RIP Don Schumacher.
Even though he has scaled back his personal involvement the last few years, this is a tremendous blow. His influence will be felt for generations to come. And the company he built will continue to supply the sport.
#LoveThisLife
A legend is gone.
#RIPBigMac
Every Drag Race announcer has been influenced by his style, myself certainly included. He welcomed me into the business and was instrumental in my early days learning the ropes. His voice meant Drag Racing and will forever on video.
#LoveThisLife
WOO HOO! Guess what I finally Found! How many years have I been looking for a 70 Cuda? Doesn't matter. I have one now! Like a kid a Christmas!
#StayHealthy
#LoveThisLife
Tough day.
#RIPMom
The show must go on. She would be Monumentally
#PissedOff
if it didn't. Tell your mom that you love her. Today. It's important, maybe more than you know....
#LoveThisLife
So a guy walks into my office and notices the beer on my desk. I get an eye roll and a sarcastic "I guess
#its5oclocksomewhere
" I told him "I'm 50 years old and own this joint, I don't give a damn what time it is.
#FridayFeeling
#LoveThisLife
Sad to hear the news of the untimely death of Jim Head Racing team member Dylan Cromwell during a traffic accident involving a Head Racing support semi near Indy this morning. A bright young light extinguished way too soon. We'll all be thinking of you this weekend in Vegas Dylan
So, this guy made this run this evening, and the place went wild.
There's only one first time and I was there to call it. Special moment.
#StayHealthy
#LoveThisLife
Policeman signals me to roll down the window, I'm thinking "Great, now what?" He asks "Is your Licence Plate Blaine Johnson's car #?" I said it was and he said he remembered watching him race TAD 20+years ago.
#TF7050
#NotForgotten
#LoveThisLife
Just a couple of legends in a golf cart on the starting line at Indy reminiscing about the history both have made here.
This day will be part of Indy lore as big as any moment this place as ever seen. 50 years from now, someone will tell the story.
#StayHealthy
#LoveThisLife
Maybe we will race in Denver again someday, but never again will we race here. So many memories. One last chance to make some more.
I LOVE ❤️ RACEDAY!!!!
#StayHealthy
#LoveThisLife
Today is the anniversary of Steve Evans' passing away. His influence was instrumental in getting me started in this business. He was also a dear friend. I will forever be grateful. And, I can't believe it's been 23 years. I hope I can pay it forward.
#StayHealthy
#LoveThisLife
Thanks to all who sent prayers and good wishes. Much Appreciated! I'm OK and will get through this. Everyone has to deal with things from time to time. Right now, it's my turn. Racing will be my therapy, it has always worked and I'm sure it will again.
#StayHealthy
#LoveThisLife
If we didn't all Love
@Bandimere
so much, it wouldn't hurt so much to drive out for the last time......
I still think that this place even empty, is Majestic
#StayHealthy
#LoveThisLife
I have nothing to do with this, but somehow I always feel a sense of pride whenever I see one of Connie's planes. I'm grateful to call him a friend and even more so that he is involved in my sport.
#StayHealthy
#LoveThisLife
Airport TSA xray guy:
Is that a connecting rod?
Me: Yup.
Him: For What?
Me:
#ProStock
engine.
Him: Bag check!
Me: I told you what it is?
Him: Yeah, but I've never seen a
#ProStock
one before!
#TrueStory
#LoveThisLife
And here we are for the last event of the season/era.
My office view for the next few days here at Pomona.
Stockers to the lanes!
#StayHealthy
#LoveThisLife
Today is the one year anniversary of a very important 17 year old kid in my life deciding that she didn't want to be 18 and acting on it.
Please, if you are struggling with those thoughts, reach out to someone. There are better alternatives. I Promise.
#LoveThisLife
Today is the anniversary of a Very Important 17 y/o in my life deciding she didn't want to be 18 and acting on that decision.
Please, if you are struggling, talk to someone. I Guarantee you there are better solutions. Whatever demons you are fighting can be beaten. I Promise.
It was brought to my attention that my hashtag could be construed as misplaced or insensitive concerning last nights accident. If you follow me you know that's a signature, it's on every post. I deleted the post. I continue to send best wishes to all involved. They are my friends
If today was your first
@nhra
experience
@maplegrove
and you hated it? Thank You for giving us a shot. But don't come back. Today had everything, this was
#HolyShit
race, if that wasn't enough to get you hooked, Drag Racing may not be your thing.
#StayHealthy
#LoveThisLife
My office view for the next few days. That marine layer will burn off and it's gonna be a fast day! 1st burnout at 9AM local.
#StayHealthy
#LoveThisLife
WELCOME HOME: A soldier's worry her beloved dog wouldn't remember her while she was deployed in Africa quickly dissolved by the pup's unbelievably excited reaction.
He was such a good dude. Even if he did run over me once.
Everyone who knows the story just said to themselves "Reinhart, you deserved it" and maybe I did.
#StayHealthy
#LoveThisLife
Today a new season begins.
Today a new era begins.
Today lifelong memories will be made.
Today we will see things that amaze and surprise us.
Today is Raceday.
I LOVE ❤️ RACEDAY!!!!
#StayHealthy
#LoveThisLife
6:36 PM AZ time Warren Johnson called keeping our 20+ year tradition of a Christmas Day call alive. My Christmas is complete.
#StayHealthy
#LoveThisLife
Everyone has two families, one that you're born with and one that you choose.
The smartest thing I have done and will ever do is choosing my racing family.
Thanks to all for being there whenever I needed you.
#StayHealthy
#LoveThisLife
Good Morning Raceday.
What history will be made today?
As soon as the stadium wakes up we will find out.
We fire the first pair at 10AM local time.
I LOVE RACEDAY!!!!
#StayHealthy
#LoveThisLife
Anybody else ever sit alone in a dark empty stadium thinking about the history that has been made here and wondering what today will bring? Just me? It's Raceday in the
@CampingWorld
Drag Racing series! And...
I LOVE RACEDAY!!!!
#StayHealthy
#LoveThisLife
Decompressing at an airport hotel.
If today was your first
@nhra
experience and you hated it? Thanks for giving us a shot, but don't come back. We don't have many better than today. From Stock to Top Fuel. It was a Holy Sh!t kind of race.
#StayHealthy
#LoveThisLife
This guy sat next to me at the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America tonight. Some of the people there thought he was pretty special. Anybody know who he is?
#StayHealthy
#LoveThisLife
Mother Nature won today at
#GatorNATS
, not even a burnout. We will try again tomorrow at 8 AM with Stock Eliminator. And remember as much as this sucks, there are plenty of people in the world dealing with a lot more than rain at the Drag Races.
#StayHealthy
#LoveThisLife
Checked into my Indy hotel. Let the marathon begin. 32nd straight 33rd overall. I've been thrilled beyond belief and crushed beyond comprehension at this place.
Let's make this year a Great One!
#StayHealthy
#LoveThisLife
If you have food to eat, clothes to wear, a roof over your head and a warm place to sleep then you have much to be thankful for. At least one day be Thankful. You can always go back to complaining about what you don't have tomorrow.
#HappyThanksgiving
#StayHealthy
#LoveThisLife
So....
Today's travel went like this.
@AmericanAir
put me up front.
Connection? Close and quick.
My bag was 1st one out.
Caught the shuttle just in time.
Rental? A new HEMI
@Dodge
Durango with 5 miles on it.
Currently Waiting for a satellite to fall on my head.
#LoveThisLife
Just had a guy tell me that
#DragRacing
is boring and stupid. He then got really
#PissedOff
when I wouldn't take him for a ride in my 700 HP Mustang! Why would he want to ride in a boring stupid car?
#LoveThisLife
Raceday morning is looking good. Current density altitude about 800'. It's gonna be Holy Sh!t fast today. 1st pair fires at 10 PST.
I LOVE ❤️ RACEDAY!!!!
#StayHealthy
#LoveThisLife