Frank Pedregon Announces Addition of Second Car to Run IHRA Nitro Funny
Car Class
FONTANA, CALIFORNIA, NOVEMBER 21, 2005: Frank Pedregon announces plans to
add a full, second Mopar Funny Car team to his team in order to compete
in the new IHRA Toro Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Funny Car class. As an
addition to his current operation that is scheduled to run the entire
NHRA POWERade series in 2006, Pedregon says a search is underway to
identify a driver for the new team.
"I'm taking email applications from interested drivers who can bring
substantial funding as part of their deal," Frank Pedregon said. "I am
providing a car that is a proven contender - the same car I ran 4.70s in
this year. I'll also provide a crew chief and team to attack that series
- with the plans of taking home the first championship of the IHRA's new
Funny Car Series."
Interested parties can contact Pedregon through SuperHero Productions, a
Phoenix, Arizona-based agency. The email address for inquiries is:
fpedregon@SuperHeroPro.com. Pedregon stated that inquiries would only be
accepted by email.
"This in no way affects what I am doing in the NHRA," Pedregon
emphasized. "I am scheduled to compete in all 23 races this year and I
expect to finalize the sponsorship deals for my team any day now."
Pedregon began the 2005 season with plans to run an abbreviated schedule,
but was able to secure sponsorship from Toyo Tire Company to finish his
season. After a brilliant runner-up finish at the US Nationals in Indianapolis, Pedregon
maintained his successful racing, proving to be a challenge to every
driver he faced.
"I loved what we were able to accomplish in 2005 - it was a great season.
I want to grow this operation and continue to offer opportunities to
minorities as well as seasoned drivers. The IHRA will be a perfect place
for someone to get their feet wet in this amazing class, and I know our
car will be the one to beat," he said.
"The guys at SuperHero are going to manage the driver application process
and assure that everything works smoothly. They are top-of-the-line
professionals, and I'm glad to have them as a part of our team.
"2006 will be an exciting year for Frank Pedregon Racing. From NHRA to
NASCAR and now IHRA - we're definitely going to be making things happen,"
he said.
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