Team: Faster Pastor

Driver: Edison Wiltshire

Co-driver: Olivia Wiltshire-Ryan 

Vehicle: 2007 Saab 93 V6 Turbo

Country: Canada

Targa is blessed to have the Faster Pastor back behind the wheel 

A fixture at Targa since the rally began in 2002, Rev. Edison Wiltshire is back this year with his grand-daughter and co-driver Olivia Wiltshire-Ryan in a 2007 Saab 93 V6 Turbo.  

Edison, affectionately known as the “Faster Pastor,” has been a familiar face in the Targa Newfoundland racing scene for years, providing motorsports chaplaincy services. When he’s not preaching, he’s revving his engine and leaving competitors in the dust. Hailing from Random Island near Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Edison has captured the hearts of fans with his love for speed and his strong spiritual values. 

Rev. Wiltshire once performed a wedding during Targa. Midway through the intense competition, Edison took a break to unite a couple in matrimony, with all the competitors joining in the celebration. It’s this kind of extraordinary spirit that sets him apart and endears him to all who know him. 

Together with his supportive wife, Marg-o, Edison participated in every single Targa Newfoundland race until 2023 when Olivia took over the co-driver seat. They’ve tackled the challenging roads of Newfoundland in a diverse fleet of vehicles, including the iconic Citroen Traction Avant and the Citroen DS Sedan, as well as a Porsche 911 and a Subaru Outback.