Cruz Pedregon

Ford Performance NHRA Nationals – Las Vegas 2

Pre-Race Report

News of Note:

Cruz Pedregon and primary sponsor Snap-on are debuting a new “Own It” paint scheme in Las Vegas, bringing a fresh, bold look to the track while celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit behind the Snap-on franchise opportunity. The new scheme represents the pride, freedom, and independence franchisees experience as they serve skilled professionals on-site, embodying the spirit of “Own It” on and off the track.

Quotes for the upcoming Vegas race –

Cruz Pedregon, two-time Funny Car World Champion

“This time around, we’re aiming to keep it on all fours and punch the Snap-on car into the winner’s circle. We’ve been knocking on the door, especially after our strongest event in Dallas, with a season-best 3.87 time. We’re hoping to carry that momentum into Vegas and Pomona.”

“The Las Vegas Strip holds many great memories for me, but none bigger than the 2016 wheelstand. The car took flight and stayed up on two wheels for half a quarter mile at close to 290 MPH. It’s been one of the most iconic runs of my career.”

“People ask me all the time what I was thinking during that run. All I can say is it was scary—I was staring at the clear blue sky the whole time, not fully understanding how I got there. Luckily, it landed back on all fours, and I lived to talk about it.”

“We’re debuting our freshly wrapped Snap-on Franchisee car—an annual design I look forward to every year, especially since I ride with franchisees before events along the racing route and often host them in the pit. We’re looking forward to hitting the track with the ‘Own It’ message.”