Plenty to celebrate as POWERade Series turns to Route 66 Raceway
Ron Capps, Special to ESPN.comRon Capps writes about Route 66 Raceway, the Countdown to the Championship and Don Schumacher's blowout party in this week's Funny Car diary.
Story | Conversation | June 4, 2008 12:00:00 AM PDTCountdown fuels excitement at Indy's U.S. Nationals
Ron Capps, Special to ESPN.comThe Countdown to Four and the Skoal Showdown promise one pressure-packed weekend in Indianapolis, Ron Capps writes in his diary.
Story | Conversation | August 30, 2007 12:00:00 AM PDTTight groove awaits in Reading
Ron Capps, Special to ESPN.comFunny Car points leader Ron Capps writes in his diary he still hasn't gotten over being wrongfully told to shut off last year in Reading.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2006 12:00:00 AM PDTDirt racing, better qualifying two things to look out for
Ron Capps, Special to ESPN.comIt's a busy time of year for Ron Capps. He writes in his diary he's about go do some dirt track racing on top of his NHRA schedule.
Story | Conversation | May 17, 2006 12:00:00 AM PDTOld tires throw new variable into opener
Ron Capps, Special to ESPN.comIt's time for the NHRA's Super Bowl, and Ron Capps writes in his diary you can't win a title at Pomona, but you might lose it.
Story | Conversation | February 9, 2006Close race benefits everyone involved
Ron Capps, Special to ESPN.comThe pressure is on everyone fighting for the Funny Car title. For Ron Capps, it certainly beats the alternative of not being in contention.
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2005 12:00:00 AM PDTAn 'awesome' time at Eldora
Ron Capps, Special to ESPN.comOn his way to Chicago, Ron Capps fulfilled a dream by stopping in Eldora to mix it up with NASCAR's best.
Story | Conversation | June 9, 2005 12:00:00 AM PDTCapps: Can't wait for Labor Day
Ron Capps, Special to ESPN.comRon Capps has his old tuner back and is looking forward to having some fun in Topeka this weekend.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2004 12:00:00 AM PDTRoller-coaster season comes to screeching halt at Pomona
Ron Capps, Special to ESPN.comRon 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, 2008Good 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, 2008 12:00:00 AM PDTTeams still grieving from tragedy will get red-carpet treatment at Norwalk
Ron Capps, Special to ESPN.comAfter the tragic death of Scott Kalitta at Englishtown, N.J., the NHRA POWERade Series gets a much-needed distraction this week in Norwalk, Ohio, Ron Capps writes in his diary.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2008 12:00:00 AM PDTBack for more at Prelude race; looking for luck in Vegas
Ron Capps, Special to ESPN.comFunny Car driver Ron Capps figures he and crew chief Ed "Ace" McCulloch may just about have their car figured out heading into Vegas after struggling so far. Capps writes in his diary there's another race he's looking forward to as well.
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2008 12:00:00 AM PDTWith California home safe from fires, attention turns to flagging title hopes
Ron Capps, Special to ESPN.comRon Capps had a lot more on his mind than racing last week, but his Carlsbad, Calif., home was spared from wildfires. He writes in his diary that winning the Funny Car title in the season's final event may take a miracle, but he'll give it his best shot.
Story | Conversation | November 1, 2007 12:00:00 AM PDTBig weekend in Texas crucial for Countdown contenders
Ron Capps, Special to ESPN.comThe NHRA's Countdown to the Championship tackles Texas this weekend, and Funny Car driver Ron Capps writes in his diary that the pressure is mounting.
Story | Conversation | September 20, 2007 12:00:00 AM PDTFond memories and favorable conditions in Seattle
Ron Capps, Special to ESPN.comRon Capps won't make any guarantees about the NHRA's annual stop in Seattle this weekend. Except one thing: Optimum track conditions mean optimum power for his nitro-breathing Funny Car.
Story | Conversation | July 19, 2007 12:00:00 AM PDTTOP SEARCHES IN JANUARY
ESPN Arcade tops ESPN.com searches in January. Did "tony schumacher" make the list?