IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL AASA LICENCE HOLDERS
September 2025
It has come to the attention of the Australian Auto-Sport Alliance (AASA) that the organisers of the Targa Tasmania event have been recognising AASA-issued licences for participation. We wish to make it clear that AASA is not affiliated with, nor does it sanction, the Targa Tasmania event.
AASA is concerned that the event appears to be operating without the governance of a recognised sanctioning body, which raises serious questions about the safety, compliance and oversight standards being applied.
AASA proudly sanctions the Australian Tarmac Rally (ATR) Championship and Tarmac West events throughout Australia. These events are conducted under AASA’s governance, ensuring robust safety protocols, compliance with national standards, and comprehensive insurance coverage for participants. We encourage competitors seeking professionally sanctioned tarmac rally opportunities to consider these AASA-supported events.
Furthermore, we have noted references to the SFI Foundation with regard to the event regulations.
The SFI Foundation is not a sanctioning body, but rather a standards organisation that develops and administers performance standards for specialty/performance automotive and racing equipment.
AASA is a proud member of the SFI Foundation and continues to work closely with SFI across its network to uphold the highest standards of safety and compliance in motorsport including being guests of its team at its testing facility at San Diego, California in recent weeks. Any assumation that SFI is acting as anything more than a standards resource for Targa Tasmania is misleading and misrepresents the role of both SFI and AASA.
In light of these concerns, AASA strongly urges any potential competitor or official, involved in the upcoming Targa Tasmania event, to seek independent legal advice regarding their personal accident and liability coverage.
It is essential that all participants understand the risks and responsibilities associated with competing in an event that lacks formal sanctioning governance.
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