DSR team party at TI

Don Schumacher Racing, the largest team in NHRA history, will host a free autograph session from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, at the Treasure Island Hotel. All nine Team Schumacher racers will be on hand at some point in the evening. Fans are encouraged to stop by and meet Oakley/Mopar pro Gary Scelzi, Brut Dodge Stratus Funny Car driver Ron Capps, U.S. Army Pro Motorcycle riders Antron Brown and Angelle Sampey, Jeg Coughlin, driver of the Jeg’s Mail Order Dodge Stratus Pro Stock, and his teammate Richie Stevens Jr., in the Team Mopar/Valspar Dodge.

Also expected to stop by between other appearances are Melanie Troxel, the quickest and fastest female NHRA driver, who steers the Skull Gear/Torco Race Fuels car, and two-time Top Fuel champion Tony Schumacher, driver of the U.S. Army dragster.

The 7.000-horsepower, 330-mph Mopar/Oakley and Brut Dodge Funny Cars will also be on display, as well as one of the U.S. Army-sponsored Pro Stock Motorcycles. These vehicles will be on display from Thursday through Sunday.