Norwalk
In 2008 Bob Tasca III and the Motorcraft Quick Lane team had a rollercoaster year. Despite a few
bumps in the road, Tasca maintained a top-10 position in the points during the early part of the
season. At this time last season, Tasca entered Norwalk sitting 10th in series points, then fell
one spot and was on the outside of the championship looking in.
Now in their sophomore year, Tasca and the team are in a much different position heading into the
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, the halfway point of the 2009 season. Sitting comfortably
in the seventh place, Tasca and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Shelby team are using their strength and
determination to solidify their place in the championship hunt.
"Norwalk was the last time we were in the top 10 last year. We just didn't have our
Motorcraft/Quick Lane Shelby Mustang as competitive as well as the other race cars," said Tasca. "I
feel like we are getting stronger. So I'm looking forward to Norwalk and putting ourselves in the
position to run for the championship."
Tasca and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team reached the semi-finals in Englishtown and fell short
against to Ashley Force Hood. Tasca used his off week reflecting on the season to date.
"We suffered a heartbreaking loss to Ashley in Englishtown but we performed exceptionally well. We
moved up in points and padded up our point position over the teams behind us. We know we've got a
Shelby Mustang that will go up and down the race track. We've got a hot rod that can run with the
best of them out there. I enjoyed the off-weekend but I'm ready to go race."
Once again fans will get the chance this weekend to visit The Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing
Experience interactive consumer display available at NHRA Nitro Alley. Fans can enter to win prizes
and participate in the Motorcraft Holeshot Challenge and Quick Lane Challenge. Fans visiting the
display have the opportunity to enter the FCSD 'Race Hot to a Mustang Sweepstakes.' The winner of
the sweepstakes will receive a 2010 Ford Mustang GT equipped with a Ford Racing Performance Parts
package and upgrades courtesy of Ford Custom Accessories.
Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Experience Hours of Operation:
Friday, June 12 - 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 13 - 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 14 - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
