Buddy Hull Racing
BUDDY HULL MAKING FUNNY CAR TEAM OWNERSHIP DEBUT IN GAINESVILLE
DALLAS – When the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season kicks off at the legendary AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA 
Gatornationals, March 5-8, at Gainesville Raceway, Buddy Hull will roll into the staging lanes with more momentum, and more pride, than ever before.
The event marks Hull’s third season competing in the ultra-competitive Funny Car category, but more importantly, it signifies his debut as a Funny Car team owner with Hull Racing. The Texas-based driver has spent the offseason building the program from the ground up alongside his wife, Madi, laying the foundation for what he believes will be a breakout year.
“This offseason has been the most meaningful of my career,” said Hull. “Madi and I have poured everything we have into Hull Racing. There were long nights, tough decisions and a lot of faith involved. But standing here now, heading into Gainesville as a team owner, I couldn’t be more excited. We didn’t cut corners. We built this the right way.” Continue reading
Buddy Hull to Debut FS Mustang Funny Car at Gatornationals
DALLAS – Hull Racing led by team owner and driver Buddy Hull will start the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the historic 
Gatornationals with new sponsor and marketing partner FS Performance and Sam Pack Ford on their 12,000-horspowered Funny Car. The design will mirror the 2025 high performance Mustang GT Premium that the dealership designed at the end of the year. The limited-edition Ford Mustang “Buddy Hull” specialty car is inspired by the same grit, attitude and adrenaline that drives his Nitro Funny Car program. Over the off-season Hull Racing led by crew chiefs Mike Guger and Matt Bynum have been preparing for the season opener.
“We are taking the opportunity to work with Sam Pack Ford and FS Performance to the next level,” said Hull. “It is one thing to have a car on display, but when you can put that car on the racetrack at the Gatornationals in front of the whole world of drag racing that will be so cool. I was able to be a part of the Mustang GT Premium design process and give them ideas on the performance levels of the Mustang as well as styling suggestions to make it very personal to my brand. I have been doing the same thing with Mike (Guger), Matt (Bynum) and the team on the big show Funny Car.” Continue reading
Hull Racing Adds Crew Chief Matt Bynum and Focuses on Strong Start in Gainesville
DALLAS – Team owner and Funny Car driver Buddy Hull is building his newly formed Hull Racing team on a foundation of performance, 
safety and strong relationships. The past two months have seen a flurry of activity in Hull’s race shop located just south of the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex by long-time crew chief Mike Guger and new addition veteran crew chief Matt Bynum. With two Funny Cars in the shop the tandem has been meticulously going over every part and piece of the operation preparing for their season debut at the historic Gatornationals, March 5-8, 2026. Hull is excited about the beginning of a new era in his career.
“I have been a team owner and a team driver but this new endeavor, Hull Racing, has me so excited for my future,” said Hull. “This is a family-owned team with my wife Madi and my son Maverick. We are building a program that I am very proud of. Having Matt join Mike to tune this Funny Car gives me a lot of confidence for the long term. Matt has a background like mine, and I am really looking forward to working with him and seeing the success he and Mike can have with this team.”
Bynum joins Hull Racing after years working on nitro Funny Cars with several top-level teams including Blake Alexander, Del Worsham and Alexis DeJoria. Bynum also has extensive success in the nostalgia Funny Car ranks. Continue reading
Red Line Oil Joins Hull Racing for the 2026 Season
DALLAS – Buddy Hull, owner and Funny Car driver announced today that Red Line Oil has joined Hull Racing as an official partner for the 
2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, beginning with the historic NHRA Gatornationals. Red Line Oil, known worldwide for its industry-leading synthetic lubricants and unmatched performance in the most demanding motorsports environments, brings a proven legacy of reliability, innovation and winning results to the Hull Racing program.
“It’s impossible to not love the energy Buddy brings in everything he does,” said Mark Beatty, Brand Director for Red Line Oil. “Having Buddy on #teamredlineoil makes us better, stronger, and faster!”
As part of the partnership, Red Line Oil branding will be featured across Hull Racing assets throughout the NHRA season and select specialty events. The team will rely on Red Line’s advanced lubricants to support top performance under extreme race conditions. Hull has been a featured driver on and off the track including the Stampede of Speed at Texas Motorplex and as host of the award-winning television show, Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull, which will return for its third season in 2026. Continue reading
Sam Pack Ford Releases Buddy Hull Edition Mustang
DALLAS – FS Performance and Sam Pack Ford teamed up with Funny Car driver Buddy Hull to create a limited-edition Ford Mustang 
“Buddy Hull” specialty car, inspired by the same grit, attitude, and adrenaline that drive his Nitro Funny Car program. Hull also has a full-size Funny Car on display at the North Dallas dealership.
“This was an amazing opportunity to partner with Sam Pack Ford to design a killer Mustang,” said Hull. “I was able to sit in and give them ideas on the performance levels of the Mustang as well as styling suggestions to make it very personal to my brand. This is a one-of-a-kind Mustang and I can’t wait to hand it over to a lucky customer.”
Buddy Hull Funny Car on display at Sam Pack Ford, photo credit Hull Racing
FS Performance brought Hull’s vision to life with a fully dialed-in build featuring a Roush Stage 2 kit, pushing the car to roughly 800 horsepower. Every part of this car has been touched with intention, from motorsport-styling cues to performance upgrades worthy of the Buddy Hull name. Continue reading
Buddy Hull Building for the Future with Announcement of Return to Team Ownership
DALLAS, TX – Buddy Hull today announced he will be returning to the role of NHRA team owner and driver for the 2026 NHRA Mission 
Foods Drag Racing Series and beyond under the Hull Racing banner. The business owner from Dallas, Texas, parted ways with Jim Dunn Racing after two seasons behind the wheel of their iconic Funny Car. Hull has assembled a complete racing operation and will be ready for the season opening Gatornationals, March 6-8, 2026, at historic Gainesville Raceway.
“I want to thank Jim Dunn Racing for the opportunity to race a nitro Funny Car full-time,” said Hull, who raced to numerous quarterfinal finishes over the past two seasons. “After the experiences of the past two seasons the time was right for me to take ownership of my career and brand. I have a lot of business opportunities on and off the track and this was the perfect time to take the next step in my Funny Car career.”
Hull will continue to compete in the Funny Car class with his own Funny Car team led by crew chiefs Mike Guger and Johnny West. He currently has two complete Funny Cars at his Dallas area shop, and the team will be testing in advance of the 2026 season with plans to be a consistent mid-3.90 Funny Car in what is shaping up to be very competitive Funny Car field. Continue reading
JIM DUNN RACING LEADS ICONIC MOON EQUIPPED FUNNY CAR INTO WORLD FINALS
LONG BEACH, CA – The 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season comes to a close this weekend at the In-N-Out Burger 
NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, November 13-16, and for Buddy Hull and Jim Dunn Racing, it’s set to be a celebration of legacy, perseverance and passion for the sport.
Hull will take to the track behind the wheel of the Moon Equipped Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car, a fan-favorite that’s synonymous with both speed and nostalgia. The Finals will mark the fifth appearance of a Mooneyes livery this season, a fitting tribute as both Jim Dunn Racing and Mooneyes commemorate 75 years of excellence in their respective crafts.
“It’s really special to close out the year in Pomona with Moon Equipped on the car,” said Hull. “Jim Dunn Racing has such an incredible legacy, and to be part of their 75th year, and to share that milestone with Mooneyes, is something I’m truly honored to represent. The Mooneyes Funny Car means so much to the fans and to drag racing history, and we want to finish the season strong with it.” Continue reading
Season Finale of Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull Features Tim Wilkerson
DALLAS – The second season of Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull comes to an exciting close this week with a can’t-miss finale featuring 
one of the most beloved figures in drag racing, Tim Wilkerson. The episode premieres Wednesday, November 12, at 8 p.m. ET and 8 p.m. PT on the NHRA FAST Channel.
Host Buddy Hull sits down with Wilkerson for a heartfelt and insightful conversation covering his remarkable journey through the world of Funny Car racing. From his humble beginnings working his way up in the sport to his unforgettable 2008 season, where he came within reach of the championship and received a rare standing ovation at the NHRA Awards Banquet, Wilkerson shares stories that showcase the determination and passion that have defined his career. The episode also dives into his role as crew chief for his son, Daniel Wilkerson, who now drives the SCAG Wilkerson Racing Funny Car, carrying on the family legacy.
“Tim Wilkerson is one of those drivers who embodies everything great about this sport, heart, grit and a deep love for racing,” said Hull. “Talking with him about his career, that incredible 2008 season and what it’s like working side-by-side with his family was an absolute honor. Fans are going to love hearing his perspective on how his career evolved and what keeps him coming back.” Continue reading
Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull Talks Tuning and Racing with Mike Neff
DALLAS – The fast-paced world of Funny Car racing takes center stage once again as Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull debuts episode 
eight of season two, this Wednesday, November 5, at 8 p.m. ET and 8 p.m. PT on the NHRA FAST Channel. This week, host Buddy Hull welcomes one of the sport’s most respected figures, Mike Neff, a former Funny Car driver for John Force Racing and the current crew chief for Alexis DeJoria at JCM Racing.
Buddy Hull (left) and Mike Neff talked about Neff’s career path from crew person to world champion Funny Car crew chief and US Nationals winning Funny Car driver. photo credit Werner Communications
In the episode, Hull and Neff dive deep into Mike’s remarkable progression through the drag racing ranks, starting from his early days as a bottom-end crew member to becoming one of the most successful crew chiefs in NHRA competition. Neff reflects on his experiences driving for the powerhouse John Force Racing team, where he captured two U.S. Nationals titles, and shares the lessons learned from balancing the mechanical and mental sides of the sport. The conversation also explores his passion for off-road racing with his son, offering fans a look at the family side of a life built around speed, strategy and teamwork. Continue reading
HULL LOOKING PAST VEGAS TO WORLD FINALS
LAS VEGAS – Fan-favorite Funny Car driver Buddy Hull made his much-anticipated return to NHRA competition this weekend at the Dodge 
NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection, held at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It was Hull’s first event back behind the wheel since suffering a hand injury during the Sonoma Nationals in July, and his return was well-welcomed by the Jim Dunn Racing team, fans and the NHRA community.
Piloting the KGC Construction Funny Car, Hull showed steady progress throughout the weekend. His best performance came in the fourth and final qualifying session on Saturday, when he powered to a 4.163 second pass at 257.63 mph. In one of the most competitive Funny Car fields of the season, with 21 cars vying for 16 spots, Hull ultimately qualified in the No. 19 position, narrowly missing the field for Sunday’s eliminations. Despite not making the race day lineup, Hull’s return to the driver’s seat was a personal and professional milestone.
“I’m just so grateful to be back out here,” said Hull. “After being sidelined since Sonoma, it feels amazing to get back in the car and do what I love. This team, Jim Dunn Racing, has been incredible through everything, giving me the time I needed to heal and then welcoming me back like family. I couldn’t ask for a better group of people to race with.” Continue reading
