Cruz Pedregon 2006 1:24 Advaance Auto Parts Monte Carlo Funny Car Diecast by Action Performance. In 1992, Cruz Pedregon became the only driver in the decade to dethrone NHRA funny car champion, John Force. In 2006, Pedregon will continue his quest for a second title with backing from Advance Auto Parts. Pedregon, who once took time off from racing to work as an analyst at ESPN, came back to the funny car circuit in 2002. Pedregon and the Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet Monte Carlofunny car willbe back in action for the Winternationals at Pomona Raceway in February 2006.