JIM CAMPBELL COUNTS HIS GOOD NEWS
Jim Campbell has brand-new DiPinto Logistics Dodge Charger Funny Car – and a renewed energy for drag racing. Changes to the clutch and fuel systems, he said, “allows us to think that we will be having a more competitive year. With all of [team owner] Big Jim Dunn’s experience and the experience my team brings, how can we go wrong? I mean, Jim Dunn is a legend. All we need is the car to back that up. Along with hard work during the off-season and those years of experience, we expect great things.”
A couple more factors here at the Gatornationals have Campbell excited. “As we get back to the track this year, it is exciting to be doing at least three qualifying sessions again [at most races], and we are all looking forward to having more and more fans back at the track. I have a positive focus on both the team and myself that we are going to do the best we can do this year,” he said.
“I always start the season with an extremely positive attitude, as does our entire team,” the always cheerful Campbell said. “Once I stomp the throttle of that Funny Car, anything can happen. And we expect good things this year to make up for all the hard work during the off-season. Having a great positive mental attitude and focus going into the 2021 season is what is going to make the difference.”
Away from the racetrack, Campbell has reason to be joyful. “I am excited to have a new relationship in my life,” he said, alluding to girlfriend Jennifer, “and we are both excited that business is picking back up and that we are finally getting past this pandemic that has affected so many lives personally and professionally.”
However, like drag-racing fans coast to coast, Campbell will miss having Jack Beckman in the Funny Car mix this year. He and Beckman had a standing “guys’ night out” every week, and at the track the two occasionally raced against each other. But funding went away for the Infinite Hero Dodge at Don Schumacher Racing, and Beckman is back at his elevator company job.
“I did see Jack a few times [recently], and I have always appreciated all his advice and guidance through the years,” Campbell said of his movies and surfing pal. “I know he is working hard to provide for his family, but I will miss him being around this year. I did not get to spend as much time with him and his family as I would like to have this offseason, due to COVID. But I’m sure we will remain great friends as we move forward in our lives. We may not be driving together this year, but no doubt you can catch us catching some waves soon.”
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