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Targa Newfoundland Adds New Small Car Category
« on: March 15, 2011, 09:08:51 am »
From the front page news -> Targa Newfoundland Adds Small Car Category

St. John’s, Newfoundland – The Targa Newfoundland road rally has added a new competition for small-displacement fuel-efficient sporty cars.

The Next Generation Challenge will be a competition-within-a-competition that pits cars of up to 1.6-litre displacement against each other in a contest spotlighting the coming generation of appealing, sophisticated and fun-to-drive cars available in North America. It will be part of the tenth annual Targa competition this September.

“We want to provide a distinct competition for these sporty, fun-to-drive cars that are quickly becoming a major factor in the market,” said Targa organizer Robert Giannou. “It will be a platform for manufacturers to demonstrate the performance attributes and sporty personalities of this appealing generation of new models, and an opportunity for their owners to share the spotlight with the great sporting cars that annually come to Targa.”

The challenge will be a two-year trial and open to production cars of 1.6-litre or less, sold in North America since model-year 2009. The entries must comply with the rules of either Modern or Open Divisions and will compete on equal footing with no handicap. Entries will also score in the divisions in which they are eligible to compete. A separate award will be offered and other rules will apply.

“We believe that car manufacturers will see Next Generation Challenge as a terrific opportunity to demonstrate that there are dimensions to these cars in addition to their attractive fuel economy,” Giannou said. “We welcome them to Targa.”

I find this pretty exciting as I am a big fan of the Targa Nfld rally.  Since these cars can run in either the Modern or Open divisions, I hope that this could become a place for OEM's to battle it out.  Some of the eligible cars would include:
  • Mini Cooper S
  • Mini Countryman S AWD
  • Nissan Juke AWD/FWD
  • Chevrolet Cruze Turbo
  • Upcoming Chevrolet Sonic RS
  • Ford 1.6L Ecoboost (when it arrives)
  • Plus dozens of N/A sub-compact and compact models.
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Re: Targa Newfoundland Adds New Small Car Category
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2011, 07:59:55 pm »
I'm a big fan of the Targa too, and have watched it the last few years. I would love to participate in the future - in one of the "I'm essentially here for fun" classes.


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Re: Targa Newfoundland Adds New Small Car Category
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2011, 08:07:17 pm »
We wanted to enter the Supra, but the cost for this was just astronomical.  The entry fee alone was north of $5,000....
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Re: Targa Newfoundland Adds New Small Car Category
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2011, 08:12:06 pm »
Abarth...Abarth...Abarth... ;-)
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Re: Targa Newfoundland Adds New Small Car Category
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2011, 08:14:58 pm »
Wonder if they will erroneously classify the RX-8 as a 1.3L....
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Re: Targa Newfoundland Adds New Small Car Category
« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2011, 08:23:16 pm »
I remember TSN broadcast the 2009 Targa around this time last year - wonder if they are going to do the 2010?  Can't find anything on TSN's website
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Re: Targa Newfoundland Adds New Small Car Category
« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2011, 08:26:32 pm »
Actually my "dream" car to enter in this class would be the new Renaultsport Clio 200. 
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Re: Targa Newfoundland Adds New Small Car Category
« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2011, 08:33:56 pm »
Autos.ca should sponsor a driver someone with Rally, Track and solo experience perhaps.  ;)
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Re: Targa Newfoundland Adds New Small Car Category
« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2011, 09:59:06 am »
Quote from: wing on March 17, 2011, 08:33:56 pm
Autos.ca should sponsor a driver someone with Rally, Track and solo experience perhaps.  ;)

Yeah, great idea.  For coming up with it I'll let you navigate.   ;D
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Re: Targa Newfoundland Adds New Small Car Category
« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2011, 02:37:43 pm »
Quote from: WxyOne18 on March 17, 2011, 08:23:16 pm
I remember TSN broadcast the 2009 Targa around this time last year - wonder if they are going to do the 2010?  Can't find anything on TSN's website

I got this from a competitor

On TSN-1 on Sunday April 10th at 2:00 pm Eastern Time or 3:30pm Newfoundland Time

On TSN-2 on Monday April 11th at 5:00 pm Eastern Time or 6:30pm Newfoundland Time

On TSN-2 on Tuesday April 12th at 3:00 pm Eastern Time or 4:30pm Newfoundland Time
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Re: Targa Newfoundland Adds New Small Car Category
« Reply #10 on: March 18, 2011, 08:46:57 pm »
Great!  Thanks Arthur...
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Re: Targa Newfoundland Adds New Small Car Category
« Reply #11 on: March 19, 2011, 03:35:52 pm »
Quote from: blur911 on March 18, 2011, 09:59:06 am
Quote from: wing on March 17, 2011, 08:33:56 pm
Autos.ca should sponsor a driver someone with Rally, Track and solo experience perhaps.  ;)

Yeah, great idea.  For coming up with it I'll let you navigate.   ;D

I was thinking someone perhaps on their payroll.... wait I think I only know 1 person that qualifies!
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Re: Targa Newfoundland Adds New Small Car Category
« Reply #12 on: March 19, 2011, 03:45:31 pm »
Quote from: wing on March 19, 2011, 03:35:52 pm
Quote from: blur911 on March 18, 2011, 09:59:06 am
Quote from: wing on March 17, 2011, 08:33:56 pm
Autos.ca should sponsor a driver someone with Rally, Track and solo experience perhaps.  ;)

Yeah, great idea.  For coming up with it I'll let you navigate.   ;D

I was thinking someone perhaps on their payroll.... wait I think I only know 1 person that qualifies!

Well, keep me in mind in case there's anything about employees not being eligible.  :'(
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Re: Targa Newfoundland Adds New Small Car Category
« Reply #13 on: March 19, 2011, 04:37:24 pm »
Quote from: wing on March 19, 2011, 03:35:52 pm
Quote from: blur911 on March 18, 2011, 09:59:06 am
Quote from: wing on March 17, 2011, 08:33:56 pm
Autos.ca should sponsor a driver someone with Rally, Track and solo experience perhaps.  ;)

Yeah, great idea.  For coming up with it I'll let you navigate.   ;D

I was thinking someone perhaps on their payroll.... wait I think I only know 1 person that qualifies!

Nah, they need someone who can really drive!
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Re: Targa Newfoundland Adds New Small Car Category
« Reply #14 on: March 27, 2011, 08:52:52 pm »
Quote from: Turbo Bob on March 19, 2011, 04:37:24 pm
Quote from: wing on March 19, 2011, 03:35:52 pm
Quote from: blur911 on March 18, 2011, 09:59:06 am
Quote from: wing on March 17, 2011, 08:33:56 pm
Autos.ca should sponsor a driver someone with Rally, Track and solo experience perhaps.  ;)

Yeah, great idea.  For coming up with it I'll let you navigate.   ;D

I was thinking someone perhaps on their payroll.... wait I think I only know 1 person that qualifies!

Nah, they need someone who can really drive!

Or at least has a decent car.  :P
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