Targa Competition

This competition is reserved for vehicles manufactured from 1 January 1900 up to the first day of competition (Category 1). Vehicles must have been commercially available in any number as a road registerable vehicle when manufactured or be a vehicle approved by TARGA Australia. Vehicles must be compliant for normal road registration and road usage including any modifications that have been made to the vehicle. A Safety Cage structure is not mandatory but is highly recommended. Open vehicles are permitted in TSD provided they are fitted with a minimum of a CAMS Type 2 Safety Cage Structure.

This competition is reserved for vehicles manufactured from 1 January 1900 up to 31 December 1989 as shown on the vehicle ID plate (Category 1). Vehicles must have been commercially available in any number as a road registerable vehicle when manufactured or be a vehicle approved by TARGA Australia. A CAMS Type 2 Half Safety Cage Structure is mandatory. Open vehicles are permitted in Thoroughbred Trophy provided they are fitted with a minimum of a CAMS Type 3 Full Safety Cage Structure. This competition is run under the technical regulations applied to the Classic competition category, except for Classic GT. Potential performance variations will be managed by individually setting base times for each class to determine the winners. Vehicle classes are based on engine capacity and modification level.

This competition is reserved for vehicles manufactured from 1 January 1990 up to the first day of competition (Category 1). Vehicles must have been commercially available in any number as a road registerable vehicle when manufactured or be a vehicle approved by TARGA Australia. A CAMS Type 2 Half Safety Cage Structure is mandatory. Open vehicles are permitted in GT Sports Trophy provided they are fitted with a minimum of a CAMS Type 3 Full Safety Cage Structure. This competition is run under the technical regulations applied to Early Modern or GTP/GTO competition category, as applicable to the make/model/year of the vehicle entered. All vehicles will use the same base time to determine the winners. Vehicle classes are based on engine capacity.

This competition is reserved for 2WD vehicles manufactured from 1 January 1900 up to 31 December 1989 as shown on the vehicle ID plate (Categories 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6). Vehicles must have been commercially available in any number as a road registerable vehicle when manufactured or be a vehicle approved by TARGA Australia. Open vehicles are not permitted, except for approved Vintage vehicles. Potential performance variations will be managed by individually setting base times for each class to determine the winners. Vehicle classes are based on engine capacity and modification level.

This competition is reserved for 2WD & 4WD vehicles manufactured from 1 January 1900 up to 31 December 1989 as shown on the vehicle ID plate (Categories 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6). Vehicles must have been commercially available in any number as a road registerable vehicle when manufactured or be a vehicle approved by TARGA Australia. Open vehicles are not permitted. All vehicles will use the same base time to determine the winners. Vehicle classes are based on engine capacity.

This competition is reserved for 2WD vehicles manufactured from 1 January 1990 up to 31 December 2009, as shown on the vehicle ID plate (Categories 7 & 8). Vehicles built after this date, as shown on the vehicle ID plate, are not eligible, even if they are part of a model range that was produced before 31 December 2009. Open vehicles are not permitted. Vehicles must have been commercially available in any number as a road registerable vehicle when manufactured or be a vehicle approved by TARGA Australia. All vehicles will use the same base time to determine the winners. Vehicle classes are based on engine capacity.

This competition is reserved for 4WD and AWD vehicles manufactured from 1 January 1990 up to 31 December 2009, as shown on the vehicle ID plate (Categories 7 & 8). Vehicles built after this date, as shown on the vehicle ID plate, are not eligible, even if they are part of a model range that was produced before 31 December 2009. Open vehicles are not permitted. Vehicles must have been commercially available in any number as a road registerable vehicle when manufactured or be a vehicle approved by TARGA Australia. All vehicles will use the same base time to determine the winners. Vehicle classes are based on engine capacity.

This competition is reserved for vehicles manufactured from 1 January 2010 up to the first day of competition (Category 9). Vehicles built before 1 January 2010, as shown on the vehicle ID plate, that are a part of a model range that continued to be manufactured after this date are also eligible. Open vehicles are not permitted. Vehicles must be (or have been) commercially available in any number as a road registerable vehicle when manufactured or be a vehicle approved by TARGA Australia. All vehicles shown on the GTP Vehicle list are automatically eligible for this competition AND the GT Outright (GTO) competition. Vehicles not shown on the GTP list may be approved at any time by Targa Australia on application. All vehicles will use the same base time to determine the winners. Vehicle classes are based on engine capacity.

This competition is reserved for vehicles manufactured from 1 January 2010 up to the first day of competition (Category 9). Vehicles built before 1 January 2010, as shown on the vehicle ID plate, that are a part of a model range that continued to be manufactured after this date are also eligible. Open vehicles are not permitted. Vehicles must be (or have been) commercially available in any number as a road registerable vehicle when manufactured or be a vehicle approved by TARGA Australia. All vehicles shown on the GTO Vehicle list are automatically eligible for this competition only. Vehicles not shown on the GTP or GTO list may be approved at any time by TARGA Australia on application. All vehicles will use the same base time to determine the winners. Vehicle classes are based on engine capacity.

This competition is reserved for ELECTRIC ONLY vehicles manufactured from 1st January 2010 up to the first day of competition (Category 9). Vehicles must be (or have been) commercially available in any number as a road registerable vehicle when manufactured or be a vehicle approved by TARGA Australia. All vehicles will use the same base time to determine the winners.

To the first timer, TARGA Tasmania can certainly be a daunting prospect. The TARGA Tasmania Rookie Rallye offers the opportunity to be part of the worlds largest Tarmac rally, whilst competing against other Rookies. This experience will enable Rookies to develop their tarmac rally skills and understand the nature of a six day event, and driving amongst the best in the business. This is the ultimate Rookie experience.

Vehicles must meet the same technical regulations criteria as applied to the normal relevant full competition. i.e. Classic must meet the Classic GT rules as a minimum, Early Modern must meet the Early Modern rules and GT must meet either the GTO or GTP rules, depending on the amount on the vehicle entered.

No Maximum speed

Full Roll Cage, full safety requirements and full race apparel

Minimum CAMS National Rally Licence (Driver and Navigator)

Full Length TARGA Tasmania Course

Click here for Rookie Rallye eligibility criteria.