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FORD’S JDRF CAR MAKES DEBUT IN INDY; TASCA 15TH OF THE DAY
Saturday August 30, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 29, 2008) – The JDRF-themed Motorcraft/Quick Lane Shelby Mustang, designed by six-year-old Sam Millard, made it’s first run down the track on Friday at Raceway Park in Indianapolis, with Bob Tasca III posting the 15th-quickest time of the field.
“This was a fun day to have Sam Millard, who was our winning designer, and his family out here to see their JDRF car out on the track,” said Tasca. “We were on an incredible run right up until the point where we smoked the tires, but we just had a little bit too much in it at the transition from concrete to asphalt right around 500 feet. But we’re real happy with our data.”
For this weekend’s U.S. Nationals, teams have an extra qualifying run during the weekend, with five instead of the normal four runs to 1,000 feet, to earn a spot in the top 16 for the race.
“Your first run down the race track, is kind of a guess to a certain degree of what you need to do to go from A to B,” said Tasca. “The good news is that this is Indy, and you’ve got five qualifying runs, so with that data, we’ll be in good shape tomorrow. The first run will be warm, but tomorrow’s night run will be cooler and the track will be a lot better.
“But we’re in good shape, this is a big race for everyone; the U.S. Nationals is the race that you want to win, and to have this whole JDRF initiative behind us in this race makes it that much more special.”
NEWS/STATS AT A GLANCE:
- Tasca is competing this weekend with a special Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) wrap on his Shelby Mustang this weekend, designed by six-year-old Sam Millard from Greenville, Texas.
- For photos of Tasca’s JDRF-themed Motorcraft/Quick Lane Funny Car, please visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/ford_jdrf or to see the video, check out http://www.youtube.com/fordjdrf.
. Sam Millard’s design was chosen as the winner from over 300 designs that were submitted from kids with type 1 diabetes. The online contest for the car designs raised more than $84,000 for research for type 1 diabetes.
- The rookie driver is 12th in the championship standings
- Tasca is running a full season and for 2008 Rookie-of-the-Year honors.
- Tasca began putting together his nitro Funny Car team in November 2007, for debut at the 2008 Winternationals at Pomona in February.
ABOUT THE DRIVER:
Bob Tasca III is a 32-year-old rookie in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing nitro Funny Car class. Tasca competed the past three seasons in the Alcohol Funny Car class. Tasca is also a third-generation Ford dealer from Rhode Island.
TV COVERAGE: ESPN2 & ESPN2 HD (all times are Eastern)
Saturday, August 31 Qualifying 12:30 a.m.
Sunday, August 31 RaceDay 11 a.m.
Sunday, August 31 Qualifying 11:30 a.m.
Sunday, August 31 Qualifying 5 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 1 Early Eliminations Noon
Monday, Sept. 1 Final Eliminations 7 p.m.
PHOTOS:
For competition photos, headshots, behind the scenes photos, and photo and video from Thursday’s car design unveiling, please contact Alexis Kinch.
SPONSOR INFORMATION:
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 Motorcraft
Motorcraft offers a complete line of original equipment-approved parts that are designed, engineered, and recommended 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 Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With more than 280,000 employees and more than 100 plants worldwide, the company’s core and affiliated automotive brands include Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo, and Mazda. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. www.ford.com
About Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)
JDRF is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Type 1 diabetes is a disease, which strikes children suddenly and requires multiple injections of insulin daily or a continuous infusion of insulin through a pump. Insulin, however, is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating complications, which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation.
Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $1.16 billion to diabetes research, including more than $137 million in FY2007. In FY2007, the Foundation funded 700 centers, grants and fellowships in 20 countries. http://www.jdrf.org
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