Six Star Magazine Six Star Magazine Summer 2006

NEWS www.instride.ca October 1 November 4 Race The Benchberry 5K, 1K & 2K Person Relay The Standard Run for the Grapes COGECO 1/2 Marathon & White Oaks 5K Tim Hortons Casablanca Classic 5 Miler & 1 Mile PHOTO: A SHOT ON SITE Date August 12 For more information on this year’s Ironman Canada taking place August 27 visit www.ironman.ca targa tarmac makes for a rally great day! though. Their Subaru was designated the Targa “Camera Car.” Claude operated multiple cameras that were mounted on the car and John’s job was to alternately chase and be followed by Targa class competitors. In so doing, he captured unique Targa rally footage for TV. Clearly the fastest car in the rally, their Subaru was so quick Claude often had to pause ﬁlming while he waited for cars they had passed to catch up again! One of the big reasons these two teams did so well, aside from their obvious skill…was their renowned Subaru Canada service crew. For the second year in a row, the crew was awarded the Rick Stryjski Outstanding Service Crew Award for its willingness to help all competitors. Championship in 2004. For the third year running, the Paynters drove their Subaru to an impressive victory, out-driving 14 other cars in Class 9. What’s more, they also received a coveted gold Targa Plate. A gold Targa Plate is awarded to any competitor who competes for three years in a row and meets all Targa stage times in each year. Subaru number two was piloted by rally legend John Buffum, along with his navigator, renowned videographer Claude Gariepy. They contested the rally in a powerful 400-bhp 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI. Buffum and Gariepy competed with a twist, This year, the Subaru rally team is ready to take on “The Rock” once again. From humble beginnings just a few short years ago, 2006 marks the ﬁfth anniversary of Targa Newfoundland. It’s a rally experience unlike anything else in North America. While there are more competitors every year, with every running of Targa Newfoundland, many aspects like the fantastic scenery, the challenging roads and the friendly atmosphere on the island remain a constant. It’s something you have to experience for yourself! This year’s Targa takes place from September 9th to 16th. Want to learn more? Check out www.targanewfoundland.com PHOTO: CATHY COLE Would you like to see a rally experience quite unlike anything else in North America? Look no further than Targa Newfoundland. 2002 marked the inaugural Targa Newfoundland race, a new concept in tarmac rallying for North America. The idea came from Targa Tasmania in Australia and in four short years it has developed a solid reputation in the international motor sport world. Subaru Canada, Inc. entered this ﬁve day, 2,200 km road rally for the ﬁrst time in 2003 and has been back every year since. Last year, Subaru’s powerhouse two-car team wasn’t your run-of-the-mill manufacturer’s entry. Brothers John and Clarke Paynter returned, driving the same 2004 Impreza WRX STI that Patrick Richard drove to capture the Canadian and North American 9

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