Eighteen slots still up for grabs in POWERade Series' Countdown to One
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comTwenty-two drivers have clinched spots in the NHRA's coveted Countdown to One playoffs. That means only 18 slots remain as the POWERade Series turns to Reading, Pa., writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 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, 2008Schumacher continues to buck historic Top Fuel trend
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comThe rich got richer at Bandimere Speedway outside Denver to start the Western Swing, with Tony Schumacher leading the way with another dominating performance in Top Fuel, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 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, 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, 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, 2008Beckman's strong runs making him serious Funny Car contender
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comJack Beckman had another good weekend at Memphis, making him a true contender for the NHRA Funny Car title, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 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, 2007Western Swing kicks off with Mopar Mile-High Nationals
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comLast week it was Thunder Valley. This week it's Thunder Mountain. The NHRA kick-starts its annual Western Swing this weekend at storied Bandimere Speedway outside Denver.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2007Six-race summertime saga snaking through Ohio
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comLarry Dixon grabbing headlines is nothing new. But winning back-to-back events after such a lackluster start is making him the talk of Top Fuel as the NHRA braces for Norwalk Raceway Park.
Story | Conversation | June 28, 2007E-town bracing for another SuperNationals invasion
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comLarry Dixon won his 39th Top Fuel event two weeks ago to tie Kenny Bernstein's all-time mark. No. 40 could come this weekend at Englishtown, where Dixon has won two of three, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | June 21, 2007Lightning-fast Route 66 next up for POWERade drivers
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comAll four pro classes will try to tame the lightning-fast Route 66 Raceway outside of Chicago this weekend as the NHRA POWERade series ramps it up a notch, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | June 07, 2007Stoffer back from near-fatal injuries in a big way
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comKaren Stoffer was nearly killed in a freak accident less than two years ago. Now she's back astride her Suzuki and looking to build on her Gatornationals success, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | March 26, 2007Schumacher dedicates win to Johnson family
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comTony Schumacher won his fifth U.S. Nationals title, but this one might have been more emotional that the ones before, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
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