Dumb & Dumber

Yes,it's Targa Tasmania time again. I've headed back to the apple isle to shoot for Mazda who are entering a 3 car team. We have Rally star Rick Bates and Anthony McLoughlin in an rather fast Mazda 3MPS, an all girl team of Mel Both and Sam Stevens in a Mada 6MPS and the stars of the tv show hook,line and sinker, Dumb & Dumber. At least thats what it says on the side of Nick & Andrew's Mazda2. If you have ever watch their show you will know that they never take themselves too seriously and they are great fun to be around. I just love this shot of them looking as though they are Top Gun pilots! If you are interested check out www.mazda.com.au/targa and in the gallery you will see more of my pics.

We have quite a few celebs in Targa this year and the biggest would have to be the movie star Eric Bana. If you don't know him he has been in The Hulk, Munich, Black Hawk Down and much more. He is driving a very special Ford Falcon GT which he has owned and loved since he was just 15. It is a true work of art and he has obviously lavished a lot of money on his pride and joy.

Prologue was held today which is a quick blast around the streets of Georgetown to sort out the starting order for the rally. The surprising winner was Matt and Casey Close in their Porsche 911. But in 2nd place was my tip for the event Alan Simonsen. When you consider he had just flown in from Europe last night after competting in the Le Mans series he should be pretty quick after a good nights sleep! But don't right off Jim Richards who was 3rd although he has bought his brand new 2wd Porsche which is alot lighter than the 4wd so his event will depend on us getting a dry event. I for one hope it's dry although the forecast is not that good. We shall soon see.