Improved Performance at Bristol bodes well for the Schumacher/Maynard Top Fuel Team

Norwalk, OH – Schumacher raced to a runner-up finish at the conclusion of the NHRA New England Nationals, contested in Bristol, TN during the Thunder Valley event.

Tony raced to victory at the inaugural NHRA Norwalk Nationals in 2007 but has struggled to find the Norwalk winner’s circle since.  SCAG executives Randy Gloede and Scott Schaefer experienced their first in-person NHRA race during the 2022 Norwalk event. Since that time, their involvement has expanded to become the primary partner on Schumacher and Tim Wilkerson’s machines, in addition to joining Erica Enders’ partner roster and being named NHRA’s official ‘outdoor power equipment provider’.

“One year ago this weekend, Randy Gloede and Scott Schaefer of SCAG went to their first NHRA drag race. That was the first time they watched nitro cars go down the race track, and since then, the commitment they’ve made to this sport has just been absolutely incredible. We haven’t seen anyone take this great of a  stake in a long, long time, and this has all been within one year’s time. Truly a blessing to have a sponsor that falls in love with the sport so hard, and we look forward to going out there this weekend and kicking some butt. Our SCAG Top Fuel dragster is starting to perform better, and hopefully we can make it a long race day this Sunday.” explained Tony.

Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Event Highlights: 2007 event champion,

2022 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Event Recap: Qualified 14th; First round exit (defeated by Mike Salinas in E1)

Last Event (Bristol): Qualified 10th; Quarterfinal finish (defeated Dan Mercier in E1; defeated by Antron Brown in E2)

2023 Statistics: Eight races; one runner-up finish

Career Statistics: 542 races; 86 wins, 88 No. 1 qualifiers