John Peters doesn’t have as much support as other drivers, but that doesn’t diminish his desire and dedication.
Travis Barrett
Staff Writer
Travis Barrett covers sports for the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel, including high school soccer, hockey and lacrosse, as well as local auto racing. An award-winning sports writer, he returned to Maine in 2005 after covering professional and college beats in Rhode Island. He has worked in public relations and sports marketing fields during a five-year hiatus from journalism, including a stint as a social media consultant to NASCAR. Travis lives in Oakland with his wife, Sara, and children, Cooper and Samantha. During his off-hours, he openly roots for the Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins and Liverpool Football Club, while just as openly rooting for anyone playing against the New England Patriots.
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Analysis: Oxford 250 numbers aren’t what they used to be, but that’s a good thing
While the number of qualifiers has dropped considerably over the years, the number of drivers with a real shot to win never has been higher.
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It’s time for the Oxford 250, and the desire to win still burns in Johnny Clark
Johnny Clark, the one-time king of PASS racing, is approaching 40 and his family is far and away his priority. But that one elusive Oxford win still drives him.
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Defending Oxford 250 champion more than capable of repeat
Bubba Pollard, who won last year in his first visit to Oxford Plains Speedway, can’t be overlooked among this year’s favorites.
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Oxford 250: Ashline getting a second chance at glory
Pittston native Ben Ashline was a favorite for the 2012 Oxford 250, but had a mishap on the track during a qualifying heat race.
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Favorites don’t always win the Oxford 250
There are four clear favorites for this year’s race, but history is not on their side.
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Auto racing: Returning to their racing roots at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Austin Theriault of Fort Kent makes his first start at NASCAR’s top level at Loudon, where so many New England competitors – like Ricky Craven – watched the stars and got their shot.
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Friday’s NASCAR notebook: Keselowski wins pole at NHMS
Brad Keselowski edges Kyle Busch in qualifying for the Cup Series race Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
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Theriault qualifies 36th on frustrating day in Loudon
Fort Kent native Austin Theriault gets just a few laps on track at New Hampshire Motor Speedway as he prepares for his NASCAR Cup Series debut.
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Fort Kent native overcomes struggles to reach NASCAR Cup Series
On Sunday, Austin Theriault will become the first Mainer in 15 years to race in America’s top motorsports series.