Tony Schumacher's win in Dallas was his fifth of the season. A sixth would secure his sixth...

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...a wall at Fort Knox, Ky., Thursday, March 19, 2009. Stewart and NHRA top fuel racer Tony Schumacher visited the base; both are sponsored by the U.S. Army. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke

...a visit to Fort Knox, Ky., Thursday, March 19, 2009. Stewart and NHRA top fuel racer Tony Schumacher visited the base; both are sponsored by the U.S. Army

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...

...in London, England.(R)Nov. 2, 2008; Las Vegas, NV, USA: NHRA top fuel dragster driver Tony Schumacher prior to the Las Vegas Nationals at The Strip in Las Vegas

Jimmie Johnson, Tony Schumacher, and Carl Edwards

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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...