Marlin

AaaaaHUH! Found a pic of it I knew I remembered it for a reason, someone accidently named me as the driver, which I wasn't. Unfortunately! http://www.marstaphotography.com/2008/09/ben-wooster-lakeside-park-2008/

Anyone remember one of the magazines testing the MP4/4 after it's last race? It was the first time anyone was allowed to strap a Correvit to one and publish some results.... From memory the article was called "The Last Turbo Charge". I remember the figures vividly; 0-100klm/h - 2.6 seconds 0-200klm/k - 5.2 seconds, yep, ..... exactly!

Is this the car I've seen running around Lakeside!

I'd LOVE to see some of the final turbo era stuff.... 1988, Mclaren MP4/4........** drools **

^^^ Same reasons I was originally looking for an S13, and preferably a Silvia as they're a bit lighter and a bit stiffer too. (also easier to find panels). I'd still love to hear a turbo RB in the scrub though

haha, I knew something was up when he posted that :0 I bet he was clicking Send and Post reply concurrently Greg, you're out of the country I'm guessing? I sent you a text earlier......

Very nice looking car! Brisbane? I raced an N1 once upon a time

N1?

Price go up for targa? ................. NEVAH!

Ok, I too bit my tongue long enough. I'd rather a wart on my dick than race a Cordia. Get the Applause son.... get the Applause!

Octagon's, thanks fark. SA awarded opening round of newest CAMS championship South Australia will host the opening round of this year’s CAMS Australian Targa Championship with the Supaloc Classic Targa Adelaide kicking off the four round series on September 14. It is the first time the Targa series, organised by Octagon Australia, will be run under the auspices of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS). Classic cars, built before 1986, will contest four events, with Targa High Country at Mt Buller in Victoria from November 4 to 6, Targa Wrest Point in Hobart from January 28 and 29, and Targa Tasmania from April 17 to 22, joining the South Australian round. Modern cars will only contest the final three events. In a further boost, Classic Targa Adelaide has secured the support of local steel building systems manufacturer, Supaloc, which becomes the naming rights sponsor, adding its backing to an event supported by the State Government through Events South Australia. Course details have also been revealed with the Supaloc Classic Targa Adelaide being based out of the Goyder Pavilion at the Adelaide Event and Exhibition Centre in Wayville. The Prologue will be held on Wednesday, September 14 with cars then tackling 25 stages across 225 kilometres, finishing on Saturday afternoon (September 17). Octagon’s Managing Director of Australia and New Zealand, Sean Nicholls, believes the backing of CAMS will bring added stature to the series. “The Targa format of tarmac rallying has been going from strength to strength over the past three years, growing out of Targa Tasmania to now include four events in three states, and I think even more competitors will be attracted to it now that it has the backing of the premier national motor sport body in CAMS,” Nicholls said. “We believe the move to CAMS is a win‐win situation. CAMS endorsement brings with it a broader recognition of its national championship status, while we obviously bring the biggest national series in any form of motor sport in this country under its wing.” With over 300 entrants scoring points in the inaugural series, that concluded in April with the 20th running of Targa Tasmania, CAMS President, Andrew Papadopoulos, says the championship has earned the right to be considered among the most significant titles on offer in Australian motor sport. “Tarmac rallying is a real growth area of Australian motor sport,” Papadopoulos said. “CAMS is delighted to be adding its weight to further develop the sport. The Targa events have wide appeal, representing a range of marques and eras that attracts many competitors and has wide media and spectator appeal. News Release “It is particularly good that we see Adelaide hosting the opening round of the championship. It is a city that really understands motor sport and I’m sure everyone will get behind this event and the series as a whole.” SA Tourism Minister, John Rau, sees plenty of upside in the event. “The Supaloc Classic Targa Adelaide is a fantastic opportunity to showcase Adelaide and regional South Australia,” Rau said. “It will be great to see classic cars return to the streets of South Australia and it will allow interstate and overseas visitors the chance to experience the excitement of the event while discovering different parts of the State, along the race route. “The rally will showcase regional towns including Tanunda in the Barossa, Gumeracha in the Adelaide Hills and Victor Harbor on the Fleurieu Peninsula. The State has a great history of hosting world‐class events and we look forward to the addition of the Supaloc Classic Targa Adelaide to that list.” Event Director Mark Perry’s Adelaide‐based team is working hard to stamp its identity on the event. “The introduction of this event is sincerely a dream come true for me personally. I used to come and watch Classic Adelaide each year, and to be able to head up the team that will bring this iconic event back to South Australia is all a little surreal,” Perry said. “We are certainly planning to make it bigger and better with the use of the fantastic headquarters at the Adelaide Event and Exhibition Centre. Having all cars under cover in one place works brilliantly for Targa Tasmania in Launceston, and I’m sure it will here as well. “The inclusion of the event as the opening round of the Australian Targa Championship is just the start of some major upgrades planned in the coming years.” Supaloc owner, Kevin Weeks, a long‐time Targa competitor, won last year’s Targa High Country in a Lamborghini. “The Targa format really works,” Weeks said. “This new event will work for us, it will work for the competitors and it will work for Adelaide and the surrounding towns along the course. “It is fantastic that we have been able to help to bring the opening event of this Championship to my home town.” The course for Supaloc Classic Targa Adelaide will take competitors on some roads used previously by Classic Adelaide, but modified to make them more competitive and to increase driver challenge, as well as some new stages as well. The Prologue will consist of two stages in and around Tanunda in the Barossa Valley on Wednesday, September 14. The opening competitive day consists of seven stages across 66 competitive kilometres north east of Adelaide. It includes the event’s longest stage, Castanbul, at 17.5 kilometres. The middle day, Friday September 16, starts at Mt Lofty before heading down to Paris Creek and through the McLaren Vale wine region, taking in 70 competitive kilometres. News Release Saturday is the longest day with 76 competitive kilometres across eight stages through the Adelaide Hills. Octagon and CAMS Additional Information The Australian Targa Championship will now be recognised as a National Championship under the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS). CAMS will recognise the below listed Octagon branded Targa events as invitational national Targa rally events; Classic Targa Adelaide, Targa High Country, Targa Wrest Point and Targa Tasmania. These events will adhere to the Octagon branded Supplementary Regulations similar to the regulations used for the 2010/2011 Australian Targa Championship. The technical aspects of the regulations will be guided by the same technical committee as the previous 2010/2011 championship. There are no plans to implement any course design or changes to include chicanes. All participating vehicles and apparel must comply with the current CAMS safety standards; Roll Over Protection: http://www.camsmanual.com.au/pdf/10_gen_req/GQ11_2012_Schedule_J_Q211‐2.pdf Fire Extinguishers: http://www.camsmanual.com.au/pdf/10_gen_req/GQ09_Schedule_H_Q211.pdf Safety Harnesses: http://www.camsmanual.com.au/pdf/10_gen_req/GQ10_Schedule_I_Q211.pdf Apparel: http://www.camsmanual.com.au/pdf/10_gen_req/GQ05_Schedule_D_Q211.pdf Licence Requirements – All participants at any Octagon branded Targa event will be required to have a current CAMS licence, below is the required licence depending on the level of participation in line with CAMS General Regulations; http://www.camsmanual.com.au/pdf/09_gen_regs/GR03_Licences_Q211.pdf Tour participants will require a Level Two Speed Licence. Regularity participants will require a Level Two Speed Licence. Vintage Rally participants will require a National Rally Licence. Rookie Rally participants will require a National Rally Licence. Classic and Modern competition participants will require a National Rally Licence. CAMS National Rally Licence fee is $211 annually. Current CAMS licence holders that hold other licences for example a Level Two Speed Licence will need to pay the difference between the Level Two Licence fee and the National Rally Licence fee, not the entire $211. Licences will need to be obtained through CAMS. All applicants will need to complete the CAMS appropriate licence application and medical statement, there is no requirement for a formalised medical examination by a doctor. Previous Octagon branded Targa event participation will be recognised and past competitors will not need to complete an Observed Licence Test (OLT) however will need to complete the Online Rally Lecture. Licence forms can be found with this link; http://www.cams.com.au/en/Forms/Competition_Licence_Forms.aspx Official’s Licence Requirements – All Official’s will be required to have a current CAMS licence. The process of transition regarding licences for Senior Officials is currently under review. Daily officials will be required to sign‐on at the event before commencing their event duties. There is no licence fee for an officials licence. Event Information: Helen Coad – Sales Manager [email protected]

Thanks for the call Stu...... I take it back. The GTS-t can still run as a "Contemporary Classic" and be elligible for outright contention. "Cont Classic" is from 1986 through 1990.

Nah hang on... I just re-read it. Looks like we're out, and I just ditched my spot at Superlap to contest this! What a clusterf**k!

So Stu... the only mention of non "Classic" entries is "Classic and Modern competition participants will require a National Rally Licence." - where will our little GTS be running? Early Modern?

Just received the press release! CAMS!!!!?????

Let's brew it up then! Octagon's Crassis Adelaide... who's in?! Poolheaters - yes?

Good boy. That's a deal

haha

I'm so tempted to spoil it for you But yeah, was a great season, would LOVE to replay it again

Nice piccies!

Googled it...... has some promise, good thing is it's carbie'd, not that rotten injection they ran in the later 302's. One must wonder what the balance is like though and how the hell you'd keep a rear end in it within the rules once you had a fit Windsor in it?

She looks superb Troy

Sierra XR8?

I hear the Pulse boys are running a super-duper-wow-spec-epic Rado style front wing on their thing.

Who do you know that has a really wicked Datto 240Z Stu? YT called me the other day, saying someone offered him one for Classic Adelaide, but he was too pissed to rememeber. Any ideas?