NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

Bob Tasca III will return to NHRA competition at this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Summernationals after sitting out last weekend’s event recovering from his bout with COVID-19.

Tasca’s doctor has approved his return to competition in the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang Funny Car that was driven last weekend by replacement driver Jonnie Lindberg, who was allowed to earn points for Tasca under new NHRA COVID-19 rules.

Tasca was treated for COVID-19 after being exposed to the disease at a small family gathering.. The Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang Funny Car team qualified No. 1 at the first race before advancing to the second round with Lindberg.

“I can’t wait to rejoin my team,” Tasca said. “Over the last ten days I have worked hard to get my body back in shape before I came back and also make sure I couldn’t pass COVID-19 on to my crew and now that both boxes have been checked, it’s time. I can’t thank my doctors enough for their help. I want to thank Jonnie for jumping in for me, too. It’s never easy getting in someone else's car and hitting the gas. He did a great job.”

To be cleared, Tasca needed to test negative for COVID-19 and get a full release from his doctor.