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It's all about Indy
Bill Stephens, ESPNAs always, there is more than just points on the line at this weekend's U.S. Nationals at Indy.
Story | Conversation | August 28, 2003Force joins elite cadre of drag-racing Hall of Famers
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comDon Garlits, Shirley Muldowney, Joe Amato, Don Prudhomme, Connie Kalitta. The list of legendary drag racers inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America is an elite group. Where does newest inductee John Force rank among them? Do you need to ask?
Story | Conversation | August 14, 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, 2008Force, Muldowney, Garlits definitely worthy of Top 25 status
Bill Stephens, Sepcial to ESPN.comJohn Force, Shirley Muldowney and Don Garlits. One word comes to mind when these three names are mentioned in one breath: Respect.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2008Ashley Force made history and made father proud all at once
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comAshley Force's victory in the Southern Nationals was one for the history books as she became the first woman to win a national event in a Funny Car. For her it was a relief. For her legendary father it was the fulfillment of a dream, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2008Fuller shut down again as McClenathan heats up in Top Fuel
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comThings went well for "Hot Rod" Fuller right up until the final race of 2007. Last year's Top Fuel runner-up is still looking to find that winning formula in 2008 after another first-round exit at Las Vegas, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | April 14, 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, 2008How long can Capps' cold streak go on?
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comIt's too early to say a trend has emerged in the NHRA this season, but one question is readily apparent: What's the matter with Funny Car ace Ron Capps? Bill Stephens takes a look.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2008Schumacher, Pedregon, Coughlin and Guidera carry off trophies
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comHow tight were the Gatornationals this year? The winners and losers of the four professional classes -- combined -- were separated by the blink of an eye, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | March 16, 2008Former NBA player Hammonds a positive role model in Pro Stock
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comHe is a family man, a devout Christian and a respected member of the NHRA community. His name is Tom Hammonds, an NBA player-turned-drag racer who simply wants to make a difference, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | February 28, 2008Brotherly love, mutual respect fuel Tony and Cruz Pedregon
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comBrother acts in motorsports run rampant in pits and paddocks the world over. So what makes the partnership between Tony and Cruz Pedregon so special? Ask Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2007It was an amazing year of highs and lows in the NHRA
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comFrom the deaths of Eric Medlen and Wally Parks to the amazing triumph of Tony Schumacher winning a Top Fuel title on the last pass of the season, it was an amazing year of NHRA highs and lows, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2007Beckman'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, 2007Tragedy in Tennessee brings out the misinformation
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comDrag racing is misunderstood. The NHRA goes to great lengths to make it better, faster and safer, but still gets painted with a broad brush after a tragedy -- totally unrelated to the sanctioning body -- like the one in Tennessee, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | June 21, 2007Next generation comes up big in Topeka
Bill Stephens, ESPN.comThe surprises kept coming at Heartland Park as the NHRA's next generation kicked it up full throttle in Top Fuel and Funny Car. As for Pro Stock, that still belongs to Greg Anderson, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | June 05, 2007EDITOR'S PICKS
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