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Countdown hopefuls have to overcome pressures of Indy
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comForgive NHRA officials for wearing the silly grins. Having numerous Countdown playoff spots still available with just one race to go is a dream scenario, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008Neff's inclusion in Countdown gives JFR four cars in POWERade playoffs
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comMike Neff can cross one goal off his to-do list: advancing to the NHRA's Countdown to 1. Can his first victory -- and perhaps even a Funny Car title -- be too far behind?
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2008Beckman secures Countdown spot with special win at Maple Grove
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comJack Beckman earned the victory in Pennsylvania only a week after blowing the final in Minnesota. It was a special win against a special opponent -- Frank Hawley -- to secure a spot in the Countdown, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2008Warren Johnson trying to stay Pro Stock's grand master
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comWarren Johnson dominated Pro stock for two decades, but hasn't won a title since 2001. You can bet he's working feverishly to rectify that, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2008Playoff picture taking shape as POWERade Series moves to Brainerd
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comCountdown contenders are running out of time in the NHRA POWERade Series. One driver who doesn't have to worry is Tony Schumacher, who has won eight of 15 national events in the U.S. Army Top Fuel dragster.
Story | Conversation | August 08, 2008Arend 'honored' to drive Scott Kalitta's Funny Car at Indy
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comKalitta Motorsports will honor the memory of Scott Kalitta by reactivating the DHL Funny Car for the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at Indy. Driver Jeff Arend just hopes to do the Kalitta family proud, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | August 06, 2008Lucas and Tasca teetering on wrong side of Countdown cutoff
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comMorgan Lucas and Bob Tasca are running out of time. The Countdown to One looms, and both Lucas and Tasca are on the outside looking in, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | July 31, 2008Connolly inches into top 10 after holeshot win at Sonoma
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comDave Connolly missed the first five races because he didn't have a sponsor. Look at him now. After beating teammate Jeg Coughlin Jr. on a holeshot in Sunday's Pro Stock final, Connolly is back in a big way, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | July 29, 2008Western 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, 2008Bernstein ready to put winless first half behind him
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comBrandon Bernstein has never had a winless season in Top Fuel, but he's halfway there now. With the Western Swing on the horizon and the days getting hotter, it's like just a matter of time before Bernstein heats up himself, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 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, 2008Drivers expect to fight through their grief in Norwalk
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comLess 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, 2008Holeshot wins the order of the day at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comFaster is not always better. Tony Schumacher and others proved that statement Sunday with holeshot victories at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park.
Story | Conversation | June 23, 2008Midseason tailspin has Funny Car driver Worsham in grumpy mood
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comDel Worsham is hoping he didn't peak too soon in 2008. Worsham won the Funny Car title at Houston in March, but he's limping in at 13th in the standings after four DNQs and three first-round defeats, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 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.
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