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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

Hi Everyone,

Well the 2008 Targa Tasmania is under way with early results already being posted on the main web site at http://www.targa.org.au/ and its 19 degrees and sunny.

I am with the Mitsubishi Evo, Car 958 of Richard Kimber and Brian O’Kane and we are looking forward to a great race. We will be keeping this blog up to date with pics and commentary on the race so check back regularly for new updates.

The car is being sponsored by the Mitsubishi Secrets site along with MRT Performance and EcuTek being some of the others contributing to this car.

After a successful outing at the Targa Tasmania in 2007 for Tony Sullens and Julia Barkley, Subaru will be looking to repeat their success in 2008.

I am on board this year with Richard Kimber and Brian O’Kane in the Mitsubishi Evo and we are looking to take it to the competion and hope everyone has a great rally all around.

I want to hear what everyone thinks so post a comment and let us know who will take out the Modern Competition at the Targa Tasmania 2008.

Brett