Bob Tasca III to Join Speaker Lineup at 2025 Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week

Joey Little
Aug 28
2 min read

The 2025 Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week is set to deliver an unforgettable experience this October, and for racing fans, one highlight stands above the rest. The opportunity to hear from NHRA Nitro Funny Car star Bob Tasca III.

Tasca, a multiple-event winner and one of the most respected names in modern drag racing, will take the stage on Saturday, October 4, from 4 to 5 pm for the highly anticipated seminar, “Ford – Total Performance Returns.” This session, hosted by the legendary Jay Leno, will explore Ford’s iconic “Total Performance” campaign of the 1960s and connect that heritage to Ford’s current motorsports dominance across NHRA, NASCAR, WEC, and Formula 1®.

Joining Tasca on stage will be Jim Farley, CEO of Ford Motor Company and a vintage racing enthusiast, along with Mark Rushbrook, Global Director of Ford Performance. Together, the trio will provide an insider’s perspective on Ford’s past and future in global racing, with Tasca adding his firsthand insight from the NHRA frontlines where his Motorcraft Quick Lane Mustang Funny Car continues to turn heads and deliver wins.

Tasca’s participation underscores his role not just as a driver but as an ambassador of Ford Performance, representing the brand’s commitment to innovation, speed, and competition at the highest levels. Fans and enthusiasts attending the seminar can expect Tasca to share candid stories from the pits, his take on what it means to carry the Tasca family legacy, and his vision for the future of Ford in professional drag racing.

The “Ford – Total Performance Returns” seminar is part of a star-studded schedule presented by Private Client Select Insurance Services, with other sessions featuring racing icons like Tony Kanaan, Ray Evernham, and industry influencers such as Magnus Walker and Steve Serio.

For anyone attending Audrain Motor Week, Tasca’s seminar promises to be a must-see. It is a rare chance to hear from one of the fiercest competitors in NHRA as he talks about Ford’s drive to remain a dominant force in motorsports around the world.