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Targa Canada West is pumped to announce an inaugural event, Targa Tabula Rasa (TTR), hosted in Nakusp, BC, on May 14, 2011. TTR is a tarmac performance and navigational rally, open to all makes, models and vintages of street-legal sports cars. Cars compete against the clock, starting off at one minute intervals, on sections of twisty paved public roads.
Entry Open to All
Targa Canada West needs ambassadors to the host community and constructive feedback. It will be officially timed, but there will be no prizes awarded – except fame and glory.
When
FRIDAY (1700-2000) registration, technical inspection and information session.
(1900) Rally Social at Kuskanax Lodge Lounge.
SATURDAY (0800-1100) Public welcome to Nakusp Arena Parking Lot: Parc exposé/Car Expo, pancake breakfast and first rally cars leaves at 10.30-11am.
(0900-1000) Targa Precision School
(1930) Targa Banquet at Nakusp Arena Auditorium, followed by rally social.
Where
NAKUSP BC, CANADA View Map...
(Thanks to the Nakusp Council and community for their wholehearted support for this motorsport and adventure tourism event.)
Cost
EVENT ENTRY $99 for Precision Category and Touring Categoy.
For new Precision teams, a comprehensive Targa school is available for an additional $99/team.
Competitor accommodation is not included.
Required to Participate (per person):
MEMBERSHIP IN CARS affiliated rally club. Membership in the organizing rally club (WCRA) is available with registration ($40 per person).
TTR Event Overview
This Targa Canada West event, TTR, is the first step towards a multi-day adventure tourism style competition, in the spirit of the original Targa Florio.
TTR Performance (note this category has been cancelled for May 2011 event) is a one-road rally, with "special stage" total of 40km (25 miles), with very little transit distance. In other words, more time spent in competition.
- These special stages are temporarily closed to the public, safely controlled & monitored for the race.
- Cars transit between special stages, and must obey the rules of the road, respecting that Targa Canada West and competitors are guests of the Nakusp community.
- Targa Canada West intends for this to be a fully sanctioned and insured event by the highest levels of Canadian motorsport authority.
- Elevation change on special stage is approx. 1000 feet, or 300 meters.
- All cars must run with a driver and co-driver.
- Course notes are provided at onsite-registration.
Targa Categories
Targa Canada West has two main Categories: Performance and Precision.
TARGA PERFORMANCE (NOTE: Performance has been cancelled for the May 2011 event.) Performance teams are scored by one simple rule... the fastest time wins. Accordingly, Targa Performance teams are governed by Canadian Association of Rallysport (CARS) rules [and therefore event insurance]. The vehicles must be street-legal (working headlights, turn signals, etc.), registered and insured.
As per CARS rules, performance entries must have CARS recognized cages, race seats, harnesses, suits, helmets and head and neck restraints. Contact Craig Ross at
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, for clarification regarding safety standards, or see the Targa Canada West website for technical information. CARS rulebook for Targa Performance Category...
Targa Performance has three classes: Ultimo, Modern (manufactured within 25 years), and Classic (more than 25 years old by manufactured date and period correct running gear).
TARGA PRECISION is a competition of accuracy, based on target times and average speeds. It is a spirited TSD (time, speed, distance) style rally on open and closed roads. Precision includes the special stage (closed road) and additional open road competition. As per BC TSD Rally Regulations, unmodified vehicles require a triangle, fire extinguisher and first aid kit to compete. Rules for Precision teams...
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ACCOMODATION list, and local services, via Nakusp Tourism.
Participation Alternatives
SPORTS CAR CLUB TOUR? Contact us and come to Nakusp and have a club VIP experience with secure indoor parking in the arena.
Sponsorship, volunteer and spectating opportunities are also available.
Targa Canada West: Mountains of motorsport adventure.
Sincerely,
Duane Bentley and the Targa Canada West team
tel +1.250.980.3577 / tfree +1.877.980.3577
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