DSR headed to the 2022 Winter Nationals

Pomona, CA – Schumacher will make his highly-anticipated return to NHRA competition at the 2022 Winternationals, kicking off his first full season since 2018. An eight-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion, Schumacher will begin his campaign for a ninth series title and DSR’s 20th when the season commences this weekend. The last time Schumacher competed in Pomona (November 2018) he raced to a runner-up finish. Tied with Don Garlits and Doug Kalitta for the most Top Fuel wins (six) at Pomona: Spring: 2004, 2008, Fall: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007.

Tony leads the Top Fuel class in number of No. 1 qualifiers (10) at Pomona: Spring: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2013, Fall: 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Team patriarch and Funny Car pioneer Don Schumacher won the 1973 event.

Quotable:
“I’m very excited to be back running a full season with my sights set on a ninth championship. I’m looking forward to kicking off my first full season since 2018 after what I would say was a successful test session in Phoenix. It was great to get to spend time with my team, and I look forward to watching them grow into champions. We made 11 runs overall, all planned shutoffs, and saw some great 60-foot numbers. When Todd (Okuhara) smiles, you know it’s all good.”