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Frequently asked questions

Is Targa Classica a race?

No. It is a regularity. Crews drive to a nominated average speed rather than flat out, on open roads, with some closed competition stages. Accuracy wins, not outright speed.

Is it a rally or a tour?

Both, and that is the point. Four days of driving with real competition in it, and the accommodation, dinners and hospitality of a touring event. You can chase a podium or simply enjoy the roads.

Where does Targa Classica run?

Across Victoria. The 2027 event starts at Werribee and runs through Torquay and the Great Ocean Road, the Otways, Warrnambool, the Grampians and the goldfields around Creswick, before finishing in Melbourne.

When is the next event?

1st to 4th of March 2027.

What sort of car can enter?

Classic and collectable cars that are road registered or legally permitted on public roads. Entries run in two categories: Classica for 1906 to 1976, and Legends for 1976 onwards. There is also a teams category, the Scuderia Trofeo.

Do I need a competition licence?

Event competition licences are included in your entry where they are required, so there is nothing to arrange separately.

What does an entry include?

Accommodation, all meals, event competition licences, roadbooks, decals and an official merchandise pack. Three package options are available for 2027.

Do I need experience to enter?

No. Crews range from people who have competed for years to first timers who have never driven a regularity. The format rewards consistency rather than nerve.

How much does it cost to enter?

There are three packages for 2027: Club at $7,000 plus GST, Targa at $8,000 plus GST and Gold at $9,000 plus GST. Each is priced for two people and covers accommodation, all meals, competition licences, roadbooks and a merchandise pack.

Do I need a co-driver?

We recommend one, and most crews are two: the co-driver handles the roadbook and the timing, which is most of the work in a regularity. That said, people have competed on their own. Get in touch if that is what you are planning.

How many cars are in the field?

The field is capped at 130, from pre-war tourers through to modern supercars.

Are the roads closed?

Mostly no. The event runs on open public roads at a nominated average speed, with some closed competition stages along the way.

How do I enter?

Through the registration form on this site. A $500 deposit is required for your registration to be complete.

Can I watch?

Yes, and it costs nothing. The event runs on public roads, and the best places to watch each day, with the times the first car is due, are listed on the Route page.