Over its 23 year history, Targa Newfoundland has been televised and captured on video many times. Short of experiencing the rally firsthand, video is the next best thing to understanding the lasting appeal of this event.
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Team: Knight Motorsports
Devon Knight and Logan King-Gaudon were just buzzing after the Gander town stage in 2024. Right then they knew they had to come back for more. They’re returning this fall in Targa 1.
Only seven months until Targa 2025
More than 20 teams have registered already for the 2025 edition of the ultimate tarmac rally in North America .
Team: Spud Performance
When Spud Performance returns to Targa this fall to defend the Targa 2 title, it will face some stiff competition but driver Keir Pollard says they’re ready to “tear it up.”
Targa closes in on 1000th stage
Targa Newfoundland, one of the longest running tarmac rallies on the planet, will hit another major milestone this September. Teams competing this fall will cover the 1000th stage since Targa began 23 years ago in 2002. Robert Giannou, Targa co-founder and owner, calls it a remarkable achievement.
Team: WSP Motorsports
It took all of one stage for Cameron Combdon and Andrew Keeping to become hooked on Targa. The pair from the west coast of Newfoundland took part in their first Targa Newfoundland in 2024 in the shorter Bambina event. Before they finished, they’d already decided to return for the full Duemila event in 2025.
Team: Stream Racing
Taking on the challenge of Targa Newfoundland has been a longtime dream of the Quebec-based rally team of Enrico “Rico” Bouchard and Patrick “Pat” Levesque. This fall they’re gunning for a podium in their vintage BMW.
Team: Driving La Carrera
Chris and Jeff Mason, aka The Rally Brothers, have run legendary rallies including La Carrera Panamericana in Mexico and Mille Miglia in Italy and this year, the brothers have set their sights on Targa Newfoundland.
Team: GTI Fahrvergnügen
Team GTI Fahrvergnügen returns to Targa Newfoundland in 2025 for the second year in a quick and agile 2015 VW GTI. After experiencing the thrill of Fast Tour, they had to come back for more.
Let’s talk Targa at Hagerty Garage and Aspen Motoring Club
We’ve got two great events coming up later this month in the Toronto area where you can learn about Targa Newfoundland: If you are in the Toronto area on the weekend of January 25-26, come join us at one or both and let’s talk Targa! On Saturday January 25, 2025, join us at Hagerty Garage + Social […]