Norwalk highlights will remain in memories a long time
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comFor a sport still in mourning over the death of Scott Kalitta, the NHRA event at Norwalk, Ohio, put the focus back on the track. And what a memorable event it was, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 2008It could be another battle against the elements in Joliet
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comThe NHRA POWERade series is gearing up for its summer stretch, but all the competitors will keep a wary eye on the skies and thermometer as the weekend in Joliet, Ill., gets under way, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | June 06, 2008Will keeps "year of the woman racer" rolling along with Top Fuel win
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comIt never really was a question of "if" Hillary Will would win a race in the Top Fuel category. The "when" came Sunday at Topeka, where Will kept the "year of the woman racer" rolling along, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2008This week's lucky numbers in Las Vegas? 8-11-3
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comPoints leaders in Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock can't afford to crap out this weekend in Las Vegas. Just one mistake could cost them overall bragging rights in the POWERade Series, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2008Schumacher, Pedregon, Coughlin and Guidera carry off trophies
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comHow tight were the Gatornationals this year? The winners and losers of the four professional classes -- combined -- were separated by the blink of an eye, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | March 16, 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, 2008High expectations meet high drama in Pro Stock title chase
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comIf 2007 proved anything in the NHRA Pro Stock title chase, it's this: It ain't over 'til it's over. Jeg Coughlin prevailed in last year's dramatic Countdown finale. And this year's all-star assault should produce a similar finish, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | February 01, 2008Schumacher, Pedregon, Coughlin, Smith steal Countdown spotlight
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comEdge-of-your-seat racing was the order of the day as the NHRA's inaugural Countdown to the Championship came to a close at Pomona Raceway, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2007Not 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 makes Big Go a bigger deal
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comThe Mac Tools U.S. Nationals is already the most important and storied event on the NHRA POWERade circuit. Add the start to the Countdown to Four and this weekend's competition is even bigger, writes Bill Stephens in his preview.
Story | Conversation | August 30, 2007Marathon rain delay at Maple Grove doesn't derail Countdown
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comSix days and three rain delays later, the Countdown field is set in the NHRA POWERade series. Next up for John Force and the gang: the playoff-opening Mac Tools U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis.
Story | Conversation | August 23, 2007Drivers scramble for final Countdown slots at Maple Grove
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comIt's do-or-die time at Pennsylvania's Maple Grove Raceway this weekend. Who will make the Countdown to the Championship cut? Who will miss out? Bill Stephens previews the action.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2007Countdown looming and pressure mounting for bubble drivers
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comWith two events remaining before the Countdown to the Championship begins in the NHRA, the matchups to watch in Minnesota are among those struggling to make the top eight, and thus the playoffs, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | August 10, 2007Drivers on Countdown bubble can't afford Sonoma stumble
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comThey're running out of time in the Countdown to the Championship. Drivers on the playoff bubble can't afford to stumble as the NHRA POWERade tour caps the rough-and-tumble Western Swing in Sonoma, writes Bill Stephens.
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