DiPinto Logistics will take the lead as title sponsor of the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at the next two NHRA Mello Yello Series events, the New England Nationals June 12-14 and the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals June 19-21. DiPinto has been an associate sponsor for the past three years, but this is the first time their logo will cover the Dodge Funny Car.
“We’ve worked with Rob DiPinto for a few years and he has become part of the Jim Dunn Racing family,” said team Business Manager Jon Dunn. “He runs a top-notch business and we are proud to have that DiPinto logo on our car for thousands of race fans to see in Epping and Bristol.”
DiPinto International Logistics offers reliable, secure, customized trucking and warehousing services. Based near the Jersey shore, DiPinto operatwa a modern 150,000 square foot warehouse by offering export consolidation, import distribution, long term storage and over-size/weight projects, they mainly operate in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Connecticut. DiPinto also operates at the ports of New York and New Jersey and specializes in full container drayage by providing door-to-door service to their worldwide customer base.
“Jon Dunn took the time to listen to the kinds of business DiPinto International does and what we can offer their team and others in the sport,” said CEO Rob DiPinto. “The Dunns introduced me to some powerful people and set up business meetings which generated B2B deals, allowing us to be the primary sponsor for the Epping and Bristol NHRA races in 2015. To make it even more special, it’s our 20th anniversary is this month so we have the commemorative Funny Car. DiPinto International is looking forward to working with Jim Dunn Racing for a long time to come.”
Jim Dunn Racing is having a strong and consistent 2015 season. At the Gatornationals, the team made it to the final round. They have also qualified for every race and have been to the quarterfinals three times. Driver John Hale is currently No. 12 in points and is at the top of the NHRA pro rookie class.