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 2009-07-01T14:30:17-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 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 http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2009/06/22/four_tied_for_ohio_speedweek_l.html Tim Shaffer captured the second leg of Ohio Speedweek at Findlay’s Millstream Speedway on Sunday, June 21 — joining Terry McCarl as the other A-Main winner — but both still trail in the overall point standings. Stevie Smith, Greg Wilson,... 13503203@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ Auto racing 2009-06-22T23:08:29-04:00 gbilling@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2009/06/16/kilkare_hosting_kids_ride_nigh.html Kids To Enjoy Race Car Rides at Kil-Kare Speedway Friday (Sent in by Kil-Kare’s Jerry Wahl) Xenia, OH. - A smile on a young race fans face as they ride around the Kil-Kare Speedway in the race cars that they... 13410403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2009-06-16T22:31:01-04:00 jbombatch@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2009/06/07/owens_wins_dirt_late_model_dre.html ROSSBURG — For awhile, Jimmy Owens’ sixth Dirt Late Model Dream feature start was looking more like a nightmare. Dirt racing dominator Scott Bloomquist and NASCAR Sprint Cup points leader Tony Stewart were both ahead of him and proving difficult... 13246303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ Auto racing 2009-06-07T00:26:36-04:00 gbilling@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2009/06/03/rain_doesnt_dampen_spirits_at.html The rain fell at Eldora Speedway most of the morning and afternoon on Wednesday, June 3, sweeping the Prelude to the Dream down the calendar to September 9. But even though the charity event putting NASCAR, NHRA and other racing... 13184503@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ Auto racing 2009-06-03T23:50:43-04:00 gbilling@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2009/06/03/prelude_still_a_go.html This just in from Eldora Speedway: Persistent rain has forced officials at Eldora Speedway to postpone the fifth annual Prelude to the Dream. The all-star dirt late model race has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 9. A decision regarding the... 13164803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ Auto racing 2009-06-03T08:56:08-04:00 gbilling@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2009/06/02/prelude_on_hbo_payperview.html Don’t have tickets to Wednesday’s Prelude to the Dream at Eldora Speedway? There’s a way to enjoy the event from the comfy confines of your own home, and you can help several worthy causes at the same time. The fifth... 13160903@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ Auto racing 2009-06-02T20:10:27-04:00 jbombatch@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2009/06/02/prelude_drivers_revved_up_for.html ROSSBURG — There’s little give and take when the NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers challenge for position on the weekends. But when it comes to the Prelude to the Dream on Wednesday, June 3, it’s all about giving. For many of... 13141003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ Auto racing 2009-06-02T00:58:07-04:00 gbilling@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2009/06/01/race_recipe_morning_oats_wglaz.html More recipes from Jeg’s NHRA Drag Racing Team chef Nicky Morse: I have always loved a good breakfast. I have never been a big fan of rolled oats, except in cookies. I don’t know how I have missed out for... 13133803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2009-06-01T17:17:27-04:00 jbombatch@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2009/05/28/nobox_64_shootout_field.html Here’s the entry list for this weekend’s No-Box Ultimate 64 drag race, which will be held at Edgewater Motorsports Park, in Cleves. Winner receives $8,000: Driver, Hometown (if available. Entrants from Ohio unless listed otherwise) Luke Bogacki, Woodville, Ala. Jason... 13074803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2009-05-28T23:04:04-04:00 jbombatch@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2009/05/28/ultimate_64_shootout_field_ann.html Here’s the entry list for the Ultimate 64 Shootout drag race, which will be held at Edgewater Motorsports Park, in Cleves, this weekend. Event pays $50,000 to the winner.: Driver, hometown (if available. Drivers from Ohio, unless listed otherwise) John... 13074703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2009-05-28T22:47:57-04:00 jbombatch@coxohio.com