Cruz Pedregon (born September 19, 1963) is a 2-time NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car Champion from Torrance, California.

[2] In 1994, he was the only Funny Car driver to defeat John Force in a final round the entire season, and qualified in the top half at 15 of the 18 national events.

In 1996 Pedregon competed in a limited schedule, winning one race and finishing 3rd in the final points standings.

In 1997 Pedregon became the only Motorsports Driver to win the "Premio De Oro", an award for outstanding Hispanic Athletes.

In 1999 Pedregon formed his own team and raced a partial schedule in Funny Car.

at two events (Englishtown and Chicago), and won a $25,000 bonus for having closest margin of victory in the Motel 6 Who Got the Light award.

He had an incredible charge in the playoffs, winning three of four final-round appearances, including the final three events of the season.