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Western 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, 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, 2008More nitro, more excitement in '08 POWERade championship chases
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comBrace yourselves, G-force junkies. This weekend's 48th CARQUEST Winternationals at historic Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, Calif., officially kick-starts the 2008 NHRA POWERade season, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | February 06, 2008Lightning-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, 2007Summer Nationals signals end to long layoff
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comThe NHRA's long layoff is over as three of the four POWERade Series take on Topeka. The battles should be good ones, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2007Troxel's hold on Top Fuel getting loose
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comThe NHRA heads to its third event in as many weeks, and while there's plenty worth watching, the Top Fuel fight tops the charts, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | June 22, 2006Top Fuel title in '06 not a done deal for Schumacher
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comAnybody who wants to be the Top Fuel champ has to get through Tony Schumacher. Plenty are lining up to try, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | February 02, 2006Funny Car race is true pressure-cooker
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comWith two title races already over and a third lacking in real drama, all eyes will be on the heated Funny Car battle this weekend in Ponoma.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2005Track surface, fall weather lead to fast times
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comRoute 66 Raceway is known for producing record runs. Chances are the Chicago-area track will live up to its reputation during this weekend's race.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2005Fill-in role as rejuvenated Thomas
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comCalled upon to pinch-hit for the injured Kenny Koretsky, veteran Mike Thomas has been a pleasant surprise in the Pro Stock ranks.
Story | Conversation | July 27, 2005What to expect in Phoenix
Bill Stephens, ESPNWith the NHRA set to make its second stop of the season, Bill Stephens gives the scoop from Phoenix.
Story | Conversation | March 05, 2004Little has changed in the grand scheme
Bill Stephens, ESPNIt's taken three weeks, but Maple Grove is ready to finish what it started. Here's how it shapes up.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2003Expect fast times at Maple Grove
Bill Stephens, ESPNWith ideal weather forecast at the nearly sea level Maple Grove, this weekend promises to be a blur.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2003Prudhomme parts with his Ace
Bill Stephens, ESPNIn a move few could see coming, Don Prudhomme dumped Ron Capps' crew chief.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2003Horsepower here means something else
Bill Stephens, ESPNIt's hard to grasp 8000 horsepower as a concept or reality, but NHRA lives off such power.
Story | Conversation | July 18, 2003TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "horse racing" make the list?
