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Hot Rod TV: Pedregon Part 1

Flamin’ Frank Pedregon is a name many Hot Rod fans still remember and with good reason: He was one of the greatest drag racers of all time! Lucky for us his offspring isn’t all that bad either! Sit back, relax, and get to know the Pedregon brothers…

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