Schumacher takes victory in Top Fuel

POMONA, Calif. -- Defending Top Fuel champion Tony Schumacher raced to his 42nd career victory Sunday in the Carquest Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals, while Funny Car champion Tony Pedregon escaped serious injury in a spectacular explosion.

Pedregon sustained burns to his right hand but was otherwise OK after the wild ride in a first-round loss to John Force. The engine on Pedregon's Chevy Impala exploded in...

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