Targa Adelaide is a tarmac-based rally event held on the state of South Australia, Australia, annually. The inaugural classic only event was 2011, but included modern vehicles from 2012. The event has an intermediate-length course design by Stuart Benson of approximately 260 competitive kilometres covered in five days over twenty nine closed road competitive rally stages.

Targa Adelaide
CategoryTarmac Rally
CountrySouth Australia, Australia
Inaugural event2011
winning driverAustralia Glenney
winning carNissan GT-R Spec-V
Official Websitewww.targaadelaide.com.au

Rally format

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The event is held east of Adelaide in the Adelaide hills area and race in Adelaide on the first night of competition.

  • Leg 0 InterContinental Night Stage - Adelaide Showgrounds
  • Leg 1 Upper Hermitage to Forreston, Kersbrook
  • Leg 2 Mount Lofty to Belair, via Heathfield
  • Leg 3 Castambul to Ironbank, via Stirling
  • Leg 4 Gorge Road to Torrens, ending in the gala finish on Norwood Parade

List of past winners

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Modern Competition

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Year Driver Navigator Vehicle
2012   White  White 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale
2013   Glenney  Webb 2009 Nissan GT-R Spec-V

Classic Competition

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Year Driver Navigator Vehicle
2011   Weeks   Fever 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS
2012   Haysman   Branum 1981 Triumph TR7 V8
2013   Hoff   1975 Ford Escort RS2000

Other Targa competitions

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See also

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Australian Targa Championship

References

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www.targatasmania.com.au/Results/Past [1] http://www.targatasmania.com.au/ [2] 2011 Targa Adelaide Results [3]

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