Welcome to the Targa Life Challenge.

We are out to race for the Cancer Society in the Targa NZ this year, a tarmac rally of over 900km. Our aim is to raise $10,000 for the Cancer Society, and raise awareness of their work. We also hope that what we do will inspire others to challenge themselves in similar ways.

The Cancer Society are massive supporters of those with cancer, and this is only possible through community support. With one in three New Zealanders affected by cancer, they could use all the help they can get.

Please show your support for us and the Cancer Society by giving generously. Every dollar makes a difference and we appreciate each and every donation together with the messages of support. It's amazing to see them and having the community get behind us.

Visit the www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/targalifechallenge website to donate and see the support so far.
To understand the issues about the need to be proactive with your own health, you can read Ron’s story about the impact of his delayed cancer diagnosis on his blog at www.rusty-racer.blogspot.com
Please take a look around the website to learn more about the Targa Life Challenge.

Thank you, your ongoing support is very much appreciated!

Ron Scanlan           Victor Yuen
Driver                     Co-Driver

Targa Life Challenge Finishes on a High Note

After 950km of competitive stage the Targa Life Challenge Team of Ron Scanlan and Victor Yuen have finished the event on a high.

The last day of competition was around the familiar roads of the Wellington Region for the Lower Hutt based team. Although Ron had driven many roads, at public road speeds, he had never competed on them  in competition. That is except for the road around the Wellington waterfront, commonly known as Shelly Bay.

On and to the other stages of the day, in Upper Hutt, Makara, and Paekakariki. "Our combined times made us the 4th fastest car on day." said Ron. "This was the sort of result we had aimed for when we dreamed of entering Targa and you cannot believe how fulfilling it is to know that although we couldn't do it every day, it was possible to run in the top five at this event."

The icing on the cake came at today's prize giving. Back in the weeks leading up to Targa Ron was approached by fellow Wellington competitor Richard Skilton and asked if he would like to be the fourth member of "Team Tarmac" that comprised the crews of Richard, Gary Morgan and Tony Quinn. Of course I said "yes" as there was no downside, just the opportunity to win a trophy for the team with the best average finishing time. Well with Tony Quinn on the team we couldn't loose! (even though I seemed to be the one trying the hardest to earlier in the week)

So the Targa Life Challenge team came away with a win at the Dunlop Targa 2009. Ron saying, "even if it meant we did it by hanging onto the coat tails of our fellow team members. We shall take our trophies with open arms and enjoy the result."

At the finish of the event, on the waterfront beside Te Papa, Ron commented, "On behalf of myself and rest of the Targa Life Challenge team I thank you all for the support you have all shown, both individuals and companies, without which this dream could not have come true.  I'd also like to thank our service crew, Murray O'Neil, Mark Kibble and John Raptis. These guys are without a doubt the most professional, hard-working car ferries I've ever seen. No matter how hard I tried there was nothing I could break that they could not fix! To wake each morning to a fully functioning race car that I was sure was beyond repair each day is a fantastic thing. Thanks guys, you are the best!" So now with this awesome experience drawing to a close reality starts to come into full view again. For Ron it is back to the specalists and a raft of more tests to determine his future treatments. However the best help you can provide is to support the Targa Life Challenge. As Ron says "Don't forget to support our cause! To donate to the Cancer Society via our donation page follow this link... http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/TargaLifeChallenge/ " To follow Ron’s progress, view his Blog at http://www.rusty-racer.blogspot.com/