News - Targa Australia

What the drivers said!

17-Feb-2019 Ian Chesterman

At the end of a fantastic rally, our in-field reporter caught up with a number of class winners to hear about their weekend.

White takes overall win at Targa North West

17-Feb-2019 Ian Chesterman

Tasmanian driver, Jason White, has secured his first Targa North West title, making it the perfect start in his quest to win the modern outright title in the 2019 CAMS Australian Targa Championship.

Targa North West 2019 - Day 1 Highlights

17-Feb-2019 Brittany Smith

Check out the highlights from the opening day of Targa North West & the 2019 CAMS Australian Targa Championship, which saw plenty of action across the categories.

What the drivers said!

16-Feb-2019 Ian Chesterman

Our in-field reporter caught up with some of the leading class contenders at the end of day 1. See what they had to say.

Peter Gluskie and co-driver Samantha Winter

White's change of fortune ominous for opposition

Twelve months ago on the opening day of Targa North West, Jason White’s campaign ended disastrously, the mechanical failure of his Dodge Viper eventually costing him the 2018 Australian Targa Championship.

Stokell set for title defence in upgraded Lotus

15-Feb-2019 Brittany Smith

Former Tasmanian Paul Stokell will use Targa North West this weekend as a live test in his beefed-up Lotus Exige.

During the off-season Stokell fitted an upgraded supercharger intercooler to the 2014 Exige which is expected to help the lightweight two-seater pack more punch as the tarmac rally season kicks off in his old home state.

Heavyweights ready for Targa North West stoush

14-Feb-2019 Brittany Smith

The main players in the CAMS Australian Targa Championship will lock horns in the season-opening Targa North West this weekend.

After prevailing by a mere eight points to win the inaugural modern title in the Championship last season, Paul Stokell returns in his revised 2014 Lotus Exige that has proven to be fast and reliable against more powerful machinery. The highly decorated former circuit racer will be joined by new co-driver Kate Catford.

2019 Sporting Regulations

13-Feb-2019 Brittany Smith

We are pleased to advise that we have updated our Sporting Regulations on our website.

Please take the time to familiarise yourself with any changes, especially those that may be applicable to yourself and your team.

The Sporting Regulations are found under the “Regulations” tab on the homepage of our website.

White hopeful of trouble-free 2019 Targa opener

08-Feb-2019 Ian Chesterman

Local hope Jason White is confident reliability issues with the potent Dodge Viper will not return at the CAMS Australian Targa Championship opener, Targa North West from February 16-17.

Jason and John White (Photo credit: Angryman Photography)

Tasmanian Motorsport Hall of Fame honours Greg Crick and Barry Oliver

06-Feb-2019 Brittany Smith

Multiple Targa Tasmania champions Greg Crick and Barry Oliver have been inducted into the Tasmanian Motorsport Hall of Fame.

The highlight of the Tasmanian motorsports award dinner in Hobart, the inductions recognise two Launceston-based racers with lengthy involvement in the state’s events.

Targa Technical Bulletin - Early Modern, GT4 & GT2 Turbo Chargers

05-Feb-2019 Brittany Smith

Please click here to download a technical bulletin in relation to turbo’s in Early Modern, GT2 & GT4 cars. This technical bulletin has been added to the Technical Regulations- V2, which can be found on our website under competition regulations.

Targa Great Barrier Reef To Air In 142 Countries And Reach 600 Million People

31-Jan-2019 Brittany Smith

As part as Targa Australia's international Television agreement with Boulder Creek International, Targa Great Barrier Reef 2018 TV Show has just premiered around the world to 142 countries and will reach approx. 600 million viewers over the coming weeks.

Targa field wide open

26-Jan-2019 Brittany Smith

The opening round of the CAMS Australian Targa Championship is only three weeks away with the running of the two-day Targa North West event based out of Burnie.

Targa North West 2019 - 3 weeks to go

25-Jan-2019 Brittany Smith

The opening round of the CAMS Australian Targa Championship, Targa North West will again provide the perfect platform to all those chasing championship success to get the year off to a great start.

Targa North West 2019 is fast approaching...

22-Jan-2019 Brittany Smith

The first event in our championship for 2019, Targa North West, is fast approaching, and is again promising to be filled with fast paced action and lots of thrills.

Targa North West 2019 Stage Maps & Road Closures

16-Jan-2019 Brittany Smith

Detailed stage maps and summary of road closure times for Targa North West 2019 are now available to download here.

Targa High Country 2018 Channel 9 TV Show

11-Jan-2019 Brittany Smith

Get ready to relive the final round of the 2018 CAMS Australian Targa Championship and the 9th running of Targa High Country as it premiers nationwide THIS SUNDAY at 11am on Channel Nine.

Targa Australia Becomes Part Of Dutton Group

07-Jan-2019 Brittany Smith

Targa Australia and the Dutton Group have announced today that the business responsible for the CAMS Australian Targa Championship, including the ultimate tarmac rally Targa Tasmania, will become part of the Dutton Group on an ongoing basis, effective immediately.

Targa Tasmania 2019 Course Map

16-Dec-2018 Brittany Smith

With the 28^th running of Targa Tasmania just over 4 months away, we are excited to release the course for 2019.

Plenty of Surprises in 2018 CAMS Australian Targa Championship

15-Dec-2018 Brittany Smith

With more competitors than any other national motorsport championship, the CAMS Australian Targa Championship is tough to win, no matter which competition you take part in.

The recent running of Targa High Country saw the winners crowned and a fun filled casual dinner on top of Mt. Buller, where MC, Glenn Ridge had the capacity crowd in stitches of laughter.

Targa North West Tour 2019

10-Dec-2018 Brittany Smith

For the first time, a Targa Tour will be held at Targa North West. It is a fantastic way to take part in a Targa event without all the preparation and pressure of competing.

Here Are The Top Five Reasons To Not Do A Targa Rally

05-Dec-2018 Brittany Smith

5. You will become addicted

This is another big gap in the documentation from Targa Australia, nowhere does it warn you about this and it will be hard for many to avoid. Although, once you get a taste for the amazing twisty closed roads, being part of a large motorsport event, drooling over lots of cars, getting sore cheeks from smiling too much and getting that little taste of what race drivers get to enjoy….you will most likely become addicted and want to do it again. You’ve been warned!

The Porsche Targa High Country Tour in a 718 Cayman GTS

01-Dec-2018 Brittany Smith

Sports cars are designed to be driven hard. Foot to the floor, tyres gripping, the engine singing, and you don’t even glance at the speedometer. Try doing that on a public road, though, and say goodbye to your car and licence. But what if you could do all that legally? The Targa Australia rally series is just that.

CarAdvice was invited to the Porsche Targa High Country Tour this year to drive the 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS around Mount Buller, Mansfield, and Eildon over three days.

Now available for FREE Download: Targa Great Barrier Reef 2018 TV Show

22-Nov-2018 Brittany Smith

Just over 2 months ago, we successfully completed the inaugural Targa Great Barrier Reef and now is your chance to re-live the event. The full Channel 9 TV Show is now available for FREE download & unlimited streaming to all devices.

Targa Great Barrier Reef 2019 Early Bird closing soon

17-Nov-2018 Brittany Smith

With our 200^th entry just received, 2019 is looking at being bigger & better than 2018! The field will again be capped, so make sure you don’t miss out on being a part of all the excitement next year.

What they said - Day 3 driver quotes

11-Nov-2018 Ian Chesterman

Lots of happy people at the end of Targa High Country - happy to talk to our reporter. It seems like it was a great day out on the roads and the end to a wonderful year of Targa.

Thanks to Angryman Photography for some great visuals across the weekend.

White wins third High Country, Stokell and Bray CAMS titles

11-Nov-2018 Ian Chesterman

Tasmanians Jason and John White have dominated the field at Targa High Country to take the outright victory after three days of testing competition on the roads around Mt Buller and Mansfield.

Jason and John White (Angryman Photography)

More of what they said - Day 2

10-Nov-2018 Ian Chesterman

It took a while but we caught up with a few more class-leaders after the running of Day 2 of Targa High Country. Like us, they are looking forward to the final day action.

What they said - driver quotes from Day 2

10-Nov-2018 Ian Chesterman

Our field reporter caught up with some of the drivers at the end of a busy day.

White eyes High Country outright title

10-Nov-2018 Ian Chesterman

The Tasmanian combination of Jason and John White have completed another strong day at Targa High Country to build a handy 35 second lead with just one day remaining at the Mt Buller-based event.

What they said - driver quotes from Day 1

09-Nov-2018 Ian Chesterman

Targa’s media team tracked down some competitors for comments after the first day of Targa High Country.

Targa High Country opens with tense White, Close battle

09-Nov-2018 Ian Chesterman

Prolific tarmac rally winners Jason and John White are holding a slender lead after an enthralling tussle on the opening day of Targa High Country.

Countdown for Targa High Country start

09-Nov-2018 Ian Chesterman

Final course checks have been completed on the eve of Targa High Country conducted around the Victorian alpine region at Mount Buller from November 9 to 11.

It's a cold start at Mt Buller for the ninth running of Targa High Country

Howarth completes intense preparation for High Country

08-Nov-2018 Ian Chesterman

Liam Howarth remains upbeat about clinching the Early Modern crown as the maiden CAMS Australian Targa Championship reaches its conclusion at Targa High Country from November 9 to 11.

Gluskie concedes Shannons Classic title unlikely

06-Nov-2018 Ian Chesterman

BMW driver Peter Gluskie says he would feel guilty if he managed to snare a shock win in the Shannons Classic outright component of the Australian CAMS Targa Championship.

Peter Gluskie and co-driver Samantha Winter in their 1985 BMW E30 325i at THC last year

Stokell primed for Championship finale

04-Nov-2018 Ian Chesterman

Paul Stokell will take a measured approach going into Targa High Country from November 9 to 11, that will decide the inaugural CAMS Australian Targa Championship.

Paul Stokell - making his debut at Targa High Country

Targa Great Barrier Reef 2018 TV Show Time & Date

29-Oct-2018 Brittany Smith

See All The Action For The Inaugural Targa Great Barrier Reef...
You have heard all the amazing stories and seen all the incredible images.

Now join us to watch the full length TV production of Classic and Modern competitions of this year’s incredible first running of Targa Great Barrier Reef.

See all the reasons why you need to make the journey north in August 2019 - Early Bird entries close 30th November 2018

When: Sunday 4th November
Where: Channel 9 NATIONWIDE
Time: 11AM

Course tweaks for ninth running of Targa High Country

26-Oct-2018 Ian Chesterman

Changes to the route structure for the ninth running of Targa High Country based in Victoria’s north-east, from November 9 to 11 are likely to remain intact for the immediate future.

Targa High Country 2018 Road Closure Summary

18-Oct-2018 Brittany Smith

Please click below to download a summary of the road closures for Targa High Country 2018.
If you have any concerns, please email enquiries@targa.com.au

Click here to download Targa High Country 2018 Road Closures.

Targa High Country 2018 Official Event Poster

12-Oct-2018 Brittany Smith

Here it is! The Targa High Country 2018 Official Event Poster.
Featuring:

610 - Peter Gluskie & Sam Winter in their 1985 BMW E30 325i

734 - Peter Roberts & Suzanne Atkins in their 1992 Nissan Skyline GTS-T

973 - Geoffrey & Toni Hewitt in their 2009 Nissan GT-R R35

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