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Past champions win Targa Newfoundland 2025
After six days of competition that tested the mettle and metal of more than two dozen rally teams, Targa Newfoundland crossed the finish line in Brigus on Sept. 18.
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Targa 2025 roars to life
About 30 rally and sports cars roared to life at the Mary Brown’s Centre in downtown St. John’s on Saturday morning before heading to the Southern Shore for the first stages of Targa Newfoundland 2025.
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Targa Newfoundland fires up Saturday morning in St. John’s
Downtown St. John’s will wake up to revving engines as rally cars line up for the official start of Targa Newfoundland 2025 at the Mary Brown’s Centre on Saturday, September 13.
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Safety is top priority at Targa
With the 23rd running of Targa Newfoundland about to hit the road from September 13-18, safety of the competitors, volunteers, and spectators is the number one priority.
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Local teams ready to take on Targa
Since the first Targa Newfoundland in 2002, the world famous rally has attracted racers from the around the globe but it has also brought out plenty of local talent. And several have taken home trophies. Once again, Newfoundland & Labrador is well represented among the ranks of drivers and co-drivers taking on this legendary and…
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Where to catch Targa in action
Targa Newfoundland 2025 roars into action in just a few days covering close to 2000 km from eastern to central Newfoundland. The ultimate tarmac rally will travel through 30 communities from September 13-18. There are many places where people can catch the action along the way. Some of the best viewing spots are in the…
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Our Communities: Conception Bay
On the final day of competition, teams will head to beautiful Conception Bay for the most challenging stages of the rally in a spectacular setting. Teams will zip through scenic Conception Harbour, Colliers, Georgetown, Marysvale, Turk’s Gut and Brigus before the winners are decided.
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Meet the Teams: New Faces, New Friends
Several first-timers will join the Targa family this fall. Here are some of the new teams that will “Race the Rock” for the first time.
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One week to Targa 2025
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.
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Meet the Teams: Familiar Faces
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.
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Our Communities: Random Island, Trinity Bay
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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
