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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PublishedSeptember 1, 2019
Ashline rallies to win Boss Hogg 150
Ben Ashline recovers from a penalty, for making contact with Garrett Hall, and becomes the first driver to win both of the track’s signature events.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2019
Oxford 250 notebook: Gang gets back together for Benjamin
Some old friends team up to help Travis Benjamin regain his winning form.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2019
Oxford 250: Benjamin now a three-time champ
Travis Benjamin earns his third victory in seven years, becoming just the fourth driver to win the race more than twice.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2019
Oxford 250: Back-to-back wins still a sweet memory for Benjamins
Travis Benjamin, the 2013 and 2014 champion, and his father, Ron, haven’t lost their love for Maine’s biggest race.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2019
Saturday’s Oxford 250 notebook: Nick Sweet an unassuming favorite
The Vermont driver is seen by several rivals as the man to beat Sunday night.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2019
Oxford 250 notebook: Westbrook driver seeks to make the field
John Peters doesn’t have as much support as other drivers, but that doesn’t diminish his desire and dedication.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2019
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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PublishedAugust 22, 2019
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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PublishedAugust 21, 2019
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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PublishedAugust 20, 2019
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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