Don Schumacher was demoted from his role as Vice President of PRO but did the NHRA have a role in the scenario? According to various sources close to the PRO organization, the NHRA made it known they would not deal with the organization if they had to deal with the team owner. PRO seeking to maintain the dialogue with the sanctioning body found a solution by electing another member into Schumacher's former role.

In the interest of full disclosure, Schumacher had tendered his resignation following the "Nitrogate" controversy so as not to cause the group embarrassment, but sources indicate he was encouraged to remain in his VP capacity.