Targa Trophy, North America’s premier automotive lifestyle rally event, will zip through San Diego in the midst of its first ever triple crown series on June 27.

The unique proceeding will provide sports car enthusiasts the opportunity to showcase their vehicles during an energy-charged day incorporating competition, luxury automotive exhibitions and an A-list party. W Hotel San Diego will be home to the day’s celebrations and show car exposition, featuring over 75 exotic cars. Drivers will head off to Harrah’s Rincon Casino on an adrenaline-pumping route.

The day will wrap up with an equally exhilarating second leg of the journey followed by a drivers’ dinner and fabulous after party at the W Hotel starting at 9pm. Party details here.

Targa Trophy caters to the West Coast’s sports car aficionados, supplying them with a unique platform to celebrate and exhibit their passion for supreme driving machines. Each event is comprised of 300 miles of adrenaline-pumping rally competition with 100 cars driving in and out of luxury destinations, creating an unparalleled luxury automotive experience for thousands of awe-inspired spectators. A strategic point system challenges the skill of both drivers and navigators to hit a series of check-points in predetermined times. Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Bugattis, Porsches and more will maneuver the course in each leg of the series with the promise of a stimulating experience.

“Targa Trophy captures the characteristics of yesteryear’s motorsport events with a fresh twist,” explains Jason Overell, owner of Overell, Inc. and founder of the third annual road rally. “This is an unparalleled automotive driving exhibition, infused with excitement, and boasting an extremely impressive spectacle of exotic and specialty sports cars.”

To learn more about Targa Trophy 2009 or register for any of the upcoming rallies, visit targatrophy.com.

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