Targa Canada West
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Targa Canada West is a tarmac-based rally race in British Columbia
, Canada
.
It takes place on closed public roads in host communities, and historically stems from the popular Targa Florio
and later the Mille Miglia
.
Cars compete against the clock on paved roads: the cars start at 30 second intervals on 'special' or 'competition stages' of 10 to 25km each (these roads are safely and temporarily closed to the public). In between competition stages, the vehicles 'transit' on public roads and conform to regular road rules.
The events are open to street-legal sports cars of all makes, models and vintages – with some exceptions (e.g. convertibles require a hard top and roll bar).
Regular street-legal cars can enter in Class 1 & 2 – after which additional safety equipment is required (roll cage, etc.) in higher speed classes 3 to 6.
Targa Canada West's inaugural event is to be determined via talks with host communities: 'though target is 2011 or 2012. A two- to three-day event to take place in the Southern Interior of BC, Canada
Targa Canada West plans a full five or six day Targa event in in subsequent years, similar to the week-long events in Newfoundland, Tasmania and New Zealand.
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
It takes place on closed public roads in host communities, and historically stems from the popular Targa Florio
Targa Florio
The Targa Florio was an open road endurance automobile race held in the mountains of Sicily near Palermo. Founded in 1906, it was the oldest sports car racing event, part of the World Sportscar Championship between 1955 and 1973...
and later the Mille Miglia
Mille Miglia
The Mille Miglia was an open-road endurance race which took place in Italy twenty-four times from 1927 to 1957 ....
.
Cars compete against the clock on paved roads: the cars start at 30 second intervals on 'special' or 'competition stages' of 10 to 25km each (these roads are safely and temporarily closed to the public). In between competition stages, the vehicles 'transit' on public roads and conform to regular road rules.
The events are open to street-legal sports cars of all makes, models and vintages – with some exceptions (e.g. convertibles require a hard top and roll bar).
Regular street-legal cars can enter in Class 1 & 2 – after which additional safety equipment is required (roll cage, etc.) in higher speed classes 3 to 6.
Targa Canada West's inaugural event is to be determined via talks with host communities: 'though target is 2011 or 2012. A two- to three-day event to take place in the Southern Interior of BC, Canada
Targa Canada West plans a full five or six day Targa event in in subsequent years, similar to the week-long events in Newfoundland, Tasmania and New Zealand.
Open Competition
| Year | Driver | Navigator | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 |  TBC |
TBC |
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Touring Competition
| Year | Driver | Navigator | Vehicle | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | TBC |
TBC |
1974 CAR Čar Čar is a village in the municipality of Bujanovac, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the town has a population of 296 people.-References:... |
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