PIT BOX: For the first time in 35 years, Oxford Plains Speedway welcomes the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour

Almost 35 years have passed since the roar of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour has been heard in Oxford, Maine. That changes Saturday night when the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour takes center stage for the running of the All States Materials Group 150 at Oxford Plains Speedway (6:15 p.m. ET on FloRacing).

The track, which opened for business in May of 1950, previously hosted NASCAR’s oldest division five times during the series’ inaugural season in 1985. That event was won by Richie Evans, his final Modified Tour triumph prior to his passing a few weeks later.

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The series raced at Oxford Plains from 1985-88 and again in 1991, with Jimmy Spencer, Mike McLaughlin and Jeff Fuller collecting wins. The NASCAR Cup Series also hosted events at Oxford Plains Speedway in the 1960s, with Bobby Allison and Richard Petty collecting wins in the three events there.

Tickets to the All States Materials Group 150 will be available trackside. Below is everything you need to know about the sixth event of the 2026 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season.

All States Materials Group 150 at Oxford Plains Speedway

Mother Nature can try, but she’s not going to keep the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour away from Oxford Plains Speedway.

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After a poor weather forecast forced NASCAR and track officials to postpone the All States Materials Group 150 last month, the series is set to return to the historic Maine race track this Saturday night at 6:15 p.m. ET on FloRacing.

Stephen Kopcik enters the event as the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour points leader following an up-and-down day last Saturday night at Riverhead Raceway. Kopcik was involved in two different incidents, but persevered to finish ninth. He now holds a 10-point advantage in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour standings ahead of Saturday’s return to Oxford Plains Speedway.

Austin Beers enters Saturday’s race second in the standings as he continues to ride his incredible top-10 streak, which he extended to 35 consecutive races following a seventh-place result at Riverhead. He’s still looking for his first win of the season, which would go a long way in helping him cut into Kopcik’s championship advantage.

A strong field of contenders will look to stop Kopcik and Beers from padding their advantage in the series standings. Among them are Matt Hirschman, who is one of the few drivers in the field with ample experience and at least one previous victory at Oxford Plains Speedway. Another likely contender is Jon McKennedy, who has won at Oxford Plains Speedway in Supermodified competition and already has a win this year with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Seekonk Speedway.

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Patrick Emerling, who has finished in the top 10 in four of the first five races this year, will try to break into the win column Saturday night aboard the USNE Motorsports No. 1. Tommy Catalano, fresh off his second top five of the year at Riverhead, could also be a threat at Oxford Plains.

Other notable entries include Craig Lutz, Mike Christopher Jr., Tyler Rypkema and Trevor Catalano, among others.

The full entry list for Saturday’s All States Materials Group 150 will be available later this week.

RACING REFERENCE:

SCHEDULE: Saturday, May 2: Practice from 1:45 – 2:30 p.m. ET … Final practice from 2:40 to 3:10 p.m. ET … American Racer Pole Award qualifying at 4:20 p.m. ET … Start of the All States Materials Group 150 at 6:15 p.m. ET (150 Laps / 56.25 Miles)

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QUALIFYING: Two consecutive qualifying laps. Faster lap determines qualifying position. Adjustments or repairs may not be made on the vehicle after the vehicle has taken the green flag at the start/finish line. NASCAR reserves the right to have more than one vehicle engage in qualifying runs at the same time. Starting field for the Oxford Plains 150 is limited to 28 starters including Provisional Positions.

TIRE ALLOTMENT: The maximum tire allotment available for this event is eleven (11) tires per team. All tires used for qualifying and the race must be purchased at the track and scanned by NASCAR Officials, unless otherwise approved in advance by the Series Director. Four (4) tires must be used for qualifying and to begin the race. All qualifying tires must remain in impound until released by NASCAR Officials. The remaining tire allotment may be used for practice and/or change tires during the event. A maximum of three (3) tires of the allotment may be used as change tires. The tire change rule is two (2) tires per stop. This includes “swapping” tires front to back.