News - Targa Australia

Freight options for Targa Great Barrier Reef 2019 announced

15-May-2019 Brittany Smith

We are excited to once again, announce a deal with national car freighter, CEVA to help get all of the amazing Targa cars to Cairns in time for the start on 30th August and home again post event.

10th Anniversary Targa High Country Opens for Entries

10-May-2019 Brittany Smith

The 10th running of Targa High Country, who would have thought!

For years they said you would never get a true multi-stage Targa event up and running in Victoria, but after some solid work throughout 2009, Targa High Country came to life on 5th November 2010, when 204 Targa cars descended on the streets of Mansfield for the first ever Mansfield Targa Stage.

CAMS Australian Targa Championship Hots Up after Targa Tasmania

08-May-2019 Brittany Smith

At the half way point of this year’s CAMS Australian Targa Championship, it is anyone’s game across all of the ten competitions, especially the two Outright competitions for Modern and Classic cars.

Final day ... what the driver's said

04-May-2019 Gordon Lomas

Our reporter caught up with all the class winners and key competitors after a hugely successful 28th running of Targa Tasmania.

Nik Prieston and Dylan Braithwaite (1975 Fiat 131 Abarth Rallye). Photo credit: Angryman Photography.

Winners are grinners at Targa Tasmania

04-May-2019 Ian Chesterman

Highly decorated former circuit racer Paul Stokell has conquered Targa Tasmania. Stokell, 51, accomplished his first outright victory and Dutton Garage GT2 class win at the event after negotiating six days of some of the fiercest tarmac rally competition in the world.

Paul Stokell and Kate Catford on Cygnet (Photo: Angryman Photography)

What the drivers said … Day 5

03-May-2019 Gordon Lomas

Our intrepid stage reporter caught up with some of the leading contenders after another intense day of competition ahead of the gripping conclusion to Targa Tasmania tomorrow.

Guy and John Lilleyman leading Early Modern in their Mitsubishi Evo 9. Photo credit. Angryman Photography.

Strahan to Hobart a brutal test

03-May-2019 Ian Chesterman

Reigning CAMS Australian Targa champion Paul Stokell has increased his outright lead with one day to run at the showcase Targa Tasmania.

Paul Stokell on Queenstown (Photo: Angryman Photography)

What the drivers said … Day 4

02-May-2019 Gordon Lomas

Comments from some of the leading contenders across the classes after the fourth day of Targa Tasmania.

Adam Garwood and Reubecca Sheldrick (Porsche GT3) leading the Spirit of Australia Rookie Rallye. Photo credit: Angryman Photography.

Day 4 mayhem at Targa

02-May-2019 Ian Chesterman

Former Tasmanian Paul Stokell has survived a day of high drama to claim the outright lead of the 28th Targa Tasmania.

What the drivers said ... Day 3

01-May-2019 Gordon Lomas

Our stage reporter caught up with some of the Targa Tasmania contenders after Day 3.

Nik Prieston/Dylan Braithwaite (Fiat 131 Abarth Rallye). Photo credit: Angryman Photography

Day 3 sees lead changes in many classes

01-May-2019 Ian Chesterman

Victorian Matt Close has jumped into the outright lead after pacesetter Steve Glenney crashed on the penultimate stage of Day 3 at Targa Tasmania.

Matt Close now has the Outright lead (Photo credit: Angryman Photography)

What the drivers said … Day 2

30-Apr-2019 Gordon Lomas

Our reporter caught up with all the class contenders following a highly eventful day after the second leg of Targa Tasmania.

High drama on Day 2

30-Apr-2019 Ian Chesterman

Steve Glenney has seen his chief rival Jason White plunge out of contention on a day of fluctuating fortunes at Targa Tasmania.

Steve Glenney and Dennis Sims on Mt Rowland

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30-Apr-2019 Ian Chesterman

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What the leaders said after Day 1

29-Apr-2019 Gordon Lomas

Our stage reporter talked to some of the leading contenders through the classes after the opening three stages.

Matt Close and Cameron Reeves (Porsche GT3 RS)

28th Targa Tasmania gets underway

29-Apr-2019 Ian Chesterman

The first competitive stages of Targa Tasmania has seen highly fancied Steve Glenney squeeze out the barest of leads after the opening day of competition.

Colin Clark: Targa legend to strengthen

28-Apr-2019 Ian Chesterman

International commentator Colin Clark says Targa Tasmania is on the hit list for some of the world’s most prominent rallying stars.

Targa Tasmania set for epic showdown

28-Apr-2019 Ian Chesterman

Another rich mix of marques will tackle Tasmania’s challenging ribbons of bitumen at the 28th running of the state’s showpiece Targa rally which gets underway on Monday.

Outright win the target for Steve Glenney and Dennis Sims as Ravage heads to Targa Tasmania

26-Apr-2019 Brittany Smith

Nothing less than outright victory is the goal for Ravage Raceworks when they return to tackle the iconic Targa Tasmania rally next week.

The Melbourne-based team has entered a Lotus Exige Sport 350 in the iconic Apple Isle event and has secured 2008 Targa winner Steve Glenney to drive it.

Reeves buoyed by Hyundai factory Targa debut

26-Apr-2019 Brittany Smith

Accomplished gravel rally driver Brendan Reeves is excited about returning to Targa Tasmania to spearhead Hyundai’s maiden Australian factory motorsport effort.

As announced last month, Reeves will take the wheel of a production-based i30 N hatch with sister Rhianon Gelsomino calling the pace notes.

Porsche gun eyes Targa redemption

25-Apr-2019 Brittany Smith

Matt Close is primed to resume his arm wrestle with one of the most successful tarmac racers in Australia at Targa Tasmania from April 29-May 4.

While under no illusion of the gravity of stopping the all-conquering Dodge Viper of Jason and John White, Close is looking forward to another challenge.

Angryman Photography - Matt Close looking to bigger things in 2019

Bray primed for Shannons Classic GT fireworks

24-Apr-2019 Brittany Smith

Defending CAMS Australian Targa Classic outright champ Michael Bray is ready to return to winning form at Targa Tasmania from April 29-May 4.

Bray suffered a rare reliability issue in his 1975 Holden Torana in the dying kilometres of Targa High Country last November.

Ferrari 488 Pista confirmed for Targa

23-Apr-2019 Brittany Smith

Targa Tasmania has pulled off a coup by securing Ferrari’s latest track weapon, the 488 Pista, for the ultimate tarmac rally from April 29-May 4.

The latest product to emerge from Maranello, the Pista (the Italian word for track) is a $650,000 competition-ready bullet.

Targa Tasmania 2019 Spectator Guide

21-Apr-2019 Brittany Smith

With more than 33 competitive stages covering an overall total distance of 2000km, there are a veritable endless choice of spectator vantage points at Targa Tasmania from April 29 to May 4.

As the time-honoured tarmac rally sweeps the length and breadth of the state, we have compiled an exhaustive Spectator’s Guide that covers everything you need to know to help you safely enjoy the event.

Siddins Datsun rebuilt, ready for Targa return

20-Apr-2019 Brittany Smith

After a crash in the 2018 event, the popular 1970 Datsun 240Z of Jon and Gina Siddins has been rebuilt and is ready for another tilt at Targa Tasmania from April 29-May 4.

Targa Tasmania 2019 Official Event Poster

18-Apr-2019 Brittany Smith

2019 sees the first Targa Tasmania being run without two of its most iconic and record holding competitors taking part and whilst they will be at the event partaking in various other components, their absence from the results sheets will be obvious to the thousands of people who follow Targa Tasmania every year.

A trip down Targa Tasmania’s memory lane

15-Apr-2019 Brittany Smith

With the 2019 edition of Targa Tasmania beckoning, its timely to delve into the archives to take a look back at the inaugural running of the ultimate tarmac challenge.

Since its inception in 1992, Targa Tasmania always promised to become one of the great tarmac rallies in the world.

And it has delivered on all fronts with the event held in the highest respect on the global stage.

A look at Targa’s most successful marques

09-Apr-2019 Brittany Smith

A vast array of the world’s most exotic and rare machinery continues to tackle Targa Tasmania, with the 2019 edition of the tarmac classic taking place from April 29 to May 4 and attracting over 260 vehicles.

In what has become a competitive rolling museum that represents car manufacturing from the present to the dawn of the industry early last century, Targa is the essence all things automotive.

It is a window to the past, present and the future.

Road Closures for Targa Tasmania 2019

05-Apr-2019 Brittany Smith

Click here to download the summary of road closures for Targa Tasmania 2019.

Richards rallies round in the Shannon Classic

01-Apr-2019 Brittany Smith

While Jim Richards has stepped away from full-on competition on the tarmac, the eight-time Targa Tasmania winner will be involved in this year's 28th edition of the iconic event commencing on Monday April 29.

The owner of the car to be driven by Jim Richards in the Shannons Classic Rallye has had it wrapped in the same livery as Richards' 2018 tarmac rally car.

Extend Your Stay for TGBR and see the Great Barrier Reef

26-Mar-2019 Brittany Smith

With a bumper field of 250 cars already entered for the 2nd running of Targa Great Barrier Reef, we have been working hard with various stakeholders to make this year’s event even bigger and better.

Ferrari to Expand Their Targa Journey in 2019

24-Mar-2019 Brittany Smith

After successful tours of Targa Tasmania in the last two years, the loyal and passionate Ferrari owner is demanding more, so more they will get!

Hyundai confirm historic factory entry

21-Mar-2019 Ian Chesterman

Korean giant Hyundai will create history by entering a factory i30 N prepared hatch at Targa Tasmania from April 29 to May 4.

Brendan Reeves will make history with Hyundai at Targa Tasmania

The `Voice of Rallying’ joins the Targa Team

15-Mar-2019 Brittany Smith

Yes, Colin Clark, known around the rallying world for his unique perspective on all things WRC, will be the Official Voice (and face) of this year’s CAMS Australian Targa Championship.

Colin has a large following around the world and has always had an interest in Targa, and in particular Targa Tasmania.

2019 CAMS Australian Targa Championship is Underway

11-Mar-2019 Brittany Smith

The first round of this year’s championship was held last month with the 3rd running of Targa North West. As you can only expect at a real Targa event, there were plenty of surprises, variable weather and heartbreak in the final stages.

Targa North West 2019 - Day 2 Highlights

18-Feb-2019 Brittany Smith

The highlights from the final day of Targa North West are here.

Congratulations to everyone who took part in what was a great event on some incredible roads in Tasmania's North West. We can't wait for Targa Tasmania 2019 in only 71 days time!

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

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