NHRA's female stars idled by economy
John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.comThe economy is hitting the NHRA like every other sport, but especially prone to its impact are the now-sidelined female drivers who were once stars.
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009Variable-timing tree puts drivers to test
John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.comUsing guesswork to beat a stronger opponent off the line just got a lot more difficult in NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing. The new wrinkle? It's all in the tree.
Story | Conversation | March 11, 2009New rules create new headaches for Truck teams
John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com...don't think the fans got their money out of that race," said three-time series champion Ron Hornaday, who finished sixth in the No. 33 Kevin Harvick Inc. Chevrolet. Hornaday's crew chief, Rick...
Page | ConversationCapps, Kalitta hope to build on hot starts
John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.comRon Capps and Doug Kalitta had 2008 seasons that flat-out wore them down. Things are looking much better after one race for the NHRA stars, writes John Schwarb.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2009Cruz Pedregon wins Funny Car title with help of friends and family
John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.comCruz 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, 2008Force: NHRA 'made the right call' by staying at 1,000 feet
John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.comNews that nitro racing in the NHRA will stay at the shortened 1,000-foot distance -- at least for the time being -- brought a collective sigh of relief from the pit area at Auto Club Raceway, writes John Schwarb.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2008'Kentucky Kid' gets acquainted with new ride at Valencia test session
John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.comAP Photo/Alberto Saiz MotoGP fans swarm American rider Nicky Hayden, far right, before the Valencia Moto Grand Prix. MotoGP: Hayden already in 2...
Page | ConversationCrew chief's departure a distraction, but Schumacher's car still the one to beat
John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.comWill the impending departure of famed crew chief Alan Johnson derail Tony Schumacher's magical season in Top Fuel? We could find out as soon as this weekend's Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, writes John Schwarb.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2008Ashley Force makes history even without winning race
John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.comIt's one down and one to go for Ashley Force. The daughter of 14-time Funny Car champion John Force is the first woman to ever lead the Funny Car standings. Next up? Closing out that historic first race win, writes John Schwarb.
Story | Conversation | April 14, 2008It's do-or-die time as the Countdown turns to Memphis
John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.comJohn Force in trouble? Whit Bazemore and Warren Johnson, too? As the NHRA's Countdown to the Championship moves on to Memphis, it's do-or-die time for several heavy hitters, writes John Schwarb.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2007Treble rises from ashes to stun Pro Stock Motorcycle field at Indy
John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.comCraig Treble vaulted from eighth in the standings to second after his remarkable Pro Stock Motorcycle win at the U.S. Nationals. Let the Countdown craziness begin, writes John Schwarb.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2007Schumacher does it again at U.S. Nationals to seize Top Fuel lead
John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.comTony Schumacher hadn't led the Top Fuel standings all season. "The Sarge" changed that with another win at the U.S. Nationals, writes John Schwarb.
Story | Conversation | September 03, 2007Veterans Force, Johnson, Bazemore and Todd miss U.S. Nationals cut
John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.comJohn Force failed to qualify for the elimination rounds at the U.S. Nationals as heat took a toll on several veterans in the NHRA's Countdown playoffs.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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