http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/local-auto-racing-headlines-66877.html en-us Copyright 2009 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:09:01 GMT 2009-11-22T03:09:01Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/q-a-with-franklin-race-driver-sloan-henderson-354991.html?cxtype=rss_sports_66877 When the 2009 NASCAR Whelen Series Late Model racing season began, Franklin’s Sloan Henderson sought to make stock car racing history by becoming the first female in Ohio to win the series’ Rookie of the Year title. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:11:30 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/q-a-with-franklin-race-driver-sloan-henderson-354991.html John Bombatch Staff Writer 2009-10-20T00:11:30Z http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/franklin-driver-ready-to-break-into-nascar-348220.html?cxtype=rss_sports_66877 FRANKLIN - Facing the biggest break in her young auto racing career, how does Franklin’s Sloan Henderson prepare for it? Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:27:27 GMT gbilling@daytondailynews.com http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/franklin-driver-ready-to-break-into-nascar-348220.html Greg Billing 2009-10-15T05:27:27Z http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/nascar-calling-teen-driver-from-franklin-348203.html?cxtype=rss_sports_66877 FRANKLIN - Sloan Henderson can joke about it now, going from horses to horsepower. Had it not been for that freak accident six years ago - spooked by a deer, her show horse jumped on Henderson, then fell on her - the 17-year-old from Franklin might never have found what really drives her. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:25:48 GMT gbilling@daytondailynews.com http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/nascar-calling-teen-driver-from-franklin-348203.html Greg Billing 2009-10-15T05:25:48Z http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/eldoras-fence-has-fear-factor-293783.html?cxtype=rss_sports_66877 ROSSBURG - There was a time, believe it or not, Tony Stewart was afraid of racing at Eldora Speedway. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:09:27 GMT gbilling@daytondailynews.com http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/eldoras-fence-has-fear-factor-293783.html Greg Billing 2009-09-11T05:09:27Z http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/stewart-repeats-as-prelude-winner-at-eldora-291312.html?cxtype=rss_sports_66877 ROSSBURG - The NASCAR Sprint Cup field has been chasing Tony Stewart much of the season. The Prelude to the Dream at Eldora Speedway on Wednesday, Sept. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:39:10 GMT gbilling@daytondailynews.com http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/stewart-repeats-as-prelude-winner-at-eldora-291312.html Greg Billing 2009-09-10T03:39:10Z http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/browns-fortunes-turn-for-the-better-248724.html?cxtype=rss_sports_66877 The drag racing season has taken a slight turn for the better for Clearcreek Twp. driver Rick Brown in recent weeks. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:17:03 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/browns-fortunes-turn-for-the-better-248724.html 2009-08-14T05:17:03Z http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/area-race-tracks-trying-to-bring-in-more-fans-235993.html?cxtype=rss_sports_66877 XENIA - Betty Hosta has taken Kil-Kare back to the old school. Hosta, the vice president and promoter at Kil-Kare, Inc., understands that as the economy shifts, race tracks have to adapt. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 02:16:37 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/area-race-tracks-trying-to-bring-in-more-fans-235993.html Michael Cooper 2009-08-05T02:16:37Z http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/racing-nirvana-12-races-in-three-days-229430.html?cxtype=rss_sports_66877 If you’re a racing fan and you complain about not getting enough live auto racing after this weekend, well, you’re just not trying hard enough. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:02:10 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/racing-nirvana-12-races-in-three-days-229430.html 2009-07-31T05:02:10Z http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/fans-urged-to-vote-for-gregg-219140.html?cxtype=rss_sports_66877 Area racing fans have seen Travis Gregg dominate on racetracks for years. Whether it was on the dirt clay in a sprint car at Lawrenceburg, Ind., or the tight twisting turns in a go-kart at G&J Kartway in Camden, or on a high-speed oval in the Indy Lights Series, Gregg was - and still is - one of the best on the track. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:26:53 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/fans-urged-to-vote-for-gregg-219140.html John Bombatch 2009-07-24T05:26:53Z http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/8-year-old-proves-slow-and-steady-wins-race-208745.html?cxtype=rss_sports_66877 Have you heard the story about the tortoise and the hare? You know, where the slow and steady tortoise claimed an upset win over the speedier hare (who was rumored to have failed tech inspection after the race anyhow)? Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:18:51 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/8-year-old-proves-slow-and-steady-wins-race-208745.html 2009-07-17T05:18:51Z http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/tri-state-dragway-race-results-207166.html?cxtype=rss_sports_66877 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. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:26:35 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/tri-state-dragway-race-results-207166.html 2009-07-16T05:26:35Z http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/drivers-excited-about-kentucky-nascar-truck-series-race-186682.html?cxtype=rss_sports_66877 The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will pair up with the ARCA RE/MAX Series for a pair of races at Kentucky Speedway July 18. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:35:30 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/drivers-excited-about-kentucky-nascar-truck-series-race-186682.html John Bombatch 2009-07-02T02:35:30Z http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/cook-handles-heat-wins-at-tri-state-182349.html?cxtype=rss_sports_66877 ROSS TWP. - Several drivers used the regular program event at Tri-State Dragway on Sunday, June 28, as a tune-up for next week’s July 4th weekend 3-day double points event, but the hot weather made the drag racing tough for everyone. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:14:59 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/cook-handles-heat-wins-at-tri-state-182349.html John Bombatch 2009-06-29T05:14:59Z http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/price-proud-to-place-wally-on-his-shelf-181470.html?cxtype=rss_sports_66877 HAMILTON - Every time Hamilton’s Jamie Price walks past his new buddy, he smiles and gives the little guy a friendly pat on the head. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:06:42 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/price-proud-to-place-wally-on-his-shelf-181470.html John Bombatch 2009-06-28T05:06:42Z http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/stock-car-rookie-henderson-rolls-toward-history-178895.html?cxtype=rss_sports_66877 It’s happening. She’s racing to become the first woman to win in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, and she’s making great strides toward that goal this season. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:07:33 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/stock-car-rookie-henderson-rolls-toward-history-178895.html 2009-06-26T05:07:33Z http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/owens-overcomes-adversity-to-win-100-000-dream-152696.html?cxtype=rss_sports_66877 ROSSBURG - Race car driver Jimmy Owens is dubbed the “O Show.” But 50 laps into the Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway, it was more ‘Oh no.’ Halfway through the $100,000-to-win race on Saturday, June 6, the hard-charging Owens’ No. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:13:27 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/owens-overcomes-adversity-to-win-100-000-dream-152696.html Greg Billing 2009-06-08T05:13:27Z http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/bombatch-of-models-outlaws-rookies-and-spares-149173.html?cxtype=rss_sports_66877 Two area drivers were busy with another job recently. Stock car drivers Sloan Henderson, of Franklin, and Miamisburg’s Megan Reitenour were asked to help model the latest fashion styles during the 28th annual Championship Auto Racing Auxiliary Charities Fashion Show on May 21 in Indianapolis. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:18:39 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/bombatch-of-models-outlaws-rookies-and-spares-149173.html 2009-06-05T03:18:39Z http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/harvick-could-be-a-contender-at-eldora-145467.html?cxtype=rss_sports_66877 ROSSBURG - Four years ago, Kevin Harvick wanted to wave the white flag of surrender after totalling a dirt late model - and costing Tony Stewart about $15,000 in repairs - at the first Prelude to the Dream at Eldora Speedway. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:33:08 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/harvick-could-be-a-contender-at-eldora-145467.html Greg Billing 2009-06-03T05:33:08Z http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/all-stars-ready-for-green-flag-at-eldora-tonight-145439.html?cxtype=rss_sports_66877 ROSSBURG - According to Tony Stewart, the Prelude to the Dream is like Tiger Woods and other PGA greats showing up at a local putt-putt course and playing for fun. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:11:04 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/all-stars-ready-for-green-flag-at-eldora-tonight-145439.html Greg Billing 2009-06-03T05:11:04Z http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/army-will-be-the-winner-of-eldora-race-143305.html?cxtype=rss_sports_66877 ROSSBURG - Holding hometown advantage as owner of Eldora Speedway and as the Prelude to the Dream defending champion, Tony Stewart should enjoy vocal fan support for the charity racing event on Wednesday, June 3. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:26:56 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/army-will-be-the-winner-of-eldora-race-143305.html Greg Billing 2009-06-02T06:26:56Z http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/eldora-gears-up-for-prelude-141538.html?cxtype=rss_sports_66877 'Dream Week,' with the Prelude to the Dream race on Wednesday, is drawing huge crowds to Eldora Speeday to see Sprint Cup drivers in action. Sun, 31 May 2009 23:01:50 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/eldora-gears-up-for-prelude-141538.html Greg Billing 2009-05-31T23:01:50Z http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/tri-state-bracing-for-the-calm-before-the-storm-120606.html?cxtype=rss_sports_66877 Sunday’s regular program of NHRA sportsman drag racing will serve as a comparably mild prelude to the upcoming three-day Memorial Day weekend double-points events. Fri, 15 May 2009 05:26:13 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/tri-state-bracing-for-the-calm-before-the-storm-120606.html 2009-05-15T05:26:13Z http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/bloomfield-father-son-battle-could-be-first-of-many-112101.html?cxtype=rss_sports_66877 Hamilton’s Mike Bloomfield is nationally known for his ability to winbig-money drag races. The 56-year-old driver has more than 30 years of drag racing experience and has proven to be a formidable opponent to anyone he races. Fri, 08 May 2009 03:18:37 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/bloomfield-father-son-battle-could-be-first-of-many-112101.html 2009-05-08T03:18:37Z http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/bombatch-racing-column-franklins-outfit-builds-cars-for-kimmel-series-102961.html?cxtype=rss_sports_66877 It’s been every race driver’s dream to some day compete at the great speedways of the motor-racing world. Fri, 01 May 2009 04:50:42 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/bombatch-racing-column-franklins-outfit-builds-cars-for-kimmel-series-102961.html 2009-05-01T04:50:42Z http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/local-drivers-feel-carl-edwards-pain-98033.html?cxtype=rss_sports_66877 As a NASCAR Sprint Cup flagman, Piqua’s Rick Monroe has seen hundreds of accidents. Fortunately, Carl Edwards’ violent airborne slam into the frontstretch catch-fence at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26 will go down as just another day on the job. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:57:29 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/hamilton-sports/ohio-auto-racing/local-drivers-feel-carl-edwards-pain-98033.html Greg Billing 2009-04-28T04:57:29Z