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Scotty - THC website will be launched on the 15th and turns out my email has a technical issue sending out... will be fixed this arvo and demon deal pricing included! Kel - Lots of people are coming to play and plan is to accomodate as many as possible WooStar - Dont be like that gorgeous, just playin!

Benson Motorsports have Tomei Z32 plugs to clear... new obviously.

Some grandpa in a white Porsche has had a look at the rough course... just like some bloke that reckons he can weld and drive from Burnie Main bits to check out are up and and a little down the Mount Buller Tourist Road from Sawmill Settlement. Mansfield Whitfield Road Jamieson Eildon Road (the awesome one... its still gravel in the middle so don't take anything too new with 30 profile tyres) and importantly Skyline Road (I know!) near Eildon Basic recce notes will be available in two weeks with GPS references for TS, SOS, TF and SP. I'll have that awesome deal R34 then Snowy... Wooster's bodykit is too ghey for even me!! Anyone want a Bond bolt in cage for WRX? Got one in my office for cheap (painted with feet).

Back in Hobart to feed into the computer what I firmed up with the THC course last week and I've gotta say that since late last year I'd almost forgotten just how good the roads are up there! The course has a bit of everything for everyone with a good balance of tight and twisty and quick and flowing all with predictable surfaces... and some stunning views for those willing to lift their eyes from the road! There is one road we will be playing on that I told council should be converted into one way traffic with a toll booth as its the nearest thing Australia has to the Nürburgring and a very cool experience that will dominate conversation on Sunday. Looking forward to getting back up there again later this week.

Did the DMS come out of the car after TT or just not set up well Dan?

Yeah, how committed did Glenney wana be both the Pulse Evo and STi on Turn 12!!... awesome stuff!

I don't recall much been 4:30 and 6:30 so you could be half right right there WOOOOOOSTAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!... perhaps randomly emerging FB tags will provide answers in the coming days! Good times

Was awesome to see some of the profile Japanese cars in person, and getting up close in the pits it was interesting to see just how much time has obviously been invested in aero. That R Magic RX7 was really trick with modified profile on every surface edge, yet from a distance seemed to look more standard that the other Jap cars. Will say the early Sunday morning flight hurt like no other ever has

garage in floor heating is on the list for the house about to be built... i'm sure its not just something thats a good idea in tassie

being ready at the right time to take full advantage of weather is a super important part of strategy then... this will be exciting to see unfold!

Anyone bought a rotary yet?

the gearboxes in FD RX7 are clearly far far stronger than 32, 33 or 34 GTR... one day you could all become enlightened and pass over to the dark side !!

They're all blonde Ben!

Timmy... you're trouble, we are trying to protect her from bad boys like you!

Wow, I don't think this thread has ever seen so much comment is such a short space of time. I'll address the key points I see and leave everyone else to arm wrestle in the school yard about the rest. 999 Competition Sweep - These rules have remained static since around 2003. Well done to the guys that played the game and used them to their advantage. Although some people have become vocal on this topic it is important to note not one single complaint was heard pre-event about this regulation, therefore I believe it’s unreasonable for someone to take issue with another entrant’s result post-event on this basis alone. The above said, review of this topic, as well as many other items will be made prior to the first round of the World Targa Championship this year (Targa High Country). Low Volume Vehicles – A process is available for anyone wanting to make application for the inclusion of a low volume model within the event. Should the event's technical committee believe the model is a reasonable technical fit and importantly is within the spirit of the event then it may be approved to for competition. Models that have followed this process in the past including both tuned, prototype (at time of the event) and genuine production models including Skelta G-Force, Holden Monaro CV8 T3, Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo, Mazda MX5 SP, Mazda RX7 SP, Mazda RX8 SP, Hyundai Tiburon SR, Nizpro 200SX-R, Alfa Romeo GTV Turbo Cup, Subaru Impreza WRX STi PMS25, Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera R as well as various Lotus, Alpina and many others. The Autech ATTKD Select R was approved for use at Targa Tasmania prior to the event this year along with the Modern competition winning Gallardo Super Trofeo Strata. There are reams of documentation held by the event on both models as the process is lengthy. In some cases the entire spec of the vehicle may not be acceptable and adjustment required to meet eligibility criteria... eg. 75kg of additional weight and roll cage modification required to be used by the Skelta. This area of the event is also a topic under review so please feel free to contact the event if you wish to enter an as yet unapproved vehicle as the regulations may be altered going forward. Car 806 - Andrew's car did indeed fail the post-event technical inspection due to a gearbox irregularity, identified by scrutineers and confirmed by a GT-R expert from Japan. This vehicle, along cars 895 (R33) and 831 (R34) were inspected for technical compliance in the Early Modern competition on Sunday 2 May. This technical check included measurement and visual inspection of various components of the engine, drive train and chassis, as well as datadot tyres, fuel test and engine stroke measurement. Andrew’s exclusion was open to protest from him as the entrant of car 806, an option he did not choose to take up. I meet with Andrew a few hours after the event, congratulated him on crossing the line first in what must have been a very challenging drive and bought him a beer. I did not tell that Andrew to keep the trophies, as firstly it’s not my place to make such a call, and secondly, if I were in Andrew's position I wouldn't want the reminder of a tainted result. The official winner of Early Modern at Targa Tasmania 2010 was Brendan Manion in car 895 and well done to him in what is his best result to date in a genuine R33 N1, a car that has previously scored second outright in the Modern competition. Car 806 was not protested by another entrant, it simply failed the organisers compulsory post-event inspection. Disappointingly Andrew told me he simply had not familiarised himself with the key regulation relating to his situation with the gearbox. This highlights an important item - if you are unsure of how a technical regulation relates to your vehicle please ask the question of the organisers to ensure the greatest technical compliance, not matter what the event or competition you are entering. I hope that the many members of the SAU community enjoyed their Targa Tasmania experience this year (however wet it might have been!) and are looking forward to next year, or the upcoming Targa season kicking off on 5 November at Targa High Country! If anyone has questions relating to my above comments or any other, please feel free to email or call me.

My tips... Modern - Jones GTR Showroom - Warren Evo Early Moddern - Beable GTR Classic Outright - Eames 911 Rookie - Rickards GTR Weather forecast is still wet so there are plenty of variables that need to come into play We're relocating the office space to Silverdome tomorrow... little bit exciting kiddies!

you're such a smart arse ben!

Yeah not long now... another couple more weeks would be nice though!

LMFAO !!!! My update: The FD is still in a million bits, but hopefully on the track post-Targa; on the bright side I sold the Evo III and its doing Targa in a few weeks with new owner... on the dark side I bought yet another FD and this one is now in two million bits... may see the track post-Targa 2020 !!

Just to set the rumour mill straight, it's got two stroked RB20s, each taken out to 2.2... and arranged in a W configuration just like the Veyron

Check the for sale sections on the Porsche club websites of VIC and NSW... 911 GT2/3 and Turbo run 235 front and 295-315 are rears in 18 35s.

Bar the Whites Gallardo in its very very latest spec, I think yours is the hottest looking tarmac rally car to be found... massive shame the spotless Peter Moore 34 N1 no longer lives... back a few years ago when they were both running they were a awesome pair. Those Nevco trailers are great hey, so easy to use.

Can confirm Classic Adelaide's demise is true Ben. Certainly a blow to the tarmac calendar with this staple gone. I understand there are various groups attempting to gain control of the name and keep it going... no firm news yet though. Octagon's interest?.... feels like only a few weeks back that we announced Targa High Country, wouldn't mind just a couple of quiet months!

Hey yourself big boy... I must say what a travesty it will be not having Benny the Woo at Targa this year... the spa parties just won’t be the same without you gorgeous man XOXO

No sure about the Beninca Alfa... might still be in back of their shed behind an RX-7! It looked heaps better blue back in the day I reckon. When I was Targa NZ I talked to Mark Parsons, he'd love to come back, but budget his the problem with other committments at the moment. Loves the event and really wants to come back at some stage soon though... massive skids done with such confidence hey... it sounded awesome too hey!