Two-time NHRA Funny Car world champion Tony Pedregon’s Chevrolet Funny Car will feature primary sponsorship from Komatsu America Corp. for the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals, Sept. 16-19 in Charlotte.

“Komatsu America is excited to be sponsoring Tony Pedregon’s car,” said Erik Wilde, vice president, product marketing, Komatsu America Corp. “Tony’s reputation as a world champion aligns well with Komatsu’s worldwide reputation for producing outstanding equipment.”

Two-time NHRA Funny Car world champion Tony Pedregon’s Chevrolet Funny Car will feature primary sponsorship from Komatsu America Corp. for the O’Reilly

Auto Parts NHRA Nationals, Sept. 16-19 in Charlotte.

“Komatsu America is excited to be sponsoring Tony Pedregon’s car,” said Erik Wilde, vice president, product marketing, Komatsu America Corp. “Tony’s reputation as a world champion aligns well with Komatsu’s worldwide reputation for producing outstanding equipment.”

Komatsu will also be an associate sponsor on the Pedregon Racing Funny Car and on Cruz Pedregon’s Snap-on Racing Tools Funny Car in Dallas Sept. 23-26, Reading Oct. 7-10, Las Vegas Oct. 28-31, and Pomona Nov. 11-14.

“Komatsu is an international leader in the field of construction and mining equipment,” said Pedregon during the announcement. “We are pleased to promote awareness of the brand to our race fans as well as the Komatsu dealers and their customers.”

Tony Pedregon is one of 10 Funny Car drivers competing for the world title in the Countdown to the Championship. This weekend’s event is the second of six playoff races.

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