Targa Newfoundland

[canadianal]

I dont know if the south of the border car nuts can get this but tomorrow the Newfoudland Targa is on. Its a rally race through the roads and streets of the eastern Candian island ,mix of foreign and domestic run what you brung kind of thing. Ive been out there once on a holiday and couldnt believe the tough roads in places out there. Its on the Canadian TSN tomorrow am 10.30 central
Hers a u tube taste,the car your riding in is a 59 austin mini http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qoY1GL3bXs

[TOW'D]

That sure looks like a lot of fun
must be some serious bribeing going on to get the police to look the other way

[stovens]

Nothing like hair pin turns, road blocks, and uneven pavement to give you a rush. A real test of a good driver.

[jyardgirl]

looks like a really wild race. had no idea that was going on. thanks for the video link. family really enjoyed it.

[canadianal]

There is more to this than you think, its an organised and timed event the drivers are not allowed to preview the run, they are given a book with direction, the copilot reads them out as they blast down the road. This goes on for 5 days ,must finish on the tires they start on and they cover a total of 2200 kms with timed heats thruout the day. It ends up being a marathon of whos car will last and who wont crash.

[Dbiscayne]

a really cool race seen it a few times. setup so that anyone can win, your time required to finish each leg of the race is based on your weight & horsepower- wet, dry, hilly, bumpy, houses, people & nasty rocks at the edge of the road...and the locals seem to love it.