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  • Flashback to 2002: The first Targa Newfoundland

    Twenty-two years ago in September 2002, the first Targa Newfoundland hit the roads of The Rock. It was modelled after Targa Tasmania in Australia which inspired Doug Mepham and Jim Kenzie after they raced there and had an amazing time. On their way home, they mused about where a rally like that could be staged…

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    Flashback to 2002: The first Targa Newfoundland

  • Update: Rule changes for Targa 2025 include roll bars for Targa 1

    Targa Newfoundland has updated the rules for 2025 to enhance safety while keeping the event exciting and challenging for entrants of all levels of skill and experience. The most significant changes are in the Targa 1 division. Top speed has been increased to 155 kph in Targa 1 and cars entered in this competitive category must now…

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    Update: Rule changes for Targa 2025 include roll bars for Targa 1

  • In Memoriam – Kenneth Simmons

    Sadly, we lost another member of the extended Targa Newfoundland family this week. Ken Simmons was a respected journalist and long-time fan of motorsports and car culture. He competed in three Targa Newfoundland rallies as a co-driver, earned a certificate from the Bridgestone Racing School at Ontario’s Mosport track, and wrote a weekly column in…

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    In Memoriam – Kenneth Simmons

  • Volunteer recognized with Spirit of Targa award

    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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    Volunteer recognized with Spirit of Targa award

  • 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…

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    Spaces filling up early for Targa 2025

  • 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…

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    Meet the racing doctors of Targa Newfoundland

  • 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…

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    Targa’s registrar has done it all

  • In Memoriam – Roger Hodder, Team EZRA

    We lost a beloved member of the extended Targa Newfoundland family earlier this year. Roger Hodder of Georges Brook-Milton, NL was a long-time member of Team EZRA with the Faster Pastor, Edison Wiltshire. A master mechanic, Roger helped prepare and maintain the 1977 Citroen CX GTi that Edison and his wife Margo ran in Targa…

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    In Memoriam – Roger Hodder, Team EZRA

  • My first Targa Newfoundland – thoughts from a rally rookie

    Targa Newfoundland 2024 ended a week ago and I am still buzzed from driving in the rally for the first time. Six days of driving, 2000 km of fun and challenging roads, gorgeous scenery, and wonderful people adds up to an unforgettable experience. I saw the coverage of past Targas years ago and it left…

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    My first Targa Newfoundland – thoughts from a rally rookie

  • Final day decides winners of Targa Newfoundland 2024 

    After six long, grueling days, 2000 km of stages and transits across the island of Newfoundland, and variable weather conditions, the final stage in the historic town of Brigus decided the winners of Targa Newfoundland 2024.   Standings in the competitive Targa 1 division were tight all week with different teams grabbing the lead after different…

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    Final day decides winners of Targa Newfoundland 2024 

  • Targa Newfoundland – How it all began

    by Jim Kenzie, Targa Newfoundland co-founder and three-time winner  We owe it all to Bob English. Bob, a fellow auto scribe, and his wife Helen had invited me to dinner in their then-home in Erin Ontario, a bit north-east of us in Milton. During dins, Bob mentioned that our mutual friend, Doug Mepham, a former…

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    Targa Newfoundland – How it all began

  • Targa 2023 in review – a team’s perspective

    By: Erin Crant of Husband + Wife Racing, Car #135 – 2009 BMW 135Targa is an absolutely gruelling week – a complete whirlwind, full of ups and downs and a mix of emotions – adrenaline, defeat, gratitude, happiness, exhaustion, elation, and the list goes on. Finishing the event is an emotion like none other. We…

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    Targa 2023 in review – a team’s perspective

  • Racing royalty Randy Pobst returns to Race the Rock

    Fan favourite superstar racing driver Randy Pobst will head back to the challenging roads of Targa Newfoundland this fall to defend his Targa 1 win last year. Targa Newfoundland, the only tarmac car rally in North America, hits the roads of Newfoundland (a.k.a., the Rock) September 12-19, 2024. Pobst, John Hume Sr., and Craig MacMullen…

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    Racing royalty Randy Pobst returns to Race the Rock

  • Targa returns to Gander

    Targa Newfoundland, the only tarmac car rally in North America, will return to the streets of Gander this September for the 2024 edition of this exciting world-famous event.   “We are delighted to welcome Targa back to Gander!” said Mayor Percy Farwell. “With the meticulous efforts and commitment of the organizers to ensure a safe and…

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    Targa returns to Gander

  • Exciting Updates for Targa Newfoundland 2024 and Beyond!

    Welcome back to Targa Newfoundland! After a four-year break, we’re thrilled to share some exciting news about our recent 2023 event and future plans. In 2023, Targa Newfoundland made a triumphant return, and while the entry was smaller than in previous years, it added a special touch of fun for everyone involved. Overcoming initial challenges,…

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    Exciting Updates for Targa Newfoundland 2024 and Beyond!

  • After a successful return, Targa Newfoundland looks toward 2024 

    Fresh from thrilling spectators from St. John’s to St. Bride’s to Leading Tickles and everywhere between, the first event since a four-year hiatus, Targa Newfoundland organizers, fans, and competitors eagerly await the 2024 edition. Competitors returned to the capital city of St. John’s on Thursday, September 21 after covering close to 2,000 km of the…

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    After a successful return, Targa Newfoundland looks toward 2024 

  • Targa Newfoundland welcomes pro road racer Randy Pobst

    Fresh off setting the modified electric production record in a 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Targa is excited to welcome Randy Pobst. Randy is a career pro road racer with 80+ pro wins. He earned factory driving contracts with Porsche, Audi, Mazda, and Volvo, winning twice at The…

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    Targa Newfoundland welcomes pro road racer Randy Pobst

  • Targa Newfoundland Celebrates the Heartbeat of Newfoundland Communities in Its 21st Annual Event

    Targa Newfoundland, the legendary motorsports event that has become an integral part of Newfoundland’s vibrant culture, is gearing up for its 21st exhilarating edition, set to take place from September 14 to September 22, 2023. This year’s event promises to not only push the limits of automotive enthusiasts but also celebrate the essence of the…

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    Targa Newfoundland Celebrates the Heartbeat of Newfoundland Communities in Its 21st Annual Event

  • Targa NL Enters Development Agreement with Sphere Media for Documentary Series

    Targa NL road rally is pleased to announce a television development agreement with Sphere Media, one of Canada’s largest independent and most respected production companies. Sphere’s documentary credits include 9/11: Cleared for Chaos (Discovery Canada, National Geographic International) and 100 Days to Victory (History Canada, BBC, Foxtel). “Sphere is the perfect partner to translate the…

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  • Targa Newfoundland introduces electric vehicle touring class

    As part of its first event since 2019, Targa Newfoundland is excited to invite the owners of electric vehicles to participate in an all-new touring class. This new class is a non-competitive tour within Targa that focuses entirely on electric vehicles. “The EV tour is designed to allow the owners of electric vehicles to push…

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    Targa Newfoundland introduces electric vehicle touring class