Arend 'honored' to drive Scott Kalitta's Funny Car at Indy
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comKalitta Motorsports will honor the memory of Scott Kalitta by reactivating the DHL Funny Car for the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at Indy. Driver Jeff Arend just hopes to do the Kalitta family proud, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | August 06, 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, 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, 2008Wilkerson shaking up Funny Car as class legend John Force hits benchmark
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comTim Wilkerson campaigns as a single-car owner/driver in the NHRA's Funny Car class. His second win of the season at Gateway on Sunday shows he's ready to run with the "big dogs," writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 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, 2008Todd's emergence shaking up Top Fuel ranks
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comJ.R. Todd has burst on the scene as a rookie this season and he definitely has the team, tools and talent to win, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 2006Dupuy as tough as they come
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comAfter a single-car accident last weekend, veteran tuner Wayne Dupuy's toughness and refusal to quit is again being put to the ultimate test.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2005Scorching heat could lead to upsets
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comSt. Louis serves as the NHRA's halfway mark, and that means drivers will shift their focus to the points races.
Story | Conversation | June 23, 2005Dupuy should be in high demand
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comWith the announcement that he's leaving Joe Amato's operation, tuner Wayne Dupuy faces an uncertain road ahead.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2005No time to rest as tour hits National Trail
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comIn the middle of three races in three weeks, the NHRA's stop in Columbus has everybody sweating.
Story | Conversation | May 19, 2005Johnson joins list of first-time class leaders
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comSteve Johnson's bike transporter has a unique message on it, but then again, this is a unique year.
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2005Howard, son die in freakish track wreck
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comTop Alcohol Dragster star Shelly Howard and her son, Brian, died during a horrifying test crash in Oklahoma.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2005Lucas feels he has team to beat
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comMorgan Lucas is only 21, but he's already a threat to win a Top Fuel championship.
Story | Conversation | March 06, 2005Seven moments to remember from '04
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comThe 2004 NHRA drag racing season saw tragedy as well as triumph. Here's a quick look back.
Story | Conversation | January 03, 2005Five things to hope for in '05
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comWhat's going to be under the NHRA Christmas tree this year? These five things, we hope.
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