Williamson Dominates Oxford Plains: Title Lead Extends After Late-Race Drama

Oxford, ME — The penultimate round of the Red Light Racing Modified Series at Oxford Plains Speedway delivered a high-stakes showdown that solidified Dalton Williamson’s path toward a fifth championship. Entering the night with a slim three-point lead over defending champion Eric Stout, Williamson successfully navigated the unique challenges of the flat 3/8-mile oval, known for its lack of outside walls and treacherous inside curbs.

Dalton Williamson started the 100-lap feature on the pole, flanked by rookie Hayden Austin, while Eric Stout lined up seventh. The green flag had barely waved before a pile-up erupted on the opening lap. Brian Neff checked up, leading to contact from Stout that triggered a chain reaction. While Williamson escaped unscathed, Stout plummeted to 14th position. A second caution followed shortly after on lap six when Rex Hoyle and Mark Poe collided in the tight pack, further scattering the field.

Once the race settled into a long green-flag run, Williamson demonstrated his veteran capability, leading a train of cars and managing the gap to second-place Ethan Troutman to conserve his equipment. The middle stages highlighted several strong recoveries. Fred LeClair carved through the field from 15th to enter the top five by lap 14, while Luke Logan Allen remained a constant threat near the front. Eric Stout also mounted a furious rally, clawing his way back to sixth by the halfway mark.

The championship battle took another dramatic turn on lap 85. Stout, who had previously lost ground after clipping an inside curb, spun out on his own to bring out a caution. This forced him to gamble on a two-tire stop to stay on the lead lap. On the subsequent restart, further chaos ensued when Fred LeClair and Ethan Troutman collided in turn one, triggering a multi-car pile-up that also ensnared Rex Hoyle.

The race restarted for a final sprint on lap 93. Luke Logan Allen quickly cleared Hayden Austin to move into second, setting his sights on the leader. Known as Kid Lemon Lime, Allen pressured Williamson relentlessly on the high line but chose to race the leader cleanly without using the bumper. Williamson remained composed, opening a small gap as Allen’s momentum faded in the closing laps.

Dalton Williamson crossed the finish line first, leading all 100 laps to secure a dominant victory. Luke Logan Allen finished a career-best second, followed by Hayden Austin in third. Fred LeClair and Chris Davis rounded out the top five. Eric Stout finished a disappointing 15th, leaving him with a significant points deficit to overcome heading into the season finale.