Cruz Pedregon Racing announced today the addition of two highly respected veterans of the sport, Terrance “Rip” Reynolds and Chris “Warrior” Kullberg, to its 2026 Nitro Funny Car operation. Both bring decades of winning experience, proven leadership, and a history of success within the NHRA.
Reynolds and Kullberg are no strangers to Cruz Pedregon Racing. Each has previously worked with the team at various points throughout their careers, contributing to on-track victories and championship-caliber performances. Their return marks a renewed commitment to elevating CPR’s competitive strength as the organization prepares for a competitive 2026 season.
“It’s rewarding to have Rip and Warrior back with us,” said team owner and driver Cruz Pedregon. “We’ve continued a great relationship with both of these guys who are winners. They know what it takes to compete at the highest level, and they bring exactly the kind of leadership, structure, and organizational strength we’ve been looking to add. This is a big step toward where we want to be in 2026, and I couldn’t be more motivated for what lies ahead.”
Reynolds and Kullberg are set to play instrumental roles in the team’s development, helping guide CPR’s technical direction, performance goals, and day-to-day execution as the organization pushes to make a major leap next season.
Cruz Pedregon Racing will continue its 2026 preparations in the coming months on the Snap-on® Dodge® Hellcat® Nitro Funny Car and looks forward to returning to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series with renewed energy, sharpened focus, and an expanded leadership team ready to deliver results.
This story was originally published on December 9, 2025. 
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