On Wednesday, Sept. 17, teams will make their way to Random Island in Trinity Bay. Beautiful Random Island is home to many lively communities that will host some of our key stages.
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Targa sponsored rowers reach the podium
In the 2025 Royal St. John’s Regatta, our Targa Newfoundland rowing team placed third in a very close and hard fought ladies under-18 race.
The Rocket races back to the Rock
Professional racing legend Randy “The Rocket” Pobst of Georgia has twice claimed the Targa 1 title. Can he make it three in a row this fall with co-driver Paul Abbott?
Rally wisdom from a Targa winner
Scott Giannou of St. John’s won Targa Newfoundland three times but it took several attempts before he pulled off that first victory. Here he shares his wisdom about finding success at Targa.
Our Communities: Eastport Peninsula and Bonavista Bay
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.
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.
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.
The legend of the Targa Truck
Trucks are a rare sight in Targa Newfoundland other than as support vehicles with one distinct exception – a 1971 GMC C1500 street rod pickup truck that raced in 2014 and surprised everyone except the owner.
Our Communities: Notre Dame Bay
On Day 5 of Targa, teams will race through communities along Notre Dame Bay in Central Newfoundland. They’ll start the day in the former logging community of Glenwood on the Gander River, then proceed to stages in Bobby’s Cove, Pleasantview, Point Leamington, Leading Tickles and Glover’s Harbour before ending the day in Appleton.
