In just one week, about 30 teams from across North America and parts of Europe will converge on St. John’s for the 2025 edition of the legendary Targa Newfoundland tarmac rally.

There will be plenty of familiar faces at Targa this fall. Here are several past competitors who just can’t get enough of this epic rally.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.