NHRA Funny Car racer Ron Capps announced via his Facebook account that he is leaving DSR after 17 years. Why is he leaving DSR?
Ron Capps, born on 20 June 1965, is a popular NHRA Funny Car racer. He drives the NAPA Auto Parts Dodge Charger for Don Schumacher Racing (DSR).
He made his professional debut with Top Fuel Dragsters in 1995. He has been competing in the NHRA for almost three decades now.
He joined DSR in 2005 and won sixty-seven NHRA national events since he started driving funny cars. Moreover, Capps won his first NHRA Mello Yello Series Funny Car championship in 2016.
Why Is Ron Capps Leaving DSR?
Ron Capps has announced his departure from DRS after seventeen years and two NHRA Funny Car championships.
The announcement came days after he won his second NHRA Funny Car title. On November 21, 2021, Capps took to his Facebook and wrote, “Yesterday was my last da at Don Schumacher Racing.”
He went on to say that he had an amazing experience in the last 17 years and called himself one of the luckiest people ever to last for such a long period of time.
He also thanked the whole team of DSR for their hospitality and for taking care of him for so many years.
Now, Capps has left the team but has not announced his plans for the future. The DSR family is certainly going to miss him and we wish the racer all the best for his future.
Who Is Ron Capps Wife Shelley Capps?
Ron Capps is married to his wife Shelley Capps. The couple has been married for nearly 30 years now.
Capps has two children with his spouse. He has a daughter named Taylor Capps and a son named Caden Capps.
In a 2008 interview, the 56-year-old racer said it was difficult to leave behind his family for at least six months out of the year for his dream.
But, he said it was a part of his job and has accepted to adjust to it. His partner of 29 years was also understanding of his situation and supported him through everything.
Shelley said their children have adapted to their father’s frequent departure. So, when they were young they always looked forward to summertime when all of them were together and spent some quality time.
Ron Capps Salary And Net Worth Explored In 2021
Ron Capps has not disclosed his verified salary and net worth at the time of publication.
According to popularbio.com, Capps’s net worth is estimated between $1 million to $5 million. His huge fortune is credited to his successful career as a funny car racer.