Targa Legends

ACP: A Targa legend
ACP: A Targa legend
At the finish line of Targa 2012 with a win in Open division. (Photo: Ralph Saulnier) The impressive resume of two-time Targa Newfoundland winner Andrew Comrie-Picard (ACP) is as long... Read more...
Ernie Jakubowski: Targa champion
Ernie Jakubowski: Targa champion
Ernie Jakubowski and Bill Comat on George Street in St. John’s. Ernie Jakubowski of Oakville, Ontario was a two-time champion in the Targa Modern division in the rally’s early years.... Read more...
In memoriam – Carolyn Ryall
In memoriam – Carolyn Ryall
Carolyn Ryall was a teacher, navigator, Targa winner and husband Alan’s “love of my life”. The Targa family was deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of Carolyn Ryall,... Read more...
Targa Legends: Attack of Godzilla
Targa Legends: Attack of Godzilla
The year was 2009 when a fire-breathing orange monster called Godzilla descended on the peaceful island of Newfoundland and attacked the roads of the Rock.   IMSA legend Steve Millen... Read more...
Targa Legends: Team Mopar
Targa Legends: Team Mopar
Targa Newfoundland 2011: Chrysler muscles its way to the podium   Auto manufacturers such as Chrysler, MINI (BMW), Subaru, and Hyundai regularly sponsored teams to compete in Targa Newfoundland. Chrysler... Read more...
Targa Legends: Davenport Racing
Targa Legends: Davenport Racing
Davenport Subaru Racing always aimed high. (Photo: Ralph Saulnier) Mike Davenport was a fixture at Targa for years. The former owner of Davenport Subaru in Orillia, Ontario and co-driver Brad... Read more...
Honouring a long-time friend of Targa: Paddy Phillips
Honouring a long-time friend of Targa: Paddy Phillips
Paddy Phillips (checked shirt, far left) at a Targa post-event party.   Patrick Leo (Paddy) Phillips, June 13th, 1943 – May 22nd, 2026   We are saddened by Paddy Phillips’... Read more...
Targa Legends: The (Almost) Unstoppable Mustang.
Targa Legends: The (Almost) Unstoppable Mustang.
The 1965 Mustang racing along the shore. (Photo: Ralph Saulnier) The Indiana team of Jack Rogers and C.J. Strupp along with C.J.’s husband and crew chief Steve Strupp were virtually... Read more...
Past Champions: Roy Hopkins and Adrienne Hughes
Past Champions: Roy Hopkins and Adrienne Hughes
Adrienne Hughes and Roy Hopkins were a winning duo for years at Targa. (Photo: Gordon Sleigh) Roy Hopkins and Adrienne Hughes from Spencerport, New York were a force to be... Read more...