Arana a first-time champ at 51
John Oreovicz, ESPN.comWhat's sweeter than winning your first NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championship? For Puerto Rican thrill-seeker Hector Arana, it's winning it at age 51.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009Hight leads Force Hood by 105 points
Associated PressRobert Hight closed in on his first Funny Car season championship, racing to his third victory of the season Sunday at the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Sixth consecutive win, 11th overall set Top Fuel marks
Associated PressFive-time champion Tony Schumacher capped off a historic performance at the 54th Mac Tools U.S. Nationals on Monday with his decisive final-round win over longtime foe Doug Kalitta.
Story | Conversation | September 01, 2008Norwalk 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, 2008Herbert dedicates first Top Fuel win of season to two late sons
Associated PressDoug Herbert raced to an emotional Top Fuel victory Sunday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 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, 2008Will becomes 11th woman to win NHRA event with Top Fuel victory
Associated PressHillary Will became the 11th woman in NHRA history to win a national event when she raced to the win in Top Fuel at the O'Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals.
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, 2008Automobile Club of Southern California results
Associated PressResults from the Automobile Club of Southern California on Sunday at Pomona Raceway in Pomona, Calif.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2007Schumacher, 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.
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