The prologue and first leg of Targa take place on the Irish Loop just south of St. John’s. The Irish Loop is the heart of Irish culture and heritage in Newfoundland and Labrador harkening back to the first settlers from Ireland in the 1600s. The Irish Loop begins in Bay Bulls and takes you on a journey along the coastline of the weathered Southern Shore through countless small fishing settlements such as Tors Cove, Burnt Cove, Bauline East and more.

Targa Newfoundland has always had an international flavour. Since the first rally in 2002, it has welcomed entrants from across Canada and the United States as well as the United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, and the Caribbean, among others.

Believe it or not but it does rain sometimes in Newfoundland. Fall here also brings hot, sunny days too. Choosing a tire that handles well in both dry and wet conditions will keep your car on the road and get you to the finish line.

In the March edition of the Targa newsletter: GT is back, Meet Stream Racing and Driving La Carrera, Experience Targa Tour, Visit the Irish Loop, and more!

The course is set* for the thrilling 2025 edition of Targa Newfoundland with 25 teams registered so far. Targa 2025 is scheduled from September 11-18.

Competition is always close and fierce in the Targa 1 division. The 2024 title was only decided after the final stage. This year’s rally also promises to be a nail biter with a number of competitive teams registered already and eager to claim the Targa plate.

A battle of modern versus classic cars is shaping up in Targa 2 for September 2025.

Targa Newfoundland is accepting applications for Special Stage Set-Up Volunteers who can work in a fast-paced environment, preparing and supervising stages during the competition from Sept. 13-18, 2025. 

In the February edition of the Targa newsletter: Closing in on 1000th stage; Tough competition for Targa 1 title; Terry’s travels; Choosing the right tires; Volunteer at Targa, and more!