The 1953 Studebaker coupe of John Johnson and his co-driver Norm Murdock sure made an impression on everyone who saw it … and heard it roar.
Built to race the classic rally through Mexico – La Carrera Panamericana – the Studebaker sounds like a beast as it rumbles to life and rips through the course.
Brothers John and Tommy Flanagan first came to Targa Newfoundland in 2004 and had such a great experience they always intended to return for another run but life got in the way. Now they’re back.
After six days of competition that tested the mettle and metal of more than two dozen rally teams, Targa Newfoundland crossed the finish line in Brigus on Sept. 18.
Two best friends from Northern Ontario with a shared passion for all things motorsports and performance driving are trying their hand at Targa Newfoundland for the first time. – in a Hellcat
The father-daughter team of Bob and Kathleen Donally, racing under the name Turquoise Targa, are a perfect fit for Targa Tour.
About 30 rally and sports cars roared to life at the Mary Brown’s Centre in downtown St. John’s on Saturday morning before heading to the Southern Shore for the first stages of Targa Newfoundland 2025.
Downtown St. John’s will wake up to revving engines as rally cars line up for the official start of Targa Newfoundland 2025 at the Mary Brown’s Centre on Saturday, September 13.
With the 23rd running of Targa Newfoundland about to hit the road from September 13-18, safety of the competitors, volunteers, and spectators is the number one priority.
Since the first Targa Newfoundland in 2002, the world famous rally has attracted racers from the around the globe but it has also brought out plenty of local talent. And several have taken home trophies. Once again, Newfoundland & Labrador is well represented among the ranks of drivers and co-drivers taking on this legendary and gruelling tarmac rally.
Targa Newfoundland 2025 roars into action in just a few days covering close to 2000 km from eastern to central Newfoundland. The ultimate tarmac rally will travel through 30 communities from September 13-18. There are many places where people can catch the action along the way. Some of the best viewing spots are in the town stages such as Bay Bulls, Gander, Glenwood, Appleton, and the finale in Brigus.