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Targa New Zealand

last = Thompson}}</ref> Smaller one- or two-day events are usually run during the year and have been variously titled Targa Bambina, Targa Dash, Targa Rotorua, Targa Tauranga and Targa Hawkes Bay.

In 2014 Targa New Zealand for the first time was held in the South Island of New Zealand. Starting in Christchurch and finishing in Cromwell (Near Queenstown) the rally included every South Island race track including New Zealand's latest - Highlands Motorsport Park. Noticeable stages included Queenstown's Crown Range which is understood to be one of New Zealand's highest altitude public roads.

Originally intended as an event for owners of classic performance cars to display and race their vehicles, it has evolved into a serious competition event with modern purpose built race cars usually taking top honours.

The race started in 1995 and continually growing in popularity with over 200 cars entering the 2005 Dunlop sponsored Targa rally.

Racing is divided into classes to give everyone a chance of honours of some sort. These classes are based around age and engine size of the vehicles. Younger drivers are encouraged to compete in a controlled manner in a safe environment. Crashes happen but it is a very low percentage. Race cars need to have roll cages and safety gear except the Targa tour for first-time competitors. They drive under the guidance of the tour leader. Local groups providing hospitality areas, fundraising activities such as car washes, barbecues and 4000 lunches.

Classes for Early Targa Events

Historic
Pre-classic
Classic
Post classic
Metalman super classics
Metalman all-comers
Early modern
Honda riders contemporary
Super GT

Classes for Current Targa Events

Classic 2WD

Category 1 0 – 2000cc Aftermarket sequential gearboxes are prohibited
Category 2 2001 – 3400cc Aftermarket sequential gearboxes are prohibited
Category 3 3401cc and over Aftermarket sequential gearboxes are prohibited Production (GT2) 2WD
Category 4 0 – 2000cc Aftermarket sequential gearboxes are prohibited
Category 5 2001 – 3400cc Aftermarket sequential gearboxes are prohibited
Category 6 3401cc and over Aftermarket sequential gearboxes are prohibited Production (GT4) 4WD
Category 8 Pre 2000 1st year of production prior to 1 January 2000. Aftermarket sequential gearboxes are prohibited
Category 9 Post 2000 1st year of production after to 1 January 2000. Aftermarket sequential gearboxes are prohibited Allcomers (Extreme) 2WD and 4WD
Category 7 Open 2WD All 2 wheel drive vehicles not eligible for Categories 1–6.
Category 10 Open 4WD All 4 wheel drive vehicles not eligible for Categories 8-9.

Past winners

Year	Driver	Co-driver
Greg Graham, Team Subaru NZ	Jeff Judd	WRX Subaru
Greg Graham, Team Subaru NZ	Colin Smith	WRX Subaru
Geoff Ray,	Shayne O'Hagen	Mitsubishi Evo
Geoff Ray,	Shayne O'Hagen	Mitsubishi Evo
Chris Ramsay,	Laurie Brenssell	Mitsubishi Evo
Greg Kirkham,	Mal Clark	Mitsubishi Mirage
Craig Dean,	Shane Beaumont	Ford Mustang
Anton Tallott	Anne Tallott	Mazda RX-7
Tony Quinn	Keith Wenn	Porsche 996 Turbo
Jim Richards	Barry Oliver	Porsche GT3
Jim Richards	Barry Oliver	Porsche GT3
Joe McAndrew	Sue O'Neil	Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
Joe McAndrew	Sue O'Neil	Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
Richard Mason	Sara Mason	Subaru Impreza STI
Tony Quinn	Naomi Tillett	Nissan GT-R R35
Tony Quinn	Naomi Tillett	Nissan GT-R R35
Tony Quinn	Naomi Tillett	Nissan GT-R R35
Tony Quinn	Naomi Tillett	Nissan GT-R R35
Martin Dippie	Jona Grant	Porsche GT3 RS
Glenn Inkster	Spencer Winn	Mitsubishi Evo 9
Glenn Inkster	Spencer Winn	Mitsubishi Evo 9
Glenn Inkster	Spencer Winn	Mitsubishi Evo 9
Glenn Inkster	Spencer Winn	Mitsubishi Evo 8
Glenn Inkster	Spencer Winn	Mitsubishi Evo 8
Haydn Mackenzie	Matthew Sayers	MitsubishiLancer EVO X RS
Cameron Ross	Matthew Buer	Subaru Impreza

Multiple Winners

Driver

Wins	Driver	Years	5	2
GBR Tony Quinn	(2003, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)
NZL Glenn Inkster	(2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
NZL Greg Graham	(1995, 1996)
NZL Geoff Ray	(1997, 1998)
NZL Jim Richards	(2004, 2005)
NZL Joe McAndrew	(2006, 2007)

Co-Driver

Wins	Co-Driver	Years

Manufacturer

Wins	Manufacturer	Years	10	6	4	4
Mitsubishi	(1997-2000, 2014-2019)
Nissan	(2006-2007, 2009-2012)
Porsche	(2003-2005, 2013)
Subaru	(1995-1996, 2008, 2022)

Well known Targa entrants

[[Murray Walker]], Racing in Targa New Zealand. Also in picture [[Adam Spence]] on right.

Jim Richards
Tony Quinn
Chris Amon
Murray Walker
Peter Brock
Grant Dalton
Steve Millen

References

Thompson, Eric. (2008-09-10). "Everything goes at Targa". New Zealand Herald.

Wikipedia Source

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