Texas-based American Communications Construction and Aloha Beauty Lounge have extended their primary sponsorship of NHRA Top Fuel driver Tony Schumacher through the 2032 season, providing long-term stability for the Rick Ware Racing operation.
The agreement keeps Schumacher in the No. 15 Top Fuel dragster for the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, extending a partnership that began late in the 2025 campaign.
The multiyear deal places the winningest driver in Top Fuel history in a 12,000-horsepower car into a fourth decade of competition, with Schumacher carrying 88 career event victories and a record eight championships.
“This commitment allows us to be strategic and make the necessary investments in procuring the best and brightest crew, team leadership and equipment that will allow us to compete for championships beginning in 2026,” Schumacher said.
American Communications Construction and Aloha Beauty Lounge joined Schumacher and Rick Ware Racing for the final seven races of the 2025 season, debuting as primary sponsors at the NHRA U.S. Nationals.
That late-season introduction, team officials said, allowed both sides to evaluate alignment, expectations and long-term goals before committing beyond a single year.
“My wife, Summer, and I have gotten to know American Communications Construction president Aven McBride, and his wife Tracey, and their incredible employees, all last season when we first partnered together,” Schumacher said. “It was quickly apparent how well we all got along, and had the same goals and ideals about family, business and enjoying life.”
Schumacher said the partnership extended beyond the racetrack, noting the companies’ emphasis on philanthropy, employee support and community involvement.
“Anyone who knows the McBrides all say the same thing – that they’re kind, philanthropic, driven people who care about their employees and the success of their respective companies,” Schumacher said. “They love to have fun and win, which is what this race team is all about.”
On the competition side, Schumacher will continue working with veteran crew chief Jim Oberhofer and alongside teammate Clay Millican, the winningest driver in IHRA history and a six-time IHRA champion.
Team owner Rick Ware said the length of the agreement is critical to building consistency within the Top Fuel program.
“This long-term partnership with Tony Schumacher and American Communications Construction allows our Top Fuel program to compete at the highest level,” Ware said. “It provides continuity and confidence for our entire operation.”
Ware added that the pairing of Schumacher and Millican gives the team one of the most experienced driver lineups in the category, setting a high internal standard each weekend.
McBride said the sponsorship extension reflects confidence in both the driver and the organization, with performance expectations set high.
“We’re building this team into one that is a threat to win at every race we enter, and this extension shows our commitment to doing just that,” McBride said. “We can keep our focus on having the best people and getting all the parts and pieces we need to make this ACC/Aloha Top Fuel dragster go fast and straight down the track.”
The 75th season of NHRA competition opens March 5–8 with the NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway, where Schumacher and his team will begin the next chapter of the extended partnership.
“We’re excited to get to Gainesville and get the season started,” McBride said.
