About Targa Classica
Targa Classica is a road and lifestyle event for classic and collectable cars - the only event of its kind in Australia, where competition, hospitality and some of the country’s best driving roads come together across four consecutive days.
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How it is won
This is a regularity event: precision, teamwork and consistency take centre stage. Crews aim to match exact times (PC’s) and average speeds (PM’s) on closed or controlled sections, requiring a combination of concentration and communication to achieve their best results.
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Who can enter
Enter in one of two categories: Classica (1906-1976) for classic vehicles, and Legend (1976-present) for new classics. In 2026 the field brought together 28 marques, pre-war tourers running alongside modern supercars.
Vehicle Eligibility
Vehicles must be road-registered or legally permitted to drive on public roads.
Entries compete in two categories:
- 1. Classica (1906-1976): Historic vehicles.
- 2. Legends (1976-present): More modern vehicles.
Targa Classica also has a teams category, the "Scuderia Trofeo" for an extra layer of friendly competition.
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More than a rally
From start to finish, Targa Classica is more than a rally. It’s a festival of driving culture and community spirit, shared by people who love cars, roads and the lifestyle that this brings.
The Targa Classica difference
Four days, fun roads and a group of people who start as strangers and finish as family. A passion for Classic cars is what brings us together.
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Cars
Every era and marque is welcome.
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Competition
A regularity format that rewards precision and teamwork - whether you’re chasing a podium or simply soaking up the experience, you can lean into the competitive side as much or as little as you like.
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People
The Targa Classica culture is built on community and a shared passion. First-timers are supported, and friendly rivalry quickly turns into camaraderie. You’ll trade tips at controls, share tools in carparks and swap stories over dinner.
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Lifestyle
Local hospitality and produce, shared stories and easy conversation - the social side that surrounds the cars and reminds us why we do it.
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Community
Along the route, regional communities open their doors - showcasing produce, wine and hospitality and experiences - while spectators line the roads and media capture event stories.
What is a Regularity?
A regularity rally rewards accuracy and precision. You follow the route to a series of set trials. Cars are required to match exact times (PC’s) or average speeds (PM’s) if the car arrives early or late/ fast or slow at the timing tube or hidden timing points, they receive penalties. The fewest penalties accumulated over the 4 days of the event wins.
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Time Trials (exact time) - “PC” - Prove Colometrate.
Over 4 days competitors will experience 60-70 PC’s. PC’s require the car to travel between tubes laid on the road in exact time.
- Typically, there are 3-5 PC’s grouped together.
- The time between the tubes is recorded to 1/100th of a second.
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Average Speed Tests - “PM” - Prove Di Media.
There are typically 1-2 PM’s each day through the event. For these trials, it is important to maintain the nominated average speed over the distance of the PM.
- A “PM START” sign signals the start of the PM.
- Hidden or known checks compare your elapsed time to the ideal.
- Each 1/10 of a second, at the checkpoints, early or late, results in a penalty point.
History
Our Story
After more than a century of events in Sicily, the Palermo Car Club agreed to support a sister event in Australia … with that the Targa Florio Australian Tribute was born. Victoria’s strong Italian community, rich motorsport history and world-class driving roads made the perfect stage for a regularity rally with deep heritage.
As the event matured and fields reached capacity, it developed a new chapter: Targa Classica reflecting a wider connection to Italy’s 5 Grandi Eventi. The name reflects what the rally has become - an Australian celebration of driving that now stands as a meaningful fixture on the motorsport calendar.
