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The way he just walks away from the Competition is just Uncanny. What is it? Can he really be THAT much more talented than everyone else or is there something else thare? 

I'm not a Schatz fan but, I think he's just that damn good! I'm not upset that he keeps winning. I'm upset cause nobody can catch him. 

The only good thing about the fog last night was that I couldn't see how dominating his performance was. Hell , I couldn't  see anything !

I think he is just that good. Let's face it, if any of his fellow competitors had good reason to believe he's cheating, they would've made it known a long time ago. Those guys aren't going to just sit back and take it while he beats their asses night in and night out of they don't think he's legit. Like I've said so many times before, winning drivers don't come any cleaner than he is. He races hard yet he's also very calculated and patient. It always seems as if he knows exactly where to be on the racetrack and you won't see him out there melting his tires on lap 10. He always knows exactly when and how far to push it yet he rarely ever makes a mistake. He's the perfect combination of mental and physical attributes that it takes to make the perfect sprint car driver. He's not my favorite driver but I definitely don't hate him like so many others do. I go to sprint car races to watch the bravest and most talented drivers do battle in the baddest racecars on earth so I respect him and what he's accomplished because it's pretty amazing.  

Ricky Warner

to indy and beyond!!

Just got win #13 on the year! I predicted he would get 30 or better wins this year. He's on his way if something unexpected doesn't happens? I think he'll get that pretty ez!!

I will say Schatz likely would have won even if it had gone the full distance last night.  But Henderson was keeping pace with him and they both looked to have cars that were strong anywhere on the track. They were just coming into lapped traffic when the yellow came out to end the race. I think we were just about to see some fun and two really good, clean drivers dice it out in traffic. Dang that fog!!!

In the entire history of the WoO, over 2400 A Mains, only 25 drivers have 13 or more victories for their career. Schatz has done it in 34 races. He's beaten the best of California, the All Stars, the Posse and the NSL and it's only June.

He didn't get win #13 until the Nationals last year and still finished with 26 wins. If he goes on a similar tear this year, he could finish with close to 40 wins. As it is, he's on pace for 32. Mind boggling numbers.

While he's been impressive, he's had some breaks - especially last night (this morning) at Knoxville and tonight at Huset's. 

At Knoxville, he qualified to start on the front row of the heat and drove away in impressive fashion. The dash invert was nice to him and he was solid there as well. Then, the rain gave a locked down track that made passing difficult. Henderson was all over him on the first caution and would have likely had the pass if they ran another lap. Henderson was also making up ground when the final caution came out. However, Schatz was in the right spot at the right time and got the W.

Tonight, McMahan gets into a lapped car while leading and second-running Pittman spun to avoid. Then, Stewart makes mistake late that allows Schatz to slip by.

There's no denying that the 15 is the best operation with the best car/driver in the world right now and 13 wins shouldn't be a surprise, but even he has some help every now and then. 

Looking forward to see what this team has for the month of money and if anyone else might have anything for them.

Well evidently the season is over, give Schatz the championship and everyone save their money and stay home.