How are Team Jim Dunn and Jim Campbell going fast all of the sudden?

[Custom Body Fan]

That car seemed never to be able to run over 300 and under 4.0. Now they are frequently over 300 and running right around 4.0. What happened? It is great to see!

 

[Scoe]

They also have the best schemes on tour imo.

 

[ironpony]

from what I remember Huge saying they were always capable but had to be conservative with parts because of funding

 

[Cliff]

Did you notice Campbell is cutting really good lights? Whoop!

 

[none]

I thought it was funny that Big Jim Dunn was asked that question and he said his driver finally drove the car straight................

 

[Pete]

I don't think they picked up enough to say "fast", I think they've been able to find a solid tuneup window and now they've become consistent. They are not blowing anyones doors off, but are right there "if" anyone slips up

 

[DanTheFan]

Dunn is my hero. How does he land all those sponsors, although maybe short term or smaller. He doesn’t have the persona of a marketing guy.

 

[J. S.]

Dunn is my hero. How does he land all those sponsors, although maybe short term or smaller. He doesn’t have the persona of a marketing guy.

He doesn't. I recall reading over the years that Dunn's son, Jon, is the one who works to get these small short-term sponsorships. Not sure how Jon does it as I've never seen an article about him that went into any specifics. But they seem to get just enough support (plus with the funding the driver brings to the table) to keep the team out there every year.

 

[Pete]

He doesn't. I recall reading over the years that Dunn's son, Jon, is the one who works to get these small short-term sponsorships. Not sure how Jon does it as I've never seen an article about him that went into any specifics. But they seem to get just enough support (plus with the funding the driver brings to the table) to keep the team out there every year.

I've read that Jon brings all those smaller sponsors. Some are B to B, others may be offered through a marketing company. Its easy to sell a 30K+ per race deal to a sponsor for 1 race than 1m+ for the season. Lots of wrap companies on standby LOL!
As mentioned, I also recall that Campbell brings 3-400K/yr to the table or at least used to

 

[J. S.]

I've read that Jon brings all those smaller sponsors. Some are B to B, others may be offered through a marketing company. Its easy to sell a 30K+ per race deal to a sponsor for 1 race than 1m+ for the season. Lots of wrap companies on standby LOL!
As mentioned, I also recall that Campbell brings 3-400K/yr to the table or at least used to

I think some of those one-race Associate sponsor are for even smaller amounts like $5,000.00 to $10,000.00. Those would be easier to sell and they all help to pay expenses for a low-budget team and keep them out there.

That is very interesting if Campbell really brings that much money per year. I would think it would be less than half that, but only a few know for sure.

 

[JRW]

I think some of those one-race Associate sponsor are for even smaller amounts like $5,000.00 to $10,000.00. Those would be easier to sell and they all help to pay expenses for a low-budget team and keep them out there.

That is very interesting if Campbell really brings that much money per year. I would think it would be less than half that, but only a few know for sure.

Im sure campbell gets a salary too. So he prob gets some of that money back?

 

[J. S.]

Im sure campbell gets a salary too. So he prob gets some of that money back?

There is no driver's salary. That's the point. Big Jim has used "Pay to Play" drivers for many years. As noted in my post above, that's one way Jim pays his bills.

 

[Pete]

Im sure campbell gets a salary too. So he prob gets some of that money back?

I would highly doubt he gets anything, probably pays his own trans as well LOL

 

[Ramjet]

Dunn is my hero. How does he land all those sponsors, although maybe short term or smaller. He doesn’t have the persona of a marketing guy.

It was on the old Comp * years ago that they work with NHRA and get leads to people who want to be involved but don't have a big budget and yes it is Jon who does the Marketing. You follow up on people (companies) who may want to advertise or even bring clients or associates to a few regional races you can get what it takes to get going. By the way Jim works out of the old Kieth Black shop in the L.A. area. He is very sharp - just isn't a Mega bucks guy.

 

[Dragracer]

It was on the old Comp * years ago that they work with NHRA and get leads to people who want to be involved but don't have a big budget and yes it is Jon who does the Marketing. You follow up on people (companies) who may want to advertise or even bring clients or associates to a few regional races you can get what it takes to get going. By the way Jim works out of the old Kieth Black shop in the L.A. area. He is very sharp - just isn't a Mega bucks guy.

Jim no longer works out of the KB shop. He moved to a whole new shop a couple of years ago. It's a building that is all their's. I am thinking it's in Ontario California.
HUGE knows where it is.

 

[mick]

have said before. i'm just as aware of the sponsor/s on the dunn car as i am with any on the well funded teams. and same can be said for 1/2/3 race deals you see
with any team.