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The Redex Trials

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 04:11:16 +0000

Though I've known about these since Adam was a boy , only in recent times have I done much reading Peter Carey has written an interesting novel based around the race "A Long Way From Home".

There was certainly a motley bunch of cars and crews!

Here's a primer https://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/redex_trials_the_legend

Including "Alan Hamilton's father, Norman, entered the only Porsche..... Hamilton's Porsche hit a kangaroo and deranged its front suspension, driving the rest of the way into the Isa on the undertray"

Back in the day when men were men - and so were some of the women!

Targa Tasmania Tour 2018

Sat, 03 Feb 2018 08:58:17 +0000

Who's going ? In the general tour or Porsche organised Tour?

Adelaide Rally 2017

Sun, 25 Jun 2017 11:29:49 +0000

Looks like the Adelaide Rally is on again bigger and better.

https://www.adelaidemotorsportfestival.com.au/entrants/adelaide-rally

Targa Florio coming to aus!

Fri, 11 Aug 2017 03:45:25 +0000

https://www.motormag.com.au/news/1708/targa-florio-coming-to-australia

Targa Tas 2017 - Porsche

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 09:02:41 +0000

Great results from day 1 at Targa for Porsche. Six of the top 10 cars are either GT3 (RS also) or GT4. This shows desirability of the cars and confidence in their depth of engineering to drive hard, be competitive - and do it day after day reliably.

It's got to be a good thing for promoting the brand to those who haven't yet experienced a true sports car built not for posing (although they do look great) but built to compete.

Closed road events insurance

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 23:09:53 +0000

Who are people using for insurance coverage on closed road events? (Eg like Targa Tours)

Targa Tasmania dying?

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 06:05:36 +0000

To some extent , yes , certainly in the classic department , a big decline since the original events. various reasons , cost , value of cars , fear of dying etc.

In this month's RACT magazine, pics sideways , photobucket is playing up.

Do I need to run my original engine in Classic Adelaide?

Sat, 19 Dec 2015 22:28:00 +0000

Hey guys,

I am in the middle of building my car, and I would love to compete in the Classic Adelaide in the Thoroughbred catagory. My car is a US Delivered '74 911 which has been converted to RHD.

I am in the process of "back dating" it at the moment, to a wide bodied 2.8 RSR look. Does that make my car ineligible straight away?

I am also looking at changing the 2.7 which has pulled head studs, to a newer better engine. I was looking at a 3.2 as that would come in under the 1985 cut off, although if I could put a 964 engine in it that would be even better (but I assume that is definitely too new). I have scoured the rules, but I can't find anything about engine upgrades?

Any help would be appreciated.

Jeff.

East African Safari Rally doco 2015

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 21:58:59 +0000

Ahead of the upcoming 2017 event , this doco has just been released. The team did a superb humanitarian side job as well. Excellent filming!

Targa Tasmania 2016 PORSCHE

Tue, 12 Apr 2016 22:09:14 +0000

If this event was on the mainland you guys would be over it like ants on a honey sandwich, especially as it's a bumper field for the 25th anniversary.

Doesn't even rate a mention on a Porsche forum!

Matt Close running 1st in GT2 category ;

“The Porsche suits Targa brilliantly,” Close said.
“It’s a very easy car to drive, a very comfortable car to drive and it’s very fast.”

Jason White's Lambo was finally outlawed so he's in a Dodge.

Ah well , here's the link.

https://targa.com.au/tc/

Porsche are leading by the way and Aussie's two fastest grandads are doing OK in a GT4.

Ironically I'll miss it as I'm on the mainland for the next few days!

Famous track quotes

Sun, 14 Feb 2016 07:47:15 +0000

Did we have a thread for this? A good back in the day topic for the young 'uns (including me)

Here's a start

"I drove the whole 1,000 miles. It was quite a thing to experience...to literally be able to kill cats, dogs and even people...how awful... but with total freedom of the road. Lunatic race of course. You went through city streets that had streetcars and buses going down the centre of the road and you were obliged to cut people aside a bit! " Donald Healey

944 Podium Outright Targa High Country

Sun, 08 Nov 2015 21:32:06 +0000

Stop Press - Targa High Country 3rd OUTRIGHT - 1985 944 Turbo (rwd).

Congratulations Nunn and Johnstone.

Targa Events in Victoria November 2015

Mon, 02 Nov 2015 19:58:15 +0000

I just wanted to remind all of our Victorian members how fortunate and lucky you are to have such interesting events, venues and support from not only the organisers but the local communities to allow the events to run.

Actually I am envious as shortly following Targa High Country (6-8 November) you then get the chance to compete or spectate at the inaugural Hotham Auto Corsa Alpine Tarmac Rally on the 14 - 15th November .

I haven't seen a single NSW tarmac road event for some time ( maybe the East Coast Classic was the last) and that probably relates to simply TOO much red tape and the dreaded "not in my back yard" attitude of the tree changers living in suitable country areas (4 - 5 hrs from Sydney). From my experience even 20 years ago in NSW it was getting "challenging" to get approvals for road closures so that nightmare would only have become worse.

So please get out there and support these events and have fun and think how fortunate you are.

Lucky buggers !!

Classic Adelaide 2015

Fri, 13 Feb 2015 09:32:09 +0000

Great to see this back on the calendar!

My mate reckons he has entered me in the touring class with the 912.

This will be interesting!

Hotham Auto Corsa - November 2015

Tue, 09 Jun 2015 08:49:06 +0000

Very happy to see Rex picking Hotham as his first event to get back in the game!

Media Release: CLASSIC STALWART BROADBENT CONFIRMS TARMAC RALLY COMEBACK

Following a two year sabbatical, the biggest name in Australian classic tarmac rallying – Rex Broadbent – is set to make his comeback at this year’s inaugural Hotham Auto Corsa Alpine Tarmac Rally.

The 66-year old Porsche driver from Melbourne has been lured back by the brand new event that will be held over 250 competitive kilometres around Mount Hotham in Victoria’s North East from 14-15 November...

http://www.autocorsa.com.au/general/classic-stalwart-broadbent-confirms-tarmac-rally-comeback/

Targa Tas 15

Sat, 02 May 2015 10:01:55 +0000

http://www.rallyresults.com.au/targa/tt2015/m_provisional.pdf

Only 1 Porsche in modern category . None of the rest have engines in the back.

Hmmm.

and value of GT3s has just increased

http://www.themercury.com.au/sport/local-sport/targa-tasmania-day-5-strahan-to-hobart/story-fnj92b0f-1227330086589

Targa Tassie Porsche tour

Tue, 24 Feb 2015 20:12:25 +0000

Hey, anyone manage to get an entry into this one?

I heard from Porsche last night and apparently they are fully booked with 45 cars!

Not happy that I didn't get onto it sooner

Targa High Country - Thoroughbred

Thu, 25 Sep 2014 09:53:37 +0000

Finally got my bum on the seat yesterday and had a drive of the car, after all the heartache and time spent on what the spec was going to end up being and getting parts etc together I feel it was all worth it.

It may never be the prettiest car but that's fine and feels somehow right to me, kind of like the they were back in the day. I think they call it patina now !

Yesterday was also a day where I said farewell to my oldest friend Ross (and fellow rally competitor) who lost his battle with bone cancer. He would have loved to have had a drive of the car and I am sure it would have made him smile.

High Country Entry number 149, come say hello if you are there. My sons (Karl) first ever motorsport event so I hope things go smoothly.

NSSCC Summer Twilight Tarmac Rally Series

Thu, 23 Oct 2014 07:13:53 +0000

Only just found out about this interesting new mid week tarmac competition here in Sydney put on by the North Shore Sporting Car Club at Sydney Dragway.

http://nsscc.com.au/

Will be interesting to see how the first event (tonight) runs.

Could be good for a look if nothing else.

Stamp duty expert in ACT required

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 09:04:21 +0000

Can any PFA'ers please advise whether transfer stamp duty needs to be paid on the acquistion of a Rally registered vehicle in the ACT? I cant establish the answer from the web site. In WA we don't pay transfer stamp duty on Rally registration but this one is licensed in the ACT.

A little Aussie at Monterey

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 05:22:49 +0000

Some insights into taking your car to a classic race meet.

Ron Goodman's pre A 356 at Monterey

Targa High Country - Porsche tour

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 08:48:31 +0000

Who's going to this? As far as I know it's all sold out. A few coming back from the Tassie! We're booked in. Cant wait!!

TargaWest 2014 August 14-17

Sat, 26 Jul 2014 00:10:32 +0000

We're in. Our PFA stickered captain Smurf, the powder blue 74 Carrera RS, is fully serviced and ready to go. Andy and I somewhat less so. Whilst firmly anchored in the gentleman racing division of the Competition Category, we are hopeful of a good finishing result. The satisfaction we have had in getting this little mission to this point is immense, and we are looking forward to four days of flat out fun.

Last weekends Rallysprint resulted in the rear wheel bearings crying enough, and the front strut brace creaking under load. Both fixed. Car is flying now its run in, the valves have been done and oil changed. Adjusting the valves made a significant difference to the tune.

Targa West

Sun, 17 Aug 2014 05:05:34 +0000

http://www.targawest.com.au/

Watching Simonoz and the field on the Video link.

Watch for the Torana tapping out a tune on the fence posts.

Porsche Targa Tasmania Tour

Wed, 26 Mar 2014 10:14:45 +0000

I got an email today from PC Australia with a flyer for this. Non-competitive tag-along to the Targa. Has anyone done it? I'm not sure I can find the time but any excuse to drive in Tassie for a few days always catches my eye...

http://porschecarsaustralia.cmail2.com/t/ViewEmail/j/34997E444235A0A2/C0164ED65C2BDAFFC67FD2F38AC4859C