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NHRA: Schumacher feels momentum swinging

12 September 2000

Posted By Terry Callahan
Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel

Tony Schumacher can feel the swing in momentum, and he thinks it's heading his way. After dropping to as low as third in the Winston championship chase a month ago, the defending series champion is making a hard charge toward a repeat championship. And he's coming full-throttle in a new machine -- 'The Sarge' -- his new U.S. Army dragster.

Schumacher, runner-up here last year, has recorded victories in Brainerd, Minn. and Indianapolis to move 31 points ahead of Gary Scelzi, a six-time winner this season and points leader since late May.

"Last year we left Indy with the lead and there were 10 guys that could have won the championship," said Schumacher, a four-time winner this season. "It's not as crowded this year but we still have a long way to go. Six races could make a big difference. But we're running strong and I think we have the best team out there. We have the U.S. Army and all their technology behind us. I think we've got the momentum behind us at this point."

Text provided by Anthony Vestal

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