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2026 Targa 1 Champions - Justin and Erin Crant, Husband + Wife Racing.The Targa 1 title was decided by mere seconds afte...
10/09/2026

2026 Targa 1 Champions - Justin and Erin Crant, Husband + Wife Racing.

The Targa 1 title was decided by mere seconds after six days of hard driving. In the end, Husband + Wife Racing claimed victory.

Justin has stood on the top step of the podium before with other teammates but this is the married couple's first victory together in the Duemila. This homegrown Newfoundland team is a fan favourite in their fast BMW 135i with its gigantic wing.

They came tantalizingly close to winning in 2024 until a flat tire delayed them on the final stage in Brigus. This year wasn't without its challenges either as they had to deal with turbo and other mechanical issues. Fortunately, Justin is a master BMW mechanic so they didn't fall behind.

They had tough competition from the father-and-son team of Brett and John Hueston of Aylmer Express and the hard-driving Marshall brothers, Sam and Rick, were not far behind either.

Targa will be back in September 2027.

www.targanfld.com

https://targanfld.com/blogs/2026-competitors-t1/team-husband-wife-racing

Photos: Ralph Saulnier


2026 Targa 2 Champions - Keir Pollard and Jeremy Boehner, Spud Performance. Keir Pollard now has three consecutive Targa...
10/07/2026

2026 Targa 2 Champions - Keir Pollard and Jeremy Boehner, Spud Performance.

Keir Pollard now has three consecutive Targa 2 titles, the last two with co-driver Jeremy Boehner. It was a tight field and the PEI-based team was pushed hard by the competition right up to the final stage.

Targa 2 was a super competitive division this year with several fast machines prepared by Four Star Motorsports, the shop of rally legends Frank and Dan Sprongl. The leader board changed several times.

Unfortunate offs and mechanical trouble took out a couple of teams while time penalties were the curse of others.

Pollard and Boehner had some issues of their own when a fender sliced a tire on their mighty MINI, prompting some “bodywork” to provide more clearance. They persevered and proved the previous wins were no flukes.

Congrats on a well deserved victory to Spud Performance! Or is that Stud Performance now?

Targa 2 is the fastest division for cars equipped with a full roll cage and a top speed limited to 180 kph.

Targa returns in September 2027.

www.targanfld.com

https://targanfld.com/blogs/2026-competitors/team-spud-performance

Photos: Ralph Saulnier



Targa at Oktoberfest in Brigus.Multiple Targa winner Paul Abbott brought his classic 911 Targa and Tour lead Blair Riddl...
10/05/2026

Targa at Oktoberfest in Brigus.

Multiple Targa winner Paul Abbott brought his classic 911 Targa and Tour lead Blair Riddle drove his 2015 VW GTI to the car show on Sunday in the lovely town of Brigus. The show was organized by the Volkswagen Owners Group of Newfoundland (VOGN). Great car people both young and old and a wonderful collection of classic and modern VWs, Audis and Porsches on hand.




Who says you shouldn’t meet your heroes? Spec Miata Champion and MX5 Cup racer John Salerno and his buddy Jake Brenner w...
10/04/2026

Who says you shouldn’t meet your heroes? Spec Miata Champion and MX5 Cup racer John Salerno and his buddy Jake Brenner were thrilled to chat with racing legend Randy Pobst at the training session prior to the start of Targa 2026. Randy has three Targa victories to his name in addition to close to 100 professional wins over his storied racing career.

Sharing more great shots from the Targa celebration on George Street. Thanks Volodymyr Steliha.
10/03/2026

Sharing more great shots from the Targa celebration on George Street. Thanks Volodymyr Steliha.

Targa 2026 was electrifying!
10/02/2026

Targa 2026 was electrifying!

Teams got jumpy on the Cape St. Mary's stage on Day 2 of Targa 2026. The narrow road to the bird sanctuary is fast and s...
10/01/2026

Teams got jumpy on the Cape St. Mary's stage on Day 2 of Targa 2026. The narrow road to the bird sanctuary is fast and smooth but has some bumps that can send you flying. Spud Performance showed some surprising restraint this year in their rally-prepped MINI. The Subaru teams, however, were in "full send" mode. The prize has to go to Holdfast Racing for best launch though it’s pretty close with the Marshall brothers. You be the judge.

Targa returns in September 2027.

www.targanfld.com

Photos: Ralph Saulnier

More pictures of people, places and cars from Targa 2026. What a time! Targa 2027 returns next September.
09/30/2026

More pictures of people, places and cars from Targa 2026. What a time!

Targa 2027 returns next September.

Here's a personal account of Targa 2026 from Erin Crant of Husband + Wife Racing, winners of Targa 1 division this year.
09/30/2026

Here's a personal account of Targa 2026 from Erin Crant of Husband + Wife Racing, winners of Targa 1 division this year.

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