Tony Pedregon

NHRA – ACDelco Gatornationals Results

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NHRA-ACDelco Gatornationals Results Top Fuel 1. Tony Schumacher. 2. Brandon Bernstein. 3. Hillary Will. 4. Larry Dixon. 5. Rod Fuller. 6. Michael Gunderson. 7. Antron Brown. 8. Bruce Litton. 9. Doug Herbert. 10. Cory McClenathan. 11. Clay Millican. 12. Doug Foley. 13. Alan Bradshaw. 14. Urs Erbacher. 15. J.R. Todd. 16. David Grubnic. Funny Car … Read more

T. Pedregon eager to move on

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The national media spotlight was burning bright for Funny Car champion Tony Pedregon after the NHRA season opener in Pomona, Calif, on Feb. 10. Pedregon’s Impala SS exploded in the first round of eliminations, prompting appearances for the reigning Powerade Series champ on NBC’s Today show, CNN and Inside Edition. Pedregon, who suffered only minor … Read more

Schumacher takes victory in Top Fuel

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POMONA, Calif. — Defending Top Fuel champion Tony Schumacher raced to his 42nd career victory Sunday in the Carquest Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals, while Funny Car champion Tony Pedregon escaped serious injury in a spectacular explosion. Pedregon sustained burns to his right hand but was otherwise OK after the wild ride in a first-round loss … Read more

Schumacher, Pedregon, Coughlin, Smith reign in NHRA (USA Today)

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Tony Schumacher won his fourth straight Top Fuel title Sunday, beating Bob Vandergriff in the final round of the Auto Club of Southern California NHRA Finals to edge “Hot Rod” Fuller for the championship. Tony Pedregon (Funny Car), Jeg Coughlin (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were crowned in other divisions. Read full … Read more

Skepticism gives way to acceptance for title format (USA Today)

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The NHRA season wraps up its season and its inaugural Countdown to the Championship at this weekend at the Automobile Club of Southern California Finals at Pomona, Calif. Three of the four titles are wide open; each is a four-driver race. Only Funny Car’s Tony Pedregon has a comfortable lead on a championship. Read full … Read more