their events start at $5.00 for adults.
