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Steve Glenney has won the Targa Tasmania by a convincing margin over eight-time Targa winner Jim Richards.

The South Australian, driving a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX, came home a massive 1 minute 31 seconds clear of Richards in a 2008 Porsche 911 GT2.

Dean Herridge finished third in his Subaru Impreza WRX STI after gearbox issues ended the event for Jason White in his Lamborghini.

Glenney’s win was the first by a Mitsubishi in the 17-year history of the tarmac classic.

With four-wheel-drive, the Evo was always considered to be a threat if it rained.

As it turned out, Glenney got no help from the weather as this year’s event was the first ever that didn’t feature any rain.

“The event was very tough and we probably competed under conditions which didn’t suit our car, which has made the win all the more pleasing,” Glenney said.

“Conditions have been hot and dry, which suits the Lamborghinis and Porsches, but we’ve been able to get away with a win, so we’re very happy.”

Report From Faster.net.au