With the pressure on and with only two chances on Saturday to make it
into Sunday’s Gatornationals, Bob Tasca III qualified his
Motorcraft/Quick Lane Shelby Mustang in the 12th position, and will
make his second NHRA POWERade Fuel Funny Car start of the season at
Gainesville Raceway.
“This was a high-pressure day,” said Tasca, referring to having only
two qualifying runs after Friday’s sessions were canceled because of
rain. “Whenever you only get two runs to qualify, it’s really a
crapshoot because these cars are designed to get four runs under your
belt. To go out and run the fifth quickest pass in the first session in
the heat, which is what I think the conditions will be tomorrow, is
really encouraging. “
Tasca’s two qualifying runs came under much different track conditions,
with the first and quickest run coming in the high heat, and the second
happening under heavy cloud coverage.