6 Results for chris rivas

NHRA's female stars idled by economy

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

The economy is hitting the NHRA like every other sport, but especially prone to its impact are the now-sidelined female drivers who were once stars.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009

Cruz Pedregon wins Funny Car title with help of friends and family

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

Cruz Pedregon played the NHRA's playoffs game to perfection, winning his second career Funny Car title Sunday at the Auto Club Finals, writes John Schwarb.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008

Funny Car Countdown battle now Cruz Pedregon's to lose

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

Cruz Pedregon won for the second consecutive race to overtake Tim Wilkerson for the points lead in NHRA Funny Car.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2008

It's do-or-die time as the Countdown turns to Memphis

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

John Force in trouble? Whit Bazemore and Warren Johnson, too? As the NHRA's Countdown to the Championship moves on to Memphis, it's do-or-die time for several heavy hitters, writes John Schwarb.

Story | Conversation | September 14, 2007

Treble rises from ashes to stun Pro Stock Motorcycle field at Indy

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

Craig Treble vaulted from eighth in the standings to second after his remarkable Pro Stock Motorcycle win at the U.S. Nationals. Let the Countdown craziness begin, writes John Schwarb.

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2007

Schumacher does it again at U.S. Nationals to seize Top Fuel lead

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

Tony Schumacher hadn't led the Top Fuel standings all season. "The Sarge" changed that with another win at the U.S. Nationals, writes John Schwarb.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2007