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, 2009Good won't be good enough with four races left in Countdown
Ron Capps, Special to ESPN.comRon Capps has a hole to dig out of if he's going to be factor in the Countdown to 1. He writes in his diary that good won't be good enough over the final four races.
Story | Conversation | September 25, 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, 2008Weather could be wild card at prestigious Old Bridge Township Raceway Park
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comTony 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, 2008Bernstein, Hawley, Oswald still scratching that need-for-speed itch
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comWhat keeps old-timers Kenny Bernstein, Frank Hawley and Mark Oswald entrenched in the high-adrenaline world of 8,000-horsepower Funny Cars? Hey, it beats playing golf, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 2008Countdown to the Countdown kicks off at Heartland Park Topeka
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comBrace yourselves, drag racing fans. The stretch run to the NHRA's Countdown to the Championship begins this week at Heartland Park Topeka, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | May 29, 2008Force, Troxel hoping to break down gender barrier in Funny Car
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comQuick: Name the first woman to win an NHRA national event in Funny Car. It hasn't happened, but Ashley Force and Melanie Troxel are at the head of the line, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | April 13, 2008Adding Kyle Busch to Gibbs mix could prove volatile
Terry Blount, ESPN.comWill the 2008 Joe Gibbs Racing driver lineup be able to peacefully coexist? Who knows, but it will be fun to watch, writes Terry Blount.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 2007What's next for Wang, Johnson, Capps and more
Keith Law...to play every day. I'd have interest in either guy for a final bench spot. Kelly Johnson, 2B, Atlanta Braves: It seemed that Atlanta was waiting for Johnson to lose the second-base job...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009
Slew of signings lie ahead
Buster OlneyThirty-nine more players were not tendered contracts Saturday night, so as of Sunday, this is the number of free agents who are looking for jobs, acco...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 13, 2009
NFL jerseys: must-gets and must-nots
Matthew Willis, Special to Page 2Matthew Willis takes a team-by-team approach to which jerseys makes excellent gifts and which, well, don't.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009Rule 5 picks provide little fantasy value
Jason Grey, ESPN.comJason Grey looks at the Rule 5 picks who may have the most use in fantasy leagues in 2010.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009
Tweet. Chase. Repeat
Jon Greenberg, ESPNChicago.comTechnology such as Twitter has amped up the rumormongering that defines baseball's winter meetings.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009Perusing the free-agent bargain bin
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBobby Abreu proved last year that there are bargains to be had on the free-agent market. Starting 9 takes a look at the best deals on the offseason discount rack.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Roberto Alomar's brilliance still on display
Buster OlneyYou say you are young, and didn't see Roberto Alomar play? No problem. You get a chance to witness the brilliance of Roberto Alomar just about every ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009
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