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Good for her. I wish her the best.Women in Motorsports: Johnna Dunn - Engine Builder Magazine
She got her drag racing license before she got her regular license, and that tells you everything you need to know about Johnna Dunn. She's a drag racer and clutch specialist for her grandfather's NHRA Top Fuel Funny Car team, Jim Dunn Racing.
Most likely yes. Jim Dunn is not lacking for Knowledge. He just has had to run an extremly "frugal" operation with the resourses he has. This will be the first time in a long while that he will be able to step on it and not be worried about making the next round. Alex is going to be the first driver in a in a long time that isn't happy that he just gets to make a pass or two and has that mindset that they can "Go All The Way". I think that Jim and Jon will be more energetic and excited with this situation and step up a bunch. This could easily bump them BACK up to the next level. Dunn definately was a Player in the day.
I remember reading some time ago, that Dianne Dunn is Mike's step mother, and they don't get along.
This has always been the explanation, as to why that team has not been competitive. Maybe its just me, but It would seem that pulling into the gate of all the races, knowing you've got 'nil' chance of winning, gets real old very fast. That team hasn't been a major player in FC since the Kinji or the 'Snickers' days which was nearly three decades ago. The team always seem to secure backing and perhaps as long as the bills get paid and everyone is enjoying themselves, the 'on track' results do not matter and is just considered icing on the cake
The Snickers deal was Ed Abel, with Mike driving and Jim tuning.
That (Operational cost including Parts etc.) is what the Driver is paying for. It may be bringing a sponsor or cash or both. If they are commiteded to run all the races it cannot be just "one off" regional sopnsors. The only tricky part of this is clearing with all sponsors that there is no conflict of interest or Brands. Also: it is almost a given that Alex absolutely wants to be competitive and not stall his career or jepardise his deal with sponsors.
There's much more to the story. Better left in the family.
Maybe we will see Johnna in an A/FC sometime in the near future?Women in Motorsports: Johnna Dunn - Engine Builder Magazine
She got her drag racing license before she got her regular license, and that tells you everything you need to know about Johnna Dunn. She's a drag racer and clutch specialist for her grandfather's NHRA Top Fuel Funny Car team, Jim Dunn Racing.
Now where's the fun in that?
