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 mcooper@coxohio.com 2008-05-29T15:20:23-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2008/05/29/jones_win_second_straight_usa.html Springfield resident Kyle Jones won his second consecutive race of the season in the USA Modifieds series, taking home the checkered flag of the Windy City Bags 50 at O’Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis on Saturday, May 24. Jones leads... 4214403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2008-05-29T15:20:23-05:00 mcooper@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2008/05/23/kentucky_speedway_on_fast_trac.html It won’t happen in 2009 — so says NASCAR, which already has most of that schedule complete — but Kentucky Speedway moved into the fast lane for a Sprint Cup race. Speedway Motorsports, Inc. announced the purchase of the Sparta,... 4107603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2008-05-23T19:26:31-05:00 gbilling@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2008/05/18/legends_driver_alfrey_recoveri.html KOIL Tour driver Toby Alfrey was released from Miami Valley Hospital on Saturday, May 17, following his stunning accident at Kil-Kare Speedway on Friday. The Miamisburg resident suffered a closed head concussion and an injury to his left arm that... 3953803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2008-05-18T00:56:40-05:00 gbilling@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2008/05/15/bowsher_disdier_to_team_up_aga.html Frenchman Michel Disdier and Todd Bowsher are teaming up again. Check out this press release from Jack Bowsher and Associates Motorsports racing team: TOLEDO SPEEDWAY: FAMILIAR TRACK FOR FRENCHMAN MICHEL DISDIER TOLEDO, Ohio (May 15, 2008) — After a solid... 3901403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2008-05-15T17:30:03-05:00 mcooper@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2008/05/10/two_locals_part_of_st_james_sc.html Congratulations goes out to a pair of female Miami Valley racers. MEGAN RITENOUR, of Miamisburg and SLOAN HENDERSON, of Franklin were both named among 18 finalists for the 2008 Lyn St. James Project Podium scholarships. The scholarships are intended to... 3764503@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2008-05-10T00:21:13-05:00 jbombatch@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2008/05/06/bowsher_a_father.html Todd Bowsher is a proud father of a baby girl. The Harmony Township ARCA driver’s wife, Alfie, delivered a girl, Ashlynn Rennee Bowsher on Sunday, May 4 at 11:56 a.m. Ashlynn Renee Bowsher weighed 7 pounds, 3.6 ounces and was... 3651603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2008-05-06T10:49:46-05:00 mcooper@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2008/05/02/brown_buttons_down_in_atlanta.html In Clearcreek Township, just a few miles north of Ma’s Kitchen restaurant in Red Lion and tucked away on a side street sits the home of NHRA Competition Eliminator veteran Rick Brown. The four-time NHRA national event champion has been... 3591003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2008-05-02T23:53:42-05:00 jbombatch@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2008/05/02/gregs_right.html Well, except for that “better looking” comment. My picture looks like I just did a lap at Indy, but forgot to wear a helmet. Greg, myself and Springfield News Sun gearhead Mike Cooper are excited about the opportunity to bring... 3589403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2008-05-02T23:38:35-05:00 jbombatch@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2008/04/29/life_in_the_fast_lane.html If you’re reading this blog, chances are you’ve found our new web page dedicated to local auto racing. John Bombatch and I look forward to bringing you the most comprehensive racing covering in the Miami Valley. But no matter how... 3487803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2008-04-29T16:05:12-05:00 gbilling@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/localracing/entries/2008/04/16/travis_gregg_solid_in_indy_tes.html By John Bombatch Camden driver Travis Gregg is back in business in open-wheel racing. Gregg recently tested two Firestone Indy Lights Dallaras at the Friday, April 11 test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Gregg agreed to help the Sam Schmidt Motorsports... 3155103@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/localracing/ 2008-04-16T11:35:42-05:00 kpaxson@coxnews.com