Bob Tasca III
Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford Shelby Mustang
Nitro Funny Car class
NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series
30th Annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals
Bandimere Speedway in Morrison, Colorado July 10-12, 2009
Race 13 of 24
TASCA AND THE MOTORCRAFT/QUICK LANE RACING TEAM LEAVE DENVER IN THE SECOND ROUND
Morrison, CO – July 13, 2009 – Bob Tasca III and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team were confident heading into the Mile High city this weekend. Fresh off of two semi-final appearances and solid data from 2008, Tasca and the team were eager to start the West Coast Swing on a high note.
Tasca was locked into the field Saturday afternoon with a 4.27 second run at 294.05 miles per hour. Tasca’s time would place him in the 12th position for Sunday’s elimination rounds.
During first round eliminations, Tasca faced technical alliance teammate Tim Wilkerson. It was the sixth time the pair would meet. Wilkerson was quick off the line but Tasca would catch him by the 660-foot marker and win the round. Tasca would then face Jack Beckman in the second round.
Hoping to have a different result from Norwalk, Tasca was the first off the line, but Beckman was able to catch the Mustang Shelby by the 330-foot marker. Beckman defeated Tasca by 0.0773 seconds, approximately 33 feet.
Tasca remains sixth in series standings with five races remaining before the Countdown to 1.
Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford Shelby Mustang
Nitro Funny Car class
NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series
30th Annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals
Bandimere Speedway in Morrison, Colorado July 10-12, 2009
Race 13 of 24
TASCA AND THE MOTORCRAFT/QUICK LANE RACING TEAM LEAVE DENVER IN THE SECOND ROUND
Morrison, CO – July 13, 2009 – Bob Tasca III and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team were confident heading into the Mile High city this weekend. Fresh off of two semi-final appearances and solid data from 2008, Tasca and the team were eager to start the West Coast Swing on a high note.
Tasca was locked into the field Saturday afternoon with a 4.27 second run at 294.05 miles per hour. Tasca’s time would place him in the 12th position for Sunday’s elimination rounds.
During first round eliminations, Tasca faced technical alliance teammate Tim Wilkerson. It was the sixth time the pair would meet. Wilkerson was quick off the line but Tasca would catch him by the 660-foot marker and win the round. Tasca would then face Jack Beckman in the second round.
Hoping to have a different result from Norwalk, Tasca was the first off the line, but Beckman was able to catch the Mustang Shelby by the 330-foot marker. Beckman defeated Tasca by 0.0773 seconds, approximately 33 feet.
Tasca remains sixth in series standings with five races remaining before the Countdown to 1.
Ron Capps defeated Ashley Force Hood in the final round to win the 30th Annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison, Colorado.
Tasca and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Shelby Mustang team return to the track on Friday, July 17, for the NHRA Northwest Nationals in Seattle, Washington.
Full Throttle Points Standings – Funny Car
1t. Ashley Force Hood and Ron Capps, 965; 3. Tony Pedregon, 911; 4. Jack Beckman, 804; 5. Del Worsham, 759; 6. Bob Tasca III, 732; 7. Tim Wilkerson, 691; 8. John Force, 665; 9. Matt Hagan, 633; 10. Cruz Pedregon, 630.
Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing on the Web
Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/MQL_Racing
Facebook – http://tinyurl.com/MotorcraftQuickLaneRacing
Flickr – http://www.flickr.com/photos/motorcraftquicklaneracing/
About Motorcraft
Motorcraft® offers a complete line of original equipment-approved parts that are recommended and approved by Ford Motor Company. From routine maintenance to underhood and powertrain repairs, Motorcraft parts offer exceptional value with the highest quality and right fit at competitive prices. Motorcraft parts are available locally and are backed nationwide by Ford Motor Company's Service Parts Limited Warranty. For more information, visit www.motorcraft.com.
Tasca and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Shelby Mustang team return to the track on Friday, July 17, for the NHRA Northwest Nationals in Seattle, Washington.
Full Throttle Points Standings – Funny Car
1t. Ashley Force Hood and Ron Capps, 965; 3. Tony Pedregon, 911; 4. Jack Beckman, 804; 5. Del Worsham, 759; 6. Bob Tasca III, 732; 7. Tim Wilkerson, 691; 8. John Force, 665; 9. Matt Hagan, 633; 10. Cruz Pedregon, 630.
Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing on the Web
Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/MQL_Racing
Facebook – http://tinyurl.com/MotorcraftQuickLaneRacing
Flickr – http://www.flickr.com/photos/motorcraftquicklaneracing/
About Motorcraft
Motorcraft® offers a complete line of original equipment-approved parts that are recommended and approved by Ford Motor Company. From routine maintenance to underhood and powertrain repairs, Motorcraft parts offer exceptional value with the highest quality and right fit at competitive prices. Motorcraft parts are available locally and are backed nationwide by Ford Motor Company's Service Parts Limited Warranty. For more information, visit www.motorcraft.com.
About Quick Lane
Quick Lane® provides automotive quick services for all makes and models. Quick Lane's® nationwide network of over 500 facilities provides the convenience of an aftermarket company (no appointment necessary, service while you wait, evening and weekend hours, competitive prices) with the confidence of a major automotive manufacturer (quality parts, factory-trained technicians). Quick Lane® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company. For more information, visit www.quicklane.com.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With more than 213,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company’s wholly owned brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit www.ford.com.
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Quick Lane® provides automotive quick services for all makes and models. Quick Lane's® nationwide network of over 500 facilities provides the convenience of an aftermarket company (no appointment necessary, service while you wait, evening and weekend hours, competitive prices) with the confidence of a major automotive manufacturer (quality parts, factory-trained technicians). Quick Lane® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company. For more information, visit www.quicklane.com.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With more than 213,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company’s wholly owned brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit www.ford.com.
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