Targa Inquest looms
The future of Targa Tasmania will be made clearer when the Coronial inquest into the four drivers killed in the 2021 and 2022 takes place on August 26-29 for an expected four day hearing.
Coroner Simon Cooper will preside over the hearings regarding the tragic deaths of Shane Navin, Leigh Mundy, Dennis Neagle, and Anthony Seymour, at the Hobart Magistrates Court.
AUTO ACTION contacted Targa CEO Mark Perry for further comment, but out of respect for the proceedings, declined to offer any comment until after the hearing is complete.
Behind the scenes, talks have been well underway in regards to the planned 2025 return of the Targa Tasmania, with the new regulations having been heavily discussed in open conversation with prospective competitors, groups, and organisers.
A transparent Perry created the public forum to foster an open debate surrounding what the future of the event will look like, which has also recently involved the TRCAA (Tarmac Rally Competitors Association of Australia).
The group, which was formed in 2022, has also been accepted as an interested party to attend the Coroners Inquest, and will be able to provide input for the Coroners consideration.
In a recent communique published online by the TRCAA after a meeting attended by Perry, they confirmed their presence on August 26, whilst another of the topics discussed was the prospective banning of semi slick tyres at tarmac rally events.
With treaded tyres being a safer option in the wet against aquaplaning, it would also serve to slow down speeds on dry stages, but that such an option would need to apply across the categories to promote fair and even competition.
The group is open to members that have competed at any Targa event in the past seven years, with a non-voting Associate level membership also available for new competitors that have interest in buying or building a car to compete at future events.
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