Most liked posts in thread: 2014 Targa Newfoundland

Steve · Nov 24, 2014

Hang in there, some fun onboard starting around 4min.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YvuHbf0cIk"]Living The Dream -- Targa Newfoundland in a Scion FR-S - YouTube[/ame]

Steve · Sep 16, 2014

The 2014 Targa Newfoundland is underway!

A few pics from the Prologue (Sun):

Steve · May 1, 2014

One of the entrants.

Car #1333 - 2013 MINI GP - Driver: John Hume Sr., Ontario, Canada - Co-driver: Craig MacMullen, Nova Scotia, Canada. Grand Touring Entry.

Steve · Jul 1, 2014

Found the pic, here's #1334 (info above).

Steve · Sep 16, 2014

Pics from Day 1 (Mon):

Oops!

ScottinBend · Sep 17, 2014

Hope we can get some TV coverage like previous years.

Steve · Sep 17, 2014

Leg 2 photos:

A few shots to show the interesting mix of different vehicle types all in competition.

Steve · Sep 18, 2014

Day 3 pics:

Steve · Sep 20, 2014

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGoX5mUe7Y8"]Targa Newfoundland Day 4 2014 - YouTube[/ame]

Steve · Sep 20, 2014

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIfM9mqbxfw"]Targa Newfoundland Day 5 2014 - YouTube[/ame]

minimark · Nov 25, 2014

Forgive the thread jack but on a side note in Rally racing, guess who's back for a one off at the Rally Monte Carlo...[emoji41]

Steve · Jan 10, 2014

Apparently the Flyin' Miata team made a documentary film of their experience on the Targa. Here's the blurb (preview video below).

Racing the Rock DVD

A full-length feature on Miatas racing in a major competition? Yes!

In 2011, hundreds of Miata owners banded together to support FM`s two-car team as they took on the daunting Targa Newfoundland. One car had the experienced team of Keith and Janel Tanner, battling for the win in the fast Open division with a V8 Miata. The other car had the rookie team of Brandon Fitch and Zach Bowman tackling the complex Grand Touring division. This is the story of that race and the people behind it.

Filmed and edited by professional filmmakers Adam and Tracy Costa, this is no home video. It`s a great look into the Miata community and what it takes to survive "the Ironman of Motorsport". It`s similar to Dust to Glory and Truth in 24. The film was partially financed by Kickstarter contributions, making it a community-supported film about a community-supported race effort.

The world premiere took place at the 2012 Flyin` Miata Summer Camp, and now here`s your chance to see the final product. Blu-Ray and digital download will be available in the future, at the moment we currently have a limited stock of DVDs.

From the back of the DVD case:
Targa Newfoundland
Five days and fourteen hundred miles of fierce competition on the public roads of Newfoundland. Drivers come from all over the world to race at this legendary event, spending tens of thousands of dollars to prove their worth in a contest that has no prize purse.

This is racing at its purest; car versus clock, man versus road. To the winners go the bragging rights - and a trophy if they`re lucky.

In 2011, Flyin` Miata took two of their fastest cars to compete in the Targa. This is the story of their race, and the incredible journey of getting to the start line.

Free shipping inside North America! 73 minutes, NTSC widescreen.
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[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjJFjBMnx_I]Racing The Rock: 6 Days at Targa Newfoundland preview - YouTube[/ame]

Flyin' Miata 1 800 FLY MX5s

Steve · Feb 21, 2014

An update on that effort to find transport for cars from the U.S.:

To my American friends:

A company located in Phoenix, Arizona has obtain a solution in regards to transporting vehicles from the U.S. up here for Targa in September. The driver/operator is well known in racing as a truck driver and transportation expert. He has experience with many race teams and also understands the complications of crossing international borders. He quotes differently than most because he provides a more custom level of service. He will pick up the cars in Phoenix and then head north stopping to pick up any others along the way. He needs 6 cars in his enclosed trailer to make this work (currently has 2 and the deal only came together yesterday). The custom difference with operator is that he will be in NL for the entire race, following the route and be available for the mid day and evening services. He will carry tools, tires and spare parts. Also planning on a smaller chase truck to provide service all along the race route.

If this interest you, as an all in one, get your car to Targa, having service provided by someone who knows how to fix cars, and having your vehicle transported back to the U.S., then this is possibly the ideal situation for you.

Contact Tim Smart. [email protected]
(480) 381 - 2264
Home Page

Or email me about it at [email protected] and I'll forward your info along.

Tim will be able to give you prices and more information on the deal (he is not the driver/operator of the rig, but is the individual coordinating all of this, and was a volunteer with Targa last year so he knows his stuff).
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jerryb2005mcs · Feb 23, 2014

Been a huge fan of this Targa. Would love to race it myself!
But I'm having a hard time finding resources around costs and planning.

Steve · May 14, 2014

And another!

Car #803 - 2006 MINI Cooper S JCW - Driver: Doug Mepham, Ontario, Canada - Co-Driver: John Solecki, Ontario, Canada. Targa Entry.

Steve · Jun 10, 2014

MINI returns to Targa Newfoundland with contingency cash (targanewfoundland.com)

ST. JOHNâ€™S (May 15, 2014) â€“ Targa Newfoundland competitors in the Grand Touring, Open or Modern competition have extra incentive to do well, thanks to $9,000 in cash awards posted by MINI Canada.

Drivers of MINI models who win one of those categories can take home $3,000 as part of the companyâ€™s Canadian Contingency Awards Program. It is the third year MINI, part of the BMW Group in Canada, has made cash available to Targa competitors.

The national program also posts awards for MINI drivers involved in the Canadian Touring Car Championship road race series.

MINI scored its first international motorsport win at Targa Newfoundland in 2004.

â€œMotorsports is an important pillar for MINI. The heritage of the brand, and its continued success in modern day competitions are indicative of the performance oriented products we pride ourselves on. The Contingency Award Program is designed to encourage and reward the skilled drivers in one of our exciting vehicles,â€ said Adam Shaver, Director of MINI Canada.

â€œThis is the kind of support that directly reaches our competitors and helps reward the preparation and determination that Targa demands,â€ added Targa Newfoundland organizer Robert Giannou. â€œMINI has been involved with Targa Newfoundland in one way or another since 2003, and this association is one we value a great deal.â€

More information on the program is available at https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/canada/pressDetail.html?title=mini-canada-announces-third-year-of-incentive-program-in-canadian-motorsport&outputChannelId=21&id=T0179265EN&left_menu_item=node__5127

Owned and operated by Newfoundland International Motorsports Limited, Targa Newfoundland is one of three internationally recognized Targa motorsports events in the world. The 2014 competition will start in St. Johnâ€™s on September 14 and concludes back in the capital on September 19. The annual rally will cover more than 2,000 kilometres of the challenging, twisty roads of the central and eastern portion of Newfoundland, including more than 400 kilometres of closed-road, flat-out Targa stages.

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Contact:

Media: Doug Mepham 905 325 3431 [email protected]

Competitors: Darren Sheppard 1 877 332 2413 [email protected]

Website: www.targanewfoundland.com &www.facebook.com/targanl
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Steve · Jun 12, 2014

Another interesting competitor registered for the 2014 Targa...apparently.

Steve · Jun 18, 2014

Another MINI, no pic of this one yet though.

"New entry! Car #1334 - 2006 MINI GP - Driver: Cody Morch, ON, Canada. Co-Driver: Nicole Troster, ON, Canada. Grand Touring Entry."

mrntd · Jul 1, 2014

I met a couple of Mini racers that run their classic in the Targa at the Mid Ohio vintage race. They encourage all of us to come up and either race or watch.

Crashton · Jul 1, 2014

If Nick Fab will sponsor me I'll go! :yesnod:

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