Buddy Hull’s Talkin’ Funny Cars Nominated for People’s Telly Award

The first season of Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull has earned a place on the shortlist for the People’s Telly Award. This new show, hosted by NHRA Funny Car driver Buddy Hull, featured nine episodes in its first run on the FAST channel.

The debut aired July 31 and included a special appearance by Ron Capps, a well-known name in drag racing. The recognition comes as the Telly Awards open their public voting window from April 9 to April 18, giving fans the opportunity to rate their favorite programs on a five-star scale.

Buddy Hull said the nomination means a lot to everyone involved with the show. He shared that talking with so many interesting drivers helped shine a light on life behind the wheel of a Funny Car.

Hull believes viewers gained rare insight and learned new stories during last season’s run. The episodes quickly attracted attention, helping the series become one of the most watched shows on the NHRA’s digital platform.

The Telly Awards started in 1979 to honor local and cable television commercials, but it now welcomes digital content and documentaries from all over the world. With more than 13,000 entries received every year from across 50 states and six continents, making the shortlist is a true achievement for any program. For more details on the history and impact of the Telly Awards, visit their official website.

Top advertising agencies, production companies, and television networks compete for the award each year, reflecting the high level of competition involved.

The show is the result of a partnership between Buddy Hull and Elon Werner, who is the president of Werner G+E LLC. Werner said the goal of the series was always to let fans hear the untold stories and meet the personalities that drive NHRA Funny Cars.

He added that the strong response from viewers and this nomination confirm the project’s success and its impact. Each episode brings a mix of racing insight and personal stories from the series’ guests, blending racing action with human interest.

Fans who did not catch Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull on the FAST channel get another chance to watch. All episodes from the season are now available for free on the show’s YouTube channel.

This makes it easy for new fans to join and for longtime followers to revisit their favorite moments. The show’s new audience can still vote in the People’s Telly Award competition before the April 18 closing date.

The series’ popularity comes at a busy time for the NHRA, with the 2025 Mission Foods Drag Racing Series in full swing. Races stretch from March in Gainesville, Florida, to November in Pomona, California, highlighting a packed schedule for drag racing fans. For more information on NHRA events, check out the NHRA official schedule.

Meanwhile, Talkin’ Funny Cars prepares for a second season, with filming set to begin this July, confirming the ongoing interest in the show and its stories from the strip.

Public voting is key to the show’s success in the Telly Awards, and supporters are invited to rate the series online. With a strong mix of racing highlights and thoughtful interviews, Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull is in a strong position to earn more recognition.

The nomination itself is a big step for the cast and crew, showing that fans and industry professionals appreciate the show’s unique approach to telling the stories of NHRA Funny Car drivers. The 2025 season of drag racing, including the exciting Nostalgia Racing at Famoso, adds to the backdrop of interest surrounding the series. For a deeper dive into the history of Funny Car racing, explore the NHRA’s historical archives.

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