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.

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.

On the final day of competition, teams will head to beautiful Conception Bay for the most challenging stages of the rally in a spectacular setting. Teams will zip through scenic Conception Harbour, Colliers, Georgetown, Marysvale, Turk’s Gut and Brigus before the winners are decided.

Several first-timers will join the Targa family this fall. Here are some of the new teams that will “Race the Rock” for the first time.