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Rally returns to region for Targa

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Jurgen and Helen Lunsmann came first in the Targa 130.
Camera IconJurgen and Helen Lunsmann came first in the Targa 130. Credit: Supplied/CMR Photographic

Rally action returned to the region on Saturday for the 11th annual Make Smoking History Targa South West.

Tim Wolfe and Scott Beckwith came away with the win in Targa South West's classic competition.
Camera IconTim Wolfe and Scott Beckwith came away with the win in Targa South West's classic competition. Credit: Supplied/Ash Westwood
Manjimup's Al Blakers and co-driver Wayne Deighton took part in the weekend's event.
Camera IconManjimup's Al Blakers and co-driver Wayne Deighton took part in the weekend's event. Credit: Drift Images

About 50 cars participated in the event at the weekend, with the usual two-day event condensed to one day as a result of COVID-19.

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Andy van Kann and co-driver Megan Logue won the Targa 165 competition.
Camera IconAndy van Kann and co-driver Megan Logue won the Targa 165 competition. Credit: Supplied/Drift Images
Connor Robinson and co-driver Archa Oxley crashed into a ditch.
Camera IconConnor Robinson and co-driver Archa Oxley crashed into a ditch. Credit: Supplied/Elevation Digital

The event was held over 14 stages in the Pemberton and Northcliffe area.

Chris Caruso and Alex Butler on one of the picturesque stages in the Targa South West.
Camera IconChris Caruso and Alex Butler on one of the picturesque stages in the Targa South West. Credit: Supplied/Ash Westwood
John O'Dowd and co-driver Toni Feaver take corner on Saturday.
Camera IconJohn O'Dowd and co-driver Toni Feaver take corner on Saturday. Credit: Supplied/Ash Westwood
Participating cars line up for a time control point on Saturday.
Camera IconParticipating cars line up for a time control point on Saturday. Credit: Supplied/Elevation Digital

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