Admin When was the first Targa Tasmania?
Event: Targa Tasmania The brainchild of Tasmanian John Large, the event was first held in 1992, and runs annually with financial support from the Tasmanian government and sponsors, and the assistance of thousands of volunteers.
How many cars does Targa Tasmania 2021 have?
With over 250 different cars taking part and including more than 20 manufacturers, it is the country’s largest championship.
What does Targa race mean?
TARGA AUSTRALIA Targa is a genuine, red-blooded motorsport event. A Tarmac Rally is a unique form of motorsport where Tarmac Rally Cars compete on sealed roads closed for competition. Cars start at 30-second intervals and race against the clock, and themselves with the winner being the fastest car over all stages.
Who started Targa Tasmania?
Targa History In 1990, Max Stahl and John Large met over dinner at Large’s Perth home with ideas for a tarmac rally involving classic cars on Tasmania’s picturesque driving roads. Within a few hours of brainstorming and an almost “spontaneous combustion”, the essential framework for TARGA Tasmania was constructed.
Is Targa Tasmania a race?
Targa Tasmania is a tarmac-based rally event held on the island state of Tasmania, Australia, annually since 1992. The event takes its name from the Targa Florio, a former motoring event held on the island of Sicily.
Who can enter Targa Tasmania?
To be eligible to compete in the full competition, both driver and co-driver/ navigator must be a minimum of 18 years old. However, there are some navigator age exemptions for trophy competitions. Navigators in TSD Trophy must be a minimum of 15 years old.
Where does the Targa rally go?
Targa Australia run the world’s largest, longest and hardest tarmac rally event. Targa Great Barrier Reef will be based in Cairns and will reach out to all of the surrounding regions including Port Douglas and the Atherton Tablelands.
Is Targa Tasmania on this year?
The event was due to move to an earlier time-slot in 2022 – from March 8 to 13 – but will now be held from Tuesday April 26 to Sunday May 1.
What does Targa Tasmania stand for?
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