94 Results for tony schumacher

Some unfinished business in Pomona, then some heartfelt farewells

Tony Schumacher, Special to ESPN.com

Tony Schumacher writes in his diary about his fifth straight Top Fuel title, some unfinished business in Pomona and his final race with famed tuner Alan Johnson.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008

'The Sarge' looking to take care of business at Vegas

Tony Schumacher, Special to ESPN.com

Tony Schumacher's not celebrating his fifth straight world title just yet. In the world of Top Fuel racing, anything can happen, he writes in his diary.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008

Is a record sixth Top Fuel title in the cards for Schumacher? Stay tuned

Tony Schumacher, Special to ESPN.com

Top Fuel heavyweight Tony Schumacher will take it one round at a time this weekend at Virginia Motorsports Park, the five-time champ writes in his diary.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2008

Losing was a letdown, but focus always was on title, not records

Tony Schumacher, Special to ESPN.com

Was finally losing a letdown to Top Fuel leader Tony Schumacher? Of course it was. But he writes in his diary that it also put the focus back on the most important thing to him, winning a title.

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2008

World championship -- not records -- the ultimate goal for U.S. Army team

Tony Schumacher, Special to ESPN.com

The records are nice, Tony Schumacher writes in his diary, but an NHRA POWERade championship would be even better.

Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008

Schumacher riding six-race win streak into inaugural Carolinas Nationals

Tony Schumacher, Special to ESPN.com

It's time to put up or shut up as the NHRA's Countdown to 1 takes off at brand-new zMAX Dragway, Tony Schumacher writes in his diary.

Story | Conversation | September 11, 2008

Schumacher seeks seventh victory at prestigious Mac Tools U.S. Nationals

Tony Schumacher, Special to ESPN.com

The ideal race to tie Joe Amato's Top Fuel career wins mark? That's a no-brainer -- the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at O'Reilly Raceway Park, Tony Schumacher writes in his diary.

Story | Conversation | August 28, 2008

Making the race, then winning a fifth straight are goals in that order

Tony Schumacher, Special to ESPN.com

Tony Schumacher is gearing up for his fifth win in a row. He writes in his diary that there can be no letup in qualifying ... or else.

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2008

Schumacher has Amato's Top Fuel wins mark in his sights

Tony Schumacher, Special to ESPN.com

Tony Schumacher writes in his diary about sweeping the Western Swing and being just three wins short of tying Joe Amato's Top Fuel career victory mark.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008

No time to let down now, even with Countdown spot secured

Tony Schumacher, Special to ESPN.com

Tony Schumacher is already in the Countdown come September. He writes in his diary that the next goal is to start it in the No. 1 spot.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2008

Schumacher off to roaring start as POWERade Series turns to Seattle

Tony Schumacher, Special to ESPN.com

Tony Schumacher is off to his best start since turning pro in 1996. Can it get any better for the five-time world champ?

Story | Conversation | July 16, 2008

Shorter races the right call until NHRA finishes Kalitta investigation

Tony Schumacher, Special to ESPN.com

Shortening the length of races is the right call until the investigation into the crash and death of Scott Kalitta is completed, writes Tony Schumacher. And "The Sarge" guarantees the sights and sounds of nitro racing still will be just as good.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2008

Schumacher camp trying to regroup after death of comrade Kalitta

Tony Schumacher, Special to ESPN.com

Scott Kalitta will be sorely missed this week in Norwalk, Ohio, but Tony Schumacher writes in his diary that Kalitta's spirit will live on in the NHRA family he left behind.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2008

Five-time champ Schumacher can't buy a win at Englishtown

Tony Schumacher, Special to ESPN.com

Tony Schumacher has five world championships and 45 career victories, but the Top Fuel kingpin doesn't have a win at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, he writes in his diary.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2008

Home game a welcome respite during long season

Tony Schumacher, Special to ESPN.com

A little home cooking and the points lead have Top Fuel's Tony Schumacher excited about the Torco Racing Fuels Route 66 Nationals. But an expected heat wave could put a crimp in everybody's weekend, he writes in his diary.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2008