We're trying to improve Conversations.
Please take a brief survey and help us out.

Funny Car Countdown battle now Cruz Pedregon's to lose

By John Schwarb
Special to ESPN.com

Sunday, November 2, 2008

LAS VEGAS -- An underdog put himself in position for the Funny Car title in the NHRA's penultimate race at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. But not the underdog most expected. Tim Wilkerson, the driver/tuner who had been first in FC points after 15 of the Past 16 events going into Vegas and owned a 52-point lead with two to go, bowed out in the first round Sunday at the eighth ACDelco Las Vegas Nationals to open the door for a number of chasers. Cruz Pedregon marched through, winning f ...

Read full story | Create Your Profile

Activate your ESPN Profile!

Sort comments by: Most Recent | First Posted

Comments that include profanity, or personal attacks, or antisocial behavior such as "spamming" or "trolling," or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. We will take steps to block users who violate any of our terms of use. You are fully responsible for the content that you post.


Conversations in Real-Time

CONTESTS & PROMOTIONS

ESPN Fantasy Salary Cap
Create your own fantasy game day living room and win BIG!
Heisman Vote 2009
Vote for the next Heisman winner and enter for a chance to win a trip to the awards show. Mor
Engineered to Win Challenge
Test your football smarts by playing NFL trivia and enter each week for a chance to win a 2010 GMC Sierra.