Tony Schumacher, Chicago’s favorite son of SPEED, shares NHRA tribute for father and family love for fans and Route 66!

Dane Neal

English - May 17, 2024 20:51 - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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MADISON, IL – SEPTEMBER 26: Team owner Don Schumacher looks on during the NHRA Midwest Nationals on September 26, 2021, at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Chicago’s very own and 8-time NHRA Top Fuel World Champion, Tony Schumacher joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Tony talks about love for the city, its fans, food and excitement to be back home. Listen as Tony fills us in on tributes in the works for his father and iconic racing leader Don Schumacher who passed away late last year. Tony gives insight into the throwback paint scheme for fans with history and the backstory of Don Schumacher racing and the 500 folks to be onsite from Schumacher Electric this weekend. Hear as Tony shares gratitude for induction into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America and following his father in for that honor. See the all-time winningest driver in Top Fuel history along with all the other stars of Drag Racing at Route 66 Raceway this weekend. Every ticket is a pit pass and for more information on tickets and times go to www.nhra.com

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