F me, Freddie, anyone "alive" to have witnessed Targa Florio? My dad took me a couple of times as a kid. I particularly remember the 1972 edition, Arturo Merzario driving the only Ferrari managed to win the race despite being hounded by the Alfas 33. It was epic because Ferrari had a large advantage which got smaller and smaller - another half a lap and the Alfa would have won. We were frantically listening to the radio to find out who had won in the end. Arrival was ,as you pointed out, in Cerda (pronounce the C as in "ciao", not as k ). Porsches were behind. There were also Lolas, check them out.. We weren't on the roadside as you showed in your video, my dad chose a place on a hill where you could see a bigger section of the track withe several straights and bends near a place called Caltavuturo. It was a family event, you see, people were there for the whole day getting to the best spots as early as they could, bringing a lot of homemade food and enjoying the day out. The noise of the engines was something else... I will always remember it ,so long as I'm alive... A bit different from the Oxfordshire countryside where I live now... Enjoy the rest of your time there with Monica. Great videos, BTW!!!
@@FreddieDobbsnice video - but a few glaring errors. The ‘grandstand’ you pointed out is the pit building. And that is the start line ..hence the buildings being there. It’s literally written on the road. It’s not in Cerda. The martini 1973 ‘winning’ Porsche - isn’t. It’s a copy / representation of it. Le Mans started in 1923. Not ‘32 The proper race ended in 1973, not 77. Etc etc…
I didn’t think it was possible, but you have raised the bar even higher with this episode! Monika’s camera work is just stunning. I think it shows the enormous benefit of having someone film you rather than doing it yourself. I am still laughing at the previous episode………….’one of those and you’re on the dance floor.’
Hi Freddie, I've just found your video - love it! I had the good fortune to actually attend the Targa Florio race in 1973 - the last true international race to be held. We did two or three laps of the circuit in our hired Fiat 124 estate car -a wonderful experience! Your comments about the Practice on open roads brought it all back. Driving along reasonably sedately (I had two very young children in the back of the Fiat) and meeting animals, donkey and bullock carts, other road users, pedestrians and at the same time being overtaken by race cars was a completely new experience, as you can imagine. Probably the most bizarre was the run along the coast road. We were in a stream of traffic, doing about 50 mph with the competitors overtaking us in the race cars going 100 mph faster than the traffic stream! We stopped for a coffee in a little coffee bar in Collesano during one lap, I left the lady wife with the children in the bar and stood in the doorway and watched several competitors screaming down the hill and braking for the hairpin - in amongst ordinary traffic and pedestrians - another bizarre experience. The race was something else - just wonderful. We watched somewhere up in the hills, I can't remember where, as I got us lost on the back roads on the way there and just came upon the circuit eventually and stopped there to watch. The drive back to the hotel was as exciting as the race - everyone doing their best to set a new lap record and having no regard for other drivers - it was one of the few times I have actually been a little scared while driving - great fun though, as you daren't slow down!!! Thanks for the memories you have brought back. Incidentally, you were not exaggerating about the spectators death defying antics! One I remember was sitting on the wall alongside the road, dangling his legs over on the road (track) side and with small toddler (if that old) on his lap! He wouldn't move for the marshals and it took an armed policeman prodding him with his assault rifle before he, with bad grace, moved to a slightly safer spot!
Targa is still running in Australia 🇦🇺 Famously or infamously very dangerous. One of our very famous road race drivers, Peter Brock, died in the Targa West rally in 2006. And the actor Eric Bana drove in Targa Tasmania in 2007, which he made a doco about. Thanks so much for sharing the history about Targa Florio. Great vid, Freddie ❤
I used to have an old VHS of Bathurst over the course of 10 years back in what I believe may have been the 90s. Peter Brock was a big name in those days.
Yes, I attended the Targa Florio in May 1967 when I went to Cerda with some high school mates, taking the train from Palermo Central Station. I still remember a Ford Chaparral that made a hell of a rumble and was impressive with that rear wing thing, I was 18 yo
Great story Freddie. We were visiting the Florio winery at Masala about 4 years ago and there was a stage of the Classic Targa Floria passing through. It was early October .
What a wonderful documentary piece. The Targa Florio lives on in the virtual world, a lovingly recreated version of the circuit exists as a 3rd party addition to many popular sim racing games, and it is enjoyed by all lovers of historic Motorsport. As long as there are lovers of speed, the Targa Florio will never die 😌
Once again I have learned so much about the history of moto racing in a European country. The U.S. has nothing comparable in racing. Freddie's enthusiasm and Monica's filming and editing are epic. Thank you both and enjoy what you are doing. Never let it become just a job. 👍👍
Well, Freddie and Monica, please allow me to congratulate you both on doing such great videos, Ive followed your channel from the start and its certainly now very professional with Monica's filming skills and Im must say your a natural presenter in front of a camera, the content of each video is always interesting, entertaining and informative, it makes the viewer want to be there or trace your steps, Im sure theres so much more to come from you, I eagerly await every new episode...well done keep it up.
Great video. I’ve been a huge fan of the targa florio so this video was of particular interest to me. The fact that the museum owner brought you in made it that much more amazing. Thanks for posting
Great bit of history today, loved it and what a stunning place. That museum owner clearly loves what he does to stop and talk to you. Keep those videos coming and ride safe you too 👍
Oh the music choice is always perfect for the beautiful sceneries. Channels like this are such a rare sight these days on UA-cam. Keep doing what you're doing! ♥️
Freddie, Monica, this video was amazing,thoroughly enjoyed it all,the music was brilliantly period .As previously stated the content just keeps getting better and better.Sorry for the late comments,
Hi , Cue a flock of starling and a full on video from Freddie and Monika .Thanks so much , your passion shines through , enjoy your selves and take care .😉👍
Freddie. How fortuitous was that. Shows what can happen when you and Monica go exploring 😊Thanks for sharing. Really amazing., bet you cant believe your luck.
This must rate as one of your most beautiful and fascinating videos Freddie. (With full credit to Monica for the filming) I can’t believe it only has 35k views! This needs to be seen by more people!!
Ok Freddie I always love your videos but this one just blew me away. Only you can just be doing a video and a guy with an amazing museum just happens to invite you to see it. I’ve heard of that race when I was a kid, but I never knew how amazing the trace was or the scenery. This is really a good trip your on, cant wait to see what you guys stumble into next
Dear Freddie, thanks for this video and the numerous impressions. There is one absolutely stunning book covering the Targa Florio: Ten days in Sicily by Tony Adriaensens (Corsa Research). One of the most beautiful car books I've ever read and I'm more than happy to own one. Ten days in Sicily is based on a story of four Britisch young men who went to Sicily in May 1966 to watch the last real road race, the Targa Florio. Arriving in time for the Syracuse Grand Prix, they drove their Fiat 124 saloon press car to Syracuse to watch this first GP race in Europe for the new three-litre formula. The next weekend - May 8 - all four were present for the start of the Targa Florio. They experienced the excitement of the pre-race practice runs, combined with a commemorative run to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Targa - the Trofeo Marathon, for veteran and vintage cars with special guest Elisabeth Junek. @Corsa Research
Probably one of if not the best video you guys have done! Brilliant presentation & scenery full of little known facts, love it all! Well done guys👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Great video! I've been watching a lot of content about Targa Florio since I've started to race on it in Assetto Corsa, it's weird to recognize every corner seen in the video despite never having been there IRL! Shame it is in such a terrible state, I bet you could run a business doing laps and guided tours around the track on historic cars!
Fantastic information Fast Freddie! You guys are sensational! Gotta love the Nonni roaming around without their wives🇮🇹 Chivalry at Italian finest. So missing those golden sunsets👌
It may not be the real thing, but on the 19th November a group of 40 enthusiastic Sim Racers will be holding a 2 hour race on a recreation of the 46 mile version of the Targa circuit in 1954 sports cars: Ferraris, Jaguars, Maseratis and Mercedes. It's the 5th of a 6 HRRC race historic series. More details are on GP Laps channel. So it was great timing to see your video of how the circuit is looking today. Very interesting thanks. 😀
Just found your channel. Your content is fantastic. Great work! I was also in Sicily in October visiting friends and hiking the Nebrodi and Etna national parks. The weather was perfect. My 5th visit to Sicily and 10th to Italy. The longer I stay the less I want to leave. Such a splendid place and people. And the food! Mamma mia! I will return to retire there soon! 🇮🇹🇺🇸👍Thank you for a chance to relive a little of my last trip! Loved your video on your 200K Fiat 500, too!
Well Freddie sir another fantastic informative video I don't know how these hidden jems fall into your lap but long may it continue sir once again thank you both enjoy and safe riding
Great video. Your passion for all things motor related reminds me of how I feel as well. Watching this has inspired me to keep my italian bikes and cars. I did not know much about this race, definitely going to do more research. Thankyou for the vids, keep up the great work.
Excellent video guys...great to get to the museum and soak up the history. And lovely filming of streets and buildings...really captured the atmosphere of the place 👌 Cheers, Steve
Fantastic video Freddie, I'm Italian and half sicilian and I didn't know about the Targa Florio and all the history behind it, glad to know more about it. Keep it up the good work, if you ever pass through the Netherlands let's grab a beer (I'm in the process to buy the first motorcycle here after the moving and start to explore the europe with it!)
Another fantastic video Freddy, you have mastered this niech of motor vlogging ,stunning views and loads of cool facts from the past...Monika yet again the video is breathtaking ,your videography is spectacular and your eye for the best shot is amazing ...fantastic job
I stumbled on you channel a Few days ago and I can say what an amazing content I love your passion and your energy I love your videos you have inspired me to get out more on my zx9r and explore thank you my friend
Amazing story I had no idea of the history of this race. The grandstand of the old Reims Guerre Road circuit is still there to be seen, and well maintained, too. Frequently stop there returning from European tours. Just north west of Reims A great watch, and amazing museum. Thanks for sharing Happy, safe travels 👍
I have recently discovered your channel and have been watching and enjoying many of your videos. They are great! In this video you mention how the Porsche Targa was named and I realized that must also be how my childhood 1972 CCM branded Targa bicycle was named.
What some awesome roads to ride gotta say guys your nocking it out of the park as they say somewhere 😉form the tunes you play to the places you visit and especially the food you find just luvin it well done look forward to the next installment 👌👍
Great vid and content as always guys...just loved everything..content (brilliant!!!), music (awesome!!!), Monika's truly brilliant eye for composition (genius!!!)...and in the back of my mind throughout I was thinking Sicilian mafia...I know...but I was...and then I saw that street with no women...thankfully you mentioned it Freddie...because it was odd. Really.
I just visited Sicily and the Targa Florio last month in October. When I arrived at the museum in Termini it was closed and the entry padlocked. A woman drove up and told us the owner Nuccio, had recently passed away and the museum would be closed indefinitely. Definitely sad, as I was looking so forward to meeting this man and being able to share my passion for the Targa. I drove the entire course minus the section with the land slide blocking the road on the approach towards Scillato. There’s a left with a 24% grade downhill about a half mile West that will take you over to narrow roads through town. The pit area was just repaved but the dirt road in your beginning shot behind the pits is now blocked and a lot more trash unfortunately just off the roadway. This place IMO is a Motorsports shrine like no other and deserves to be treated as such.
Targa Florio.... what a Legend Episode Represents the Race 🏁 History... this is Priceless... Never know What Targa Porsche Names com from...until now... I wish if that History come alive again...that's could happen 🙏🏻 hope so.... Thank you Freddie thank you Monica for Sharing this absolutely Stunning scenery and History..👍🏻🥇 Very awesome indeed...🏁
Great video! You were actually right at the starting line in the beginning at the pits/ grandstands…at least for what was the modern little madonie period. I just know every bend of it from sim racing I’ve done.
Freddie Dobbs, a man out of time. My wife in the other room knows when I’m watching one of your videos just by the soundtrack that’s not out of place in an Austin Powers movie. Freddie, a guy in his heyday today, but whose taste in bikes and music appear to be from the 50’s and 60’s. Keep up the content, it’s enjoyable to watch.
Hello, The Targa in not quite dead... There is as far as I know three events still running: 1. A regularity "race" för vintage cars 2. A similari evento for vintage motorcycles. 3. A rally för modern rally cars. Thanks and keep up the good work. Anders Catania, Sicilly.
Oh, Freddie, I miss El Medano but this is very interesting. I’ve not been to Sicily. It’s quite different. Thank you. Montelbano was one of my favourites so I’ll not be disappointed .❤️💕
I was quite aware of most of this .. but well done you old chap bravo.i shall be in sicila in2 weeks time for a 3 week stay..time spent in sicila is never wasted bouna fortuna grazie grazie Mille ciao ciao
Fascinating video and history, Freddie. Would love to ride the course as you did ,in the footsteps of some of the most famous race drivers in history. Cheers and ride safe. Dan. 🏍✌️🇨🇦
Great video!!!! If I'm not mistaken, the start of the race took place right at the spot you were commenting on the Fiat Panda going by. You were walking in what used to be the pitlane, with the elevated concrete section. The cars were sent off, one at a time across the road, where the grandstands are. Good to see they're fixing the washed out sections of the course. Cheers!!!
Great video as always. Interesting to hear that the first race included a horse. Lots of modern racing owes its origin to horse racing. We still call the centre of the circuit, the paddock, we have race stewards and so many other nods to its origin.
Hi. Another banger video thanks 👍. Oh I see a very interesting and expensive Leica Q2 ltd edition “reporter”. Very nice ….what happened to the Fuji ? Lee
Enzo Ferrari raced in the targa Florio as a young man. There's a great photo of him driving it . I forget the brand of car he drove but he claimed to have to robbed of a win because of a local procession that apparently never took place that day. Great film keep up the good work 👍🏻
Beautiful island but as a motorcyclist nothing comes close to the IOM TT races. Still going strong since 1907. Full of motorcycle racing history and great to ride a few 37 mile laps on your own bike.
Yes,a remarkable relating of trivia . Love the video. Gilera was popular in the 60s Libya due to the Italian community. I lived and schooled there Wheelus AFB 65-70. The Porsche Targa name was a new fact for me.
Great video, lovely scenery. Mrs SteveW really wants to go to Italy and the more I watch of you two enjoying yourselves the more I'd like to go too! I need a trailer so we can take the Interceptor with us I think, looks too lovely to just drive everywhere!
Oh, how I wish I could have witnessed the chaotic, dangerous, passionate, feverish and crazy Targa Florio. The atmosphere before the start must have been heavy with expectation twixt the Alfisti and Tefosi…contrasted with the fear and hatred of the Porsche opposition. I have a few books about the great race - but to have been there…Nearest thing these days is the still fabulous TT races in the Isle of Man.
Oops.. you did it again..👍very interesting vlog about oldest race ! Stunning scenery as always! I do not think that still alive witnessses are using youtube... but who knows? Good luck!
F me, Freddie, anyone "alive" to have witnessed Targa Florio?
My dad took me a couple of times as a kid. I particularly remember the 1972 edition, Arturo Merzario driving the only Ferrari managed to win the race despite being hounded by the Alfas 33. It was epic because Ferrari had a large advantage which got smaller and smaller - another half a lap and the Alfa would have won. We were frantically listening to the radio to find out who had won in the end. Arrival was ,as you pointed out, in Cerda (pronounce the C as in "ciao", not as k ). Porsches were behind. There were also Lolas, check them out.. We weren't on the roadside as you showed in your video, my dad chose a place on a hill where you could see a bigger section of the track withe several straights and bends near a place called Caltavuturo. It was a family event, you see, people were there for the whole day getting to the best spots as early as they could, bringing a lot of homemade food and enjoying the day out. The noise of the engines was something else... I will always remember it ,so long as I'm alive...
A bit different from the Oxfordshire countryside where I live now...
Enjoy the rest of your time there with Monica. Great videos, BTW!!!
What a fantastic insight, Mauritzio! Thank you so much for sharing this🙂
@@FreddieDobbsnice video - but a few glaring errors. The ‘grandstand’ you pointed out is the pit building. And that is the start line ..hence the buildings being there. It’s literally written on the road.
It’s not in Cerda.
The martini 1973 ‘winning’ Porsche - isn’t. It’s a copy / representation of it.
Le Mans started in 1923. Not ‘32
The proper race ended in 1973, not 77.
Etc etc…
I didn’t think it was possible, but you have raised the bar even higher with this episode! Monika’s camera work is just stunning. I think it shows the enormous benefit of having someone film you rather than doing it yourself. I am still laughing at the previous episode………….’one of those and you’re on the dance floor.’
Hi Freddie, I've just found your video - love it!
I had the good fortune to actually attend the Targa Florio race in 1973 - the last true international race to be held. We did two or three laps of the circuit in our hired Fiat 124 estate car -a wonderful experience! Your comments about the Practice on open roads brought it all back. Driving along reasonably sedately (I had two very young children in the back of the Fiat) and meeting animals, donkey and bullock carts, other road users, pedestrians and at the same time being overtaken by race cars was a completely new experience, as you can imagine. Probably the most bizarre was the run along the coast road. We were in a stream of traffic, doing about 50 mph with the competitors overtaking us in the race cars going 100 mph faster than the traffic stream!
We stopped for a coffee in a little coffee bar in Collesano during one lap, I left the lady wife with the children in the bar and stood in the doorway and watched several competitors screaming down the hill and braking for the hairpin - in amongst ordinary traffic and pedestrians - another bizarre experience.
The race was something else - just wonderful. We watched somewhere up in the hills, I can't remember where, as I got us lost on the back roads on the way there and just came upon the circuit eventually and stopped there to watch. The drive back to the hotel was as exciting as the race - everyone doing their best to set a new lap record and having no regard for other drivers - it was one of the few times I have actually been a little scared while driving - great fun though, as you daren't slow down!!!
Thanks for the memories you have brought back.
Incidentally, you were not exaggerating about the spectators death defying antics! One I remember was sitting on the wall alongside the road, dangling his legs over on the road (track) side and with small toddler (if that old) on his lap! He wouldn't move for the marshals and it took an armed policeman prodding him with his assault rifle before he, with bad grace, moved to a slightly safer spot!
Lovely story
Targa is still running in Australia 🇦🇺 Famously or infamously very dangerous. One of our very famous road race drivers, Peter Brock, died in the Targa West rally in 2006. And the actor Eric Bana drove in Targa Tasmania in 2007, which he made a doco about. Thanks so much for sharing the history about Targa Florio. Great vid, Freddie ❤
I used to have an old VHS of Bathurst over the course of 10 years back in what I believe may have been the 90s. Peter Brock was a big name in those days.
Yes, I attended the Targa Florio in May 1967 when I went to Cerda with some high school mates, taking the train from Palermo Central Station. I still remember a Ford Chaparral that made a hell of a rumble and was impressive with that rear wing thing, I was 18 yo
I’m from Cerda 😊, nice video! Thank you to valorise our territory and our story. You can return here when you want, and you’ll always be welcome!
This channel is getting better and better! I like the content you introduced recently. Much success my riding brothers!
That means a lot, really appreciated Pedro🤜🏼🤛🏼
It was very good right from the beginning.
Very entertaining Freddie & Monica. I was impressed to see the Leica on the table! 👌🏼
Great story Freddie. We were visiting the Florio winery at Masala about 4 years ago and there was a stage of the Classic Targa Floria passing through. It was early October .
What a wonderful documentary piece. The Targa Florio lives on in the virtual world, a lovingly recreated version of the circuit exists as a 3rd party addition to many popular sim racing games, and it is enjoyed by all lovers of historic Motorsport. As long as there are lovers of speed, the Targa Florio will never die 😌
Once again I have learned so much about the history of moto racing in a European country. The U.S. has nothing comparable in racing. Freddie's enthusiasm and Monica's filming and editing are epic. Thank you both and enjoy what you are doing. Never let it become just a job. 👍👍
Thank you for this charming and lovely episode.
Well, Freddie and Monica, please allow me to congratulate you both on doing such great videos, Ive followed your channel from the start and its certainly now very professional with Monica's filming skills and Im must say your a natural presenter in front of a camera, the content of each video is always interesting, entertaining and informative, it makes the viewer want to be there or trace your steps, Im sure theres so much more to come from you, I eagerly await every new episode...well done keep it up.
Great video. I’ve been a huge fan of the targa florio so this video was of particular interest to me. The fact that the museum owner brought you in made it that much more amazing. Thanks for posting
Great bit of history today, loved it and what a stunning place. That museum owner clearly loves what he does to stop and talk to you. Keep those videos coming and ride safe you too 👍
He dedicated a good 90 minutes to tell us about the history of the race and show us around. Incredibly kind if him and so much passion!🙂
@@FreddieDobbs well you've definitely put him on the map too, a collection like that needs a bit of Freddie promotion, I bet you made his day.
Italian gentleman ..we appreciate what he is doing...that's so kind of him 🥇👍🏻
Fiat 850 sport my second car
Your uploads are getting better and better. Fabulous filming and narration, keep up the good work. A big fan !
Oh the music choice is always perfect for the beautiful sceneries. Channels like this are such a rare sight these days on UA-cam. Keep doing what you're doing! ♥️
Really liked this video Freddie, very interesting and good soundtrack!
Just another cracking video! Thanks Freddie and Monica. Loved hearing the history of this road race I never heard of before.
Freddie, Monica, this video was amazing,thoroughly enjoyed it all,the music was brilliantly period .As previously stated the content just keeps getting better and better.Sorry for the late comments,
Amazing, we really enjoyed that. Well done both of you. Thanks
Hi , Cue a flock of starling and a full on video from Freddie and Monika .Thanks so much , your passion shines through , enjoy your selves and take care .😉👍
Freddie. How fortuitous was that. Shows what can happen when you and Monica go exploring 😊Thanks for sharing. Really amazing., bet you cant believe your luck.
This must rate as one of your most beautiful and fascinating videos Freddie. (With full credit to Monica for the filming) I can’t believe it only has 35k views! This needs to be seen by more people!!
Fascinating - what a place & route to visit sometime - breathtaking scenery. Great video as always.
Ok Freddie I always love your videos but this one just blew me away. Only you can just be doing a video and a guy with an amazing museum just happens to invite you to see it. I’ve heard of that race when I was a kid, but I never knew how amazing the trace was or the scenery. This is really a good trip your on, cant wait to see what you guys stumble into next
Dear Freddie, thanks for this video and the numerous impressions. There is one absolutely stunning book covering the Targa Florio: Ten days in Sicily by Tony Adriaensens (Corsa Research). One of the most beautiful car books I've ever read and I'm more than happy to own one.
Ten days in Sicily is based on a story of four Britisch young men who went to Sicily in May 1966 to watch the last real road race, the Targa Florio. Arriving in time for the Syracuse Grand Prix, they drove their Fiat 124 saloon press car to Syracuse to watch this first GP race in Europe for the new three-litre formula. The next weekend - May 8 - all four were present for the start of the Targa Florio. They experienced the excitement of the pre-race practice runs, combined with a commemorative run to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Targa - the Trofeo Marathon, for veteran and vintage cars with special guest Elisabeth Junek. @Corsa Research
The subjects and presentation by Monica and yourself are first class.
Thank you for this entertaining and educational video from my era of auto racing! Very well researched and presented!
Probably one of if not the best video you guys have done! Brilliant presentation & scenery full of little known facts, love it all!
Well done guys👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Great video! I've been watching a lot of content about Targa Florio since I've started to race on it in Assetto Corsa, it's weird to recognize every corner seen in the video despite never having been there IRL!
Shame it is in such a terrible state, I bet you could run a business doing laps and guided tours around the track on historic cars!
Same here. I’ve done full period races with 50 car fields in GTR2.
Yet the TT races are more popular than ever....crazy
One of your best videos I think
Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thank’s Freddie and Monika
Fantastic information Fast Freddie! You guys are sensational! Gotta love the Nonni roaming around without their wives🇮🇹 Chivalry at Italian finest. So missing those golden sunsets👌
It may not be the real thing, but on the 19th November a group of 40 enthusiastic Sim Racers will be holding a 2 hour race on a recreation of the 46 mile version of the Targa circuit in 1954 sports cars: Ferraris, Jaguars, Maseratis and Mercedes. It's the 5th of a 6 HRRC race historic series. More details are on GP Laps channel. So it was great timing to see your video of how the circuit is looking today. Very interesting thanks. 😀
Just found your channel. Your content is fantastic. Great work! I was also in Sicily in October visiting friends and hiking the Nebrodi and Etna national parks. The weather was perfect. My 5th visit to Sicily and 10th to Italy. The longer I stay the less I want to leave. Such a splendid place and people. And the food! Mamma mia! I will return to retire there soon! 🇮🇹🇺🇸👍Thank you for a chance to relive a little of my last trip! Loved your video on your 200K Fiat 500, too!
Well Freddie sir another fantastic informative video I don't know how these hidden jems fall into your lap but long may it continue sir once again thank you both enjoy and safe riding
Fascinating video, love this Sicily trip Freddie & Monica. 👏🏼
Really glad you enjoyed it, thanks Irv🙌🏻
Excellent video Freddie
Another cracking video, cheers Freddie and Monica
Excellent Freddie,thoroughly enjoyed!
Great video. Your passion for all things motor related reminds me of how I feel as well. Watching this has inspired me to keep my italian bikes and cars. I did not know much about this race, definitely going to do more research. Thankyou for the vids, keep up the great work.
Excellent video guys...great to get to the museum and soak up the history. And lovely filming of streets and buildings...really captured the atmosphere of the place 👌 Cheers, Steve
Wonderful…. Evocative and respectful… thanks guys 🤗
Fantastic video Freddie, I'm Italian and half sicilian and I didn't know about the Targa Florio and all the history behind it, glad to know more about it. Keep it up the good work, if you ever pass through the Netherlands let's grab a beer (I'm in the process to buy the first motorcycle here after the moving and start to explore the europe with it!)
Delighted you found it interesting! I love the sound of this, thank you🙂🇳🇱 And happy moto shopping!
Great video...and the music was excellent Monica
Another fantastic video Freddy, you have mastered this niech of motor vlogging ,stunning views and loads of cool facts from the past...Monika yet again the video is breathtaking ,your videography is spectacular and your eye for the best shot is amazing ...fantastic job
I stumbled on you channel a Few days ago and I can say what an amazing content I love your passion and your energy I love your videos you have inspired me to get out more on my zx9r and explore thank you my friend
I’m so happy you found the channel, Chris! Thank you so much, hugely appreciated🙂 The ZX9R- serious beast💪🏼💪🏼
Superb. Sicily is just a special place! Love the Italians there.
Amazing story
I had no idea of the history of this race.
The grandstand of the old Reims Guerre Road circuit is still there to be seen, and well maintained, too. Frequently stop there returning from European tours. Just north west of Reims
A great watch, and amazing museum.
Thanks for sharing
Happy, safe travels 👍
Well done Freddie and Monika, great video, great shots of the town too, beautiful light too. Enjoy…
Off to do my first visit IOM in 23, can't wait see where the legends have ridden, thanks as ever Freddie and Monica
Cracking video. Planing a trip with the car and the triumph thunderbird LT to Italy for three weeks in 2024..
Love the videos buddy
Bravo, some of your best work this documentary! Nice job!
I have recently discovered your channel and have been watching and enjoying many of your videos. They are great! In this video you mention how the Porsche Targa was named and I realized that must also be how my childhood 1972 CCM branded Targa bicycle was named.
As always, quality content from my fave vlogger 🫶 cheers from the Philippines, Freddie!
Thanks Sam, sending all my best!👋🇵🇭
Hi guys nice film loved it thanks for this history of motorsports look forward to the next one....
What some awesome roads to ride gotta say guys your nocking it out of the park as they say somewhere 😉form the tunes you play to the places you visit and especially the food you find just luvin it well done look forward to the next installment 👌👍
Brilliant those roads are great what's left off them that is, thanks for taking us with you, have a great time.
What a wonderful historic video 👍👍👍 Italy is on my bucket list of places to visit. It looks like such a charming relaxing place ❤
Great video. The Mini in the museum was an Innocenti mini, built by Innocenti of Milan.
I’ve just googled this as I had no idea- fascinating!
what a treat! lov watchng you dobbs while working haha. big fan here in philippines
Just love your enthusiasm Freddie..
Keep on keeping on!
Great vid and content as always guys...just loved everything..content (brilliant!!!), music (awesome!!!), Monika's truly brilliant eye for composition (genius!!!)...and in the back of my mind throughout I was thinking Sicilian mafia...I know...but I was...and then I saw that street with no women...thankfully you mentioned it Freddie...because it was odd. Really.
Thanks Monika and Freddie for an informatively gorgeous history lesson back in time 😉
Brilliant video thanks for all the effort in making it!.
Thank you for watching it- it’s hugely appreciated, Peter🙂
I just visited Sicily and the Targa Florio last month in October. When I arrived at the museum in Termini it was closed and the entry padlocked. A woman drove up and told us the owner Nuccio, had recently passed away and the museum would be closed indefinitely. Definitely sad, as I was looking so forward to meeting this man and being able to share my passion for the Targa. I drove the entire course minus the section with the land slide blocking the road on the approach towards Scillato. There’s a left with a 24% grade downhill about a half mile West that will take you over to narrow roads through town. The pit area was just repaved but the dirt road in your beginning shot behind the pits is now blocked and a lot more trash unfortunately just off the roadway. This place IMO is a Motorsports shrine like no other and deserves to be treated as such.
Targa Florio.... what a Legend Episode Represents the Race 🏁 History... this is Priceless...
Never know What Targa Porsche Names com from...until now...
I wish if that History come alive again...that's could happen 🙏🏻 hope so....
Thank you Freddie thank you Monica for Sharing this absolutely Stunning scenery and History..👍🏻🥇
Very awesome indeed...🏁
Really glad you enjoyed it, Abdulaziz🙂
I would LOVE to go back in time and experience it. I heard there were wild parties after the race!😀🕺
Really glad you enjoyed it, Abdulaziz🙂
I would LOVE to go back in time and experience it. I heard there were wild parties after the race!😀🕺
Another great video. What an amazing place.
Great video! You were actually right at the starting line in the beginning at the pits/ grandstands…at least for what was the modern little madonie period. I just know every bend of it from sim racing I’ve done.
Freddie Dobbs, a man out of time. My wife in the other room knows when I’m watching one of your videos just by the soundtrack that’s not out of place in an Austin Powers movie.
Freddie, a guy in his heyday today, but whose taste in bikes and music appear to be from the 50’s and 60’s. Keep up the content, it’s enjoyable to watch.
Hello,
The Targa in not quite dead...
There is as far as I know three events still running:
1. A regularity "race" för vintage cars
2. A similari evento for vintage motorcycles.
3. A rally för modern rally cars.
Thanks and keep up the good work.
Anders
Catania, Sicilly.
Oh, Freddie, I miss El Medano but this is very interesting. I’ve not been to Sicily. It’s quite different. Thank you. Montelbano was one of my favourites so I’ll not be disappointed .❤️💕
If all goes to plan, I may be back in a couple of months😉
@@FreddieDobbs yeah….
One of best yet so informative thanks😊
I was quite aware of most of this .. but well done you old chap bravo.i shall be in sicila in2 weeks time for a 3 week stay..time spent in sicila is never wasted bouna fortuna grazie grazie Mille ciao ciao
Love your videos. Monica's camerawork is fantastic. I also appreciate the editing. Very good. Who is the editor?
Monika does all the hard work
Fascinating video and history, Freddie. Would love to ride the course as you did ,in the footsteps of some of the most famous race drivers in history. Cheers and ride safe. Dan. 🏍✌️🇨🇦
Really glad you enjoyed it, thanks Dan🙂
Great video!!!! If I'm not mistaken, the start of the race took place right at the spot you were commenting on the Fiat Panda going by. You were walking in what used to be the pitlane, with the elevated concrete section. The cars were sent off, one at a time across the road, where the grandstands are. Good to see they're fixing the washed out sections of the course. Cheers!!!
Thanks for this story 😀 One more reason to make a trip to Sicily coming year.
Super Freddie ! Thank you for the inspiration.
Freddie and Monica that was so interesting .Ilove your channel more and more. best wishes and keep up what you both do its fantastic.
Wish you had shown the Lambretta he was sitting on! Looked amazing, and I kept wondering if it had anything to do with the racing there.
Great video as always. Interesting to hear that the first race included a horse. Lots of modern racing owes its origin to horse racing. We still call the centre of the circuit, the paddock, we have race stewards and so many other nods to its origin.
Hi. Another banger video thanks 👍. Oh I see a very interesting and expensive Leica Q2 ltd edition “reporter”. Very nice ….what happened to the Fuji ? Lee
Absolutely love your video’s, this one is a beauty… again. You deserve a much bigger audience. Ps, great to see the Leica reporter in good hands :)
Amazing history…. I did used to convert Fiats to Arbath Fiats in 1975. Especially the 500, the Fiat 128 and 124 Coupe. Brilliant video…🏍👍
Oh wow, what a job to have done! I’ve been surprised how many 1960s/70s Fiat Arbaths I’ve seen in Sicily- one every couple of days or so🤩
This dude deserves a million subs!
Enzo Ferrari raced in the targa Florio as a young man. There's a great photo of him driving it . I forget the brand of car he drove but he claimed to have to robbed of a win because of a local procession that apparently never took place that day. Great film keep up the good work 👍🏻
I love little stories like this- I’ll read up on it. Thanks KD🙂
Beautiful island but as a motorcyclist nothing comes close to the IOM TT races. Still going strong since 1907. Full of motorcycle racing history and great to ride a few 37 mile laps on your own bike.
I cannot argue with this, and also didn’t know it started in 1907!🤯 I MUST make it over there in 2023
Le Mans was 1923 Freddie. Centenary next year.Great video all the same.
Ah thanks Ian!🙂
What an interesting and beautiful video
I like your Video and also your Q2. It reminds me my last motorbike trip to Italy in September this year
The Q2 really is magic! That sounds like a perfect time for an Italian trip- way less crowds but still glorious weather👌🏻
@@FreddieDobbs you have chosen the best time for it and with the bike on the trailer it’s relaxing. I will come back in April with my M10 R
Yes,a remarkable relating of trivia . Love the video. Gilera was popular in the 60s Libya due to the Italian community. I lived and schooled there Wheelus AFB 65-70. The Porsche Targa name was a new fact for me.
What an incredible find. Amazing 👏
Perfect for the Street Triple (on the paved bits anyway!😆)🤘🏼🤘🏼
Great video, lovely scenery. Mrs SteveW really wants to go to Italy and the more I watch of you two enjoying yourselves the more I'd like to go too! I need a trailer so we can take the Interceptor with us I think, looks too lovely to just drive everywhere!
Oh, how I wish I could have witnessed the chaotic, dangerous, passionate, feverish and crazy Targa Florio. The atmosphere before the start must have been heavy with expectation twixt the Alfisti and Tefosi…contrasted with the fear and hatred of the Porsche opposition. I have a few books about the great race - but to have been there…Nearest thing these days is the still fabulous TT races in the Isle of Man.
Hey Freddie. What make of stills camera is that on the table in this video?
another great video. keep up the good work but why do you remind me of Dermot O'Leary?
Oops.. you did it again..👍very interesting vlog about oldest race ! Stunning scenery as always! I do not think that still alive witnessses are using youtube... but who knows? Good luck!
Great video, the best of UA-cam.