Jacques Tasso (31 March 1944 – 1 March 2024) was a French rally racer.[1]
Jacques Tasso | |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 March 1944 |
| Died | 1 March 2024 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Rally racer |
Biography
editBorn on 31 March 1944, Tasso began his competitive career in the 1970s with a Renault 8 Gordini before moving on to the Simca 1000 Rallye and the Opel Kadett KT/E.[2] For most of his career, he raced Fords with Group N. He was co-champion in the French 2nd division in 1988 and 1989, twice winning the Rallye des Monts Dôme in a Ford Sierra. He also won the Rallye Ain-Jura in 1991 and 1992.[2]
After a cancelled 1992 season due to lack of budget, Tasso returned in 1993 in a Ford Escort and again won the 2nd division, including a victory at the Rallye du Forez. He then retired in the mid-2000s.[2]
Jacques Tasso died on 1 March 2024, at the age of 79.[3]
References
edit- ^ Lopes-Quintas, Lionel (4 March 2024). "Le pilote de rallye Jacques Tasso est décédé vendredi 1er mars". Le Progrès (in French). Saint-Étienne. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- ^ a b c "Jacques Tasso". eWRC.
- ^ "Monsieur Jacques TASSO". Libra Memoria (in French).