Porsche wins Targa Tasmania
A 1974 Carrera has won the 'Classic Outright' class of the 20th Targa Tasmania. Rex Broadbent and co-driver Chris Randell made it five straight outright titles. Broadbent has won the Classic title every year since 2007.

“Not in a million years did I think IΆd win it five times,” Broadbent said. “I come into this event thinking about it as 38 races, and even if you win 37 of them, but fail to finish the last, you donΆt win.

"You have to finish every stage, so thatΆs how I drive. IΆm rarely the fastest, but consistency means IΆm always there. As far as wins are concerned, the most recent is always the best, but this one has been memorable to be up against Walter Röhrl. That added an incredible amount of prestige to the event."

So speaks a well deserved champion, but for another approach, take a look back down the field. After his driveshaft failed on day 2, Walter picked up a gaggle of non-start penalties on the last three stages, putting him well out of contention. Nevertheless, he came back to the race as eager as ever, setting a pair of overall fastest times in the atrocious weather on Day 4, when all around him were flying off the road.

Walter is a two-times World Rally Champion. He doesn't need to win this event. His SC (seen here) is a thirty year-old piece of history, so is not expected to beat the guys running 3.5 litre motors in lightweight shells. But why is he a twice world champ? Because he never gives up.

Sometimes, the long game is not enough. Sometimes you have to push as hard as you can and hope the competition fails before you do. The mark of champions like Rex Broadbent and Walter Röhrl is knowing when the situation favours one approach over the other, and acting on it.