Bob Tasca grabbed the spotlight from John Force in the Funny Car final round at Atlanta Dragway, extending his points lead and winning the 40th and final Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals on Sunday.
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Bob Tasca III’s NHRA Victory in Vegas Shows Funny Car Class is Wide Open
After the Ford Motor Company pulled out of NHRA pro drag racing in late 2013, Cranston, RI’s Bob Tasca III warned it had made a mistake: “I truly believe they have underestimated the passion and loyalty of the NHRA fans” – and lobbied hard for a decision reversal.
Ford agreed to continue supporting his Funny Car program, but Tasca made a promise on his end, too. (more…)
Track Talk – Virtual Monday Night’s Dirt Derby at Knoxville Won by Klingerman; Alfredo 2nd
Parker Kligerman survived multiple late restarts and overtime to earn his second Monday Night Racing presented by Tufco Flooring victory of the season at Knoxville; Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT takes the runner-up spot. (more…)