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Following Kalitta crash, NHRA proposes safety measures
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comThe NHRA revealed a series of measures it is enacting to address key safety areas following Scott Kalitta's crash.
Story | Conversation | June 27, 2008Old-timer Densham offering a lesson in resiliency
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comHow many 61-year-old men get their kicks manhandling an 8,000-horsepower Funny Car at 330 mph? At least one, and Gary Densham shows no signs of slowing down, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | March 07, 2008Torco to take one-year hiatus from team sponsorship commitments
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comSeveral drag racing teams are hunting for financial backing at the 11th hour after it was announced this week that Torco Racing Fuels would be taking a one-year sabbatical from its sponsorship commitments, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | January 10, 2008Not much time left to advance in Countdown as steamy Dallas looms
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comThe Texas Motorplex will be blistering fast and scorching hot this weekend. That means upsets could abound as the chance to advance in the NHRA POWERade Countdown looms large, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2007Countdown to Four in full swing, but four big names whiffed
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comThe NHRA's new playoff format got off to a rousing start at Indianapolis, but four of the biggest names in the NHRA started the Countdown to Four in a hole, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2007Legendary Force starting to peak at the right time
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comToo old? Washed up? Fourteen-time Funny Car champ John Force is anything but. Two wins in four weeks -- including Sunday's victory at Sonoma -- have re-energized the unflappable Force, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | July 30, 2007Pressure on in Dallas as NHRA season recast
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comA frantic race to the finish of the NHRA season took a grueling turn with the rainout at Reading. This weekend's event in Dallas starts a three-week stretch that will be crucial to title hopes, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | September 20, 2006Bernstein decides to give Funny Car another go
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comKenny Bernstein has been a success at so many things in the NHRA, his failure to stay retired is not surprising, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2006Cory Mac, Cerny have a lot in common
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comWhen the Carrier Boyz were in need of a crew chief, it only made sense for the team and its driver to look in the direction of Wes Cerny.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2005Ohio State gala recognizes Coughlin's
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comJeg Coughlin's Atlanta trip included a detour to Ohio last weekend that helped raise $1 million for cancer research.
Story | Conversation | May 18, 2005Force never slows down
Bill Stephens, ESPNJohn Force made jolly recently with his annual car show, a star-studded event for NHRA fans.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2004Troy to race for Gotham City
Bill Stephens, ESPNTroy Coughlin's need for speed is legendary, so his move to Gotham City Racing's Pro Modified car's a good fit.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2004Reading's all wet once again
Bill Stephens, ESPNThe rainout of Reading was nothing new. On the contrary, anything else would have been a surprise.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2004Here's who'll win on sport's biggest stage
Bill Stephens, ESPNAs if the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals weren't big enough, the event's half-century mark is anything but a drag.
Story | Conversation | September 03, 2004This rookie's got spark
Bill Stephens, ESPNMorgan Lucas is getting a lot of hype in the Top Fuel ranks. The rookie showed why in a strong opening.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2004TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "espn travel" make the list?