Hight steps up for John Force Racing during eliminations
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comRobert Hight may have given John Force Racing a big boost. Tony Schumacher pulled off what few before him have while Dave Connolly and Matt Guidera made the closing round of the Western Swing pay off big, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2008Schumacher continues to buck historic Top Fuel trend
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comThe rich got richer at Bandimere Speedway outside Denver to start the Western Swing, with Tony Schumacher leading the way with another dominating performance in Top Fuel, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2008Norwalk highlights will remain in memories a long time
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comFor a sport still in mourning over the death of Scott Kalitta, the NHRA event at Norwalk, Ohio, put the focus back on the track. And what a memorable event it was, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 2008Hight's tribute to Kalitta a moment to remember
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comRobert Hight's quarter-mile tribute to fallen comrade Scott Kalitta brought 30,000 drag racing fans to their feet ... and tears to their eyes. It was that memorable, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | June 21, 2008Kurt Johnson riding high in Pro Stock with another winning weekend
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comHe may not admit it publicly, but Pro Stock driver Kurt Johnson may finally be the family standard-bearer after Sunday's win at the Route 66 Nationals. With Hall of Fame father Warren still competing, that's saying something, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | June 09, 2008Keep an eye on Schumacher, Ashley Force at Southern Nationals
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comThe top story lines at this week's Southern Nationals? Just look at the standings: Points leaders Tony Schumacher and Ashley Force will have their hands full, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | April 24, 2008This week's lucky numbers in Las Vegas? 8-11-3
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comPoints leaders in Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock can't afford to crap out this weekend in Las Vegas. Just one mistake could cost them overall bragging rights in the POWERade Series, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2008Schumacher, Pedregon, Coughlin and Guidera carry off trophies
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comHow tight were the Gatornationals this year? The winners and losers of the four professional classes -- combined -- were separated by the blink of an eye, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | March 16, 2008Hold on to your hats: POWERade Series turns into Gainesville
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comAdd the AC Delco Gatornationals to the list of "gotta win it" events in the NHRA POWERade Series. The 39th edition of this late-winter classic takes center stage this week on one of the quickest tracks in the sport, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | March 13, 2008More nitro, more excitement in '08 POWERade championship chases
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comBrace yourselves, G-force junkies. This weekend's 48th CARQUEST Winternationals at historic Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, Calif., officially kick-starts the 2008 NHRA POWERade season, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | February 06, 2008Schumacher chasing history in Top Fuel ranks
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comTony Schumacher is the only Top Fuel driver in NHRA history to win four straight championships. The Sarge can make it five in a row in 2008, writes Bill Stephens, but not without a fight.
Story | Conversation | February 05, 2008Schumacher, Pedregon, Coughlin, Smith steal Countdown spotlight
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comEdge-of-your-seat racing was the order of the day as the NHRA's inaugural Countdown to the Championship came to a close at Pomona Raceway, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2007Countdown likely to get even tighter in the land of Elvis
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comThe standings were shaken up at the first race in the NHRA's new Countdown to the Championship. That trend is likely to continue in the four pro classes at Memphis, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | September 13, 2007For these gifts, it's the thought that counts
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comDoug Kalitta could use 15 more points. John Force could use a little time off. What else does resident Santa Bill Stephens have in his bag of goodies for the NHRA?
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2006Schumacher's improbable comeback top story
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comCounting up the top stories of the 2006 NHRA season isn't easy in a year filled with drama, heartache and thrills, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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