Scarborough Downs

90 Payne Road

Scarborough

Phone: 883-4331

www.scarboroughdowns.com

A Scarborough staple for more than 50 years, this harness racing track is nestled in 500 acres of tall Pines. Scarborough Downs is the home of New England’s fastest half-mile track. The track, designed by Charles Coon and Sons, has drawn rave reviews by horsemen and women throughout its history.

The track’s unique setting draws thousands every racing season from all parts of the United States and Canada.

In addition to its 2008 live harness racing schedule, April through December, Scarborough Downs offers simulcasting of races from premier thoroughbred and harness tracks from across the U.S. and Canada – 363 days a year, noon to midnight. It’s a great place to watch The Kentucky Derby and all the Triple Crown races.

Beech Ridge Motor Speedway

Phone: 885-0111

E-mail: mail@beechridge.com

Located on Holmes Road in Scarborough, Beech Ridge Motor Speedway is New England’s premier short-track speedway. Frequently, it is rated by visitors and race industry professionals as on of the top five-short tracks in the United States.

Beech Ridge is one of only 80 short tracks in the country distinctive enough to earn NASCAR’s sanctioning rights, NASCAR – the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing – sanctions all of the speedway’s Saturday night Weekly Racing Series events. Beech Ridge offers four fast race divisions: NASCAR Pro Series, Sport Series, Wild cats and Road Runners.

Some of the northeast region’s most notable drivers have made Beech Ridge part of their career development. NASCAR Busch North Series drivers Kelly Moore, Dick McCabe, Joe Bessey, Robbie Crouch, Brad Leighton, Andy Santerre and Dave Dion are some of the top drivers that have used Beech Ridge as a launch pad to further their careers. NASCAR Nextel Cup and Busch South stars Martin Truex, Jr., Ricky Craven, Kevin Lepage, Jeff Fuller, Mike McLaughlin, Randy Lajoie and Steve Park have also competed at Beech Ridge. Ken Schrader, who competed in a Midget racecar event there, listed Beech Ridge as one of his top ten favorite tracks in America in a USA Today story.

Maine Indoor Karting

Phone 1-888-246-5278

E-mail: info@maineindoorkarting.com

Located on Washington Avenue in Scarborough, Maine Indoor Karting offers indoor formula kart racing. The track is sometimes reserved so call ahead.

Hours:

Sunday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Thursday: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Friday: 11 a.m. – Midnight

Saturday: 10 a.m. – Midnight

Source: www.maineindoorkarting.com

Big 20 Bowling Center

382 Route 1

Scarboroug

883-2131

When the Big 20 Bowling Center opened in 1950, it was the largest bowling alley in the state. The owner at the time, Mike Anton, came from a family of bowlers. His father built a bowling alley in Saco during the depression. Now run by Anton’s son, Chris, Big 20 Bowling’s 20 candlepin lanes remain a popular for spot for serious bowlers and those looking to have a little fun for a few hours.

Hours

Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sunday: noon-9 p.m.

Source: www.big20bowling.com

Theaters

Lyric Music Theater

176 Sawyer St.

South Portland

799-1421

www.lyricmusictheater.org

Founded in 1952, the Lyric Music Theater is a nonprofit organization dedicated to community theater. It is home to musical theater throughout the year. Check the Web site for ongoing performances and ticket prices.

The Portland Players

799-7337

www.portlandplayers.org

Founded in 1931, Portland Players is the oldest community theater in the state and second oldest in New England. It continues to offer some of the best in community theater productions. Check the Web site for ongoing performances and ticket prices.