Tony Schumacher

The NHRA's four pro champions for 2008 -- clockwise from top left, Tony Schumacher, Cruz Pedregon, Jeg Coughlin Jr. and Ed Krawiec -- got it done in four distinct ways

In this photo provided by Auto Imagery, Tony Schumacher of Long Grove, Illinois and his U.S. Army dragster slows after his semi-final round...

Sept 13, 2008; Concord, NC, USA; NHRA top fuel dragster driver Tony Schumacher during qualifying for the Carolinas Nationals at zMax Dragway

Drivers Kyle Busch, left, and Tony Schumacher, right, compete in a drag race during a news conference at the new zMax Dragway in...

CAPTION: July 20, 2008; Kent ,WA, USA; Jason Line (left), Tony Bartone (center), and Tony Schumacher celebrate after winning their professional categories at the Schucks Auto Supply Nationals at Pacific Raceways. Mandatory...

Tony Schumacher

In this photo provided by Auto Imagery, Tony Schumacher and his US Army dragster wins Top Fuel at the 39th annual ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals at...

Tony Schumacher

CAPTION: February 10, 2008; Pomona, CA, USA; NHRA top fuel driver Tony Schumacher after winning against driver Cory McClenathan (not pictured) during the final round of eliminations for the...

Nov 4, 2007; Pomona, CA, USA; NHRA top fuel dragster driver Tony Schumacher celebrates after winning the Auto Club Finals and the 2007 top fuel championship at Auto Club...

...Pomona. From left to right; Jeg Coughlin, pro stock car class, Tony Pedregon, funny car class, Tony Schumacher, top fuel class, and Matt Smith, pro stock motorcycle class. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-US...

CAPTION: Nov 4, 2007; Pomona, CA, USA; NHRA top fuel driver Tony Schumacher during the Auto Club Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez...

Tony Schumacher

Doug Herbert of Lincolnton, N.C., is ecstatic after defeating NHRA POWERade points leader Tony Schumacher in the Top Fuel final at the CARQUEST Auto Parts Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in...