Jetgala - MAR-MAY 2023

75 providing a unique experience for driving enthusiasts in Australia. With the vehicles divided into three categories: Classic Trofeo for pre-1976 cars, the Legends Trophy for post-1976 to modern, and the Scuderia Trofeo team event. Targa Classica follows the European format that allows the enjoyment of cars with precision rather than speed, with each category following the same course and the same stages.  In total, over four days, the event covers 1,000kms and 75 competition stages. From Monday, 27 March, until Thursday, 30 March, some 100 vehicles will take in the glorious Australian roads inVictoria visiting the wine country in theYarraValley, the ski resort of Mt Hotham, across the Alpine reaches to Nagambie – or ‘still water lagoon’ to translate its indigenous name – before arriving in Melbourne on the final day just in time to drive the Albert Park Grand Prix track prior to the Australian F1 GP that weekend. More information on www.targclassica.com . I n Italy there are five great classic car rallies: the oldest – theTarga Florio, the most famous – the Mille Miglia, the Gran Premio Nuvolari, the Coppa delle Alpi, and the Coppa Milano– San Remo. It is from these grandi eventi that Australia’s Targa Classica draws its inspiration. The iconic classic car events of Italy have been a much-loved tradition.Today they are regarded as some the world’s most unique events for classic car enthusiasts.And because passion has no boundaries, that experience is now enjoyed inAustralia with the adventure, culture, and competition of the Italian events replicated with a uniquely local flavour.  In 2017, the first edition of the Targa Florio Australia was run, and 2023 will see the 5th edition take place inVictoria, with a new name: Targa Classica. The Targa Classica will thus take its place as an important part of the motorsport calendar, building on the passion of the legendary Targa Florio first run 117 years ago in Sicily in 1906, and T A R G A C L A S S I C A