Schumacher Wins Top Fuel at Route 66 NHRA Nationals

NHRAJOLIET, Ill. (AP) – Tony Schumacher earned his 80th career victory when he won the Top Fuel category on Sunday at the Route 66 NHRA Nationals.

Schumacher secured his third win of the season with a 3.844-second pass at 320.20 mph, beating Larry Dixon’s 3.932 at 298.93 in the final round. The defending world champion is five victories from tying Pro Stock’s Bob Glidden for third on the career wins list in any NHRA professional category.

Tommy Johnson Jr. (Funny Car), Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) and Hector Arana Jr. (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won at the NHRA series stop right outside of Chicago.

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