Jeff Arend
Solid Start/True Brand Funny Car Driver for Jim Dunn Racing
Texas NHRA FallNationals
Oct. 16-18 | Ennis, Texas
Event Recap
Jeff Arend, driver of the Jim Dunn Racing Solid Start/True Brand Funny Car:
- Earned No. 14 provisional qualifying position in Q1 on Friday (6.838 ET at 96.99 mph)
- Fell to No. 15 provisional qualifying position in Q2 on Friday (4.050 ET at 315.99 mph)
- Fell to No. 17 provisional qualifying position based off of Friday’s Q2 run. In Q3 on Saturday, Arend ran a 4.179 ET at 293.24 mph.
- Dropped to the No. 18 qualifying position based off of Friday’s Q2 run. In Q4 on Saturday, Arend ran a 4.099 ET at 307.17 mph, which failed to qualify for the event.
Notes of Interest
- Arend represented Solid Start/True Brand this weekend in Dallas. They are a women-owned, family-operated automotive additives manufacturer based in Lakeland, Florida. Founded in 2010 and built upon an automotive additives legacy dating back to 1976, the company produces a full line of performance-driven products designed to enhance engine performance and extend equipment life. Known for innovation, quality, and purpose-driven partnerships, Solid Start/True Brand proudly supports initiatives that strengthen families and communities nationwide.
- True Brand is honored to partner with National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) to raise awareness and drive impact in the fight against breast cancer. NBCF is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women now through early detection, education, and support services. Founded in 1991 by breast cancer survivor Janelle Hail, NBCF provides free, life-saving breast cancer screenings and educational resources to women in need, empowering individuals and families with hope, knowledge, and access to care year-round.
- October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month to increase awareness of the disease and raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure.
- The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series heads west for the final two events of the 2026 season, starting with the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals in Las Vegas, Nevada, followed by the In-N-Out NHRA Finals in Pomona, California.
Jeff Arend, Driver of the Jim Dunn Racing Solid Start/True Brand Funny Car
“It was an honor to represent True Brand and the National Breast Cancer Foundation at the Texas FallNationals! Racing for a cause made this weekend even more meaningful and rewarding. True Brand hosted trackside hospitality all weekend, making it a full event filled with great people, connections, and memories. We had the opportunity to meet True Brand customers, spend time with their incredible team, and enjoy a great team dinner. We appreciate all the fans who came out, showed their support, and made this weekend so special. Next stop: Las Vegas! The Jim Dunn Racing team is finishing out the season in style with two special-edition race cars, and we can’t wait to see you all at the next event!”
Next Up
The next event on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule is the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals October 29-November 1 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada.
