This is a team event, just as the main competition, each driver depends on their navigator to guide them though each stage and relies upon them to arrive at the next stage. This is the Ultimate driving experience.
• Non Competitive
• Posted Speed Limit
• Minimum Level 2 Non Speed Licence
This Category is reserved for vehicles manufactured from 1 January 1900 up to the first day of competition. It will follow the same course and will include the same Targa stages as the entire field participating in the event and finishers medallions will be awarded to all finishers.
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Targa Tasmania and Targa High Country and Targa Great Barrier Reef
Our TSD Trophy competition provides the opportunity to compete in a rally that requires more than just going as fast as you can. The nature of this competition provides a mathematical challenge for both Driver and Co Driver, keeping the cockpit drama intense right to the finish line.
• Competitive Average Speed Racing
• 130kms Speed Limit
• Minimum CAMS Level 2 Speed Licence
This competition is reserved for vehicles manufactured from 1st January 1900 up to 31st December 1985. This competition is run under the same technical regulations as the equivalent Classic or Classic GT competition category and a 130kph speed limit applies. A minimum of a CAMS approved Type 2 Half Safety Cage Structure or approved manufacturer fitted half safety cage, and padding, that must comply with the requirements of the CAMS Manual of Motor Sport – General Requirements, Schedule J. This Safety Cage Structure may be of bolt-in design. Thoroughbred trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd. A Targa Tasmania Category trophy will be awarded to the highest placed Classic vehicle (Category 2 to 6) in GT Sports Trophy at this event if a separate competition is not run.
• Competitive elapsed time racing • No maximum speed
• Full Roll Cage, and full safety, full race apparel
• Minimum CAMS National Rally Licence
More information on each category and competition can be found below and in our Technical Regulations.
This competition is reserved for mass produced 2WD vehicles approved by the organisers, manufactured from 1 January 1900 up to 31 December 1985 plus Run Ons (Categories 2, 3, 4, 5 &6). Potential performance variations will be managed by individually setting base times for each class to determine winners. Vehicle classes are based on engine capacity and modification level. Classic Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd. A Targa Tasmania Category Trophy will be awarded to the highest placed Vintage vehicle (Pre 1947) at this event (Targa Tasmania Only).
Classic GTThis competition is reserved for GT and high performance vehicles, low volume 2WD and 4WD race and rally cars and rare vehicles of historic significance approved by the organisers, manufactured from 1st January 1900 up to 31st December 1985 plus Run Ons (Categories 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6). All vehicles will use the same base time to determine the winners. Vehicle classes are based on engine capacity. Classic GT Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Early ModernThis competition is reserved for vehicles manufactured from 1January 1986 up to 31 December 2007 (Categories 7 & 8). Vehicle classes will be based on engine capacity. Vehicles must be commercially available as a mass produced model with a minimum of 500 units made or be a vehicle approved by the organisers. Early Modern Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd. A Targa Tasmanina Category Trophy will be awarded to the highest placed 2WD vehicle at this event (Targa Tasmania Only).
GT4This competition is reserved for 4WD vehicles manufactured between 1 January 2008 up to the first day of competition of that event (Category 9). Vehicles must be commercially available as a mass produced model with a minimum of 500 units made or be a vehicle approved by the organisers. Vehicle classes will be based on engine capacity. GT4 Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd.
GT2This competition is reserved for 2WD vehicles manufactured between 1 January 2008 up to the first day of competition of that event (Category 9). Vehicles must be commercially available as a mass produced model with a minimum of 500 units made or be a vehicle approved by the organisers. Vehicle classes will be based on engine capacity. GT2 Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd.
Vehicle Third Party Property
Comprehensive Insurance Vehicle third party property insurance and / or comprehensive insurance is the sole responsibility of the entrant.
The spectator guide for the second ever Targa event in Queensland is now available.
To ensure you get to see all the action as it unfolds, we have produced a special detailed guide where you will read how best to view all of the Targa action.
Tourism leaders are predicting that future growth in the highly acclaimed Targa Great Barrier Reef tarmac rally will provide an economic boom for Tropical North Queensland.
Continue the excitement of Targa Great Barrier Reef by joining us on the reef. Relax and unwind at the official post rally event after party with Sunlover Reef Cruises for ‘Targa 2019 Rally at the Reef’
It is with incredible sadness that we advise the Targa Family of the passing of Pontus Reutersward in the presence of his family on Friday 2nd August after a long and hard fought battle with cancer.
