Targa Newfoundland - Leg 5

Another Porsche has taken over the top spot on the Targa Newfoundland rankings.


As of the end of Leg 4 last night, the blue Porsche #510 was still in first place overall, but they picked up some serious penalty time in Stage 5-2 in Petite Forte this morning, dropping them to eighth overall by noon.


This allowed the green 1965 Porsche 911 (#304), driven by Michael Stoschek (Germany) and Philipp Spaeth (USA), to move into first overall by midday today.


The STILLEN GT-R is still in the number one spot in the Modern division, which of course also puts it in first place in its category and class.

Have to wait for the results of the rest of today's stages to see who will come out on top.

Targa Blogs

Here are some blogs by drivers at Targa Newfoundland 2009:

Jim Kenzie's The Driver's Seat
(driving a MINI Challenge Cooper S JCW)
http://thestar.blogs.com/kenzie/

Marc Lachapelle's Targa NL blog at Autonet.ca
(driving a Subaru Impreza WRX STI)
http://blog.autonet.ca/targa

Team STILLEN's blog
(driving a Nissan GT-R)
http://blog.stillen.com/

Glen Clarke's Targa NL blog
(driving a 1976 Porsche Carrera)
http://www.openroadmotorsports.com/W09TargaDailyLog.html

Follow the action!

More links:
Road & Track magazine's Targa NL coverage
www.MINI.ca Targa Newfoundland 2009
Official Targa Newfoundland website

Targa Car of the Day

Here are some photos of car number 510, a 1976 Porsche Carrera driven by Glen Clarke of Ontario, with co-driver Andy Proudfoot of Gander. Clarke drove to a first-place-overall finish in Targa Newfoundland 2006.


Apparently Clarke originally bought this car on eBay for $300! I guess they had a lot of work to do to get the Porsche race-ready.


#510 is the only car with a perfect record so far at Targa Newfoundland 2009 (having finished three days of racing without receiving a single penalty) and currently holds first place overall.


You can read more about their car build and racing at their website:
http://www.openroadmotorsports.com/W09TargaDailyLog.html

Targa Newfoundland 2009

Video clip from Targa Newfoundland 2009.
Featuring STILLEN GT-R and 1983 Audi Quattro.

Race cars driving on public roads!
http://www.targanewfoundland.com

Masterpiece

Nissan GT-R

Luxe

Rolls-Royce Phantom
Nice way to get around.

New Muscle

Dodge ChallengerFirst time I've seen this reborn American muscle car.

Gallardo Rainbow

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
I think the local dealer ordered one in every colour! Even this hot pink convertible.

Striking

Lamborghini Gallardo

Bold Blue

Lamborghini Gallardo

I love this colour! Best colour I've seen on a Gallardo yet.

The Dean of Mean

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4

Lexus Linkage

The Passionate Pursuit discusses the "Frankenstein Lexus".

Thanks for the link!

Bring the Zoom

Bugatti Veyron

Badges: Part 2

All of these cars will be featured in upcoming posts. Stay tuned!

Badges: Part 1

All of these cars will be featured in upcoming posts. Stay tuned!

There are no words...

Lexus V12 (?)

Oasis Illusion

Rolls-Royce Phantom Mirage
I'm saying this is a Mirage based upon the tailpipes, but I'm not sure. Could be a custom model.

Sport Light Roadster

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster

Soft-top version of Mercedes' supercar.
Acceleration: 0-100km/h in 3.8 seconds.
Top speed: 331km/h (206mph).
"Body shell and chassis made entirely from high-strength carbon fiber composites."

Feels like First-Class

MaybachThese super-luxury cars fly the same skies as Rolls-Royce and Bentley. They come from Mercedes, rather than BMW (Rolls-Royce) or Volkswagen (Bentley). Well, strictly they come from Daimler, but whatever.

I'm not sure if this is the 57 or 62. Anyone know?

Win Speed

Rinspeed Le Mans 600Based on the Porsche 911 997 Turbo, this car has been given styling and performance upgrades from Rinspeed of Switzerland. Their Porsche tuning division is now owned by the Mansory Corporation.


With these modifications, this car is able to go 0-100km/h in 3.3 seconds and has a top speed of 343km/h!

Blue Sky

Lamborghini Gallardo SpyderSoft-top version of Lamborghini's sweet street car.