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, […]
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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 […]
Team: Sideways Motorsports
Team: Sideways Motorsports Drivers: Brad Melendy (IROC); Michael Neary (Dodge Challenger) Co-drivers: Andy Proudfoot; Kate Melendy Vehicles: 1986 Chevrolet IROC Z28 race car; Dodge Challenger Country: Canada Sideways Motorsports lives up to name in dramatic fashion The family of Brad Melendy are local racing heroes in Gander and central Newfoundland. His team, Sideways Motorsports, were […]
Targa’s registrar has done it all
The new registrar of Targa Newfoundland is no stranger to the famous rally. It’s in his blood. Wayne Lorenzen has done it all when it comes to Targa. He has been a co-driver, crew member, marshal, volunteer, and spectator since Targa first raced through his hometown of Gander more than 20 years ago. “Targa went […]
Team: VeeDub
Driver: Blair RiddleCo-driver: Wayne LorenzenVehicle: 2015 VW GTICountry: Canada Targa vet teaches rally rookie Team VeeDub combines one experienced Targa veteran from Newfoundland and teams him up with a “come from away” rally rookie for six days in a quick and agile VW GTI. Sharing driving and co-driving duties throughout the week-long rally are Blair […]
Team: N*Synchro
Team: N*Synchro Driver: Corey Finkelstein Co-driver: Tom Pokorny Vehicle: 2018 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG Country: Canada Team N*Synchro find their rally rhythm When things don’t go according to plan, you ask yourself “What would the boy bands of the ’90s do?” Actually, nobody does that but Corey Finkelstein and Tom Pokorny didn’t let car trouble with […]
Team: Faster Pastor
Team: Faster Pastor Driver: Edison Wiltshire Co-driver: Olivia Wiltshire-Ryan Vehicle: 2007 Saab 93 V6 Turbo Country: Canada Targa is blessed to have the Faster Pastor back behind the wheel A fixture at Targa since the rally began in 2002, Rev. Edison Wiltshire is back this year with his grand-daughter and co-driver Olivia Wiltshire-Ryan in a […]
Team: Husband + Wife Racing
Team: Husband + Wife Racing Driver: Justin Crant Co-driver: Erin Crant Vehicle: 2009 BMW 135 Country: Canada Husband + Wife Racing are in it to win it Popular local Targa veterans Justin and Erin Crant from Paradise, NL – known as Husband + Wife Racing – return this year with their wild, winged 2009 BMW […]
Team: Aylmer Express
Team: Aylmer Express Driver: Brett Hueston Co-driver: John Hueston Vehicle: 2024 Subaru BRZ TS Country: Canada Father and son trade two wheels for four to take on Targa John Hueston and his son Brett have years of experience racing motorcycles and bicycles, but the lure of Targa Newfoundland inspired them to try their hand at […]