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GS450h in Targa Newfoundland Rally

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Old 04-13-08, 02:14 PM
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Default GS450h in Targa Newfoundland Rally

So I was watching Speed TV this morning and noticed a rally race, but not with the common STI, EVO, Peugot cars that you see rally racing. There were a couple muscle cars, a few old BMWs, Porsches, old school Volvos, a few STI's, and a bunch of other cars rally racing. It was pretty interesting to watch.

But then out of no where comes a brand new GS450h racing around the corner. Then I really started to pay attention!!! It looked good. Lowered, exhaust and it looked pretty damn fast (sounded great too!!!). And very composed through the tight turns. It even passed a few cars during this rally. I believe it finished 18th out of I think 100+ cars.

If this show ever comes back on Speed TV definitely check it out!!


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nice to see Lexus in the game
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It's great to see that they broadcast it on TV, a thread detailing the modifications with pictures can be found here:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ght=450h+targa
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Thanks for the heads up. I watch the speed channel all of the time ( except for any NASCAR). I have watched the targa races before and am always amazed at the variety of car they have racing
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kind of reminds me of these shots
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