Bob Tasca III is an American Funny Car driver and National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) team owner. He is notable for becoming the first drag racer to break the barrier in a wheel-driven Funny Car, along with multiple national event wins and media coverage for his Ford Mustang efforts. Tasca was active as a driver from 2008 until early 2026 when he retired to become a team owner.
Biography
Tasca lives in Hope, Rhode Island. He is the grandson of Bob Tasca Sr., founder of Tasca Ford in Rhode Island, who was instrumental in the development of the original Ford Mustang Cobra Jet.
Tasca entered Funny Car competition in 2008 with backing from Ford and Motorcraft/Quick Lane. He became the first drag racer to eclipse in a wheel-driven Funny Car, recording a speed of during a qualifying run at the Pro Superstar Shootout in Bradenton Motorsports Park in February 2024.
Tasca has added wins in NHRA national events, including the Gatornationals, the Carolina Nationals, and multiple events in Las Vegas. In 2023, Tasca led the Funny Car standings and emphasized his aggressive approach. In 2025, Tasca was critical of Fox Sports' media coverage of NHRAFox Sports claimed that IndyCar was the “Fastest Racing on Earth". In interviews, he shared insights into his family heritage, team dynamics, and quest for speed. Tasca retired as a driver in 2026; in favor of team ownership; with Austin Prock becoming lead driver for Tasca's Ford team.
References
External links Official Tasca Racing site Ford Performance Driver Bio