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"I love the fresh energy I feel with this team, even as a seasoned driver. It was a big decision to bring J.C. (John Collins) and Rip (Reynolds) on last year, and man has that investment paid off. We finished fourth overall in 2021 with two great wins and some really close finishes. We took what we learned from our first year together and are improving on what we know works," says Cruz, who has finished in the top five NHRA Funny Car standings 11 of his career seasons. "If you take a look at the results from testing where all our runs were threes and the best was 3.92, we can see that we're chipping away at getting the Snap-on Dodge in the consistent place we need it to be for the Winternationals and the competitive season ahead. It's a really exciting place to be.”
During the off-season, Cruz was in the shop every day but took time to race in the iconic Tulsa Chili Bowl on a quarter mile dirt track. Also, during the off-season, the team added Austin Hord and Nate Hamm. Austin spent time with DSR before joining Cruz Pedregon Racing, while Nate's first track experience with a Nitro car was at testing.
The new look on Cruz's Funny Car is an evolution from the 2021 design carrying the signature Snap-on red and black colors in a fade pattern keeping the company's “S” wrench logo as a prominent feature. An updated Makers & Fixers logo and theme will once again highlight a call to the Makers and Fixers to share their stories at makersandfixers.com. The car's bodies will remain the same as last year and carry Cruz's chosen names of Gato Malo, bad cat; Gato Loco, crazy cat; and El Conquistador, the conqueror.
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To see the latest Cruz news, like his Facebook page, where you can also check out his Vlog “Kickin’ It With The Cruzer.” Follow Cruz on Twitter and Instagram. Be sure to follow @MakersandFixers on Instagram and share your stories at makersandfixers.com.
