Brainerd
Tasca and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing team entered Brainerd with power and determination.
They proved their focus on Friday after posting the fastest times in both of Friday's qualifying
rounds.
Weather played a key factor on Saturday and rain forced a temporary hold on the competition and
ultimately canceled the fourth and final qualifying session. Tasca and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane
team would use their best qualifying effort of a 4.200 second run at 292.71 miles per hour. Tasca
and team were looking forward to that final session to improve that time but settled with the
seventh place qualifying effort.
Evening rain showers and early morning drizzle delayed the start of Sunday's elimination rounds.
In the first round, Tasca faced 1985 Brainerd race winner Jim Head. It was the fourth meeting of
the pair and Tasca wanted to even the score. Both drivers had traction issues but Tasca was able
to keep the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Shelby Mustang in front of Head and advance.
"We had a big first round win," said Tasca. "The Motorcraft/Quick Lane Shelby Mustang went out a
shook the tires, so I pedaled it. When the tires shook a bracket broke and the fire bottle sprayed
me through the run."
Tasca faced Ron Capps in the second round. Tasca has a 0-5 record against Capps and was determined
to score that first win. Tasca fell short to Capps by approximately 18 feet.
"Capps and I had almost identical reaction times, but he had a little more in it," said Tasca. "It
was a tight race and we were on the wrong end of it."
Tasca remains sixth in NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Funny Car standings.
"We've won at least one round in the last eight races," said Tasca. "We're doing what it takes to
secure a position in the Countdown to 1. We're qualifying and running well. We're losing some
races but by close margins. It is only a matter of time and races like today will go your way."
NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing will return to the track on Friday, August 21, at Maple Grove
Raceway in Reading, PA.
"I'm looking forward to Reading and glad it is only a few days away," said Tasca. "We've got some
solid momentum going into the next race. Reading is where I hit the gas for the first time in a
professional race car, so I'm excited to get back there."
Tony Pedregon won Sunday's 28th Annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.
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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 Lane provides automotive quick services for all makes and models. Quick Lane's 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
Lane 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
