Mark Greenham Racing
September 16th - 19th
Targa West is the premier tarmac rally event in Western Australia. Held over 4 days competitors will travel over 1000km in total which includes over 270km of flat out competition on 37 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 prior to the spectacular grand finalé alongside Riverside Drive & Langley Park at the City of Perth Special Stage. The successful Ellenbrook Special Stage and Parkerville stages will once again be Spectator favourites.
Targa West is a unique Motorsport event that brings all the action to the people. Unlike traditional motorsport, where people have to go to a race track to watch, Targa West attracts thousands of spectators and motorsport enthusiasts as competitors visit cities, towns and shires from Kalamunda to Perth to Toodyay to Chittering to Bullsbrook to Malaga. Spectating is completely free some may not even need to leave their own property!
4
Days
37
Stages
271.84
Competitive kms
LIVE ACTION
Targa West 2021 Previews
Spectators
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Up Close
Targa West Ceremonial Start
All teams first assemble at the Perth Supreme Court Gardens as cars are waved off for the official ceremonial start. This provides up close access to the cars and allows spectators to have a chat with the competitors.
Ellenbrook Service Park & Festival
The night time stage set in the heart of Ellenbrook attracts a huge number of spectators as Targa West competitors battle the darkness. The event is a perfect opportunity for kids to get a close up look at the cars in action on the stage and in the service park.
Northbridge Show'n'shine
The tarmac rally cars take over the centre streets of Northbridge on Friday night for the Targa West Show'n'Shine. The event see thousands attend with their families and friends to get a close up look at the cars, chat with the competitors and maybe take advantage of photo opportunities. Along with sampling some of the best local restaurants, bars and clubs Northbridge has to offer.
City of Perth Finish
Langley Park hosts the Perth City Tarmac Rally Sprint on Sunday morning along classic cars displays, food and entertainment. The afternoon sees the Targa West rally cars descend upon Perth for the final three stages the determine this year's champions. Podium presentations are held straight after the final stage.
MEDIA
Print & Electronic
News Articles
Promotional print articles for this event are covered by a large number of newspapers and journalists.
Coverage also provided by AutoAction, RallySport magazine and full event reports published in Motorsport Australia's "Speed Read" online magazine.
Podcast
Event coverage and guest speakers interviewed on local motorsport podcast "Torque n Power".
Photography
Event Photographer Coverage
The event attracts a number of professional and amateur photographers with content circulated via news and social media sites.
For more event information check out the official Targa West Events website.