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.
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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 […]
Flashback to 2002: The first Targa Newfoundland
Twenty-two years ago in September 2002, the first Targa Newfoundland hit the roads of The Rock. It was modelled after Targa Tasmania in Australia which inspired Doug Mepham and Jim Kenzie after they raced there and had an amazing time. On their way home, they mused about where a rally like that could be staged […]
Update: Rule changes for Targa 2025 include roll bars for Targa 1
Targa Newfoundland has updated the rules for 2025 to enhance safety while keeping the event exciting and challenging for entrants of all levels of skill and experience. The most significant changes are in the Targa 1 division. Top speed has been increased to 155 kph in Targa 1 and cars entered in this competitive category must now […]
In Memoriam – Kenneth Simmons
Sadly, we lost another member of the extended Targa Newfoundland family this week. Ken Simmons was a respected journalist and long-time fan of motorsports and car culture. He competed in three Targa Newfoundland rallies as a co-driver, earned a certificate from the Bridgestone Racing School at Ontario’s Mosport track, and wrote a weekly column in […]
Volunteer recognized with Spirit of Targa award
Tom Clenche of Petley on Random Island, NL joins an exclusive group of volunteers who have been awarded the Spirit of Targa trophy in recognition of their work to support Targa Newfoundland. Only nine volunteers have received this award over the rally’s 22-year history. For the past two years, Tom, together with his son, Thomas, […]
Spaces filling up early for Targa 2025
We’re expecting a competitive field for Targa Newfoundland 2025 based on strong, early demand. No sooner had the checkered flag waved on the exciting 2024 edition of the legendary tarmac rally and competitors were clamouring for spots in Targa 2025. Fifteen teams have registered already with more lining up. That includes five teams so far […]
Meet the racing doctors of Targa Newfoundland
Targa Newfoundland 2024 was kind of boring for Ryan Burrill and Elizabeth (Liz) Sullivan but in a good way. The two doctors enjoyed their time at their first Targa, making sure everyone was safe, watching the cars flash by, and driving from stage to stage of the rally. But they were quite happy their medical […]