Any speculation on RWR crew chief pick for Schumacher? (1 Viewer)

[turbo ken]

actually alan, you have a good point. i don't know if they are different chassis. i should have thought about that a little better.
i think RWR has been aligned with DSR and DSM for chassis and engine block?

RWR bought all that equipment from JFR (used to be the car that Austin Prock drove).

 

[Butch]

When did Rob work with Clay?
I read the article about Rob going to RWR and it sounds like a family reunion, with the exception of Sarge.

 

[mick]

When did Rob work with Clay?

was he was part of that original leihman/chi white sox TF team? wondering what that previous association is too?
anyone know if other salinas crew members followed rob to rwr?

 

[65 Goatboy]

When did Rob work with Clay?
I read the article about Rob going to RWR and it sounds like a family reunion, with the exception of Sarge.

Rob worked with Jim O and Nicky B at Kalitta's.

 

[mick]

Rob worked with Jim O and Nicky B at Kalitta's.

brian, the article mentions a previous tie to clay. that is what we are wondering. we are aware of the kalitta connection.

 

[mick]

well, now we know about the blue/black rolled up vinyl wrap in the teaser video a few days ago.
anyone know what or who the connection is to this company?

 

[sfw1960]

well, now we know about the blue/black rolled up vinyl wrap in the teaser video a few days ago.
anyone know what or who the connection is to this company?

It was shown on the link Shannon posted prior, but I would be interested to know too - but remember, their money is green and that's the only real stipulation in getting sponsors, for most isn't it?



Tony's a "Texan" right?
These guys are TX based.

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[T.Smith]

actually alan, you have a good point. i don't know if they are different chassis. i should have thought about that a little better.
i think RWR has been aligned with DSR and DSM for chassis and engine block?

The weight difference in the center of the car is less now as well, since open cockpit cars are now required to have a fresh air system and fire bottle.

 

[mick]

hoping to see tony schumacher and steve torrence's name on brainerd entry list soon. ida was just added to BIR. really glad to see her
returning again this year. the next 3 races are gonna' be tough for TF entries.
edit 7/9/25: ida now entered in next 5 nat. events

 

[z28]

hoping to see tony schumacher and steve torrence's name on brainerd entry list soon. ida was just added to BIR. really glad to see her
returning again this year. the next 3 races are gonna' be tough for TF entries.

Tony will race there if they get enough spare parts by then. They want to save their stuff for Indy if they aren't stocked up

 

[mick]

Tony will race there if they get enough spare parts by then. They want to save their stuff for Indy if they aren't stocked up

good point ken. sure wish 1st rnd loser money was enough to entice teams to travel like it used to. not that way anymore.

 

[sfw1960]

Tony will race there if they get enough spare parts by then. They want to save their stuff for Indy if they aren't stocked up

Could also be like Clay said - they ain't gunna just toss it together when its done, and there's almost always a bit of reset point strategy from anyone more than a single team, or am I dreaming??

 

[aakar]

Rob Flynn's engagement with Rick Ware is a bigger story than Tony Schumacher is, in my opinion.
Just hate to see him leave Salinas, Jasmine was killing it @ the end

 

[LoPony]

Agreed. Also glad to see that both cars are going to be tuned by the same chiefs, so that should be cool to watch. Kind of like Shawn Reed’s operation with Mercier and Wemdland, but a little more concentrated.

 

[scratch]

Light years ago Rob Flynn helped the Late Great Frank Oglesby.

 

[65 Goatboy]

Agreed. Also glad to see that both cars are going to be tuned by the same chiefs, so that should be cool to watch. Kind of like Shawn Reed’s operation with Mercier and Wemdland, but a little more concentrated.

Do you mean that Jim, Rob and Nick are all going to tune Clay and Tony's cars together?

 

[z28]

Do you mean that Jim, Rob and Nick are all going to tune Clay and Tony's cars together?

the cars are equipped indentically. I'm sure there will be difference in the tuneup based on the car but likely run off the base tuneup and modify as needed.

 

[mick]

..... it's going to be indy on for the next several years. once again, what is the actual context of this statement?

Tony Schumacher Confirms Return to Top Fuel Competition at Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals | Drag Illustrated

Eight-time Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher is officially back, and he’s ready to make a statement at the Big Go. During an appearance on the WFO Radio NHRA Drag Racing, NASCAR & Motorsports Podcast, Schumacher confirmed he’ll be returning to race at the prestigious Cornwell Quality Tools...

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[drag racer]

..... it's going to be indy on for the next several years. once again, what is the actual context of this statement?

Tony Schumacher Confirms Return to Top Fuel Competition at Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals | Drag Illustrated

Eight-time Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher is officially back, and he’s ready to make a statement at the Big Go. During an appearance on the WFO Radio NHRA Drag Racing, NASCAR & Motorsports Podcast, Schumacher confirmed he’ll be returning to race at the prestigious Cornwell Quality Tools...

dragillustrated.com

agree - confusing wording...is he saying he has secured a multi-year deal to only run the NHRA Countdown races? Interesting if true.

 

[you]

agree - confusing wording...is he saying he has secured a multi-year deal to only run the NHRA Countdown races? Interesting if true.

I took it as they’ll be starting in Indy, race the rest of this year, and will be doing the full pull for several years to come.