Targa Newfoundland

The event covers about 2,000 km (1,200 mi) in September of each year on eastern and central parts of the island of Newfoundland.

As Jim wrote in Toronto Star Wheels, “We got talking and thought: Island; welcoming population; needs tourism dollars.

Robert Giannou was inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame Class of 2022 as a competitor, builder and significant contributor.

Giannou joined the St. John’s Motor Club in 1958, where he began organizing rally, solo and hillclimb events in 1962.

Without Robert’s vision and guidance, we wouldn’t have such an exceptional event today that challenges drivers, cars, and teams, and brings communities across the island of Newfoundland together for the love of motorsport.

MINI JCW GP racing along a scenic coastal highway in Targa Newfoundland 2023.
Porsche 911 at speed through the town of Brigus stage of Targa Newfoundland 2023.
Randy Pobst and Paul Abbott in their Porsche 911 won the Targa 1 title in 2024.
Dave Wallingford and co-driver Leanne Junnila claimed the Targa 2 title in their 2017 Ford Fiesta in 2023.
Dave Wallingford and co-driver Leanne Junnila claimed the Targa 2 title in their 2017 Ford Fiesta in 2023.