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Lescure Mechanical Services to back Jim Dunn Racing, driver Buddy Hull in 2024

Lescure Mechanical Services, Northern California’s premier mechanical contractor, will extend its longstanding relationship with Jim Dunn Racing as the primary sponsor for the full 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
13 Feb 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Lescure Mechanical Services, Northern California’s premier mechanical contractor, will extend its longstanding relationship with Jim Dunn Racing as the primary sponsor for the full 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.

The team led by Hall of Fame team owner and former Funny Car driver Jim Dunn will campaign the Lescure Mechanical Services Funny Car with driver Buddy Hull behind the wheel. Dunn’s son, Jon, along with his wife Diane and granddaughter Johnna will all play key roles in the success of the team as they chase NHRA national event wins and the Funny Car world championship.

“We have represented Lescure Mechanical Services for many years, but we are thrilled to have them on board for the full 2024 season,” said Jon Dunn, following a successful weekend of preseason testing. “We have a new driver with Buddy Hull, and the excitement level has never been higher for this team. We have several specialty Funny Car designs coming out this season as well, but we really want to keep Lescure Mechanical Services front and center.”

Last week, Jim Dunn Racing and Hull made numerous passes fulfilling the requirements for Hull’s crossover license from Top Fuel to Funny Car. The experience was exciting and energizing for the former Top Fuel driver who also has previous experience sitting behind big horsepower.

“I felt a little bit like I was coming home when I sat in the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car because I started my career racing Fuel Altereds and sitting behind the motor,” said Hull, who established himself as a fan favorite in the Top Fuel ranks in recent seasons. “We made all the checkout passes with no problem, and I can’t wait to get the Lescure Mechanical Services Funny Car on the track in Gainesville for the Gatornationals. Being able to represent Jim Dunn and his family and team is a huge honor that I don’t take lightly. There is a lot of history and success with this team, and I just want to keep building on that amazing legacy.”

In addition to Lescure Mechanical Services, Jim Dunn Racing will receive support from Mooneyes, Crow Safety, Blaze Exhaust Probes, Vertex Roofing, KGC Construction, Powerbuilt Tools, Wiley X, and True Brand.