Drivers expect to fight through their grief in Norwalk
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comLess than a week after losing one of their own in a fiery qualifying accident, NHRA competitors will put on their game faces and get back to work in Norwalk, Ohio, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2008Holeshot wins the order of the day at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comFaster is not always better. Tony Schumacher and others proved that statement Sunday with holeshot victories at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park.
Story | Conversation | June 23, 2008Weather could be wild card at prestigious Old Bridge Township Raceway Park
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comTony Schumacher has a whopping 190-point lead over Antron Brown in the Top Fuel standings, but bad luck always seems to follow the five-time world champ into Englishtown, N.J.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 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, 2008Championship contenders chasing consistency and momentum at Gateway
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comJust how good is Ashley Force? Another victory or final-round finish this weekend at Gateway International Raceway would go a long way to establish her as a genuine championship heavyweight, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | May 02, 2008Bryce and Sampey eager to make second go a success
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comMaybe tuner and team owner George Bryce and Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Angelle Sampey didn't take time to savor their success the first time around. Back together, they're eager to find out if they can surpass their past magic, 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, 2008Changes aplenty in 2008 Pro Stock Motorcycle
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comYou want change? You got it in Pro Stock Motorcycle. There is one exception: Matt Smith is back, and he's more than ready to defend his NHRA POWERade championship, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | January 31, 2008Drivers on Countdown bubble can't afford Sonoma stumble
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comThey're running out of time in the Countdown to the Championship. Drivers on the playoff bubble can't afford to stumble as the NHRA POWERade tour caps the rough-and-tumble Western Swing in Sonoma, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | July 26, 2007Stakes have never been higher as Western Swing looms
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comWith the Countdown to the Championship playoff format looming closer, the Western Swing will be more tense than ever, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | July 12, 2007Six-race summertime saga snaking through Ohio
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comLarry Dixon grabbing headlines is nothing new. But winning back-to-back events after such a lackluster start is making him the talk of Top Fuel as the NHRA braces for Norwalk Raceway Park.
Story | Conversation | June 28, 2007E-town bracing for another SuperNationals invasion
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comLarry Dixon won his 39th Top Fuel event two weeks ago to tie Kenny Bernstein's all-time mark. No. 40 could come this weekend at Englishtown, where Dixon has won two of three, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | June 21, 2007Lightning-fast Route 66 next up for POWERade drivers
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comAll four pro classes will try to tame the lightning-fast Route 66 Raceway outside of Chicago this weekend as the NHRA POWERade series ramps it up a notch, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | June 07, 2007Underdogs can't close deal at Houston Raceway Park
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comUnderdogs had the upper hand in the O'Reilly Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park on Sunday -- until the final round, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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