mikewheels Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Got the sad news this morning that Mr. Tasca has passed away. a truly great man that had a true passion for all things Ford. He will be missed. My condolences to the whole Tasca family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Wow, my thoughts and prayers are with the entire Tasca family and Team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Wow, my thoughts and prayers are with the entire Tasca family and Team I'll second that. What a shame, prayers are sent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby2809 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Wow, my thoughts and prayers are with the entire Tasca family and Team I'll third that, a sad day and my prayers are with the Tasca Family, God Bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Yep, his dealership was to Fords what Yenko was to Chevy. Our thoughts are with his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC2873 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 wow, that is sad news! The Tasca family are in our prayers as well. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky 2 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 MY SINCER CONDOLENCES FOR HIS FAMILY, HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigo Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 That is sad news. I've met him briefly a couple of times and he seemed like a kind and very proud man. My condolences go out to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerS Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 This is truly a significant loss to the entire Ford Community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to The Tasca Family, the Tasca Organization and the entire Auto Manufactures and Racing Community. He will always be an Icon and influenced many people and was a pioneer in effecting the power wars of the 60's. His achievements are many and have been far reaching. The Shelby Registry and Sales Team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRocks1 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 May he rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyb Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 All, Bob Tasca Sr, was an amazing man, he was ahead of his time, he led the auto industry in customer service and quality. He was the nicest, most genuine man you could ever meet, I count myself fortunate to have known him and its a sadder world without him. Bob Tasca was truly a leader and innovator and there will not be another like him unfortunately. I wish his family well during this difficult time, my prayers are with them..... Amy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt500dvr Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 We will all miss you Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Auto legend Bob Tasca Sr http://newsblog.projo.com/2010/01/auto-legend-bob-tasca-sr-dead.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandros Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 May he rest in peace and my condolences go out to his entitre family...He will be missed in the automotive industry..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildAzCat Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Truly sad news. My empathy to family, friends and admirers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCMM Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 A sad day indeed. There's not much more that I can say because everyone has said it already. My condolences to the entire Tasca family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
destef417 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 More unique than most will ever know. Although my family owned a competing Ford dealership in the next town in RI, my grandfather sent my father to work as a mechanic as Tasca Ford back in years from 68-71 (prob to get him out of his own hair)... well anyway a local Interstate I-195 that runs from Providence to Cape Cod was the testing grounds for the Bopper's dealer demo's... in those days he'd drive cars like big block Torino Talladegas and Cobras instead of Cobra Jet Mustangs. Well he was a true tuner, he'd get a new demo go out and make a run down the empty highway with a stopwatch.. come back and my father would adjust the cam a degree or two, he'd go back out for another run.. come back and want to adjust the jets on the carb, go for another run come back and make more adjustments (sometimes back to previous setting) until it was performing the way he wanted... Then 2-3 weeks would pass and customer buys his demo and the story repeats. Most know about the drag racing on the track, but the street racing that went on was incredible... and more profitable in those years. In the Boss years they had two tractor trailers full of complete engines, transmissions and rear-ends to replace broken units - under warranty. Very different times indeed. For those who knew him in his heyday around this area, Bob Tasca was larger than life..an American original much like Carroll Shelby. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Canfield Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 He certainly will be missed, but more importantly remembered for his contributions for many, many years to come. He left an impression on all Ford performance fans and my prayers and condolences to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Condolences to the Tasca Family, and Team. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 My condolence to the family Bob he will always remembered , in the 60`s for their drag racing dominance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gs2007gt500 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 My condolences to the Tasca family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianspony Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Deepest sympathy to the Tasca family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Ford has certainly lost a great family member. Rest in peace. :angel: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbypt Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 My condolences to the Tasca family and all of us Ford fans out there who have a special place in their heart for Bob Tasca Sr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEROY UHRIG Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Very sad indeed-he led a lot of fierce campaigns for Ford-Large presents at John Force Racing as well as others,stock and super stockers across this great country- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldgus Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences go out to the Tasca family, and to all others whose lives Bob Tasca Sr touched... Rest in Peace. Goldgus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 RIP Bob Tasca Sr Interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGT500 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Our condolensces. Our Terlingua was first one Tasca built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SexyStang Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 I send my deepest sympathies to the entire Tasca family.... I had the honors of meeting Mr. Tasca for the first time at the 2009 Tasca show. He was extremely nice told me the whole story about how he got started with his career and gave me a great history lesson that I'll never forget. He sounded very passionate about his business and family, may you rest in peace Mr. Tasca..... :angel: And what a memorable interview thanks for posting!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersnake94 Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 wow, that is sad news! The Tasca family are in our prayers as well. Craig +1 to that. Thoughts and prayers for the entire Tasca family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 some additional articles, http://www.racer.com/bob-tasca-sr-passes/article/160953/ http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/nhra-bob-tasca-sr-passes-away/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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