Schumacher and Edwards return to winning form and Capps continues

Words compiled by Kay Burk - Photos by Ron Lewis, Chris Haverly and Donna Bistran

Seven-time Top Fuel world champ Tony Schumacher ended a 32-race winless streak with his win at the Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals presented by Tri-Cities Area Ford Dealers Sunday, June 17, at Bristol Dragway.

His DSR teammate Ron Capps (Funny Car) and Mike Edwards (Pro Stock) also claimed victories at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series event.

TOP FUEL

On a weekend when his sponsor, the U.S. Army, was celebrating its 237th birthday, U.S. Army Top Fuel driver Tony “The Sarge” Schumacher presented the ultimate gift – a Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals winner’s trophy at Bristol (Tenn.) Dragway.