Targa Tasmania 2006

[Marlin]

You traitor Targa Tom...after kicking arse and getting that bucket of bolts up to 13/106 OUTRIGHT on day 1 - I thought you would be moving up to a 34 GTR or like.....but a "valiant"...shame on you (ha ha).

I also will not be in TT06 this year either. Throwing all at my other circuit 32GTS - and having a ball in the "no rules...but at least I'm racing" Targa class down here in Tassie. Got to hand it to Mark...the whole concept of group racing has been a huge success. It's really refreshing to be racing rather than politicing, especially after having good stints in HQ's and IP over the years.

My 32 GTS is wrapped up in the shed after an engine freshen up.....ready to go. It is for sale though ($18,000 will get anyone out there an immaculate car, fully set up for tarmac events) but if I still got it next year will be going to L3 mods hopefully giving it another 60rwkw - then it will be FUN!!

MARLIN (and any other SAU Targa/racing nuts)...when down here make yourself know to me - I've got the steak restaurant in L'ton (sorry SAU about the free plug). If you need a hand with any thing, I'll be glad to help.

Targa Tom....I think I had Nicole's?? brother at the restaurant on Sat night.....he had a big smile on his face....apparently "testing" the Val around Tassie.

And I'll bet you'll miss these crazy but dedicated " NISSAN NUTTERS" that have been on the start of the famouse Hellyer Gorge each year.

Hope to catch up with you soon

Kerry

Hey Kerry, will definately try to find you! Where abouts is the best steak restaurant in Lonnie? Let me know and we'll see you there mate!

[Marlin]

Hi

I'l be driving my GTS-t for the 2nd time as the official camera car, it's fun. They pay for everything and you get to have a fang on the stages and pass old cars!! You may remember, the cameraman getting cleaned up by Walker's R32 GTR last year?? I was standing right next to him, yuk!! He was my man!!

My GTS-t was the first ever accepted into targa in `97 and won it's class 4 times from 5 starts

I started this job last year after navigating 8 straight Targa's with a best 4th place outright in `03, riding shotgun in a VW Turbo. (Porsche). Garwood and I had a huge crash on Gunns Plains in `04 whilst leading outright, breaking my neck in two literally and ending my Targa career.

So in doing the camera car thing has kept me involved and my knowledge of course has helped Southern Cross to cover the event better.

I had a ball last year and would love to catch up with any Nissan nuts. Just come up to car 800. I live in Hobart so would be happy to show you all where to get a decent feed and a drink or seven!!

Car # - 800

Driver name - Mark Perry

Co-Driver name - Tim Williams

Vehicle type - R32 GTS-t

Targa history - 1997-2004 Targa Tas, 1998-2004 Rally Tas

4th outright- 03, 5th outright- 02. 5 class wins, golden targa trophy. 3rd outright Rally Tas- 03 & 04

General comments - I love Targa!!

Cheers and see you all there!

26motorsport

Hi Mark, you sure had some great success there! You must just about know it like the back of your hand having a gold plate!

I cringed when I saw you and Garwood crash on Gunn's Plains in '04, lets hope there's no repeats of that experience.

I'll be sure to come and say g'day!

[Targa Tom]

You traitor Targa Tom...after kicking arse and getting that bucket of bolts up to 13/106 OUTRIGHT on day 1 - ...

Targa Tom....I think I had Nicole's?? brother at the restaurant on Sat night.....he had a big smile on his face....apparently "testing" the Val around Tassie.

And I'll bet you'll miss these crazy but dedicated " NISSAN NUTTERS" that have been on the start of the famouse Hellyer Gorge each year.

........

Will see ya soon mate, been getting the old girl ready for impending sale. Nics Bro had a big paddy's day and thanks you for the cellar tour... didn't know how long to leave it before we came in, LOL.

The guys with the flag... what can I say? Have seen them all over and they are the real Nissan fans. The finish party in 03 or 04 was a memorable performance when they were on stage... PMLOL.

If anyone wanted to come and join in the fun - we had simiar fun in Monaco - I would be happy to copy them our own service book and give an insite to the best viewing short cuts.

In fact a SAU tour would surely get some numbers - just a thought.

Ciao

[PHaT MR30]

Hey Kerry, will definately try to find you! Where abouts is the best steak restaurant in Lonnie? Let me know and we'll see you there mate!

Lol! thought it was that kerry!

Boys if you are in town and want a good steak you can't pass up an Eye Fillet Med Rare with a glass (i mean bottle) of red to wash it down from lonnies best! JHG!!!

Unfortunatelly im not having anything to do with Targa this year, work and study commitments and with the Legana/bridgenorth stage canned (you know who to blame for that).

I will still get up to the silverdome and have a squizz and maybe catch a stage on the saturday or something

[sav man]

what happened with the Legana stage? Is it cause the road is in appauling condition?

[PHaT MR30]

a few anomalitys, road surface wasnt the best, the farmer not allowing marshalls and officials onto his property anymore...

oh and someone breaking the speed limit or something through there......

[luckydip]

Hey MARLIN

Luv to meet you....just ask for Kerry at www.jailhousegrill.com.au or if you book in over Targa I'll probably answer the phone.

...and Phat....have I meet you yet??

....Targa Tom....when in town....you know you gotta come and see me or I'll torch the Val...

Kerry

[nathn_r33]

Hi guys i wont be in targa but when going past ST helens call into the Bp and say hi. Im the manager there so if the white skyline is there i will be as well. would love to have a look at some of your cars. PS last year we held drums of fuel for alot of team so if anyone needs fuel to be held in st helens just let me know.

[Marlin]

Thanks to both you guys, Kerry and Nathan. We'll do our best to see you down there, there's a few nights in Lonnie, so no reason not to see you there Kerry.

Cheers, Ben.

[sav man]

The add's just started over here. some black GT-R boucing accross a field made it onto the add .

Dad's car is on display at the country club casino from today.

[Duncan]

muahahaha thats our team's car, Mark and Scott had a misunderstanding about the difference between right 3 ON crest and right 3 OVER crest, 2 years ago now!

[DOUGMO]

WHEN IS EVERY BODY HEADING DOWN??

[targa]

WHEN IS EVERY BODY HEADING DOWN??

Boat leaves Saturday nite from Melbourne

Our GTR R34 will be on it, I hope

7th time in GTR 13th targa in total

Might be getting time to retire

It's hard work

Could be a bit difficult to make top ten this year, lots of very fast cars.

[DOUGMO]

we are on the boat from melbourne tonight, good luck everybody.

[sav man]

Just saw on the Targa site that Peter Brock (who said he had retired and would never race Targa again) has entered Targa in a Daytona Coupe (very nice peice of kit)

http://www.targa.org.au/Targa/images/misc/..._Coupe_2006.JPG

Edited April 22, 2006 by sav man

[N1GTR]

Any updates on rally progress?

[sav man]

I was at the prolouge today, the 2 R34's were tuff as. The Blue one shot some flames as it passed me. And Beebles sounded awsome.

Times:

drivetravel.com MODERN COMPETITION

1. 919 Jim Richards/Barry Oliver 2003 Porsche 911 GT2 CS (2:50:28)

2. 978 Dean Herridge/Bill Hayes 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX (2:54:52)

3. 996 Tony Quinn/Keith Wenn 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo (2:55:06)

4. 998 Warwick Rooklyn/Linda Long 2005 Mitsubishi Evo IX (2:55:49)

5. 972 Ray Vandersee/Jahmeil Taylor 2004 Skelta G-Force (2:56:34)

SHANNONS CLASSIC COMPETITION

1. 531 Bill Pye/Grant Geelan 1976 Porsche 911 Carrera 3 (3:03:31)

2. 615 Chris Crowe/Gavin Smith 1977 Holden Torana A9X (3:04:74)

3. 613 Kim Barwick/Paul Walker 1977 Holden Torana LXSS 5000 (3:04:89)

UNIQUE CARS CLASSIC SPRINT COMPETITION

1. 131 John Lawson/Andrew Lawson 1938 Alpha Romeo Mille Miglia Spyder (4:10:04)

2. Graham Kent/Patricia Kent 1936 Ford V8 Coupe (4:21:44)

3. 116 John Felder/Mark Burns 1930 Oakland 8-101 (4:24:56)

UNIQUE CARS HISTORIC COMPETITION

1. 173 Simon Froude/Will Logan 1973 Porsche 911 RSR (3:18:95)

2.170 170 James Powell-Davies/Nick McShane 1977 BMW Alpina 533i (3:23:47)

3. 180 Peter Bignold/Denis Bignold 1981 Holden HDT Group 3 SS Commodore (3:25:12)

Edited April 25, 2006 by sav man

[Duncan]

Go Jimmy!

But where are all the skylines? or those traitor whites for that matter? Its only the prologue I guess

[sav man]

Whites where 11th, they have there lambo tuned pretty hard, it backfires like their R34 did. And the breaks are huuuuuuuuge.

the first Skyline was Beeble at #14, and the next one was down in 37th. There isn't that many GT-R's this year. Seems they all sold em and got evo's.

And Garwood went through someone's front fence.

http://www.targa.org.au/Targa/images/galle...945_Garwood.jpg

Edited April 25, 2006 by sav man

[Beer Baron]

good stuff. haha, bill pye leading classic class. he is a good driver and cashed up like you wouldnt believe. he raced with us in prod sports (and cleaned up) and in the HSRCA rounds we do. i have some funny stories about him from our last round in golburn, but being the gentleman i am will keep them to myself! he is very quick in a porsche though, there is no doubting that.