Families prepare for the Oxford 250

James Goodman, 4, plays with his toy cars and trucks at his family’s campsite at Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford on Wednesday. He buried one of his trucks to create a jump for his cars to jump over. According to his mother, Macy, who is sitting behind him, James has already given it a go.kArt and plans to get started,knext summer. His father, also called James, started racing 11 years ago when he was 15“I’m nervous and excited,” Macy said of her son’s upcoming driving career. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Gail and Steve Blood Chat Wednesday with Gail’s cousin Brad Grover, who is leaving their extended campsite at Oxford Plains Speedway in anticipation of the Oxford 250 this weekend. The Bloods‘ Grandson DJ Shaw attends races on weekends. Steve, a former racer, won a championship in 1971 and enjoys attending the races yearlyly. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal