There’s something about losing early which just doesn’t set right with three-time NHRA Top Fuel Champion Tony Schumacher.
After capturing two wins in the opening three races, Schumacher posted
an early round exit at the O’Reilly Spring Nationals and in the process
had his lead in the Top Fuel standings cut to eight points.
“We’re going to be just fine,” said the defending NHRA POWERade world
champion. “We had a little hiccup down in Houston, but you’re going to
have those from time to time during the course of a 24-race season.
We’re anxiously awaiting the trip out to Vegas.”
Schumacher has a traditionally strong record in Las Vegas with three wins to his credit, including the spring 2004 race.
“How can you not like racing on a state-of-the-art drag strip,” he
added. “We’ve definitely had our share of success which we hope will
carry over into this weekend.”