Tony Schumacher accounted for the greatest streak of fortunes in the Top Fuel division by carrying an undefeated streak which began in early-July during the NHRA Mile High Nationals in Denver, Co. going into the finals.

The U.S. Army-sponsored driver figured there would be a day when the streak would be halted.

That regretful day transpired in the final round of the NHRA Fallnationals in Dallas, Tex.

“It had to end some time,” said Schumacher of his win streak. “You have to tip your hat to J.R. and his team. They did what they had to do.”

Tony Schumacher accounted for the greatest streak of fortunes in the Top Fuel division by carrying an undefeated streak which began in early-July during the NHRA Mile High Nationals in Denver, Co. going into the finals.

The U.S. Army-sponsored driver figured there would be a day when the streak would be halted.

That regretful day transpired in the final round of the NHRA Fallnationals in Dallas, Tex.

“It had to end some time,” said Schumacher of his win streak. “You have to tip your hat to J.R. and his team. They did what they had to do.”

If there’s a positive in the situation it is that Schumacher was able to tack on 50 more points to his lead in the Top Fuel standings with just four races remaining in the season. He’s now 97 points ahead of second-place, Antron Brown.

“You know, this loss kind of takes the pressure off,” he added. “Instead of us hearing about records and streaks on a constant basis, now we can just concentrate on going out and winning another world championship.”

Schumacher is shooting for his fifth consecutive title and the sixth of his career, which would be a Top Fuel record. Presently, he’s tied with Joe Amato with five career crowns.

“We’re in this to win championships, so that’s what we’ll be targeting the rest of the way,” he said. “We’ve got plenty of work to do in the coming weeks.”

Schumacher’s performance in Texas produced three more NHRA records – most Top Fuel round wins in a single season (63), most Top Fuel final rounds in a single season (15) and most consecutive final rounds (8).