The 11th edition of the Quit Targa West will again be bringing tarmac rally competitors to the Northern Valley area for the Shannons Leg Two on Saturday 15th August.
The fast flowing stages through Marysville Downs and Bullsbrook are stated as some of the favourite amongst regular competitors, like Bruce Hawley who has been competing in the event since it began in 2005.
“The Maryville Downs stage is a favourite because of its length. You get in a routine of driving and pace note calling – it gives you that chance to click with the codriver, because in the shorter stages it is all over before you’ve taken your foot off the brake,” said Hawley.
Another competitor who is looking forward to the Northern Valley stages is Jimmy Marquet. Jimmy co-drives for Peter Rullo, a team that is picked as serious podium contenders this year. “The city stages keep you on your toes, but it’s the free flowing rally stages on the Saturday where the real buzz comes for both driver and navigator,” said Marquet.
From country roads to tight city courses the 140 competitors in this year’s 2015 Quit Targa West will be put through their paces over the four days, 34 stages and 250 competitive kilometres of the event. A first for 2015, Quit Targa West will also be running the Targa City Sprint on the Sunday morning. Spectators are welcome
to watch as 60 vehicles, including a large collection of vintage and classic vehicles, take on the 1.95km speed event course set-up on Riverside Drive, Governors Ave and Terrace Road. Targa competitors will then take to the same course in the afternoon, in the final battle for a chance at a podium finish.
On the same day, there will also be Shannons Classics in the Park from 9am to 3.30pm, where motoring enthusiasts will be free to browse the stunning automotive display of over 300 modern and classic vehicles in Supreme Court Gardens.
The 2015 Quit Targa West runs from Thursday August 13 to Sunday August 16. For a full listing of spectator locations or for more information on 2015 Quit Targa West entries, road closures and event program please refer to www.targawest.com.au.
