Brainerd
After a few weeks away from the drag strip, Bob Tasca III and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing team
return to Brainerd for the 28th Annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals with hopes of moving up the points
ladder, clinching a spot in the crucial Countdown, and bringing home another Wally.
With only three races left until the start of the Countdown, Tasca feels confident in his
Motorcraft/Quick Lane Shelby Mustang and team.
"We feel a win is just around the corner for us," said Tasca. "We've been very competitive. We made
it to the finals in Norwalk, reached the quarterfinals three times in a row, and lost in Sonoma by
an eyelash, but we had Mustang that could win the race. That is such a confidence booster for
everybody on the team to know rolling into every race with a Motorcraft/Quick Lane Shelby Mustang
that can win."
Last year Tasca qualified 13th in Brainerd and lost in the second round to Tim Wilkerson. This
year, Tasca is eager to race in Brainerd and considers the new surface a learning opportunity.
"Brainerd is race track that poses its challenges," said Tasca. "It's a brand new track surface,
which was has just been paved, similar to Norwalk, and we all remember how difficult it was to race
in Norwalk."
In Sonoma, Funny Car drivers Tony Pedregon, Ron Capps and Ashley Force Hood secure their spots in
the Countdown. This weekend in Brainerd, Tasca, currently in sixth place, hopes to do the same.
"If we win one round in Brainerd, we're locked in to the Countdown, but it's not about getting
locked in this weekend," said Tasca. "I want to finish this two-race stretch strong. Our focus is
to move up the ladder. We're not resting on our laurels. Last year at this time, our Championship
hopes were over. This year, our Championship hopes are alive and well, but its just not about
making the top 10, it's about solidly placing in the top 10 and to get every point we can."
Second Annual Funny Car Design Comes to a Close
Now through August 14, the public is invited to visit http://www.jdrf.org/ford, view more than 300 paint scheme designs and vote
for their favorite children's design by making a monetary donation to JDRF, all as part of Ford
Customer Service Division's second annual Funny Car Design Contest.
The top five donation-earning designs will go in front of a panel of judges and narrowed down to
one. The winning design will be featured on Motorcraft/Quick Lane sponsored Mustang Shelby driven
by Bob Tasca III during the NHRA Carolinas Nationals in Concord, NC, on Sept. 18-20.
Race Hot to a Mustang Sweepstakes
Enter to win a 2010 Ford Mustang GT equipped with a Ford Racing Performance Parts package and
upgrades courtesy of Ford Custom Accessories in the Ford Customer Service Division 'Race Hot to a
Mustang Sweepstakes.' Enter online until November 23, 2009, at www.motorcraft.com,
www.quicklane.com, www.racefanoffers.com and www.bobtasca.com. The Race Hot Sweepstakes is open to
all licensed U.S. citizens over the age of 18.
Television
Saturday, August 15: ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD will televise one hour of qualifying highlights at 6 p.m.
(ET).
Sunday, August 16: ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD will air NHRA Race Day, at 11 a.m. (ET).
Sunday, August 16: ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD will televise three hours of final eliminations at 10 p.m.
(ET).
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 http://www.motorcraft.com
About Quick Lane
Quick LaneR provides automotive quick services for all makes and models. Quick Lane'sR nationwide
network of 530 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
LaneR is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company. For more information, visit http://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 about 201,000 employees and about 90 plants
worldwide, the company's 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 http://www.ford.com
