The 1970 targa florio was an endurance race that took place on may 3, 1970. It was founded in 1906 by vicenzo florio, the younger son of a sicilian industrialist, and ran every year, interrupted only by the second world war, until 1977. The modern equivalent though gpl is still going strong is probably rfactor which. Be there to get the race password 5 before the race start time please note this is now going to be an invitation event, with drivers from simhq being asked along. Run in admin, patch the executable with the 4gb patch. Gpl alternative track database latest track released is goodwood motor racing circuit by goodwood 1965 team thanks for stopping by the track database, please take the time to vote and upload your setups. Australia to host targa florio tribute race speedcafe. After fiftysix editions of the arduous targa florio, sicilys piccolo madonie road circuit hosted what was touted as being the very last race over the open roads early in may. Australia has won exclusive rights to host the official targa florio tribute event. It officially started in 1978 when the targa florio transitioned from sportcar to rally event, mostly due to safety concerns. The targa florio is undergoing a revival at porsche. Alfa romeo and abarth will be the main sponsors of the 101st edition of the targa florio, and fca heritage will be taking part in this great sicilian classic race.
It was the brainchild of carcrazy vincenzo florio, an italian businessman who had made a vast fortune in sicily, and the first race was run in 1906. Oct 01, 2007 sports car racing with one lap 44 miles long. The targa florio rally guide to sicily the thinking traveller. The targa florio rally is a rally auto racing competition held in sicily. Sergio febbraro 3, john phillips 1 and perry van leeuwen 1. In that case, you will have to promptly update your credit card details. Gents, special chatroom for the race named targa, the password is targa this is so we can share chat with simhq drivers.
In the edition of the 1965 the flying headmaster coupled with bandini won hands down the targa, the best competitive race in history. The first will be the targa florio australian tribute classic car regularity race is open to cars from 1906 to 1976 that will compete at an average speed of max 50 kmh. Stratos who secured 2nd place in the sanremo storico rally in april, is proud to announce its participation in the 99th targa florio rally. The sports car manufacturer recently invited journalists to participate in the gts experience along the historical racing route in sicily. Alfa romeo demonstrated its racing heritage at the 2017 targa florio, the 101st edition of the worlds oldest automotive race. Just a quick question regarding the new gears mod on race 07, when placing the aston into the gt club section do we replace the existing aston with the new one, as prompted, or just. Aug 11, 2017 the targa florio australian tribute classic car regularity race is open to cars from 1906 to 1976. Two version aiw rfactor regular and historical with some.
Yes it was, the whole lap was done just like any other circuit. Next year, the csi have not allowed it to be included in the international calendar, the powers that be having run out of events to get excited about banning, and thus. It will be the first time in its 101 year history that the targa florio will take place outside of italy, with victoria beating out florida to secure the exclusive deal. Page 1 of 3 targa florio gpl big race may 2010 posted in adc gpl announcements. Mar 29, 2014 the targa florio was probably one of the greatest races ever to have taken place. Gtr2 targa florio drivingitalia simulatori di guida. If you are interested in the targa florio race and race cars of the fim. Targa floria coming to grand prix legends posted in racing simulators archive. Gt legends version race on version rfactor version. The targa florios history has fascinated me since i testdrove a 1933 alfa romeo 8c monza and a 1956 maserati 200si last year that had each reputedly been raced at the targa florio.
The porsche 718 cayman is the ideal car to trace the racing line on the scenic 45mile circuit. After all it is you that make the database what it is. Photo gallery from race targa florio 1972 on racing sports cars website. Covering vast landscapes and passing through 3 towns, its a race like no other. Alfa romeo and abarth will be the main sponsors of the 101st edition of the targa florio, and fca heritage will be taking part in this great sicilian classic race with magnificent historic alfa romeo and fiat cars. The italian marque has an almost unrivalled success record in the. Florio also commissioned a jeweler to craft a targa italian for plaque or plate that was to be awarded to the winner. Supplied caniglia says planning for the event started last august and organisers started recruiting cars and drivers at the targa florio in italy in april.
The track was home of the targa florio from 1932 to 1936 and 1951 to. While the first races consisted of a whole tour of the island, the track length in the races last decades was limited to the 72 kilometres 45. Victoria to host prestigious targa florio auto action. Targa florio gpl big race may 2010 speedgeezers forums. I purchased race 07 for the retro mod in late october but wasnt overly impressed with it at the time. The targa florio rally guide to sicily the thinking. This is the circuito piccolo delle madonie that was 72km long with more than 800 corners each lap. Targa florio 1971 photo gallery racing sports cars. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Under a hot sicilian sun, i parked the little fiat 500 on a patch of pure history. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours.
Le foto delle gare, dellarchivio storico di franco e giusto scafidi di via guglielmo marconi,46 a. The 1st targa florio was held on the 6th of may, 1906 with the first car scheduled to startoff at 6. Victoria wins rights to host targa florio australian tribute. The sports car manufacturer recently invited journalists to participate in the gts experience along the. In addition to this gorgeousyetbrutal targa florio 9083, healy also races a. While the ferrari trophy is open to ferrari cars from 1977 to present. I believe they run the targa florio tarmac hill climbrally at the end of may but its more like stages rather than 3 laps of the whole course. Targa floria coming to grand prix legends racing simulators. Michele miano,presidente della scuderia targa florio, vi da il benvenuto. Ride onboard this extarga florio porsche 9083 for a lap of. The targa florio was an open road endurance automobile race held in the mountains of sicily near the islands capital of palermo. The targa florio was never driven in one stage, was it.
The 71 km pattern of circuito delle madonie is still used in the same permutation as the original race, and as such the targa florio rally is considered its official continuation. Mar, 2014 to see our latest film before its on youtube. The circuit is no longer used, and it is easy to see why. Europe before returning to the us in 2007 and joining healys collection in 2012. Oct 05, 2007 plenty of race 07 buyers complain about the helmet view which is used in all opentop cars. Last week i bought race 07 and the addons gtr evolution, race. The targa florio was not so much a race as it was an ordeal. This year saw the centennial running of sicilys legendary targa florio. Targa florio is a historic racing events that took place in sicily, italy. Why doesnt the creator of the targa florio patch cut the race in four or five stages. Grand prix world championship in 1926 after winning 351 races and setting 47 records in 1924 and 1925.
A sicilian dream is a tribute to the targa florio, the worlds oldest sports car race held on the mountain roads of sicily. But in real life cars at the targa florio started the race in 30 sec intervalls, slowest first fastest last. Targa floriothe very first and very last of the great road races. Alfa romeo showcased racing heritage at 2017 targa florio. Driving the remains of sicilys targa florio circuit the. Founded in 1906, it was the oldest sports car racing event, part of the world sportscar championship between 1955 and 1973.
While the first races consisted of a whole tour of the island, the track length in the race s last decades was limited to the 72 kilometres 45. Profile, history and period photos about the epic targa florio road race, held each year in sicily, italy from 1906 to the late 1970s. To use this track, you must have the latest grand prix legends patch installed. New corner markers that are now valid for any type of car on a given track. Forum to discuss and release game modifications for race 07.
Two people were killed when a car ran off the road during the targa florio sports car race in sicily friday. Aug 11, 2017 victoria has won the rights to host the official targa florio tribute event later this year. The victims of the crash were a race commissioner, who was hit by the car, and the. Ive run win10 64 bit since the prerelease some 5 years ago and think targa florio have worked before without any mingling with user rights for gtr2. Apr 25, 2017 alfa romeo demonstrated its racing heritage at the 2017 targa florio, the 101st edition of the worlds oldest automotive race. The 35 proved to be particularly handy at the targa florio, winning the sicilian race for five consecutive years from 1925 to 1. Museo del motorismo siciliano e della targa florio. Jun 22, 2011 race 07 and dedicated server are now hillclimbenabled to support the upcoming retro expansion.
It will be the first time a targa florio event will be held outside of italy in its 101 year history, with. The race lasting 3laps would be one of attrition that included among its victims, vincenzo. It was the fifth round of the 1970 international championship for makes. Simbin has released a new patch for race07 and all titles based on it gtr evolution, race on, stcc the game, fixing a handful of bugs and adding suppor. I think they have broken it down into stages for various historic events. Next year, the csi have not allowed it to be included in the international calendar, the powers that be having run out of events to get excited about banning, and thus been forced to turn their. Targa florio 1972 photo gallery racing sports cars. And so, in 1967, the 911 targa after the targa florio race, was born, and the name. The 44 mile targa florio track needs the 4gb patch to load the track. Jean todt president of the fia and a large number of drivers who have made targa history. Antonio di carlo on targa florio beta for assetto corsa coming up.
Ill check in from time to time to see if i can help resolve any propbems with trackcar installations. Race 07 and dedicated server are now hillclimbenabled to support the upcoming retro expansion. Oct 06, 2011 a race consisted of anywhere from five to 14 laps. Unfortunately, this one crashed out on the first lap of that wild race, but its sister cars went. Going to have a look through the track list when i have time, want to have a go in my zakspeed round some german tracks. From 1984 to 2011 the targa florio was part of the european rally championship calendar of events. Corrected an issue in second race session with hud pitstop menu that didnt display correctly. The much anticipated targa florio for grand prix legends has been released. The targa florio was probably one of the greatest races ever to have taken place. Mar 30, 2012 profile, history and period photos about the epic targa florio road race, held each year in sicily, italy from 1906 to the late 1970s. Those of you who dont like seing the world and the circuit through the helmet visior can be helped by dropping the following file in your race 07 directory. Plenty of race 07 buyers complain about the helmet view which is used in all opentop cars. Victoria wins rights to host targa florio australian.