Ron Capps departs Don Schumacher Racing

Ron Capps has shocked the drag racing world once again by announcing his departure from Don Schumacher Racing.

Taking to his social media this afternoon he said the following, "Yesterday was my last day at Don Schumacher Racing. It's been an incredible 17 years, I went there to join my buddy Gary Scelzi and have had the best teammates and sponsors throughout the years I could ever ask for.

"There us a lot of NHRA Wally's scattered throughout the house and we've raised a lot of NHRA Championship banners up at the DSR shop.

'The best part though, without question has been the people I've been lucky enough to be around for the last 17 years.

"From Don Schumacher and his wonderful family, management our great people at the track with us, the front office group, the hospitality people, the fab shop and of course all the team members past and present and their families...

"Thank you everyone at DSR for an incredible ride."

While this isn't something the fans were necessarily expecting, after winning the championship in Pomona, Ron teased that he has a big announcement coming at the PRI show in December and after the world of drag racing can't wait to hear what it is.