Eighteen slots still up for grabs in POWERade Series' Countdown to One
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comTwenty-two drivers have clinched spots in the NHRA's coveted Countdown to One playoffs. That means only 18 slots remain as the POWERade Series turns to Reading, Pa., writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 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, 2008Western Swing kicks off with changes throughout the sport
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comThe Western Swing is often crucial to title hopes in the NHRA. Add shorter races for Top Fuel and Funny Car as well as tight battles in Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle and there's more drama than ever, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2008Countdown to the Countdown kicks off at Heartland Park Topeka
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comBrace yourselves, drag racing fans. The stretch run to the NHRA's Countdown to the Championship begins this week at Heartland Park Topeka, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | May 29, 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, 2008Mother Nature could be Schumacher's biggest obstacle at Houston
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comCan anyone slow down Tony Schumacher? Mother Nature might have the best chance of doing that during this weekend's O'Reilly Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | March 28, 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, 2008POWERade favorites put season-opening jitters behind them
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comThe season-opening Winternationals two weeks ago at Pomona were all about the new wrinkles facing the three pro classes in '08. Not so this weekend in Phoenix. Race No. 2 in the NHRA POWERade Series will be all about the racing, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | February 21, 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, 2008High expectations meet high drama in Pro Stock title chase
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comIf 2007 proved anything in the NHRA Pro Stock title chase, it's this: It ain't over 'til it's over. Jeg Coughlin prevailed in last year's dramatic Countdown finale. And this year's all-star assault should produce a similar finish, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | February 01, 2008POWERade titles on line this weekend at Pomona
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comThe stage is set for the NHRA's season-ending Countdown race this weekend at Pomona. For Rod Fuller (Top Fuel), Tony Pedregon (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Andrew Hines (Motorcycle), the 2007 POWERade titles are theirs to lose.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2007Vegas serves up historic appetizers for Pomona finale's main course
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comRod Fuller had the weekend of his life in Top Fuel, Tony Pedregon got some breathing room in Funny Car and the Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle title races stayed up for grabs. Vegas set up a monster weekend for the NHRA in Pomona, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2007With points reset, Vegas offers opportunity for upsets
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comThe NHRA POWERade Series heads to Las Vegas for the penultimate event of the season. With the points reset in the four pro classes, it is a wide-open sprint for the 16 drivers still alive for titles, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2007Countdown to 1 field is set, but not before some drama at Richmond
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comTop Fuel was a mess, Funny Car saw two big efforts to get in the Countdown to 1 and one late fall. Pro Stock? It's Dave Connolly's world and everyone else is just driving in it as the NHRA POWERade Series heads for the stretch run, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | October 08, 2007Battle lines drawn as POWERade Series turns to Richmond
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comWhich top guns will advance to the NHRA's prestigious Countdown to One? We'll find out Sunday at Virginia Motorsports Park (eliminations Sunday, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN2).
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