Oxford 250: Area drivers chasing hometown hardware in big race

There are 22 drivers from the Sun Journal's coverage area among the 69 entrants trying to find a spot the 40-plus-car starting grid for the 49th annual Oxford 250.

Oxford 250: Tinkering with innovation and the thrill of speed drives Dillon Moltz

The Connecticut native, who now lives and works in Maine, is looking forward to taking his shot at the Oxford 250 this weekend.

Quiz: Show us what you know about the Oxford 250!

The Oxford 250 race is Sunday. Test how well you know the race, its history and drivers.

Oxford 250: Cancer sidelines Mike Rowe, one of the race’s most decorated drivers

The 72-year-old Turner resident, a three-time winner of the 250, will turn his car over to his son, Ben Rowe, this weekend.

Oxford 250: Drivers understand the challenge of the big race

Nearly a dozen drivers gather at Oxford Plains Speedway for Oxford 250 Media Day to share their thoughts about the difficult-to-win race.

Oxford 250: Derek Griffith looking to turn his luck around Sunday in Kate Re’s car

The New Hampshire native finished third in last year's race, won at New Smyrna in February, then, a few weeks after he made his Xfinity debut in early April, his season turned upside down at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Photo Album: Media and drivers get a wet welcome at Oxford Plains Speedway

Oxford 250: Ben Rowe finds fun again through driving father Mike’s car

Two-time Oxford 250 winner from Turner stepped away from racing for the last month, but now he's re-energized as he steps into his legendary father's ride for the season's biggest race.

Oxford 250: Josh St. Clair hoping his momentum at Wiscasset carries over to Oxford Plains

The Liberty driver has won 13 races so far at Wiscasset Speedway, but this week his sights are set on winning the crown jewel of Maine auto racing.

Photo Album: Racetrack and fans revved up for Oxford 250

Family traditions, wedding anniversary and seven times as much beer on tap for this weekend's race.