Serious Questions to Answer as NHRA Enters Final Stretch

It is called The Countdown to 1, and it begins this week in Charlotte.  The four major championships will be decided in two months, but racers will try to get off to good starts that they hope will propel them to titles.

Top Fuel:  It's being marketed as Antron Brown vs. Tony Schumacher, and I can't disagree with that.  This is developing into a legitimate rivalry with Brown holding a slight edge so far this season.  Schumacher has won many championships and doesn't want to give up his title.  Antron has to watch it, if he blinks, Schumacher could blow right past him, as Schumacher is as clutch as it gets.

Funny Car:  John Force and Tony Pedregon have gotten all the press recently with their squabble and war of words in Indy.  A Force has a great chance at the title, and it is Ashley.  John appears to be taking some of the pressure off of Ashley with his antics.  Tim Wilkerson is ready for the stretch, he finished second last year.  Tony Pedregon will try to hold off the competition while on his limited budget the rest of the way. He has struggles all year, but if Robert Hight can get really hot, watch out.

Pro Stock:  it appears to be the Jeg show.  Jeg Coughlin looks to be the favorite over Mike Edwards and Jason Line.  Edwards might have the best car, but Jeg is in the right place at the right time.  Greg Anderson has struggled this year, but he is too good not to be a factor at the end.

Pro Stock Motorcycle:  A wide open field.  I wouldn' count anyone in the top 10 out.  Doug Horne is dangerous, Hector Arana is tough to beat, and The Screaming Eagles of Hines and Krawiec will be there too.

Should be a action packed 2 months.