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The best and worst MLB promotions for 2008

DJ Gallo, Page 2

Do you like to get free stuff when you go to the ballpark? Of course you do. Here are the best -- and worst -- giveaways at MLB stadiums this season.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2008

Consistency fuels Countdown hopes

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

What's more important: Winning or consistency? Funny Car points co-leader Ashley Force Hood will take consistency over winning any day.

Story | Conversation | July 18, 2009

Schumacher, Capps, Coughlin win

Associated Press

Tony Schumacher raced to his second straight Top Fuel victory and third in a row in Las Vegas, beating Brandon Bernstein in the SummitRacing.com Nationals final Sunday with a 3.874-second run at 311.77 mph.

Story | Conversation | April 05, 2009

Cruz Pedregon wins Funny Car title with help of friends and family

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

Cruz Pedregon played the NHRA's playoffs game to perfection, winning his second career Funny Car title Sunday at the Auto Club Finals, writes John Schwarb.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008

Roller-coaster season comes to screeching halt at Pomona

Ron Capps, Special to ESPN.com

Ron Capps can't win the NHRA POWERade Funny Car title, but he can gain some much-needed momentum for next season by winning Sunday at Pomona Raceway, he writes in his diary.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008

'Kentucky Kid' gets acquainted with new ride at Valencia test session

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

AP Photo/Alberto Saiz MotoGP fans swarm American rider Nicky Hayden, far right, before the Valencia Moto Grand Prix. MotoGP: Hayden already in 2...

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The key to Kahne's misery in 2008? Plain ol' bad luck

Marty Smith, ESPN.com

Don't blame Kasey Kahne and the 9 team for not making the Chase. Blame the two heartbreaking DNFs Kahne & Co. had to swallow at Michigan and Bristol, writes Marty Smith.

Story | Conversation | September 09, 2008

Western Swing finale at Sonoma can't come soon enough

Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.com

You'll hear a collective sigh of relief after this weekend's NHRA POWERade Series event at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. The three-race grind called the Western Swing has been that demanding, writes Bill Stephens.

Story | Conversation | July 25, 2008

Victory Lane in Cup still reserved for biggest teams with the most money

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

It's true any team can win on Sunday in the NFL. NASCAR? Not so true. Victory Lane in the Cup Series is still reserved for the biggest teams with the biggest pocketbooks, writes Terry Blount.

Story | Conversation | July 22, 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

Norwalk highlights will remain in memories a long time

Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.com

For 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, 2008

Drivers expect to fight through their grief in Norwalk

Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.com

Less than a week after losing one of their own in a fiery qualifying accident, NHRA competitors will put on their game faces and get back to work in Norwalk, Ohio, writes Bill Stephens.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2008

Weather could be wild card at prestigious Old Bridge Township Raceway Park

Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.com

Tony Schumacher has a whopping 190-point lead over Antron Brown in the Top Fuel standings, but bad luck always seems to follow the five-time world champ into Englishtown, N.J.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2008

It could be another battle against the elements in Joliet

Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.com

The 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, 2008

Old Spice Prelude to the Dream results

ESPN.com news services

Old Spice Prelude to the Dream results.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2008