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 jbombatch@coxohio.com 2010-02-04T22:33:30-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2010/02/04/ice_racing_series_hits_cincinn.html Have you ever seen motorcycle and quad racing on ice? Well, if you can get down to Cincinnati on Saturday, now you can. The World Championship Ice Racing Series will compete at the Cincinnati Gardens starting at 8 p.m. on... 16576703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ Auto racing 2010-02-04T22:33:30-05:00 jbombatch@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2010/01/30/lebanon_team_leads_daytona_24h.html Twelve laps into the Rolex 24 at Daytona auto race, the Lebanon-based Doran Racing team found itself leading the entire 44-car field. The team’s No. 77 Ford Dallara began the race at 3 p.m. this afternoon under cloudy skies in... 16520803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2010-01-30T17:58:56-05:00 jbombatch@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2010/01/29/prelude_to_the_dream_tickets_o.html Eldora Speedway announced Thursday Jan. 29 that tickets for the annual “Prelude to the Dream” charity auto race will go on sale starting at 10 a.m. on March 1. Several of auto racing’s top NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers, including track... 16519103@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ Auto racing 2010-01-29T23:24:08-05:00 jbombatch@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2010/01/25/series_selling_items_for_a_cau.html Through the years, such famous drivers as NASCAR’s Sam Hornish Jr. and Larry Foyt, Indycar’s Dan Wheldon and Greg Ray, and sports car racing’s Memo Gidley, David Emperingham and Brad Friselle and many others have been unceremoniously put through their... 16465703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2010-01-25T22:22:08-05:00 jbombatch@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2010/01/19/monster_trucks_invade_nutter_c.html At 40-years old, Mark Hall still loves to play with trucks. His truck, though, stands 10-feet tall and cranks out 2,000-plus horsepower. Hall’s truck — the Raminator — appears at the Thunder Nationals monster truck show at Wright State University’s... 16402003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ Auto racing 2010-01-19T22:56:58-05:00 gbilling@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2010/01/15/speedway_hosting_auction_for_h.html The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, American Red Cross and Brickyard Authentics are teaming together to raise money for the Haitian earthquake victims and their families. An eBay auction of autographed racing memorabilia will begin today, Friday,Jan. 15, with all proceeds being... 16365103@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2010-01-15T18:13:30-05:00 jbombatch@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2010/01/11/hvm_racing_announces_fan_conte.html I got this from an e-mailed press release courtesy of the Indianapolis-based Indycar team of HVM Racing. Do you have an idea of what the future of Indycar racing will (or should) look like? Well, here’s your chance to show... 16311303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2010-01-11T21:38:58-05:00 jbombatch@coxohio.com 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 2009-11-01T21:36:50-05:00 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/ 2009-10-09T23:30:15-05:00 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 2009-09-28T00:27:11-05:00 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/ 2009-09-09T14:18:18-05:00 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/ 2009-09-05T23:59:39-05:00 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/ 2009-08-05T21:16:16-05:00 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/ 2009-07-17T21:07:56-05:00 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 2009-07-17T19:24:44-05:00 jbombatch@coxohio.com