Steve Glenney wins Targa Tasmania

South Australian Steve Glenney, driving a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX, has taken outright honours in the 2008 Targa Tasmania tarmac rally. Jim Richards was behind the wheel of the Porsche GT2 in it’s world racing debut and was able to steer his car into second place 1 min 31 secs behind Glenney. In third place was Western Australian Dean Herridge in a Subaru Impreza WRX STi. Uniquely, there was no rain at all during this year’s event and yet, all-wheel drive cars still dominated. Glenney’s result to hold off eight time winner Richards, in his rear wheel drive GT2, is very impressive.

“The event was very tough and we probably competed under conditions which didn’t suit our car, which has made the win all the more pleasing,” Glenney said. “Conditions have been hot and dry, which suits the Lamborghinis and Porsches, but we’ve been able to get away with a win, so we’re very happy.”

You can access a full list of results HERE. More detailed reports on the event can be read on the Wheelsmag and Mercury websites.

Postscript: As many AUSmotive readers are aware, I attended this year’s Targa as a member of Andrew Robinson’s support crew. Sadly mechanical issues saw us return home earlier than planned after withdrawing from the event on Day 4. This was Robbo’s first Targa Tasmania DNF in his fifth attempt. Keep an eye out for a more detailed report in the coming days.