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adam

adam has written 45 posts for lautista.com.au

Finally, a tarmac rally forum

The lautista tech gurus are currently running a pilot forum, with a view to creating an online community that is focussed on the fast developing tarmac rally world. But we want some input and feedback before it is rolled out…

Video of the week- Harris on GT3, M3 and GT-R

It’s a bit old now, but this stands out as great motoring journalism- on video.

International Rally of Queensland

Queensland plays host to Australia’s only international leverl rally of 2010. With APRC and ARC teams fighting up front, the action promises to be hot.

Aussie motorsport- where to?

Where do you feel the Australian motorsport focus will shift in the coming future?

2010 Targa High Country- Initial Stage information

Octagon, the current masters of Targa Tasmania, are making a giant metaphorical step onto the mainland with their Targa High Country event, based in the ‘High Country’ of Victoria. Scheduled for November 7-10, with Mt. Buller the star stage, it promises to be a star event. Follow the jump for links to the initial course recce notes.

Subaru SVX- Sportscar or Desert Runner?

We line up two very different examples of Subaru’s rare nineties flagship- the SVX.

Rallying- Brendan Reeves Interview Part 2

Water crossing
They decided to make a splash on the international scene by tackling Rally Whangaeri in New Zealand with a leased Ford Fiesta. This first foray overseas also saw Brendan’s front-drive competition debut. “Rally Whangaeri came about because the Fiesta Sporting trophy hadn’t taken off in terms of popularity and they wanted an [...]

Rallying- Brendan Reeves Interview Part 1

Off in the distance, a fast closing red speck is searing already parched earth, kicking up storm clouds of dust.

Road test- Ford FG Falcon XR6 in Tasmania

We take the latest FG model Ford Falcon XR6 for a drive along some of Targa Tasmania’s best roads.

For sale- l’autista’s 1974 Alfa Romeo 105 GT Junior

Our very own classic- a 1974 GT Junior 1600 with 2 litre driveline and other upgrades- is now for sale

Up For Discussion...

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