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 →

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 →

DALLAS – NHRA fan favorite and driver of the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car, Buddy Hull, is set to return to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals, October 31 – November 2, at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The second year Funny Car driver has been sidelined following a serious incident at the Sonoma Nationals in late July that injured his left hand. Over the past 10 weeks Hull has participated in physical and occupational therapy in Dallas, Texas, with an eye on returning to the seat. In his absence veteran driver Alex Laughlin has been driving the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car.

“First I want to thank Alex for stepping in and keeping the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car on track while I have been healing and rehabbing,” said Hull. “I have been doing my best to stay active at the track but there is no substitute for the 320 mph rush of racing for Big Jim Dunn. I want to finish our 75th season strong and I thank all our fans who have reached out with well wishes and support over the past few months.”

Hull will race in Las Vegas and the season finale in Pomona as the team finishes the season strong with another Countdown playoff appearance. The season finale at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip will be a significant event for the Southern California based team as Jim Dunn Racing closes out another memorable season of a Hall of Fame racing career.

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DALLAS – Funny Car driver and Dallas native Buddy Hull was everywhere during the Stampede of Speed, leading up to the 40th Texas NHRA Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex. In his last race out of the driver’s seat before he returns to on-track action in the Jim Dunn Funny Car, he could be seen at the Stars of Texas music festival, the annual Champions Dinner, the PreStage Fan Fest and every other event in between.

“I am so proud to be living in Texas, and to call the Texas Motorplex my home track,” said Hull. “The Meyer family does a bang-up job putting on the Stampede of Speed, a full 10 days of events that both loyal drag racing fans and people who have never seen a drag strip before can enjoy. Anything I can do to support their mission of growing the sport of drag racing, I will do. This year’s Stampede of Speed was the best yet. They keep raising the bar.”

The Stampede of Speed kicked off with Hull’s personal Funny Car, decked out in the Stampede of Speed livery, participating in the cattle drive in downtown Waxahachie. Hull then attended all three days of the Stars of Texas country music festival, which included a lantern festival, beer expo and more. The Motorplex social media team put him to work engaging with festival goers, encouraging them to come back out for the Texas Fall Nationals the next weekend. Continue reading →

LONG BEACH, CA – It’s homecoming week for both Jim Dunn Racing drivers as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series heads deep into the heart of Texas for the 40th  Texas NHRA Fall Nationals, October 8-12, at the world-famous Texas Motorplex. While primary driver Buddy Hull continues to recover from a left-hand injury sustained at the Sonoma Nationals, fellow Texan Alex Laughlin will once again handle driving duties for the Jim Dunn Racing 75th  Anniversary Funny Car, which will feature True Brand as the primary sponsor for the second time this season. Even though he won’t be behind the wheel, Hull is coming into his home race weekend with his trademark enthusiasm, ready to represent his team, sponsors and home state in a big way.

“There’s nothing like racing in Texas. It’s my home, my people, and my favorite stop on the tour,” said Hull. “The Texas Motorplex and the Stampede of Speed mean so much to me. It’s the biggest, most exciting week in drag racing, and even though I won’t be in the seat, I’m still going full throttle all weekend long with the fans, the team and the community. I’m beyond fired up!”

Hull, a proud supporter of the Stampede of Speed, will be a major presence throughout the event, participating in fan activities and community appearances. On Thursday, October 9, from 7 – 8:30 p.m., he’ll be meeting fans and signing autographs at the PreStage FanFest in Waxahachie at Railyard Park, one of the most anticipated events leading up to the Fall Nationals. Continue reading →

LONG BEACH, CA – Jim Dunn Racing and Funny Car drivers Buddy Hull and Alex Laughlin will be shining a light on a worthy cause throughout the 40th annual NHRA Texas Fall Nationals racing a beautiful True Brand Nitro Funny Car. True Brand will in turn be highlighting the amazing work the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) does across the country throughout the race weekend. This will be the second time Jim Dunn Racing has repped True Brand and the third time True Brand has promoted the National Breast Cancer Foundation at the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals. True Brand has been a season long partner with the team and both Hull and Laughlin are thrilled to be promoting such a great foundation.

“Alex and I are thrilled to be promoting True Brand and through them, the good work the National Breast Cancer Foundation is doing,” said Buddy Hull, who is still recovering from a hand injury. “This is the second year for Jim Dunn Racing to bring awareness to the NBCF thanks to True Brand and Alex will continue to do a great job behind the wheel of this True Brand Funny Car and I will be all over the track talking about this partnership.”

On Thursday before the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals Hull will be one of the featured drivers at the Texas Motorplex Prestage Fan Fest in downtown Waxahachie at Railyard Park. Over 100 drivers will attend the free event. The True Brand Funny Car will be on track on Friday for two qualifying sessions including the wildly popular JEGS Friday Night Live where $15,000 in bonus money will be on the line as well as a $1,000 bonus gift card from JEGS. The stands will be black and yellow to support the family friendly night. When the True Brand Funny Car hits the track for the first time, plans are in the works for a special message from the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Continue reading →

ST. LOUIS – While NHRA sophomore Funny Car driver Buddy Hull is still out of the Jim Dunn Racing driver’s seat recovering from a left-hand injury, Alex Laughlin filled in for him this weekend at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals. Hull stayed busy at World Wide Technology Raceway, entertaining fans and promoting the upcoming episode of his hit TV show, Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull.

“It’s important to me to still show up, even if my hand is still too injured to compete,” said Hull. “The Jim Dunn Racing team works so hard, and we have fantastic sponsors like Menards, who I love to represent. This facility in St. Louis is fantastic, both for the drivers and fans, and I’m lucky to get to see it from both sides.”

In between qualifying rounds, Hull could be seen signing autographs and taking photos with fans out of the Jim Dunn Racing pits. During the qualifying action, Hull was up on the roof of the tower, observing the competition to stay sharp for when he is medically cleared to get back in the car. Continue reading →

LONG BEACH, CA – Jim Dunn Racing, one of the most legendary teams in NHRA history, is set to compete with their Menards Funny Car this weekend at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway, September 26-28. The race marks another milestone in the team’s 75th year in professional drag racing.

At the most recent Countdown event in Charlotte, Jim Dunn Racing and Alex Laughlin, filling in for driver Buddy Hull, recorded elapsed times of 4.026 seconds, 4.000 seconds and 3.987 seconds, a promising sign that the team is headed in the right direction during the NHRA’s six-race Countdown. The Midwest Nationals is the third of those six events, and the team is eager to continue moving forward.

“I couldn’t be more excited about the direction our team is headed,” said Hull. “Charlotte was a big step forward for us with that sub-four-second run, and it showed that the hard work everyone has been putting in is starting to pay off. I’m proud to have Alex filling in for me again in St. Louis while I get back to 100 percent. He’s a great driver and having him double up in Funny Car and Pro Mod just shows his adaptability.” Continue reading →