Tony Schumacher's engine exploded in a fireball Sunday as he crossed the finish line to win the Route 66 NHRA Nationals. Schumacher, the seven-time season champion from nearby Long Grove, raced to his third victory of the season and the 72nd of his career. He finished in 3.930 seconds at 269.29 mph to hold off Clay Millican and regain the season points lead. "It's always great to have a hometown win here in Chicago," Schumacher said after his fourth victory at track south of Chicago. "It was a great day for Don Schumacher Racing with another double-up (Matt Hagan's Funny Car win). This is 37 times that we've done that, and it was personally gratifying with all the friends I had here this weekend." Hagan extended his Funny Car series lead with his third win of the season, edging 64-year-old John Force at the finish line. Hagan's Dodge Charger posted a 4.605 at 315.34, while Force's Ford Mustang finished in 4.113 at 304.80. Read more http://espn.go.com/chicago/story/_/id/9439750/tony-schumacher-rockets-72nd-career-victory
