The Hot Corner: And the winner of the 50th Oxford 250 will be . . .

Kalle Oakes takes his annual stab at picking the winner of Maine's crown-jewel race.

Oxford 250 history: The fourth decade

Recapping the 31st through 40th editions, which were highlighted by two big-name NASCAR winners, the Whorff one-two, and a two-timing outlaw.

The top 10 heartbreaks in Oxford 250 history

The 250 makes legends but it also invites heartbreak. Kalle Oakes writes about the biggest close-but-not-quite moments in the race's first 49 years.

Oxford 250: Win in 2008 a happy memory for Kevin Harvick

The 2014 NASCAR Cup champion, who is retiring after this season, reflects on winning at Oxford Plains Speedway 15 years ago.

The top 10 drivers in Oxford 250 history

Kalle Oakes ranks the cream of the crop in honor of the prestigious short-track race's 50th edition on Sunday.

Oxford 250: Dennis Spencer Jr. stamping his name on 50th edition of big race

The Turner native and longtime driver is playing a major role in this year's milestone event as a sponsor and beyond.

Oxford 250 history: The third decade

Recapping the 21st through 30th editions, which were highlighted by Ralph Nason's three consecutive victories and the first set of father-son winners.

Photos: Welcome to the pits

Oxford 250 history: The second decade

Mike Rowe kicked off the second decade by becoming the first winner from Maine.

Junior hockey: Northeast Generals defeat young Maine Nordiques squad in scrimmage

The Maine Nordiques dressed 14 players who are 18 years old or younger while the Generals suited up most of their regular players in Wednesday's exhibition game.