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Lucas, Krawiec last ones standing

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

Please remove the asterisk from Eddie Krawiec's name in the NHRA record books. The defending Pro Stock Motorcycle champ is winless no more. Ditto for Top Fueler Morgan Lucas.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2009

John Medlen still working on healing, safety and getting Mike Neff a win

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

John Medlen was supposed to win titles with his son, Eric, behind the wheel of a John Force Racing Funny Car. But Eric was killed in a practice crash last year, and now the elder Medlen is tuning for Mike Neff and doing everything he can to make cars safer, writes John Schwarb.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2008

Arend 'honored' to drive Scott Kalitta's Funny Car at Indy

Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.com

Kalitta 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, 2008

Western Swing kicks off with changes throughout the sport

Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.com

The 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, 2008

N.J. State Police, NHRA to study accident that killed Funny Car driver Kalitta

Associated Press

The New Jersey State Police and the National Hot Rod Association will conduct separate investigations into the accident that killed Funny Car driver Scott Kalitta.

Story | Conversation | June 23, 2008

Hight's tribute to Kalitta a moment to remember

Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.com

Robert 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, 2008

Wilkerson shaking up Funny Car as class legend John Force hits benchmark

Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.com

Tim 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, 2008

Championship contenders chasing consistency and momentum at Gateway

Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.com

Just 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, 2008

Todd's emergence shaking up Top Fuel ranks

Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.com

J.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, 2006

Dupuy as tough as they come

Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.com

After 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, 2005

Scorching heat could lead to upsets

Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.com

St. Louis serves as the NHRA's halfway mark, and that means drivers will shift their focus to the points races.

Story | Conversation | June 23, 2005

Russell remains sorely missed

Tony Schumacher, Special to ESPN.com

Tony Schumacher will carry a heavy heart in St. Louis, where Top Fueler Darrell Russell was killed a year ago.

Story | Conversation | June 22, 2005

Dupuy should be in high demand

Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.com

With the announcement that he's leaving Joe Amato's operation, tuner Wayne Dupuy faces an uncertain road ahead.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2005

Sarge still chasing Kalitta at the top

Tony Schumacher, Special to ESPN.com

Tony Schumacher would rather be chased, but he's targeting leader Doug Kalitta in Ohio.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2005

No time to rest as tour hits National Trail

Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.com

In the middle of three races in three weeks, the NHRA's stop in Columbus has everybody sweating.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2005