Cruz Pedregon Interstate Batteries Hot Rod 1998 Pontiac Firebird Funny Car 1:24 Diecast – 1 of 2,000 Racing Champions NHRA Collectible

Some drivers race with talent.

Cruz Pedregon races with instinct.

Born into the legendary Pedregon racing family, Cruz quickly carved out a name for himself as one of the most fearless and skilled drivers in NHRA Funny Car history. With lightning reaction times and aggressive driving style, Pedregon became one of the toughest competitors in the nitro ranks.

The late 1990s were a fierce era in Funny Car racing, with packed fields and powerhouse teams battling for every thousandth of a second. Behind the wheel of the Interstate Batteries Pontiac Firebird Funny Car, Cruz carried the momentum of his early career success, including his 1992 NHRA Funny Car World Championship and numerous national event victories that made him a constant threat on race day.

The Hot Rod Magazine special edition celebrates the connection between drag racing and the broader hot rod culture that helped fuel the sport’s popularity for generations.

This 1998 Cruz Pedregon Interstate Batteries “Hot Rod” Pontiac Firebird Funny Car 1:24 diecast, produced by Racing Champions and limited to just 1 of 2,000 made, is a low-production collectible from one of the most exciting periods in Funny Car history.

Pre-owned and in great condition, this special edition piece is a great addition for collectors who appreciate nitro racing legends and rare Funny Car variants.

Product Details

• Driver: Cruz Pedregon

• Car: Interstate Batteries “Hot Rod” Pontiac Firebird Funny Car

• Year: 1998

• Class: NHRA Funny Car

• Scale: 1:24

• Manufacturer: Racing Champions

• Production: Limited Edition – 1 of 2,000 Produced

• Special Edition: Hot Rod Magazine

• Condition: Pre-Owned – Great Condition

• Category: NHRA Funny Car Diecast & Drag Racing Memorabilia

For collectors who remember the intensity of 1990s Funny Car racing, this diecast captures the era when drivers like Cruz Pedregon made every round unpredictable.

At Revelry1, we don’t just sell diecast.

We celebrate the racers who helped make nitro racing unforgettable.