Tony Pedregon
American racing driver
Tony Pedregon Lopez (born March 8, 1965) is an American two-time NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Funny Car Champion from Torrance, California. He is also the youngest of the Pedregon brothers. His brother Cruz Pedregon is the 1992 and 2008 NHRA Mello Yello Series Funny Car Champion.
Racing career
Early Days
In 1993, Pedregon qualified for his first NHRA event driving a Top Fuel Dragster. In 1995, he ran a limited Funny Car Schedule for car owner Larry Minor.
John Force Racing Days
In 1996, Pedregon made his debut at John Force Racing driving a funny car. In his first season with the team, he made seven final round appearances, winning his first career event at Atlanta and finishing second overall in season points under car owner John Force. He was also named the inaugural winner of the Automobile Club of Southern California Road to the Future Award. In 1997, Tony beat brother Cruz in the first ever funny car final between brothers. He was also the number one qualifier in three events and made it to five finals.
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