Schumacher vs. Johnson: NHRA has the upper hand

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Tony Schumacher has won six straight National Hot Rod Assn. top fuel championships and there is little criticism about his dominance.

Jimmie Johnson is on the verge of winning his fourth straight NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship and is catching heat for making a mockery out of the Chase.

What’s the difference between Schumacher and Johnson’s streaks? Schumacher has a legitimate rival, Larry Dixon. Johnson has no one.

Schumacher’s latest championship came down to the semifinals of the season finale at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona. If not for an early exit at Texas Motor Speedway two weeks ago, Johnson would have wrapped up his fourth Cup championship in a row with a race to spare.

Go to Haddock in the Paddock for comments from the drivers and read why Schumacher and the NHRA are in much better shape than NASCAR.

-- Tim Haddock