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13 Apr 2007, 07:29 (Ref:1890204)
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Targa Tasmania 2007 April 17-22
Well it hasn't taken long for the Targa to creep up on us, but it is here!
There are many interesting cars in the huge line-up varying from Gallarado's to FIAT 600's. There is even an Aston Martin Vantage. There are quite a few 'name' drivers competing, Richards, Bates, Simonsen, Longhurst, A Miedecke. And a couple of celebrities, Ridge, Bana, Denyer. Who has been before? What is the event like as a spectator? It poses to be an interesting event with plenty of cars. |
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13 Apr 2007, 09:00 (Ref:1890251)
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Don't forget Paul Stokell in the other JCW Cooper S! Tad slower than the Gallardo he drove there
Former state racer Tim Hendy in his Daytona Coupe and I heard Ric Shaw was entering in his RX7. I haven't run myself but I know two people who have and they really enjoyed it, the organisers asked one of them to change their cars spec's so he hasn't been back since but sounds like an event you gotta do in your lifetime! Eric Bana's Falcon Coupe was at Phillip Island Historics earlier this year and what a beast! Is Glenn Ridge running his RX7 SP? |
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13 Apr 2007, 12:38 (Ref:1890385)
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Upon entry into the Bathurst 1000, it should be mandatory to view the compelling "Moffat - Man and the Mountain" film
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13 Apr 2007, 13:31 (Ref:1890441)
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Can't get too excited with the way it has been treated on free to air TV in the past. Started out great...then squirriled away for marketing purposes and the public don't get to see it untill weeks later ....boo hiss
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The good old days sure seem like a long time ago!!
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13 Apr 2007, 20:55 (Ref:1890718)
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http://www.targa.org.au/Competition/...s/Profiles.php
Should be a good event again this year. Lots of interesting cars and competitors. |
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15 Apr 2007, 09:04 (Ref:1891621)
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Mr Simonsen to 'top 3' the event in his Mitsubishi?
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15 Apr 2007, 09:44 (Ref:1891651)
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If it rains maybe even win it.
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15 Apr 2007, 10:48 (Ref:1891697)
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I see Tony Sullens is back for another hit up in the Suby... I recon if it rains he also could be up there again with a good shot
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15 Apr 2007, 13:36 (Ref:1891895)
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So ****ed off that I cant get the time off work. If I could I would be officialling again.
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Think drifting is tough. Try it on gravel, in the dark, amonst trees...............
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16 Apr 2007, 08:31 (Ref:1892758)
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I see Jim Richards has gone for a 2 wheel drive NA car this year...I thought we would see a 997 Turbo but it seems the track special 997 GT3 RS is his choice of weapon. Can't wait to see how he goes
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16 Apr 2007, 08:47 (Ref:1892766)
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Going slightly off topic here but did anyone notice the pre event publicity piece in the Herald Sun the other day with Eric Bana & his XB (or was it an XC) Falcon he's running??
The Mad Max reference had me thinking over the weekend that Eric would make an excellent replacement for Mel Gibson if the rumoured Mad Max 4 is made although I hope it's more Mad Max 1.5 in time scale. Anyway back on topic. |
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16 Apr 2007, 13:25 (Ref:1892960)
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hello I am new here.............this is my 1st post.............
One day I would like to do Targa Tasmania................ now I am saving $$$............... |
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17 Apr 2007, 00:59 (Ref:1893512)
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Would love to see Simonsen turn in a stellar performance here, he's a real star in tarmac rallies given that it's not his #1 discipline. In fact, I gather he his planning to curtail rally activities after the Targa to refocus on circuit racing so it would be doubly nice to seem him go out with a bang.
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17 Apr 2007, 13:35 (Ref:1893841)
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Congrats to Naomi and the driver of course
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17 Apr 2007, 13:37 (Ref:1893842)
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Oh and to Matt and KC for their first win, hope it continues.
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18 Apr 2007, 03:05 (Ref:1894393)
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Nope, didn't see anything like that. Last night on one of the Current Affairs shows they did a piece on his Targa participation. The car is an XB.....Looks nice in red. Last time I saw it it was Diamond White which I prefered, when he entered it in Classic Adelaide a few years back. I also agree with your Mad MAx thoughts - I've said the same many times. Anyways, again, back on topic. |
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18 Apr 2007, 11:07 (Ref:1894591)
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Does anyone know how to bloody understand the stupid format in which they details the times on http://www.targa.org.au/News_and_Med...news/index.php
I would love to know who is doing what but it doesnt make bloody sence to me at all. |
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18 Apr 2007, 12:38 (Ref:1894663)
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Bad luck for Nick & Mike wonder which one is sick.
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20 Apr 2007, 01:55 (Ref:1895933)
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Go to www.dialbeforeyoudig.com.au and follow Targa links.They are sponsoring Broadbent/Goadheer and Rodgers/Girt this year.
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20 Apr 2007, 03:53 (Ref:1895959)
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I see that we lost both the Simonson evo and the Whites Lambo on the same stage yesterday. 1st and second on the road gone in the one stage
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20 Apr 2007, 10:44 (Ref:1896158)
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Yeah it's a shame they have gone out so early
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21 Apr 2007, 04:44 (Ref:1896800)
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This is all getting very interesting
Saturday, 21 April, 2007 2.06PM Provisional Scores to End of TS30 Mole Creek Modern 918 - Sullens / Barkley 922 - Longhurst / deVere +11 919 - Richards / Oliver =+24 991 - Weeks / Allan =+24 996 - Quinn / Wenn +52 Classic 577 - Broadbent / Goedheer 631 - Pye / Geelan +42 513 - Coad / Vandenberg +1.34 636 - O'Keefe / Winton-Monet +1.46 717 - Kaplan / Kaplan +1.56 Jimmy's dropping off, Longhurst is catching Sullens and Weeks is catching both of them. The Quinns are slowly fading. Rex and Mick look like they have Classic under control. |
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22 Apr 2007, 09:56 (Ref:1897539)
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See Aussie actor Eric Bana trashed his XB Falcon Coupe, and turned it into the Incredible Bulk!
The red Falcon reminded me of Allan Moffat's City Ford coupe from 1975! |
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22 Apr 2007, 13:31 (Ref:1897680)
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Targa Tasmania organisers should give themselves a ******* uppercut! There stupid website and its format, make it bloody hard to know whats going on and who is positioned where.
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23 Apr 2007, 01:47 (Ref:1898122)
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Can't help but think what a great 12 Hour these vehicles could have at Bathurst.Suppose there are lots of reasons why it couldn't happen....?
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