Schumacher just keeps on rolling

Will Tony Schumacher and the U.S. Army dragster ever lose again?

This is either going to be the most dominant season in the history of NHRA drag racing, or the sports' cruelest hoax.
Tony Schumacher, who's already had incredible run winning the past four Top Fuel titles, has been unbelievable this season, winning an astonishing 10 of the first 17 events, including equally a class record by scoring wins in the past five national events. The team leads the Top Fuel standings by more than 500 points, and no one would be surprised if the team closed the season by winning the final six events. Of course, imagine the irony if Schumacher won 10 of the 18 "regular season" events, then fell on his face during the five-event playoff. Wouldn't that be the ultimate hoax?
But don't count on it.
The key to figure Schumacher's success? Look no further than crew chief Alan Johnson. It's no coincidence that the U.S. Army team has been unbeatable since NHRA reduced the drag-strip course for Top Fuel and Funny Cars to 1,000 feet.
The length is perfect for the A.J. setup, which has always been the best in the sport to 60 feet. Now with only 1,000 feet of drag strip, competitors don't have much asphalt to track the U.S. Army dragster down.
I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if Schumacher wins out the rest of the season, and scores 16 wins this season, obliterating John Force's pro record of 13 wins, which he achieved in 1996.
There appears to be no stopping this army.