In The Moment:</br> Taking On The Tasmanian Touge

Imagine an island where every road seems to be the result of a racetrack designer’s wandering pencil, then imagine half of those roads are closed to hold a week-long road race that stretches from North to South. This is my current reality, having headed down to the island state of Tasmania to follow the annual Targa Tasmania as it converts quiet country roads into special stages. Think of it as an Australian cross between the Isle of Man TT and The Gumball Rally.

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Day three of the six-day event is just kicking off, and speeds continue to increase as drivers find their confidence and push further into the capabilities of their cars.

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2015 marks the 24th year of Targa Tasmania and my first. Consider my appetite whet – I now genuinely believe that this must be the most epic road race currently run anywhere in the world.

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‘GT-R Battles Gallardo On Suburban Street’ – not a sensationalist tabloid headline, just another day at Targa! Who would like to see more of this Z-tune R34?

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Apart from the scintillating car line-up, amazing roads and insane speeds, I’ve also had a bloody close call with the world’s luckiest Torana driver (and managed to catch it all on video) to share. Stay tuned for the full story coming to these pages shortly.

Blake Jones
Instagram: blaketjones
blake@speedhunters.com

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oh 3 pictures.. a new low for speedhunters... fabulous reporting.

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@worried stay tuned for for the full story hater

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Chris 'Haffy' Hafner

Looking forward to it Blake!

4

@worried well, 5 if you count the cover image....

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Is that a real Z-Tune?

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please more on that z-tune!!!

7

What? That's all we get? Please I beg us give us more, this seems like a pretty cool event.

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Chris 'Haffy' Hafner

Its a lead up to the story! Jeez

9

If you're tempting a feature on that Z-tune... I'm in!

10

@worried  It's a teaser. Get over it.

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tunerguy21 Nope. Its a replica. But a very good one :) Also based on a pretty trick race shell for memory.

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Anonymous Idiot

Isle of Man TT is better (having watched both live), in fact it is the best race there is. Nothing will prepare you for witnessing it live, even if you are not a fan of bikes.

Great event though, look forward to seeing more of it

13

wouldnt mind a feature on isle of man either ... that thing is mind blowing ....

14

SHOW US MORE! WE WANT Z TUNE!

15

Thank you for showcasing this event and Tassie to the world!! Look forward to seeing more.

16

Keen for more updates. I'm from Tasmania myself.

17

so true with the roads around Tasmania, Every way you head from either end of the state leads to some great mountain roads or coastal runs, great to see some representation of this great event

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TarmacTerrorist

"Who wants to see more of this Z-Tune?"
EVERYONE DOES. STOP PLAYING WITH OUR EMOTIONS DAMMIT.

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TarmacTerrorist

nxtnmkillab think of it as a trailer for a coming soon article...

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Love to see more of these Tasmanian devils!

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TarmacTerrorist OH. MY. LAWD.  a Z-Tune...in targa tasmania?!  SWEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!

22

Consider me tickled by the feather....son of a...

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James_MustMotSprt

Can you get some shots of the 2013 GT500 mustang? car no 965 Thanks. much appreciated. Thats our race/demo car for our RHD conversion workshop.

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Speedhunters_Bryn

@worried 'In the moment' will mean more to long term readers. It's meant to be a snapshot of what we're up to, right then and there. Patience :)

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Speedhunters_Bryn

You're totally right, a proper road race, with proper cars. Can't wait to see more!

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TarmacTerrorist Not a Z-Tune, doesn't have the LED tail lights nor the oil cooler under the car.

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Speedhunters_Bryn Thanks Bryn, was an amazing experience to witness!

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James_MustMotSprt send me an email, I've got a few shots of the car!

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James_MustMotSprt

Blake Jones James_MustMotSprt Cool, thanks!! I sent an email

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