Yearbook motorsport uk the beating heart of uk motorsport. All vehicles need to be road registered and you travel the same route as the targa competition vehicles reading a targa road book. Targa newfoundland, the only tarmac targa rally in. Its a dual permit targa road rally and historic road rally tests and regularities test routes are. In palermo you will experience the opening celebration of the targa florio and the start of the rally at the museo.
Everything you need to know as a spectator can be found in the targa great barrier reef spectator guide. Its a dual permit targa road rally and historic road rally tests and regularities test routes are mainly in the forests on mull. The competitive sections are restricted to a maximum average speed of 30 mph and take place on private roads. Targa nz 563 great south road, papakura, new zealand 21 rated 4. The country meanwhile recently flagged off a different kind of rally race last week in the form of targa manila. Getting geared up for targa newfoundland with alpinestars. Between 14th16th june, the targa florio, which is now part of the international rally challenge, will be held in and around the madonie mountain range here in the province of palermo. Targa newfoundland is a tarmacbased rally race in newfoundland. If this isnt fun, then you need to check your pulse. In 2019, the 3 rd edition of the targa florio australian tribute saw competitors enjoy the spectacular backdrop of the victorian coast and countryside. The event will be based at glanygors go kart track in cerrigydrudion, conwy, north wales, ll21 0ru total event mileage will be 120 miles on metalled and unmetalled roads with 14 tests held on private property. Targa timing became the standard timing method used on rallies for almost 20. Road closures for the targa great barrier reef 2019 far.
Today the rally targa florio is a showcase event for lovers of classic and vintage cars. The aim is to maintain an average speed through each special stage and there are two speed group to enter. All cars must comply with the 2018 year book sections r18 road rally or r19 historic road rally, so engines can have a maximum of 4 cylinders, have a maximum of 2. The targa florio rally guide to sicily the thinking traveller. Open to all makes, models and vintages of sporting cars. And it also promises to be one heckuva challenge for all competitors.
It is an event restricted to road cars and road tyres, which will traverse the island and undertake a series of tests. Traditionally, targa events have been blind with the route book more a navigation guide to and from each stage with only major intersections and hazards noted. Targa rally in accordance with motor sports association msa regulations and with the protocol. Targa road rallies are rapidly growing in popularity in the uk this group is for anyone competing, organising, marshaling, or just generally interested to discuss any aspects of targa rallies and to.
Originally, it was probably the oldest openroad car race in europe and was founded in 1906 by vincenzo florio, a wealthy aficionado and pioneer racing driver. There are currently three suppliers of 98 octane in new zealand, bp, mobil and gull. While the first races consisted of a whole tour of the island, the track length in the races last decades was limited. These regulations are detailed in the motorsport uk yearbook, commonly known as the blue book. I believe they run the targa florio tarmac hill climbrally at the end of. Farnborough district motor club present the bramley targa. Each to their own but i joined the club hoping for some true rally sideways gravel action for not a lot of buck and i found it. Nov 18, 2010 the colorado couple towed their miata 3200 miles to nova scotia, then took an 18hour ferry ride to the newfoundland rally location for the 2008 event. Reconnaissance except clubman, to enable the driver and codriver to check the route and.
The oaks targa rally clubman does not require a competition licence. The colorado couple towed their miata 3200 miles to nova scotia, then took an 18hour ferry ride to the newfoundland rally location for the 2008 event. Both events will follow the same route and be subject to the same penalties. Might have to look into getting a copy of meadens book though. The crew are provided with test diagrams which show where to go and which side of the cones to pass, and the navigator tells the driver where to go. Any regulation changes affecting future editions of the blue book are announced in advance here. To download a copy of the guide, or to access road closures as well as all the event information, go to the targa website here and use the dropdown menu to select targa great barrier reef from the events tab. Johns, march 25 2020 a statement from targa president robert giannou. As safety became ever more important the targa florio came under scrutiny and a series of deaths led to it being excluded from the world championships in 1973. Dodge viper ace jason white continued to bound away from the field in search of a successful defence of his targa high country crown. The competitors will drive through victoria over 4 days from 14 november until 17 november. Kindly sponsored this year again by craigiebank garage, oaktree garage and threave rural.
Fuel is available along the targa route, however it is the competitors responsibility to. Welcome to the 2020 festival targa rally organised by bath motor club on saturday 22nd february. A route taking in the whole of new zealand over 23 days saw close competition but clear winners. Finishing in the first three overall in a targa rally in the previous 12 months, or winning any event, except a navigation rally, promoted.
Again we will supply you a road book and a coloured marked map showing you all information. Check out this years targa florio australian tribute route. It is an annual event covering 2,200kilometre 1,400 mi over a sevenday period in september of each year on eastern and central parts of newfoundland. Targa will be editing its youtube channel over the coming months. Oct 01, 2014 at an event like targa nl, clear communication between driver and codriver is absolutely critical. Although the tests are shorter and have more cones than you will find on an endurance rally to meet the lower 30mph average. Tyre wear is likely to be experienced on a targa rally and therefore it is highly recommended to take a spare set of wheels and tyres with you to ensure you can drive home legally afterwards. Starting with documentation in taupo on labour day monday 28th october we travel through the central north island to conclude on saturday, 2nd november 2019 in palmerston north. Targa newfoundland bambina management staff are moving ahead with planning for the 2020 targa bambina joint event. After breezing through tech, they ran the odometer calibration route to make sure their rally computer and the rally route book had the same concept of a single kilometer.
A targa rally comprises of a driver, navigator and a car. Targa australia run the worlds largest, longest and hardest tarmac rally event. I marshalled at my very first targa earlier this year at wethersfield and as tony had put it, the bug did bite. This article should first appear just prior to knutsfords first ever targa rally. Targa south west is a unique motorsport event that brings all the action to you. Introduction to rallying in western australia targa west. Results provisional results will be published throughout the day and finalised as soon as possible following the end of the event in accordance with d. The targa competition is the passport to driving your competition car or rent one of our competition vehicles through gorgeous, technically challenging kiwi roads, testing your driving capability and your service crews tenacity, through the most beautiful scenery of any targa in the world. All regulations proposed by the specialist committees come before the rules committee for debate and ratification. Targa west is a unique motorsport event that brings all the action to you. Targa is a genuine, redblooded motorsport event and targa great barrier reef is like no other as it passes through landscapes that are truly unique to tropical north queensland. Check back for new videos and other exciting updates. As result you will have the knowhow to rally effectively and competitively. For thousands of years, the great barrier reef has used its magnetic charm as a lure to attract the most adventurous souls.
Jun 15, 2014 kidwelly targa road rally on board escort mk2 duration. How rally routebooks are used, explained by rally veteran and multiple champion codriver. The make smoking history targa west is a national level tarmac rally as defined by motorsport australia. Overview maps and stage maps for the make smoking history targa west. The route between special tests and the public road sections will be identified by a road book. Targa timing not to be confused with target timing is a system of timing used in car rallying. Targa road rallies are rapidly growing in popularity in the uk this group is for anyone competing, organising, marshaling, or just generally interested to discuss any aspects of targa. The targa newfoundland is part race, part car show.
Under the new jembabased system adopted by the ultimate rally group, every corner on every stage is defined using words i. Rallyroots rally results service rally results for road, stage and historic ralies. As we are running some of the event in the dark we do put more emphasis on passage and route checks rather than cone manoeuvres. The club is located in west somerset, and consists of about 90 members of all ages. The blue book doesnt make anything mandatory for road rallies or targa.
The ferry books up fast, so dont expect to roll up the night before the rally. Targa newfoundland is the first and only tarmac rally of its kind to be held in north america. Jan 30, 2016 how rally routebooks are used, explained by rally veteran and multiple champion codriver martin headland. Travelling along the same route as the competition vehicles. Set of all official maps andor road book route instructions. Originally conceived by vincenzo florio, the targa florio rally takes place every. If this sounds like you then come and be part of the targa family. Targa timing is a system of timing used in car rallying. 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. With 2020 being our 18th annual event, every aspect of our highend automotive adventure keeps getting better. Sep 15, 2014 so many have thought about racing a pickup truck, but very few ever actually do. The selection of any route for a competition is subject to.
At an event like targa nl, clear communication between driver and codriver is absolutely critical. The make smoking history targa south west is a multiclub tarmac rally as defined by the motorsport australia. Targa tour is pca bcirs annual rally on bcs twistiest roads. Our targa rallies are basically cheap singlevenue events that involve driving tests similar to historic and endurance road rallies.
The route books you will use for the week one per race day 6 total are available. Service station in the road book does not necessarily mean that that station will be open. The chevroletengined cv8 holden monaro will run as it was prepared for the longdistance race at bathurst and the sight and sound of the bigengined holden will no doubt evoke strong emotions from the thousands of peter brock fans as it travels around the targa route. So many have thought about racing a pickup truck, but very few ever actually do. Targa tour 20 by pca bci info on aug 23, 20 861545. The minehead motor club was formed in 1962 to further motorsport, and today is organising various events for the enjoyment of motorsport enthusiasts. In the 2010 running of the new zealand dunlop targa rally there were four nissan r35 gtrs competing in the actual race, and one gtr competing in the targa tour, an event which takes place on the same closed roads and along the exact same route as the actual rally, the only difference being the tour drivers are limited to a much lower. The targa florio was an open road endurance automobile race held in the mountains of sicily near the islands capital of palermo. Motorsport uk regulations are designed to ensure safety and fair play across fourwheel uk motorsport. I would like to take the opportunity to thank the organising. In 2005 western australia ran its first international level cross country rally namely the. A targa rally is a long testcourse, normally taking a few minutes per test to complete, defined by cones or pylons. The course is usually defined by a road book which.
Announcement stockton and district motor club will organise a clubman targa rally on saturday 14 th september 2019 based at hamsterley forest in county durham where the event will start and finish. The route between special tests will be identified by simple navigation using tulip diagrams in the form of a road book which will be supplied by the organising club. A tarmac rally is a unique form of motorsport where tarmac rally cars compete. This format of rallying seems to be taking off just now, a couple of years after the msa first included it in the blue book. When the situation improves, well be ready to race at the september targa bambina 2020. Had to change my dog walking route as the 2017 mull targa rally had a special stage along part of our track.
For me the communities, the racing, the volunteers and the camaraderie have combined to make a bucket list event an annual pilgrimage. The targa florio rally guide to sicily the thinking. As mentioned above, targa rallies vary area to area and club to club. Suitable for historic, targa and navigation events. The oaks targa rally national b requires a valid motorsport uk competition licence of national b status or higher for both crew members to be presented at signingon. It was held at woodbridge airfield and it was a hit with competitors and organisers. The ferry books up fast, so dont expect to roll up the night before the rally starts and get onboard. The targa competition is the passport to driving your competition car or rent. Getting geared up for targa newfoundland with alpinestars and. Sep 04, 2017 welcome to targa rallies by nigel raeburn. Tyres must comply with the relevant rules in the motorsport uk blue book the rule book for all disciplines of motorsport.
A 328i wagon wins targa newfoundlands touring class. Victorias great driving roads provide the pathway to adventure, where competitors can unleash their passion, take in the sights of our main tourist destinations, enjoy good food and wine unique to each region and be part of an. Regulations motorsport uk the beating heart of uk motorsport. Founded in 1906, it was the oldest sports car racing event, part of the world sportscar championship between 1955 and 1973. The william paterson memorial targa rally sunday 3rd june 2018 supplementary regulations introduction we are pleased to announce the running of the clubs fifth targa rally. Targa newfoundland is part street race, part rally race, part insanity and pure adrenaline for fans and competitors. Farnborough district motor club present the bramley targa rally sunday 18th march 2018 introduction. My advice to those thinking about this, who have petrol in their veins, is to find a way to get to targa newfoundland. The format is similar to the october 2018 beatsons mull targa.
The motorsport uk yearbook, commonly known as the blue book, is the bible of uk motorsport, containing all of the motorsport uk general regulations that help to ensure safety and fair play across the sport. Jason white and his uncle john white tamed tricky conditions to surge to a fourth outright win in the demanding targa high country. Come and join us for the 25th anniversary of targa in new zealand. The official name is dual permit clubmans historic road rally and targa road rally.
Except for road, targa and navigation rallies, they must not include any. Hamilton hosts newlook targa bambina event this weekend. It is a tarmac rally designed for the true motoring enthusiast. A tarmac rally is a unique form of motorsport where tarmac rally cars compete on sealed roads closed for competition. Im part of the organising team for the mull hire mull classic rally 14th march 2020. I believe they run the targa florio tarmac hill climb rally. It was invented by john brown, the clerk of the course for the targa rusticana, a road rally named after the italian targa florio organised in wales in the 1960s by oxford university motor drivers club. It remained a fixture in the national championships for four more years but was then abandoned. North wales honda 116 targa tracks 116 car club is pleased to announce the running of the first targa rally in north wales. Targa florio tribute tour to sicily this tour is built entirely around the famous targa florio, with directions that lead you northwest through sicily. Navigation will be of a simple nature, using a road book with tulip diagrams and diagrams of.
The annual rally will cover more than 1,500 kilometres of the challenging, twisty roads of the central and eastern portion of the island of newfoundland, including over 440 kilometres of closedroad, highvelocity targa stages. This years targa rally starts in rotorua on friday and finishes in the route includes multiple special stages on closed sections of public roads. The term targa would appear for the first time in the 20 blue book but in november 2012, west suffolk motorsport club in conjunction with the experienced team from chelmsford motor club copromoted the first ever targa as we now k. As motorsports enthusiasts, we know that limits were made to push and the cars were designed to be driven.
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