Day 1 of the real competition is always a nervous time, especially with a new crew and high expectations. The Sideling is the first stage of the day, and puts it all in perspective. It is the most gruelling stage of the event and, if you get through it, the rest is easy

Goodday folks! Day 1 is a relaxed day to get the car and crew adjusted for the real start. It is for the purpose of start order seeding and easing into the competition.

Targa Tasmania attracts all types of make and model of cars, and also a varying array of driver skills. Day one usually has many accidents throughout the four stages of the day.