During one month, we're offering you the chance to test your speed and resilience with a selection of cars from the 60s, taken from the famous WSC 60 mod by Bazzas Team WSC Legend.
The Targa Florio is one of the oldest and most storied races in motorsports history, renowned for its challenging course and rich heritage. Founded by Vincenzo Florio, a wealthy Sicilian wine producer and automobile enthusiast, the inaugural race took place on May 6, 1906. The race was set in the mountains of Sicily, Italy, with a course that initially spanned approximately 148 kilometers (92 miles) per lap. This course traversed the Madonie Mountains, presenting a mix of narrow, winding roads and rough terrain. The race started and ended in Cerda, incorporating towns like Collesano and Campofelice di Roccella along its route. The Targa Florio was known for its difficulty, with drivers facing treacherous roads, unpredictable weather, and significant elevation changes. The race was suspended during World War I but resumed in 1919. This interwar period saw the Targa Florio gain international fame, with advances in automotive technology and increased participation by major manufacturers such as Alfa Romeo, Bugatti, and Maserati. Legendary drivers like Tazio Nuvolari and Achille Varzi became iconic figures during these years, showcasing their skills on the demanding course.
After World War II, the race resumed in 1948, with the course being modified several times. By the 1950s, it had become part of the World Sportscar Championship, extending the course to 72 kilometers (45 miles) per lap, with drivers completing multiple laps totaling around 720 kilometers (447 miles). The post-war era was marked by dramatic races and high-profile accidents. During the 1960s and early 1970s, Porsche achieved significant success, with models like the 907 and 908 securing multiple victories. However, increasing safety concerns due to the high-speed nature of the race on public roads led to its decline. The narrow and winding roads were deemed too dangerous for modern racing cars. The last official Targa Florio as part of the World Sportscar Championship took place in 1973, although the race continued in various forms until 1977.
You're free to join the server whenever you like, or to organise with other drivers on the THR discord to race together. There's a channel and a Voice Chat dedicated to this. No registration is necessary, and you can set a time with each car if you wish. There are 7 cars, divided into 3 categories:
- S2.0: Lotus 47 / Chevron GT
- S5.0 Front : Iso Grifo A3/C / Corvette Grand Sport / Shelby Cobra Daytona
- S5.0 Rear: GT40 Mk 1 / Ferrari 250LM
To enter the server, you need to download the following mods:
Cars : https://thracing.de/wsc-legends-60s-pack/
Track : https://www.patreon.com/abulzz/posts (paid mod) [v 0.2.04]
>>> If you are using 3D trees, please complete a clean install of the track without them.
IMPORTANT: You also need to apply a hotfix on the track for this time attack, enabling to skip the outlap, and start a hotlap as soon as the starting line is crossed: https://www.mediafire.com/file/i7krpk6bsuihpa8/targa_THR_time-attack_fix.zip/file
You can check your laptimes on the livetiming page: http://5.75.183.156:8772/live-timing?server=0
Or compare your times on the leaderboard updated daily on the THR discord.
