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NHRA Friday Route 66 Qualifying: T.J Zizzo Shakes Up Top Fuel Field
Chicago native T.J. Zizzo made the quickest Top Fuel run in each session on Friday at Route 66 Raceway, taking the provisional No. 1 qualifier at the 24th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance. Austin Prock (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and...
Jasmine Salinas and Jianna Evaristo Are Ready To Race At NHRA Route 66 Nationals
Sisters Jasmine Salinas and Jianna Evaristo share a single-minded focus as they head to suburban Chicago for the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK Performance at historic Route 66 Raceway. They are in the joint pursuit of excellence in their Scrappers Racing machines, ultimately aiming to park Jasmine’s Top Fuel dragster and Jianna’s Pro Stock Motorcycle in the winners circle on Sunday.
NHRA Drag Racers, Fans Pay Tribute to Late Don Schumacher in His Chicago Hometown
Tony Schumacher campaigning dragster with livery saluting his late father. Mega-team owner celebrated for his safety innovations, philanthropy, and his penchant for giving career-boosting opportunities to racers. Hall of Fame inductee died this past December after a battle with cancer. Chicago native and 1960s-’70s-era Funny Car driver Don Schumacher rekindled...
Progressive state lawmaker weighs in on Brandon Johnson's first year, Bears stadium
Ahead of the one-year anniversary of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first year in office, he spent part of last week in Springfield, where he was seeking help and support for Chicago from the General Assembly.
Tony Schumacher Proud to Represent His Father Don Schumacher with Tribute Car at Home Track During NHRA Route 66 Nationals
Tony Schumacher is gearing up for a big and sentimental weekend at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals Presented by PEAK Performance at Route 66 Raceway. Schumacher, a four-time winner of the Route 66 NHRA Nationals, boasts victories in 2003, 2008, 2013, and 2015, along with a runner-up finish in 2010. He has also secured the No. 1 qualifier spot six times at this event, in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2012. His overall performance at Route 66 Raceway is equally impressive, with five event wins, two runner-up finishes, and seven No. 1 qualifiers, making him one of the most successful drivers at this venue.
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