Two-time Funny Car world champion Cruz Pedregon and primary sponsor Snap-on are set to bring a bold, new look to the track at this weekend\u2019s Ford Performance NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas. The team will debut the fresh \u201cOwn It\u201d paint scheme, symbolizing the entrepreneurial spirit behind the Snap-on franchise opportunity. The design highlights the pride, freedom, and independence that Snap-on franchisees enjoy as they deliver professional-grade tools and solutions directly to skilled professionals on-site.<\/p>\n
The new look carries Snap-on\u2019s signature \u201cOwn It\u201d message both on and off the track, serving as a powerful reminder of the dedication and drive shared by franchisees and the Pedregon team.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis time around, we\u2019re aiming to keep it on all fours and punch the Snap-on car into the winner\u2019s circle. We\u2019ve been knocking on the door, especially after our strongest event in Dallas, with a season-best 3.87 time. We\u2019re hoping to carry that momentum into Vegas and Pomona.\u201d<\/p>\n
Pedregon also reflected on his memorable history at The Strip.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Las Vegas Strip holds many great memories for me, but none bigger than the 2016 wheelstand. The car took flight and stayed up on two wheels for half a quarter mile at close to 290 MPH. It\u2019s been one of the most iconic runs of my career.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople ask me all the time what I was thinking during that run. All I can say is it was scary\u2014I was staring at the clear blue sky the whole time, not fully understanding how I got there. Luckily, it landed back on all fours, and I lived to talk about it.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re debuting our freshly wrapped Snap-on Franchisee car\u2014an annual design I look forward to every year, especially since I ride with franchisees before events along the racing route and often host them in the pit. We\u2019re looking forward to hitting the track with the \u2018Own It\u2019 message.\u201d<\/p>\n
The \u201cOwn It\u201d paint scheme will proudly feature the name of Snap-on Nitro Franchisee Mike Geiger, a local entrepreneur. On Friday night, Mike and his wife, who operate their Snap-on truck together, will be joined by several of their customers for a special Snap-on-sponsored dinner in Pedregon\u2019s pit. Attendees will witness firsthand how the tools they sell are used to prep the Funny Car for competition.<\/p>\n
Snap-on\u2019s Makers and Fixers initiative will also be highlighted, as repair professionals like Mike\u2019s customers are encouraged to share their stories on Instagram at @MakersandFixers. The campaign celebrates skilled professionals who keep the world moving every day, from garages to racetracks. To explore more stories or nominate a \u201cMaker and Fixer,\u201d visit makersandfixers.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n For the latest news, follow Cruz Pedregon and Snap-on on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Stay updated with Cruz\u2019s journey as he aims to make his mark in Las Vegas with the striking new Snap-on \u201cOwn It\u201d scheme.<\/p>\n This story was originally published on October 24, 2024. <\/p>\n The post Cruz Pedregon to Debut New \u2018Own It\u2019 Paint Scheme at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas<\/a> first appeared on Drag Illustrated<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Two-time Funny Car world champion Cruz Pedregon and primary sponsor Snap-on are set to bring a bold, new look to the track at this weekend\u2019s Ford Performance NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas. The team will debut the fresh \u201cOwn It\u201d paint scheme, symbolizing the entrepreneurial spirit behind the Snap-on franchise opportunity. The design highlights the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-96650","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96650","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=96650"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96650\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=96650"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=96650"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=96650"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}