http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ Take a spin with our resident gearheads, Greg Billing, Michael Cooper and John Bombatch, as they keep you up on the latest news, rumors and people laying rubber at area tracks. Greg Billing John Bombatch Michael Cooper en-us gbilling@coxohio.com 2009-11-01T21:36:50-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2009/11/01/dayton_speedway_lives_on.html The Baum Opera House in Miamisburg has seen its share of history since its opening in 1884. On Sunday, Nov. 1, the visitors to the building preferred a different sound: A symphony of roaring engines, squealing tires and cheering grandstands.... 15501003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ Auto racing 2009-11-01T21:36:50-04:00 gbilling@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2009/10/09/henderson_on_sirius_radio_show.html Franklin race driver Sloan Henderson is scheduled to appear live on Sirius Satellite Radio’s “The Front Stretch” NASCAR radio show with Pat Patterson, on Sunday, Oct. 11. Callers are urged to get their questions in starting at 9:40 a.m. Eastern,... 15183003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2009-10-09T23:30:15-04:00 jbombatch@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2009/09/28/4crown_recap_from_eldora_speed.html ROSSBURG —Hoffman Racing has trophies, accomplishments and accolades in 80 years of racing. The Cincinnati-based team added a crown on Saturday, Sept. 26. Jerry Coons Jr. led all 30 laps to win the USAC national sprint race at Eldora Speedway... 14977203@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ Auto racing 2009-09-28T00:27:11-04:00 gbilling@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2009/09/09/prelude_still_green.html ROSSBURG — Just arrived at Eldora Speedway for the Prelude to the Dream, which is on schedule for tonight. Good crowd is pouring in — let’s hope it’s only the crowd that pours tonight — and getting a high-five from... 14693303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2009-09-09T14:18:18-04:00 gbilling@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2009/09/05/coughlin_struggling_at_us_nati.html Coughlin struggling at U.S. Nationals INDIANAPOLIS — Back-to-back Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. of Delaware, Ohio, is still searching for the right combination as professional qualifying at the 55th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals continues. Through three of five... 14651803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2009-09-05T23:59:39-04:00 jbombatch@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2009/08/05/gregg_voted_to_indy_lights_all.html Camden race driver Travis Gregg received the third most votes in a fan poll of the three best drivers in the Indy Lights Series’ first 100 races since the division has raced under the Indy Racing League banner. Alex Lloyd... 14175703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2009-08-05T21:16:16-04:00 jbombatch@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2009/07/17/arca_remax_rookie_fastest_in_p.html Grant Enfinger, 23, driving in just his third ARCA RE/MAX Series event this season, topped the speed charts during Friday night’s practice session at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky. Enfinger turned a lap of 30.689 seconds at 175.595 mph in... 13890903@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2009-07-17T21:07:56-04:00 jbombatch@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2009/07/17/skinner_fastest_in_nascar_truc.html Veteran NASCAR Truck Camping World Truck Series driver Mike Skinner was fastest in Friday’s afternoon practice session at Kentucky Speedway. Skinner, of Ontario, Calif., turned in a lap of 31.603 seconds around the 1.5-mile Kentucky Speedway tri-oval for a top... 13889503@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ Auto racing 2009-07-17T19:24:44-04:00 jbombatch@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2009/07/15/race_recipe_garden_relish.html (As the Jeg’s Racing Team heads for Seattle, team chef Nicky Morse sends this summer recipe along. — JB) Garden Relish (Makes approximately 1.25 cups) Anyone who has a garden realizes that there is no stopping the harvest season once... 13854003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2009-07-15T22:01:55-04:00 jbombatch@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2009/07/14/tristate_dragway_results_712.html DRAG RACING Tri-State Dragway, Ross Township July 12 (Regular/Combo Points Program) COMBINATION ELIMINATOR (Pro and Super Pro combined, 1/8-mile) Final— Deron Prewitt , Cincinnati 1968 Ford Mustang (6.266 seconds, 109.59 mph) def. Brian Newport, Cincinnati 2000 Undercover dragster (5.052 sec.,... 13833303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2009-07-14T20:31:25-04:00 jbombatch@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2009/07/01/stewart_kahne_to_race_kings_ro.html The Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway is one of the biggest winged-sprint car events in the country. It just added a little more star power. Eldora track owner and NASCAR Sprint Cup points leader Tony Stewart and fellow Cup driver... 13646703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ Auto racing 2009-07-01T14:30:17-04:00 gbilling@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2009/06/30/tristate_points_standings.html TRI-STATE DRAGWAY POINTS STANDINGS (Top 10, as of June 28, 2009) SUPER PRO DIVISION: 1. John Cook Jr., West Chester 305; 2. (tie) Joe Lee, Erlanger, Ky.; Jordan Price, Fairfield 275; 4. Neil Roy, Harrison 235; 5. Michael Bloomfield, Fairfield... 13634503@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2009-06-30T22:15:50-04:00 jbombatch@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2009/06/29/race_bonus_offered_at_kilkare.html (Thanks goes to Kil-Kare’s Jerry Wahl for sending this in) XENIA — A $500 bonus compliments of Airway Construction and Gutters 2 Go, respectively, will go to the late model driver and modified driver that can advance the most positions... 13615103@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2009-06-29T21:48:26-04:00 jbombatch@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2009/06/28/area_racing_results.html Here are the area racing results from June 26-27: Kil-Kare Speedway Late Models Fast time: Sloan Henderson 14.362 Heat: Sam Heckman, Don Mahaffey, Sloan Henderson, Ricky Bates Heat: Virgil Powell, Justin Alsip, Scott Drake, Jamie Sites Feature (30 laps): Scott... 13596003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2009-06-28T21:38:19-04:00 gbilling@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2009/06/28/tristate_dragway_results_628.html DRAG RACING Tri-State Dragway, Ross Twp. June 28 Regular Program and Street Shootout SUPER PRO/PRO FINAL (1/8 mile)— John Cook, Jr., West Chester 2002 Miller dragster (Super Pro winner) 4.902 seconds, 139.75 mph def. Kevin Bishop, Amelia 1969 Chevrolet Camaro... 13595503@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2009-06-28T19:59:39-04:00 jbombatch@coxohio.com