Buddy Hull will be showcasing a new Mooneyes Funny Car body, a nod to the longstanding partnership between Jim Dunn Racing and Moon Equipment Company, at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals this weekend at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
“I am over the moon to be competing at the Winternationals again,” said Hull. “This weekend, we’re switching the body on the car to have a retro Mooneyes look. We’re super happy about it and can’t wait for the world to see it. It’s a cool race car, and to debut it in California, which is the homeland of drag racing, will just be an incredible experience. Mooneyes has been a sponsor for Jim Dunn Racing for a long time, and to show off this iconic car and represent Big Jim is a big deal to me.
“Relationships in this sport are everything. The fact that Mooneyes has been a part of the Jim Dunn Racing team for so long shows the talent and integrity of what the Jim Dunn name stands for. And I’ve always loved having really cool car bodies, like my Hull’k Top Fuel dragster that I debuted at the U.S. Nationals last year. It’s a great way to engage with fans and demonstrate one of the many reasons why drag racing is so much fun.”
The Winternationals hold significant importance for the Jim Dunn Racing team, as the event takes place in Southern California, the team’s home since 1949.
Hull, along with Jim Dunn and Jon Dunn, will be participating in various activities throughout the weekend, including Funny Car 101 and the Sealmaster Track Walk.
“The Winternationals is one of the most iconic events in drag racing,” said Hull. “I’ve always loved racing here and have enjoyed some of my best success at this race. So now that I am part of the Jim Dunn Racing team, it’s incredible to have an even greater reason to want to succeed and make Big Jim p
Reflecting on his experiences at the Winternationals, Hull acknowledged that the event has been a successful venue for him. After gaining confidence with several runs in the Funny Car at Gainesville and off-season testing, Hull feels prepared and excited for his upcoming races.
“Every run in the car, you learn more, and the car teaches you something,” said Hull. “I’ve now made enough runs and been in the car enough time, that I’m not having to think about where anything is at. I’m just focusing on doing my job as the race car driver. The first three, four, or five runs in a race car, you have to think about ‘the lever is here’ and ‘this is how the pedal feels,’ but that’s over with at this point. It’s simply just getting in there and doing my part as a good race car driver.”
