Driver: Rob Thompson Co-driver: Justin Ronayne Car: 2020 Lachute Performance LP400S (full street/track-built Subaru WRX STI) Country: Canada Team Newfoundland MotorHead Racing excited to race on home soil Targa Newfoundland has been on Rob Thompson’s bucket list for years. Both of his parents were Targa volunteers in the early years and have race memorabilia in […]
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Team: Satish & Savera
Driver: Satish GopalkrishnanCo-driver: Savera D’SouzaVehicle: 2018 VW Golf RCountry: USA Rally champions seek repeat victory at Targa Newfoundland! Veteran rally champions Satish Gopalkrishnan and Savera D’Souza won the Grand Touring (GT) title at last year’s Targa Newfoundland, and they are hungry for another win. Satish and Savera opted to try their hand at Targa 1 […]
Targa 2023 in review – a team’s perspective
By: Erin Crant of Husband + Wife Racing, Car #135 – 2009 BMW 135Targa is an absolutely gruelling week – a complete whirlwind, full of ups and downs and a mix of emotions – adrenaline, defeat, gratitude, happiness, exhaustion, elation, and the list goes on. Finishing the event is an emotion like none other. We […]
Team: Jellybean
Driver: Kurt Penner Co-driver: Lu Penner Car: 1965 Beaumont Sport Deluxe Convertible Classic convertible ready to cross Canada for Targa challenge Kurt Penner, co-owner of show-winning performance car builders and restorers Jellybean Autocrafters in Langley, British Columbia, believes cars are meant for driving not just riding in trailers. Kurt and his wife Lu will put […]
Racing royalty Randy Pobst returns to Race the Rock
Fan favourite superstar racing driver Randy Pobst will head back to the challenging roads of Targa Newfoundland this fall to defend his Targa 1 win last year. Targa Newfoundland, the only tarmac car rally in North America, hits the roads of Newfoundland (a.k.a., the Rock) September 12-19, 2024. Pobst, John Hume Sr., and Craig MacMullen […]
Targa returns to Gander
Targa Newfoundland, the only tarmac car rally in North America, will return to the streets of Gander this September for the 2024 edition of this exciting world-famous event. “We are delighted to welcome Targa back to Gander!” said Mayor Percy Farwell. “With the meticulous efforts and commitment of the organizers to ensure a safe and […]
Exciting Updates for Targa Newfoundland 2024 and Beyond!
Welcome back to Targa Newfoundland! After a four-year break, we’re thrilled to share some exciting news about our recent 2023 event and future plans. In 2023, Targa Newfoundland made a triumphant return, and while the entry was smaller than in previous years, it added a special touch of fun for everyone involved. Overcoming initial challenges, […]
After a successful return, Targa Newfoundland looks toward 2024
Fresh from thrilling spectators from St. John’s to St. Bride’s to Leading Tickles and everywhere between, the first event since a four-year hiatus, Targa Newfoundland organizers, fans, and competitors eagerly await the 2024 edition. Competitors returned to the capital city of St. John’s on Thursday, September 21 after covering close to 2,000 km of the […]
Targa Newfoundland welcomes pro road racer Randy Pobst
Fresh off setting the modified electric production record in a 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Targa is excited to welcome Randy Pobst. Randy is a career pro road racer with 80+ pro wins. He earned factory driving contracts with Porsche, Audi, Mazda, and Volvo, winning twice at The […]
Targa Newfoundland Celebrates the Heartbeat of Newfoundland Communities in Its 21st Annual Event
Targa Newfoundland, the legendary motorsports event that has become an integral part of Newfoundland’s vibrant culture, is gearing up for its 21st exhilarating edition, set to take place from September 14 to September 22, 2023. This year’s event promises to not only push the limits of automotive enthusiasts but also celebrate the essence of the […]