Tony Pedregon

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tony Pedregon
Occupation	Racing Driver
Date Of Birth	Mar 8, 1965(1965-03-08)
Age	59
Birthplace	Torrance
Country	United States
Birth City	Torrance
Horoscope	Aries

Tony Pedregon Biography

Tony Pedregon is one of the most popular and richest Racing Driver who was born on March 8, 1965 in Torrance, Torrance, United States. Tony Pedregon (born March 8, 1965) is a 2-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.

In his first season as a team owner, finished No. 8 in the final Championship standings, his ninth consecutive season finishing in the top 10. Pedregon recorded his Career-best E.T. is the seventh quickest Funny Car pass in NHRA history and Recorded two of the 10 fastest Funny Car speeds in NHRA history (331.28, Chicago 1; 329.83, Atlanta). His career won-lost record in elimination rounds of 319-189 is 13th-best among all active pro drivers with 50 or more decisions. Was the No. 1 qualifier three times (Las Vegas 1, Atlanta, Chicago 1); Qualified for all 23 events, upping his national event qualifying streak to 87 consecutive races dating back to Bristol 2001, fifth best among all active pro driver. Tony Pedregon joins a short list of only five NHRA Professional drag racers to have ever been nominated for the ESPY Best Driver Award. Joining Pedregon are Tony Schumacher, John Force, Greg Anderson and Melanie Troxel. No drag racer has ever won the ESPY Best Driver Award.

In 2005 Pedregon set career best for time when he and his brother (Cruz) each ran 4.680s at Chicago 2. He finished the season with two wins and a runner-up finish at the final five events. He qualified for all 23 events, increasing his streak of qualifying at national events to 110. He also earned three No. 1 qualifiers and had the low E.T. at three events. In 2006 Pedregon won three events and finished top five in the final points standings. In 2007 Pedregon won his second NHRA Funny Car title winning four events along the way. In 2008 Tony won four events and qualified first in two events and finished fifth in the final points. In 2009 Pedregon won three events and finished sixth in the final points.

On October 31, 2015, it was announced that Pedregon would join the Fox NHRA broadcast team in 2016 for their NHRA Mello Yello Series coverage.

On Oct 29, 1998, Tony Pedregon, sponsored by Castrol Syntec and Action Performance Racing, unveiled a racing car that featured slain Tejano superstar Selena

Tony Pedregon Net Worth

Tony Pedregon is one of the richest Racing Driver from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tony Pedregon 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

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.

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 2nd 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. In 1998 he won two events in two finals. In 1999 Pedregon was the No.1 qualifier at four events and posted the quickest time in history when he clocked a 4.779 second run at Gainesville Raceway. He was the runner-up in the Funny Car bonus race at Indianapolis . In 2000 Pedregon went to six Finals collecting two wins.

In 2001 Pedregon won at Englishtown after qualifying 1st, a career first. He also won back to back races for the first time in his career. In 2002 he won six times in eight final rounds and finished 2nd in points for the 4th time in his career. He also won three consecutive races for the first time in his career. In 2003 Pedregon finally won the Championship becoming the first driver to win besides John Force since 1992 when brother Cruz won. He also won 8 events that season putting him 4th on the all-time career win list. Pedregon decided at the end of the season to go join brother Cruz and form Pedregon Racing.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Tony Pedregon Dating?

According to our records, Tony Pedregon married to Andrea Pedregon. As of December 1, 2023, Tony Pedregon’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Tony Ranked on the list of most popular Racing Driver. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Tony Pedregon celebrates birthday on March 8 of every year.

Where is Tony Pedregon today?

Pedregon resides in Indianapolis, Indiana with his wife Andrea. He has four children: two daughters Cecily and Arielle, and two sons Desidario and Benecio. He is also the son of Drag Racing Legend Flamin’ Frank Pedregon.

Who is Frank Pedregon?

Frank Pedregon made a name for himself on the 1960s Southern California drag- racing scene. The late die-cast designer and photographer/graphic artist Tom West told Drag List in 2001, “From what I have heard, it was primarily because of the Scott Injection.

Is Tony Pedregon still racing?

After a successful career that spanned more than two decades and produced two NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Funny Car world championships, 43 wins, and more, Tony Pedregon will step away from driving in 2016 , joining the NHRA on FOX broadcast team.

How old is Cruz Pedregon?

58 years (September 19, 1963)

Where does Cruz Pedregon live?

Pedregon resides in Brownsburg, Indiana.