Get ready for the highly anticipated return of the Targa West Rally in 2023!

This thrilling 4-day event will take you on an exciting journey covering over 1000km, including 260km of intense competition on 35 closed-road Special Stages. From the exhilarating 2.76km Zig Zag to the impressive 20.4km Maryville Downs layout, the stages offer a variety of challenges.

Set in the vibrant city of Perth, Targa West will take you through captivating locations like Whiteman Park, Kalamunda, Northbridge, Toodyay, Chittering, Bullsbrook, and Malaga. The grand finale promises to be a spectacular show, concluding at Riverside Drive & Langley Park for the City of Perth Special Stage.

The event features a wide range of cars, from classics like Ford Escorts, Mustangs, Toranas, and Commodores to modern turbocharged vehicles like Mitsubishi Evos, Subaru WRXs, and Nissan GTRs. You’ll even see electric vehicles like the Tesla Model 3 Performance.

The best part? Spectating is absolutely free! Targa West is a unique motorsport experience that brings all the action to you. Unlike traditional races held at racetracks, Targa West takes the competitors to cities, towns, and shires, ensuring that you won’t miss any of the excitement. Don’t miss out on this incredible motorsport event!

2023 Targa West Sponsors
2023 Targa West Sponsors

Competitors

Over four days in 2023, competitors will travel over 1000km in total, which includes almost 260km of flat-out competition on 35 closed road Special Stages that each range in distance from Zig Zag’s 2.76km up to 20.4km at the new Maryville Downs layout.  The event is based in Perth and visits Whiteman Park, Kalamunda, Northbridge, Toodyay, Chittering, Bullsbrook and Malaga before the spectacular grand finalé alongside Riverside Drive & Langley Park at the City of Perth Special Stage.

The successful Midland Toyota Ellenbrook Special Stage and Parkerville stages will again be Spectator’s favourites.


2023 TARGA WEST ENTRY FEES
(per car i.e. include BOTH Driver & Co-Driver):

  • Competition, Targa 165 and Targa 130 Categories – $5,090.00 incl. GST
  • TSD or Rookie Rallye in the Competition, Targa 165 Targa 130 Categories – $3,650 incl. GST
  • Targa 2Day Rallye in the Competition, Targa 165 and Targa 130 Categories is $2,750.00 incl. GST.

All entry fees are per car (i.e. includes BOTH Driver and Co-Driver) and are inclusive of:

  • Competition starts in all the Event’s Special Stages, all Categories
  • Set of all Official Maps and/or Road Book route instructions
  • One Service Vehicle and up to eight Service Crew Registrations
  • Two door panels with car numbers, rally signage and any additional event sponsor decals as issued
  • RallySafe vehicle tracking system (mounting kit must be purchased separately.
  • 2 x Finishers Medallions, presented to all finishers
  • 2 x tickets to the City of Perth Gala Dinner and Presentation Awards Night at the Hyatt Grand Ballroom
  • Motorsport Australia Public Liability and Personal Accident insurance for all crew members. (Refer to Appendix I of the Motorsport Manual of Motor Sport)

The Make Smoking History Targa West is a national-level Tarmac Rally defined by Motorsport Australia.

The event is open to Drivers and Co-Drivers who hold a minimum of a Motorsport Australia Speed licence (Targa 130 & Tour Categories) or a Rally (Targa 165 & Competition Categories). All cars must meet minimum safety standards, be registered, or hold an Over 48 Hour RALLY Permit, and whilst a ‘roll cage’ and ‘harnesses’ and driving suits are mandatory for Targa 165 and the Competition Categories, they are optional, albeit very strongly recommended in both Targa 130 and Tour.

Note: Frontal Head Restraints (FHR) are now MANDATORY for all categories (except Tour).

On the Official Noticeboard page is further information, including the Supplementary Regulations.  We encourage any prospective competitors to get in touch with us if they have any queries.

Entry is limited to only 80 cars, so don’t delay get your Entry Form completed online now.

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News

New format for this year’s Make Smoking History Targa West  

  • Short rallysprint format
  • World EV Day city display
  • Street racing in Ellenbrook and Malaga
  • New Celebration of Street Machines and Hot Rods display


This year sees a new format for Western Australia’s premier tarmac rally, Make Smoking History Targa West, held in Perth with various short sprint events and car displays from 9thto 18th September.
 
On World EV Day, Friday 9th September, there’ll be electric vehicles on display alongside Targa West rally cars, street machines and hot rods from 10am to 8pm in Forrest Place that’ll spill into Murray Street in the City of Perth.
 
The popular street race, Midland Toyota Targa Ellenbrook Sprint, returns on Saturday 10th September with an improved course extended to 2.3 kilometres with each driver racing the clock four times. Last year, more than 6,000 fans lined the streets of Ellenbrook as man and machine roared excitement into the northern Perth suburb. 
 
The City of Perth Celebration of Motorsport and the Shannons Classics on the Swan are set to be bigger than ever with all manner of motorsport and motor vehicles on display at Langley Park and on Riverside Drive on Sunday 11th September
 
New this year is the Celebration of Street Machines and Hot Rods with over 100 mean-looking immaculate machines joining the display on Langley Park. In total, there’s over 500 vehicles expected on Langley Park and along the river, and entry is free.
 
There will be plenty of activities for the whole family including BMX high flying display, the Viper Wheelie motorbikes rides, remote control cars, hill trolley rides, scenic helicopter flights and food trucks. 
 
On Sunday 11th September, there’s exciting racing action with the Engine Shop Targa City Sprint in the morning and The City of Perth Targa Rallysprint, the last round for the coveted Targa Cup, in the afternoon. 
 
The 2.1-kilometre City of Perth course will see 80 rally drivers fanging around corners and going flat out along the straight Riverside Drive to get the fastest time. They’ll need to watch the kerbs which can be tyre killers. 

One week later on Sunday 18th September, the Make Smoking History Targa Malaga Rallysprint will see 70 drivers race along the 6-kilometre course. The fast Malaga course has always been a driver and spectator favourite. 
 
The changes to Targa West this year come as a result of Motorsport Australia’s Targa Review Panel investigation into the incidents at Targa Tasmania earlier this year and the subsequent decision from the governing body to suspend permits for all Targa style rally events this year. 
 
Targa West organisers take competitor and spectator safety very seriously. There has not been a serious or fatal incident at Targa West for the past 16 years.
 
Event Director Ross Tapper said that he’s happy that sponsors have recognised the high standards imposed on all Targa West events and have continued with their support.
 
“It’s no secret, these are challenge times and it has nothing to do with Covid,” said Tapper.
 
“We’ve adapted to run an event for drivers and motoring enthusiasts this year in short rallysprint formats rather than the endurance of a traditional tarmac rally.
 
“We’re putting more emphasis on the off-track entertainment with the Celebration of Motorsport, Classics on the Swan and the new Hot Rod and Street Machine displays – something for every car lover.” 
 
To be kept up to date with Targa West events, please see www.targawest.com.au and like www.facebook.com/targawest

Official Noticeboard

Entry Information and Links will be updated regularly. Bulletins and regulations will be added to this page as they are available. Please check back to ensure you are up-to-date with all the latest information.

OFFICIAL NOTICEBOARD

OTHER INFORMATION / EVENT FORMS
The links below will become live as information becomes available closer to the event

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  • Sporting Regulations – Targa South West & Targa West
  • Start Order – Leg 4, Sunday
  • Start Order – Leg 3, Saturday
  • Start  Order v2 – Leg 2, Friday (updated @2155hrs)
  • Start Order – Leg 1, Thursday
  • Running Schedule/Itinerary
  • Scrutiny Schedule
  • Scrutiny Map
  • Entry List
  • First on Scene Medical Support for Rally Competitors – FREE Sessions
  • Motorsport Australia Disclaimer – all competitors must complete
  • Self Scrutiny Checklist – all entrants must complete
  • Statement of Vehicle Compliance – all entrants must complete
  • LIVE RESULTS – link will be live during the event
  • MOBILE FRIENDLY LIVE RESULTS – link will be live during the event
  • Itinerary
  • Road Books
    • Legs 1 & 2 – Thursday & Friday
    • Shannons Leg 3 – Saturday
    • Go Gear Leg 4 – Sunday

GOOGLE MAP  LINKS

  • Start Control Locations
  • Service Park Locations
  • Spectator Point Locations

RALLY GUIDE & SERVICE CREW INSTRUCTIONS

  • Rally Guide
  • Service Crew Instructions

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