MINI claims victory in far north Targa
MINI's Cooper S has posted a giant-killing performance in one of the world's most interesting tarmac rallies -- Targa Newfoundland.MINI has won the Unlimited Division of the prestigious Targa Newfoundland tarmac rally. From September 10-17, the MINI Canada/MINI USA backed MINI Cooper S with John Cooper Works tuning kit (JCW), piloted by automotive journalist Jim Kenzie, with rally veteran Brian Bourbonniere as navigator, rallied the 2200km route on Canada's east coast to claim top spot against an international field of high horsepower entries.
Entered in a division that boasted the toughest rally base times and provided no restrictions on vehicle modifications, the MINI proved its potent performance. The JCW Cooper S was not intimidated by a field of competitors that averaged a massive 437hp!
Kenzie and Bourbonniere took charge on Day 1 and never relinquished their lead. They completed the rally without incident or mechanical failure.
Targa Newfoundland is the first and only event of its kind to be held in North America. The original 'Targa' rally event, the Targa Florio, was run on the island of Sicily from 1906 to 1974 as a road race. In 1990 the concept was re-developed in Tasmania. Newfoundland International Motorsports consulted with Targa Tasmania organizers to create the Targa Newfoundland rally and the inaugural event took place in 2002. The 2005 event started with over 75 classic and modern cars from six countries competing.
Visit www.MINI.ca/Targa or www.MINIUSA.com for a complete summary of the rally.
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