Eastport Peninsula, an area known as The Road to the Beaches, embodies what Newfoundland outports are famous for: startling coastlines, culture, history, entertainment and a welcoming environment second-to-none.
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The Art of Co-driving
As a co-driver in Targa Newfoundland, you’re an essential half of a high-performance team tackling one of the most demanding and rewarding tarmac rallies in North America. This guide is here to help you hit the ground running.
Rearview mirror: The rebirth of the Ferrari that went for a swim
One of the most famous, or perhaps infamous, chapters in Targa’s 23-year history was the Ferrari that went for a swim. Years later it was reborn better than ever.
Team: Dammralliers
Past GT winners Marinus and Renee Damm from Oregon are coming back for another shot at the podium
Team: Aylmer Express
Their first taste of Targa in 2024 only left John and Brett Hueston wanting more so they’re coming back this fall for another run.
Team: Faster Pastor
A fixture at Targa since the rally began in 2002, Rev. Edison Wiltshire returns this year with his grand-daughter and co-driver Olivia Wiltshire-Ryan.
Targa is back with its biggest rally in years
The legendary Targa Newfoundland tarmac rally returns this fall with the biggest field of cars competing in many years. Thirty teams are signed up and gearing up for an epic six-day rally from eastern to central Newfoundland and back again.
Team: DBM Racing
2018 Targa winner Mark Rittenhouse is back with Mark Laitenberger in hopes of repeating that success.
Team: Rock the Croc
Two friends from Atlantic Canada with a shared love of motorsports are teaming up to race the Rock this fall.
Team: Wounded Warriors Racing
The team of Wounded Warriors Racing or WWR for short are military veterans rallying in support of other veterans by raising funds for Wounded Warriors Canada.