Jacques Tasso

Born 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 [fr] 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 [fr] in a Ford Sierra. He also won the Rallye Ain-Jura [fr] 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 [fr]. He then retired in the mid-2000s.^[2]

Jacques Tasso died on 1 March 2024, at the age of 79.^[3]