Thu, 9 Dec 1999, 01:47 PM McMullen Argus Partners with Jim Dunn Racing for 2000

Courtesy of Jeff Romack, Pontiac Racing

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Jim Dunn Racing and McMullen Argus Publishing of Anaheim, California, will join forces in 2000. Celebrating Jim Dunn's 50th year in drag racing, the team's Mooneyes -- Red Line Oil -- Pontiac Firebird Funny Car will carry associate sponsorship from McMullen Argus' Drag Racing USA and Popular Hot Rodding magazine titles.

Randy Fish, Editorial Director of the McMullen Argus Race Performance Group, stated, "Personally, having followed the sport of drag racing since the early '60s, it's exciting to be partners with a respected professional like Jim Dunn. He's one of the most experienced fuel tuners on the scene and I admire the way Jim and the team prepare their car. The whole operation is top notch. With over 40 enthusiast titles to our credit, Popular Hot Rodding and Drag racing USA are at the top of our list when it comes to maximum performance. We're proud to be associated with Jim Dunn, because he and his team strive for maximum performance every time the car rolls out of the trailer."

With veteran driver Al Hofmann at the wheel of this proven team, they're focused on consistency, success, and many trips to the winners circle. The nucleus of the team represents a combined total of over 80 years in the sport. Insiders see this team as a serious contender for the Winston Championship.

In a recent interview, Jim Dunn said, "I'm really pleased to be involved with magazines like Popular Hot Rodding and Drag Racing USA. Readers of those titles are true car enthusiasts, the kind who use the products our sponsors manufacture."