Quit Targa West hit the roads of Perth, Kalumanda, and Toodyay on the weekend some exciting rally action. The Fabcar team consisted of two time winner Steve Jones and Ben Searcy (R35 GTR), 2009 Modern Challenge winners Mark and Andy Conacher (R35 GTR), 3 time competitors Ross Hamilton and Tony Robson (Evo 8 MR), and late addition to the team David Heaton and Lisa White (TMR Evo 10).

Disaster hit the team on Special Stage 1 at Whiteman Park when Steve Jones experienced engine troubles with his GTR forcing him to bow out of the event, which allowed front runners Jim Richards and Peter Major to breathe a little easier as Jones was out of contention.

Friday saw Leg 1 hit the roads of Kalamunda with some great stages – John Forrest, Kalumanda and Zig Zags to name a few. The Conacher’s took charge in their GTR claim the lead for the leg over Robert Darrington in another GTR. The Evo 8 MR of Hamilton and Robson took hold of 4^th position after some issues were sorted out with their Evo.

Leg 2 and 3 where based out of Toodyay with the Killarnie City of Perth Super Stage finishing off the event on the roads of the Swan River.

The Hamilton/Robson Evo had put in consistant times over the two legs to come across the line in 4^th place in Modern Competition behind Peter Major (R35 GTR), Jim Richards/Barry Oliver (Porsche GT2), and Peter Rullo/Simon Iseppi (R35 GTR). The Conacher’s took back to back victories in the Modern Challenge category, holding off the GTR of Darrington. Long time Fabcar friends – Tolley Challis and Greg Flood took top honours in Classic Competition.

The Fabcar team had a very successful rally and would like to thank all our partner sponsors McDonalds, and LF Performance, Live Fitness, Greenline, GT Graphics, and Xspeed and sponsors Caffi Logistics, Bassendean Hotel, Café Nocello, and the Environmental Printing Company. We would also like to thanks David Heaton from Metropolis Fremantle for jumping behind the wheel in his first Targa West event, the boys from Fabcar were happy to help Dave out and look forward to working with him closely in the future.

The Fabcar Racing Crew 2010

Congratulations - Modern Challenge winners 'Back to Back' - Mark and Andy Conacher

Ross Hamilton and Tony Robson - Awesome drive in 2004 Evo 8 MR

Dave Heaton and Lisa White - Metropolis Fremantle Evo X with Fabcar's Andre and Matt

Motorsport eNews Review - T Challis and R Hamilton

Thanks to Corbin Hurst for his pics over the weekend and also for his work on Fabcar Racing poster.

A special thanks to Corbin Hurst for photos, GT Graphics for design work as well as the Environmental Printing Company (Printing) for their support in making this happen this year.

Yesterday saw the three Fabcar LF sponsored cars complete some final testing at RAC centre. On hand was Bob Arnette from Nine Sport and Media Liaison from Targa West.

We wish all the boys the best of luck and thank them for their support of Fabcar.

Steve Jones & Ben Searcy – Nissan GT-R

Ross Hamilton & Tony Robson – Mitsubishi Evo 8 MR

Mark Conacher & Andy Conacher – Nissan GT-R

Spectator information is available here.

Thankyou to all the sponsors for their support, including Fabcar, LF Engineering, Live Fitness, McDonalds, The Bassendean Hotel, X-Speed.

We invite you to go visit the friendly staff at Tech 9 Tyres and check out the V36.

Tech 9 Tyres Premium Tyre Outlet: 123 Thomas Rd Subiaco WA 6005 Ph : 9382 0639

With Targa West just upon us, the 2010 Fabcar Racing Team Apparel has just been released.

For the first time this year we have made our apparel available to everyone and you can now purchase the 2010 Team Apparel, which is offered in very limited numbers.

This year the clothing is back to our original colours ……namely Black and Red, and the range includes T-Shirts, Spinnaker Jackets, Sports Vests, Sports Jackets, and Beanies.

Some of the prices have been heavily discounted for Targa West …..

**Beanies are on Special at $19

**Spinnaker Jackets are available for only $79

Be quick as numbers are limited.

Pricing available upon request, please contact Nick on 9350 9696 or email us at info@fabcar.com.au

Nissan’s answer to Lexus and the European marques, Infiniti is a luxury brand with focus on quality and performance. The international press have acclaimed the 370GT / Infiniti G37 coupe. Journalists in the United States have compared the G37 coupe favorably with the BMW 335i Coupe. Motor Trend “The King is Dead” put the G37 ahead of it’s German rival. Considering the price of the 370GT vs. the 335i here in Australia, the 370GT represents incredibly good value.

ATTRACTION, SOPHISTICATION, PERFORMANCE

The 370GT comes in Base model, Type P, Type S and Type SP. Only Type S and Type SP is available with the 6 Speed manual transmission. Type S and Type SP models have the sports package including 4 wheel active steering, upgraded brakes, 19″ wheels and tyres. The Base model and Type P have 18″ wheels. The Type P and Type SP have the premium package including full leather trim and heated seats. Driver position memory allows preseting of seating and steering wheel position for two different drivers.

Standard safety equipment includes rigid, safe Zone Body construction, driver and front passenger SRS Air Bag System, driver and front passenger SRS Side Air Bag System, SRS Curtain Air Bag System, Active Front Head Restraints and three-point ELR rear seat belts. Anti-locking brake system (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and a speed-sensitive hydraulic power steering system are all standard features on all models.

370GT OVERVIEW:

A rear wheel drive luxury coupe or sedan with a host of features and style like no other car.  You too can drive something different!

Standard Options: Climate Control, Power Steering, Electric Door Mirrors, Electric Windows, Central Locking, Airbags, ABS.

Engine: Economical & powerful V6 3.7L and 3.5L

Transmission: 5 Speed Tiptronic, 6 Speed Manual or 7 Speed Paddle Shift Auto.

Features:

Luxurious leather or leather/cloth trim option.

Choices of Colours and Models

Parts and Labour Warranty (Up to 10 Years Australia Wide)

Coupe or Sedan?  You choose from $165* per week.

Want to know more, or request a product brochure. Please contact us here.

I would like a TEST DRIVE … please book me in.

The Tech 9 Tyres crew once again put an amazing display on which ‘Wowed” spectators and cleaned up multiple awards including King of Autosalon for Luke’s HI PSI 2JZ power 180SX. Fabcar teamed up with the Tech 9 crew to supply a number of vehicles including David’s JAP CRAP R34 GTR, which won the Tough as Nails award, as well as a US-styled V36 Sedan.

Check out this video wrap by Mighty Car Mods

Fabcar also took the Best Mitsubishi award with Steve Jones LF23R on display. The Fabcar team would like the thank Scott and Rob from Tech 9 Tyres for supplying all the rims and tyres for all our vehicles on display and the opportunity to join the great display.

Fabcar proudly sponsor Chassis Build No.1 of the LF Performance built MItsubishi Evolution – designed in conjunction with Steve Jones.

The LF23R Evolution is a purpose built Tarmac Rally/Hillclimb/Time Attack/Motorkhana car, designed and built in-house from a standard Mitsubishi Evo 9 road car for use in racing events around Australia.

After years of development and racing, the experienced team at LF Performance Products in conjunction with Steve Jones have built the ultimate Evo.

This product is available as a package or a complete vehicle ‘ready-to-race’ primarily for Tarmac Rally in Australia. The package requires purchase or delivery of a Mitsubishi Evo 9 (with an un-damaged body history as a minimum requirement) prior to further assessment by the team at LFP.

Click here to download the LF23R Evolution brochure.

2010 will be the 6th consecutive year that the Fabcar Automotive Group will support the Targa West event. Fabcar have supported the event since it inception in 2005, providing up to 18 support vehicles that will shuffle some of the hundreds of volunteers that the event requires each year to run. Fabcar is proud to assist in this way and also thrilled that they have had some great success with competing in the event, taking out Modern Competition wins with Steve Jones behind the wheel in both 2008 and 2009.

The support vehicles have varied year to year but are made up of an eclectic mix of the best that Japan has to offer. Mitsubishi Delica’s have for the most part been the people mover of choice, and again this year we will see approximatley 12 Delicas moving around Perth and surrounding areas bearing the Targa West livery. Delica’s are the perfect choice for such events as they allow lots of space for both people and equipment.

This year will will see the all new Skyline V36 on the roads  with some officials showcasing the vehicles.