The chemistry and performance for the first NHRA national event of the season with new Funny Car driver Alex Laughlin and Jim Dunn Racing was a success. The team qualified well, ran in the 3.90’s at 320mph in the opening round, and gave their competition a good run for it. The team and driver will look to build on that success and participate in the celebration of the last NHRA national event at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park with a Special Edition Funny Car and limited-edition driver signed hero card.

USD Parts will once again be the primary sponsor for Jim Dunn Racing at the NHRA Arizona Nationals. The sponsor will be hosting hundreds of guests from their headquarters in Phoenix as well as their regional facilities in Albuquerque, El Paso, and Denver.

Alex Laughlin has raced at the Phoenix track a number of times in Pro Stock and Street Outlaws, but this will be his first attempt in a professional Nitro class at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park. “My goal for the second race after a great showing and progress in Florida isn’t to use it as a stepping-stone. I’m ready to release the full potential of the car and win races. I’m just excited to be back in Phoenix as it is not only a great facility but a great destination to visit. The fans and people in the area are top notch and there’s a lot of hot rodding culture there.”

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