Buddy Hull Racing
Jim Dunn Racing Celebrates 75 Years with Mooneyes at Winternationals
LONG BEACH, CA – Two iconic brands have been fixtures in the drag racing universe for nearly a century. Jim Dunn Racing and Mooneyes 
are celebrating 75 years of success heading into the NHRA Winternationals this weekend at In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip. A host of special events will take place through the weekend but the underlying theme for both entities will be their passion for the sport and the unwavering love the fans have for each organization. A special Mooneyes Funny Car will be piloted by Jim Dunn Racing driver Buddy Hull and the team’s pit will be in a unique area showing off their race weekend efforts for fans from around the world.
“We have been so fortunate to have a company like Mooneyes support Jim Dunn Racing for decades,” said Jon Dunn. “The Winternationals is a magical event in drag racing and Pomona is our home track. My dad loves drag racing and seeing the Mooneyes Funny Car turn on win lights. Some of the biggest moments over the past 75 years have come from seeing the success of the Mooneyes Funny Car.” Continue reading
HULL LOOKING AHEAD TO BETTER CONDITIONS AFTER PHOENIX
CHANDLER, AZ – It’s impossible for every weekend to be a record setting race, and that is most definitely true of this weekend’s NHRA 
Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park. Buddy Hull, the Funny Car driver for Jim Dunn Racing, battled it out against the heat, just like all his fellow Mission Foods Drag Racing Series competitors. After facing less than ideal conditions all weekend, Hull is eagerly looking a week ahead to the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, March 27-30.
“No one had their best day at this race,” said Hull, a Dallas-based driver. “Everyone struggled a bit, including us. It’s good to keep that in mind, because otherwise it’s very easy to be hard on yourself when you’re dialed into competing at such a high level.”
After battling through his first three qualifying runs, Hull made his best pass of the weekend during the fourth round of qualifying, with a 4.247 second, 242.23 MPH run, earning him the No. 15 spot going into race day. He was paired against reigning World Champion and No. 2 qualifier, Austin Prock. After staging his car, when Hull hit the gas the clip disconnect came loose on the cable and detached from the throttle, causing him to idle down the racetrack against Prock’s 3.936 second, 324.75 MPH pass. Continue reading
HULL FLYING HIGH COMING INTO PHOENIX
LONG BEACH, CA – Buddy Hull is coming off one of the best weekends of his drag racing career, so he is ready to keep that momentum 
flowing at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park, just outside of Phoenix, Arizona, March 21-23. The driver for Jim Dunn Racing is currently sitting in the No. 8 spot in points for Funny Car, his debut in the Top 10, with plans to keep climbing from there.
“Gainesville was a very good weekend for us,” said Hull. “We made it to the quarterfinals after getting past Daniel Wilkerson in round one, and we made a run that was a career best at the 1/8th mile, which shows how much work Jon Dunn put into the car during the off-season. I think it’s a real indicator of how this season is going to go for us. Seeing real improvement through our results on the track.”
Two weeks ago, at the AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, Hull made it to the second quarterfinal of his career, the first since his son, Maverick, was born in mid-August. He then fell during the second round to eventual race winner, Chad Green. Continue reading
HULL GOT IT DONE AT THE GATORNATIONALS
GAINESVILLE, FL – Buddy Hull arrived at the AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals ready to stand on business. He now has a whole 
year of experience underneath his belt, and he proved what he and the Jim Dunn Racing team team are capable of after they advanced to the quarterfinals on race day. Despite having qualifying cut short, the team was able to make several consistent passes that showed their car is moving in the right direction. This means they will be able to make a strong run for a Top 10 position in the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
“What a great way to start the year. We won the first round of the season at the Gatornationals. We have a good race car,” said Hull. “We have a race car that’s now showing signs of life. We have proven we can go down the track when it’s tough. We smoked the tires in the second round, and we don’t really know why yet. But we have a really good team, and we did a lot of good for our sponsor True Brand.”
Hull’s best run of the weekend came during the first round of eliminations on Sunday when he made a 4.048 second, 313.37 mph pass against fellow competitor Daniel Wilkerson. It was their first time meeting in competition, so Hull now holds a 1-0 record over Wilkerson.
Buddy Hull and the True Brand/Tillamook Funny Car raced to the quarterfinals at the season opening Gatornationals Continue reading
BUDDY HULL BACK FOR MORE FUNNY CAR ACTION BEGINNING IN GAINESVILLE
LONG BEACH, CA – You can call Buddy Hull many things, a Funny Car driver, a business owner, a husband and father, among other things. 
But one thing you can’t call him anymore is a rookie. The driver for Jim Dunn Racing is setting out for his second season behind a nitro Funny Car at the AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway, March 6-9. With one full-time season of racing underneath his belt, he’s ready to attack the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season with a vengeance driving the True Brand/Tillamook Funny Car.
“I’ll always look at my 2024 season fondly,” said Hull. “It was the year that the legendary Big Jim Dunn took a chance on me, and I made the leap from driving a Top Fuel dragster to a nitro Funny Car. That in and of itself was a dream come true. And then to hit other highlights, like winning my first round of racing at the historic U.S. Nationals, launching my show ‘Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull’ on the NHRA FAST Channel, and bringing my newborn son, Maverick, out to the track for the first time. It was a great first Funny Car season, so I want to keep that momentum going and make my second season even better, on and off the track.” Continue reading
TRUE BRAND, TILLAMOOK WITH JIM DUNN RACING TO KICK OFF SEASON AT GATORNATIONALS
LONG BEACH, CA – Jim Dunn Racing and Funny Car driver Buddy Hull will start the 2025 Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series with the return of Florida-based True Brand as their primary sponsor for the historic Gatornationals. Last year True Brand made their primary debut with Jim Dunn Racing at the Texas Fall Nationals and the success of that promotion led to an expansion of the program. True Brand will be a season long partner with the team and primary partner at multiple events.
“I am thrilled to be in the True Brand Funny Car for Jim Dunn Racing,” said Hull. “They are amazing partners. Last year we did a ton of great things around the Texas Fall Nationals with the National Breast Cancer Foundation. We have big plans for 2025, and I can’t wait to wheel this True Brand Funny Car into the staging lanes on Friday of the Gatornationals.”
True Brand performance additives and treatments can be used in all types of engines, fuel systems, gear/transmissions, and hydraulic systems. Since 1976, True Brand products have been used in the automotive, phosphate, citrus, railroad, steel, coal, and entertainment industries. True Brand has grown to more than 100 employees and more than 50 distributors around the world. Over the years, they have been fortunate enough to partner with and be the supplier of choice for companies such as Disney, Busch Gardens, Firestone, Goodyear, Jiffy Lube, Tires Plus, Tire Kingdom, Southeast Toyota U.S.A., Toyota of Japan, and Mazda of Japan. Continue reading
TILLAMOOK COUNTRY SMOKERS SPONSORING JIM DUNN RACING AND BUDDY HULL AT 2024 PRI SHOW
LONG BEACH, CA – The NHRA off-season will be in full swing at the 2024 edition of the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show, 
December 11-14, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Jim Dunn Racing and driver Buddy Hull will be looking to build on their rookie Funny Car season together and will be partnering with Tillamook Country Smoker brand smoked sausages at this year’s PRI Show as they make their media and sponsor appearances. Hull will also headline a free autograph session and driver appearance at the Avon, Ind., Menards location on Thursday, December 12.
“I am excited to get to PRI to start talking about the 2025 season and it is awesome Tillamook Country Smoker smoked sausages will be a part of all our media events and the fan event at Menards,” said Hull, driver of the Jim Dunn Funny Car. “My rookie year in Funny Car flew by and I wish the Gatornationals started tomorrow. I am ready and we are making some changes this off-season to be even better in 2025. Sponsors like Tillamook make a huge difference and we are thrilled to be able to highlight their products during PRI. I can’t think of a better brand to get involved with NHRA than Tillamook smoked sausages.” Continue reading
Billy Meyer Caps Entertaining First Season of Talkin’ Funny Cars
DALLAS – The first season of Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull will wrap up with legendary Funny Car driver and Hall of Famer Billy 
Meyer as the special guest this Wednesday, November 27 at 8 p.m. ET and 8 p.m. PT on the NHRA’s FAST Channel. Meyer and Hull get into the ins and out of some of Meyer’s innovative sponsorship programs as well as talk about the differences across the eras of Funny Car racing. One of the highlights of the show is Meyer’s colorful and detailed explanation of his history at the U.S. Nationals. Following the debut of the Meyer episode all nine episodes of the 2024 season will air back-to-back on Saturday, November 30 beginning at 3:00 p.m. ET.
“Getting to talk with Billy about winning the U.S. Nationals as well as his history at the biggest race in drag racing was so cool,” said Hull. “He is the first legend we have had the chance to chat with on Talkin’ Funny Cars and next season we are hoping to get some more early days drivers on the show. His stories about Burt Reynolds and Hal Needham are amazing. This season was a learning experience for me on the track as well as on the show. I want to thank every driver who shared their stories. I am also excited to give fans the chance to catch up with the Thanksgiving marathon of the shows this Saturday.” Continue reading
HULL FINISHES FIRST FUNNY CAR SEASON LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT
POMONA, CA – Buddy Hull’s rookie Funny Car season finally came to a close with the conclusion of the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals this 
weekend at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. The driver for Jim Dunn Racing will remember this season for its many firsts, personal bests and intense competition.
“This season was huge for me, from start to finish,” said Hull. “It was my first season as a full-time driver. My first season in a nitro Funny Car. My first season as just a driver and not a team owner. My first season as a husband and dad. My first season as the host of Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull. I have so much to be thankful for, and I owe it all to the Dunn family: Big Jim, Dianne, Jon and Johnna, and my wife and son, Madi and Maverick.”
Because of rain, the Funny Car class was only able to get one qualifying run in on Friday, instead of the scheduled two runs. With only three runs available to qualify, Hull knew the competition would be fierce to make the show on Sunday.
“We knew when we unloaded the trailer for this weekend that every car on the property had the potential to be able to qualify,” said Hull. “That’s why we knew we needed to bring our A-game and give the car all we had. Our first two runs here let us figure out several small issues with the car, which is why we felt pretty confident going into the third and final round of qualifying.” Continue reading
HULL EYES DOWN FINAL RACE OF ROOKIE FUNNY CAR SEASON
LONG BEACH, CA – There are few things as iconic or legendary as the Jim Dunn Racing Mooneyes Funny Car. Rookie Funny Car driver for 
Jim Dunn Racing, Buddy Hull, will be a part of that legacy for the second time this season, with the return of the Mooneyes body at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, Nov. 14-17.
“One of my favorite memories as a kid was watching Big Jim and Kenji Okazaki win the Big Bud Shootout with the Mooneyes Nitro Funny Car,” said Hull. “And now not just once, but now twice, I will be the driver piloting this car that’s literally a part of motorsports history. These are the kind of experiences that I’ve had this year that have given me chills.”
Moon Equipment Company is a California-based manufacturer of nostalgic hot rod products such as Moon tanks, discs and valve covers. Jim Dunn Racing and Mooneyes have a relationship dating back over thirty years, and the classic yellow Mooneyes car design is practically synonymous with the team. Continue reading
