MotorSport

2012 Targa Tasmania Showroom Title For Mazda Motorsport

Apr 24, 2012

On his way to securing Mazda Motorsport’s fifth consecutive Showroom title, Evans was the fastest showroom car on all but one of today’s stages as he continued to extend his lead over the competition.

Mazda Motorsport's 2012 Triple Targa Tasmania Assault

Apr 12, 2012

Mazda Motorsport boss Allan Horsley is confident in the team’s ability to mount a strong challenge. “We’ve got a good mix of youth and experience with each of our drivers extremely capable behind the wheel. And with the long term forecast predicting that we’ll see some rain during Targa, this presents a great opportunity for the two-wheel Mazdas, which handle exceptionally well in the wet, to gain some time on our four-wheel-drive rivals.”

Mazda's Double Podium Delight At Targa Wrest Point 2012

Feb 04, 2012

Simon Evans was the dominant driver in the Showroom class, taking a six minute win in the Mazda3 MPS. After also winning last year’s Targa High Country rally, the Evans’ now have two class wins from two outings in the hot-hatch.

“We are very proud to be able to stand on the podium for Mazda again” said Evans. The Mazda3 MPS was again nothing short of a dream to drive and it is really rewarding to be a part of the Mazda Motorsport team.”

Mazda wins amongst the mountains of Victoria's Alpine Region

Nov 07, 2011

The second running of Targa High Country presented many challenges for the event’s 150 plus competitors who were faced with unseasonably hot weather.
But the four-time Australian Rally Champion duo were not to be deterred, rising to the challenge of Victoria’s open and flowing alpine roads spanning Mt Buller to King Valley.

Mazda Motorsport To Tackle Targa High Country 2010

Oct 28, 2010

Mazda Motorsport To Tackle Targa High Country 2010
The Mazda RX-8 SP and Mazda3 MPS will take to the hills of Regional Victoria to challenge the competition at the 2010 Targa High Country tarmac rally from November 5th to 7th.

Mazda3 MPS Scores Two Podium Finishes - Round Two 2010 Australian Tarmac Challenge

Jun 30, 2010

Mazda3 MPS Scores Two Podium Finishes At Round Two Of The Australian Tarmac Challenge
Mazda’s turbocharged Mazda3 MPS has scored two podium finishes at round two of the Australian Tarmac Challenge (ATC) held at Sydney’s Eastern Creek raceway over the weekend.

VHRR Festival of Sport - for all motor sports enthusiasts

Feb 27, 2010

The VHRR Phillip Island Classic ‘Festival of Sport’ will be held at Phillip Island, Victoria on 19 – 21 March 2010.

Highs And Lows For Mazda At the 2009 Targa Tasmania Prologue

Apr 29, 2009

There were highs and lows aplenty for Mazda Motorsport today as its triple turbo treat hit the streets of George Town for the 2009 Targa Tasmania Prologue.
In what was a great start to Mazda’s 2009 Targa Tasmania campaign, the turbocharged Mazda3 MPS of first-time Targa competitor Brendan Reeves was the quickest two-wheel drive car in the event’s Showroom competition today.

Stay Tuned To The 2009 Targa Tasmania Mazda Team

Apr 24, 2009

Next week Mazda Australia will launch its most potent assault on the Targa Tasmania tarmac rally in a decade and rally fans across the globe can track the Mazda Team at www.mazda.com.au/targa

2009 Targa Tasmania tarmac rally will be swansong For Proven Mazda 3 MPS

Apr 23, 2009

Mazda Australia has confirmed next week’s Targa Tasmania tarmac rally will be the final factory competition outing for the acclaimed, original-model Mazda3 MPS hot-hatch. The much-anticipated New Generation Mazda3 MPS will hit Australian shores around September with a host of mechanical upgrades and a stunning new look that will raise the bar on an already winning formula.

Mazda considers 2009 ARC campaign

Sep 30, 2008

September 29, 2008 – Mazda will use this weekend’s tarmac round of the Australian Rally Championship (ARC) in Tasmania to help the company decide whether or not to enter the full 2009 ARC season. Mazda, the country’s top-selling vehicle importer, will rally a turbocharged Mazda3 MPS in the Tasmanian Tarmac Challenge held from October 3-5.

Mazda Motorsport wins 2WD Showroom in 2008 Targa Tasmania

Apr 25, 2008

Mazda wins 2008 Targa Tasmania – 2WD Showroom Class
After 2,000km and 40 arduous competition stages Mazda Australia has taken honours in Targa Tasmania’s 2WD Showroom category.
The Mazda3 MPS driven by Alister McRae and navigated by Iain Stewart beat a number of cars to the coveted title, including the TRD Aurion of reigning ARC Champion Simon Evans.

Mazda Unveils Targa Tassie Devils 2008

Apr 10, 2008

Mazda Australia today whipped the covers off its brand new Mazda3 MPS rally car ahead of its motorsport debut at next week’s Targa Tasmania.
Australia’s top-selling importer will unleash two Mazda3 MPS rally cars on the country’s pre-eminent tarmac endurance event, held from April 15-20. Professional rally drivers Rick Bates and Alister McRae will spearhead the company’s eighth Targa campaign.

Mazda's Star Co-drivers Complete Targa Tussle

Apr 03, 2008

Next month one half of Mazda’s Australian Rally Championship (ARC) winning duo will reunite with the company for its two-pronged attack on the 2008 Targa Tasmania. Accomplished co-driver Iain Stewart, who won the ARC crown with expert driver Murray Coote for Mazda back in 1988, will be calling corners for Mazda Targa driver Alister McRae in the tarmac endurance event from April 15-20.

Playboy Joins MAZDA MX-5 Cup Program

Jan 03, 2008

December 6, 2007 (Orlando, Fla.). Using the largest motorsports trade show in the world as the venue, the world’s most popular sports car has joined forces with one of the world’s most popular brands, as Playboy becomes the title sponsor for the 2008 SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup.