NHRA News: statement from Don Schumacher as it seems he sets to Re-Ignite Rivalry with john force despite John force health and coming out of intensive care

 

The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) is experiencing a surge of excitement and intrigue in its current season, but one element it’s been notably lacking is a genuine on-track rivalry to captivate fans.

After just one race in the 2017 season, however, it appears that NHRA might have finally stumbled upon a compelling storyline.

The NHRA’s nitro ranks have long been dominated by three major teams: John Force Racing, Don Schumacher Racing, and Kalitta Motorsports.

With a finite pool of talent and tightly guarded tuning secrets, rivalries and tensions are almost inevitable, especially when high-profile figures switch teams.

This very dynamic has led to a brewing conflict between two of the sport’s biggest names—John Force and Don Schumacher.

The spark for this latest feud can be traced back to the end of 2014. During this period, Force was on the lookout for

new primary sponsorships after losing deals with Castrol and Ford.

Meanwhile, longtime John Force Racing (JFR) crew chief Jimmy Prock made a controversial move to Schumacher’s team.

impact was immediate and profound, guiding Jack Beckman to unprecedented national record elapsed times and securing top-five finishes in the Funny Car standings for the 2015 and 2016 seasons.

The situation took another turn during the 2016-17 offseason when Force successfully lured Prock back to JFR. This move has evidently ruffled feathers at Don Schumacher Racing, with Schumacher himself hinting at grievances over what he perceives as Force’s “overpaying” for tuning talent.

Schumacher suggests that this maneuver has inflated the costs of competitive nitro racing, creating a ripple effect across the sport.

While the specifics of their altercations remain largely under wraps, the tensions are evident to anyone who follows NHRA closely.

This brewing conflict, regardless of who is right or wrong, adds a dramatic flair to the NHRA scene that fans eagerly anticipate.

In the end, whether or not these rivalries are favorable for the sport’s integrity is up for debate.

However, for NHRA drag racing, the drama and competitive friction between these powerhouse teams are a thrilling development that could drive fan engagement and add a new layer of excitement to the season.