PPG and Tasca Racing gear up for 2025 drag racing season

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PPG (NYSE: PPG) has extended its sponsorship of Tasca Racing for the 2025 season, featuring the PPG NITRO MUSTANG DARK HORSE Funny Car in four events. The vehicle will participate in three NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series races and the PRO Superstar Shootout.

In 2024, driver Bob Tasca III set a historic record with the PPG Nitro Mustang Funny Car, achieving the first pass over 340 mph (341.68 mph) by a wheel-driven vehicle in drag racing history. The 11,000+-horsepower vehicle will display the PPG logo throughout the season.

The partnership between PPG and Tasca spans over 25 years, with Tasca Automotive Group utilizing PPG products in their collision centers and service centers, particularly the PPG ENVIROBASE High Performance paint system.

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• Extended partnership with Tasca Racing demonstrates strong business relationship in automotive sector
• 25+ year partnership with Tasca Automotive Group ensures steady B2B product sales
• High-visibility marketing exposure through race sponsorships

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PPG NITRO MUSTANG DARK HORSE Funny Car to appear in four events this year

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it has extended its sponsorship of the Tasca Racing team for the 2025 season. The eye-catching PPG NITRO MUSTANG® DARK HORSE® Funny Car will be on the track for four events this year, including three NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION® (NHRA®) Mission Foods Drag Racing Series races.

PPG has extended its partnership with Tasca Racing, led by team owner and driver Bob Tasca III, pictured with the PPG Nitro Mustang Funny Car. (Photo: Business Wire)

The PPG Nitro Mustang Funny Car will debut Feb. 6-8 at the PRO (Professional Racers Owners Organization) Superstar Shootout at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Bradenton, Fla. At the inaugural event last year, driver Bob Tasca III made drag racing history in the PPG Nitro Mustang Funny Car. Tasca set a speed record the first day, then eclipsed it the next day by piloting the car to a record-breaking 341.68 mph, marking the first pass over 340 mph by a wheel-driven vehicle in drag racing history.

In addition to the PRO Superstar Shootout, PPG will serve as the primary sponsor for the following races:

• NHRA Gatornationals Mar. 6-9 at Gainesville, Fla.
• NHRA New England Nationals May 30-Jun. 1 at Epping, N.H.
• Virginia NHRA Nationals Jun. 20-22 at North Dinwiddie, Va.

Tasca Racing, led by Bob Tasca III, team owner and driver, is running the full schedule in this year’s NHRA Nitro Funny Car division. The team’s 11,000+-horsepower Nitro Mustang Funny Car will display the PPG logo in every race. Tasca is also vice president of the Tasca Automotive Group, a key customer of PPG’s Automotive Refinish business.

“I can’t wait to get back behind the wheel of the PPG Nitro Funny Car,” said Tasca. “PPG has supported us on and off the racetrack since the beginning. We’ve been working hard this off-season, and we’ve got big plans for 2025.”

“2025 is going to be an exciting year,” said Bill Shaw, PPG global business director, strategic initiatives, Automotive Refinish. “Part of what makes PPG and Bob Tasca great partners is our pursuit of excellence. Bob strives for it not only in his dealerships and body shops but on the track as well. The team accomplished a great feat in 2024, so I know they’ll aim for more this year.”

PPG and Tasca have built a strong partnership for more than 25 years. The Tasca Automotive Group operates multiple franchise car dealerships, collision centers and service centers that use PPG products. The PPG ENVIROBASE® High Performance paint system is the brand of choice in the company’s collision centers.

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FAQ

What racing events will PPG sponsor in 2025?

PPG will sponsor four events in 2025: the PRO Superstar Shootout in Bradenton, FL, and three NHRA races - the Gatornationals in Gainesville, FL, New England Nationals in Epping, NH, and Virginia NHRA Nationals in North Dinwiddie, VA.

What record did the PPG-sponsored car set in 2024?

In 2024, the PPG Nitro Mustang Funny Car, driven by Bob Tasca III, set a speed record of 341.68 mph, becoming the first wheel-driven vehicle to exceed 340 mph in drag racing history.

How long has PPG been partnered with Tasca Racing?

PPG has maintained a strong partnership with Tasca for more than 25 years.

What PPG products does Tasca Automotive Group use?

Tasca Automotive Group uses the PPG ENVIROBASE High Performance paint system in their collision centers, along with other PPG products in their dealerships and service centers.