NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

Tom Schmidt wheeled his Pontiac GXP past JJ Heber’s Mustang in the final round of Top Sportsman presented by Racing RVs and in the process earned his fifth NHRA national event victory in four different categories. Schmidt, a previous winner in Comp, Super Comp, and Super Gas, won the final with a 6.89 on his 6.88 dial against Heber’s .02-second breakout. After the final, the Minnesota-based Schmidt noted that he doesn’t get a lot of time to race, so he has to make the most of each opportunity. He also credited his wife, Holly, for her help with the team.