Even the most seasoned of teams can get a sweet tooth.
At the upcoming Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals, May 17-19 at Route 66 Raceway outside of Chicago, that penchant for candy will be on full display as Jim Dunn Racing and rookie Funny Car driver Buddy Hull will debut the new-look Sweet Classics nitro Funny Car. In addition to on-track activation, Hull will make a pre-race appearance at a local Menards on Thursday night.
“When we get the chance to bring someone new into the sport, we want to do everything first class and make sure they get a huge bang for their buck,” said Jon Dunn, son of legendary team owner Jim Dunn. “The Sweet Classics Funny Car is one of the best-looking Funny Cars we have ever brought to the track, and we are thrilled to be introducing them to Menards and letting the fans get a sneak peek on Thursday night. Our goal every race with every sponsor is to represent them as professionally as possible and make sure they get the most out of the association.”
Sweet Classics candy from Mondoux Confectionery in Canada is now available in all Menards stores through the racing promotion that takes place in conjunction with the Route 66 Nationals. Sweet Classics is a traditional mix of high-quality candies that are peanut—and nut-free, gluten-free, and come in convenient resealable packaging. Their Original Mix is an iconic gummy mix that offers both classic gummies and new flavor combinations.
“I have a pretty good sweet tooth, and getting to represent Sweet Candies Classics is pretty cool,” said Hull. “The car looks amazing, and I can’t wait to meet the fans on Thursday night at Menards. You want to represent brands and products that will introduce the sport to new fans and get your current fans excited. It has been a long time since we have had a candy company in Drag Racing, so I am thrilled to be driving this Funny Car for Jim Dunn Racing and Sweet Classics.”
Next weekend will be Hull’s second race at Route 66 Raceway and first behind the wheel of a nitro Funny Car.
Fans can see the Sweet Classics Funny Car on Thursday, May 16, at Menards (2524 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, 60435) from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Hull will also be at Menards signing hero cards, posing for photos, and talking with fans about the race.
