Speed - Quality - Value
This is a great opportunity to help bring fully customizable buildings to not only vehicle hobbyist but to the drag racing and dirt racing realms. Being involved in the metal building business has always been a passion of mine that dates back to my early years working with my dad in our shop in California. Now having this opportunity to have my own business, with the idea of helping all forms of racers have their own shop, work space and storage facility is going to be deeply rooted in the business moving forward.
The VIPs of CP Express Buildings
Cruz Pedregon
CEO of CP Express Buildings
2x NHRA Nitro Funny Car World Champ and owner & driver of the Snap-on Tools, Dodge Hellcat SRT Nitro Funny Car.
Torrance, CA, born and the son of drag racer “Flamin” Frank Pedregon, Sr. Pedregon began his career in 1980 behind wheel of a 1953 Kenworth truck. He raced go-karts in 1986 and was track champion at Ventura California Raceway. In 1987 he joined NHRA Competition, racing an Alcohol Dragster. After 3 years in Alcohol Dragsters, he moved to Alcohol Funny Cars.
In 1991 Pedregon moved to Top Fuel Competition, racing a partial schedule. In 1992, Pedregon won the Funny Car Championship. He would be the only driver besides John Force to win it in the 1990s. In 1997 Pedregon became the only Motorsports Driver to win the “Premio De Oro”, an award for outstanding Hispanic Athletes.
In 1999 Cruz formed his own team, Cruz Pedregon Racing. Cruz has gone on to win his 2nd world championship in 2008 and continues his winning ways to present day. He currently ranks 5th all time in NHRA Nitro Funny Car wins.
Caleb Cox
Director of Sales and Marketing
As the Team and General Manager for Cruz Pedregon Racing over the last decade, Caleb has had the privilege of being deeply involved in the thrilling world of drag racing. Working behind the scenes in many ways of the business. His journey began at Indiana State University, where he pursued a degree in Sports Management and Marketing while also making contributions as a football player.
Caleb’s dedication and hard work have been recognized, and in 2016, he was honored to be named a Drag Illustrated 30 Under 30 winner, celebrating some of the top individuals in the sport and business of drag racing under 30 years old. These experiences have shaped him into a passionate and driven professional in the world of motorsports.
Off the track, he finds fulfillment in his role as a husband to his loving wife Stacy, and as a father to two wonderful sons, Wesley and Bentley.
Our Partner
“At Campana Building Consultants, LLC and IDEASConnX, LLC, we are excited to expand our business by helping the Cruz Pedregon Express Buildings team build their own private-label company catering to the racing industry. With freight costs continuing to escalate, CBC’s ten shipping locations throughout the United States further add to the economics of a Cruz Pedregon Express Building. I am excited to work with Cruz, Lee Beard, Ben Markham, and the rest of the Cruz Pedregon team to build a successful company for Cruz.”
Fred Campana, CEO of Campana Building Consultants LLC