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Targa Florio Australia | Dates Locked In 2023

By Drivers, Ferrari, News, Victoria
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The announcement of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2023 has enabled us to set the dates for Targa Florio Australia 2023.

La Dolce Vita continues with fabulous new locations, more cars, more competitors and lots of fun over four days of this increasingly popular event for motoring enthusiasts.

 

New locations and Confirmed Dates

The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix has been locked in for 2023 from March 30th to April 2nd.  In a win for motoring enthusiasts Targa Florio Australia will again provide the link from Victoria’s regions to the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. The Targa Florio Australia field of Classic and Supercars will once again finish at the Albert Park circuit after 4 days of fabulous driving around picturesque Victoria. Competitors once again have the chance to enjoy the sights and sounds of the biggest motor sport event in Australia.

Targa Florio Australia will commence on Monday 27th starting in Healesville. The event will then travel north to My Hotham linking the north of the state before returning to finish at the Australian Grand Prix on Thursday 30th March 2023.

The Route 2023

Monday: RACV Healesville to RACV Healesville

The Yara Valley Loop.  Starting at the majestic RACV in Healesville, Day 1 winds its way to the Yarra Ranges National Park, via Yarra Junction, Warburton and Reefton before looping north to Marysville and back to the RACV  Healesville.

Tuesday: Healesville to Mt Hotham

Tuesday is a day for drivers! Victoria’s Alpine region is a delight year-round.  Leaving behind the Yarra Valley we drive north to Tagarty, Eldon Weir and Yark before arriving in Bonnie Doon for Lunch.  The afternoon sees the cars continue on to the alpine roads via Whitfield, Myrtleford, Bright and the fantastic 100 sweeping corners up to Mt Hotham.

Plans are being made for a spectacular Mt Hotham stay you as you enjoy the sun setting across the Victoria Alps.

Wednesday: Mt Hotham to Nagambie

Leave your curtains open and enjoy the sun rising over the mountains then strap yourself in for an exciting drive curving down and around the mountain ranges, valleys, and amazing roads from Mt Hotham to Mount Bogong lookout then looping round to Yackandandah, Beechworth, Winton and end the stunning day at the equally stunning Mitchelton winery.

Thursday: Nagambie to Albert Park

From Michelton Winery to Eastern Lions, Seymour, Romsey you should have a smile fixed on your face – you will have enjoyed 4 of the best days driving across 6 of Victoria’s regions and you are heading to the finale at the AGP.  The champagne will be on ice.

Targa Florio Australia seeks to bring together great driving roads, great comradery and people that enjoy using their cars as the maker intended! The event is planned meticulously to include:

  • the best driving roads Victoria has to offer each day
  • a perfect balance of fun and competition, community and spectators to awe at your classic car and ensure each of us gets to feel like a rockstar!
  • Add great food and accommodation and you have a week not to be missed.
Entry pass to the premiere of RACER.

RACER – Alfie Costanzo

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The story of the racing life of the Australian Driving Champion Alfredo Costanzo.

The movie RACER is a great tribute to the Australian Driving Champion Alfredo Costanzo. Produced by independent film production company Weightless. The project delivered under the watchful eye of film maker Will Gaffney. The inspiration for this project was none other than Alf’s Costanzo’s son Alf Jnr.

Will Gaffney was thrilled to be invited to bring this project to life;

“Production on the documentary “Racer” about the life and career of 4-time Australian Gold Star Drivers Champion Alfie Costanzo was great. This project has been an incredible experience to being invited into the Costanzo family and drawing out such an amazing story from so many wonderful people.”

Over 500 people gathered at the Westfield Village Cinemas in Doncaster for one of the centres biggest ever private screenings. Family, Friends and associates enjoyed this great documentary of the trials and tribulations of Alfredo Costanzo and his quest to be the best driver in Australia.

The Targa Florio Australian Tribute has been privileged to have Alf and Carlo Travaglini participate in the inaugural 2017 event. They won the Ferrari Tributo category driving a beautiful 2017 Ferrari California and have continued to be an integral part of the event in 2018.

Congratulations to the RACER, Alfie Costanzo.