NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

For the first time in his Professional career, Buddy Hull will be participating in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship. 

As a first-year Funny Car driver for legendary team Jim Dunn Racing, Hull does not take this opportunity lightly. The team has participated in every NHRA national event and raced to the quarterfinals at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
 
“This team has come a long way in 2024, and last weekend at the U.S. Nationals, I think we had a breakthrough,” said Hull, who raced part time in Top Fuel for the previous three seasons. “Jim and Jon Dunn have been working on our tune-up, and a lot changed this season. I am a big guy, and I am learning, so those things take time, but we are heading into the Countdown with some momentum and great positive energy."

Jim Dunn Racing and Buddy Hull will start the six-race playoffs from the No. 12 spot, driving the Lescure Funny Car. With the resetting of the Mission Foods points standings, Hull is only 145 points out of first place. The team will continue to focus on quality runs in qualifying and then making the most of their race-day opportunities.
 
“Over the last four races of the regular season, we learned a ton about our race car and working with Buddy,” said Jon Dunn, co-crew chief for Jim Dunn Racing. “My dad and I have looked at everything on the car and made some big changes to move us in the right direction. I am more excited about getting into this six-race playoffs this year than ever before. Buddy has been improving all season behind the wheel, and no one will out work our team.”