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Jim Dunn Racing and Buddy Hull Ready to Stay Cool as Norwalk Race Heats Up
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Highlights
- Buddy Hull races Funny Car at Norwalk June 26-29
- Hull drives Blaze Exhaust Probes Funny Car with new setup
- Jim Dunn Racing team focuses on hot-weather car adjustments
- Qualifying rounds on June 27-28; race day June 29, 11 a.m. ET
- Event features ice cream scoop trophy and fan activities
- Race airs live on FS1 and FOX networks
With temperatures expected to soar during race days, teams face the challenge of balancing performance while keeping cars tuned for the heat. Jim Dunn Racing’s crew is focused and ready, hoping to make a big impact at this stop, one known for top-tier track preparation by the Bader family.
This year, Hull’s car displays sponsorship from Blaze Exhaust Probes and longtime backers such as Lescure Mechanical Services, KGC Construction, Vertex Roofers and General Contractors, Crow Safety, Koppl Pipeline Services, True Brand, Mooneyes, Compass Facility Services, USD, and Wiley X.
Hull’s car features new and returning sponsors for the Norwalk event, highlighting support from both industry and local businesses.
Making its season debut, Montauk Native Gas appears on the rear wing. Another special touch is a nod to crew chief Brian Corradi’s family business, Corradi’s Scoop Ice Cream Shop in Brecksville, Ohio.
Norwalk also brings fun away from the track. Hull will participate in activities like the ice cream eating contest and the new hot saw competition.
Hull and crew are aiming to capitalize on their recent momentum and improvements in car setup.
On Saturday morning, he teams up with Hannah Rickards for New Fan Orientation, sharing the excitement of drag racing and connecting with fans. Hull, known for his lively approach, believes every run offers new learning and says the team is on the edge of a major result.
On the schedule are two qualifying sessions each on June 27 and 28. The quickest 16 Funny Cars after four rounds of qualifying advance to race day, set for Sunday, June 29 at 11:00 a.m. ET. This weekend preview highlights the excitement building around this NHRA Nationals stop.
Fans can catch all the action live on FS1 and FOX as teams compete for Norwalk’s unique ice cream scoop trophy.
As the summer heats up, all eyes are on Buddy Hull and the Jim Dunn Racing team to see if their hard work and improved hot-weather setup will translate into success at Norwalk. Racing fans and teams alike see this event as one of the best stops of the NHRA season, promising excitement and close competition in every round.
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