The third day of the Targa Newfoundland car rally, on Monday, September 15, will take teams to several communities along scenic Notre Dame Bay. Community volunteers and Targa officials will close sections of road to vehicles and pedestrian traffic for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to run the Targa Newfoundland stages. The maps below indicate, in black, which roads will be closed.
Monday, September 15 – Leg 3, Notre Dame Bay
Monday’s first stage is in the streets of the former logging community of Glenwood on the Gander River, then teams will proceed to stages in the communities of Bobby’s Cove, Pleasantview, Point Leamington, and Leading Tickles. In the afternoon, stages take place in Leading Tickles and Glover’s Harbour. Note: due to road work in the Town of Appleton, Targa will not run there this year.
Stages and Road Closures
Check the 2025 Route Map page for road closures. Visit the Event Stages webpage for detailed information about each day of the event. A detailed event schedule is also posted.
Locations (maps below): Glenwood, Bobby’s Cove, Pleasantview, Point Leamington, Leading Tickles, Glover’s Harbour
Keeping spectators, competitors, and volunteers safe is our top priority.
Spectators must follow instructions from Safety Marshals in yellow or orange Targa vests. Stand only behind the yellow taped areas. Supervise children closely and control pets. Do not park vehicles near the Targa route (15 metres). Do not cross the road during the event.
Be a smart spectator. Think safety! Stand at least 15 metres from the road. Never stand on the outside of a turn. Choose high ground. Never stand behind red tape. Always stand, do not sit down to watch and remind others to do the same.
If residents have questions, call or email Targa Newfoundland at 1-877-332-2413 or safety@targanfld.com.
About Targa Newfoundland
Owned and operated by Newfoundland International Motorsports Limited, Targa Newfoundland is one of only three internationally recognized Targa motorsports events in the world. Since 2002, Targa Newfoundland, the ultimate tarmac rally in North America, has attracted hundreds of professional and amateur racers from around the globe to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Held each fall on the ruggedly beautiful island of Newfoundland in eastern Canada, the rally covers 2000 kilometres of challenging, twisty roads through amazing scenery across the island including about 500 kilometres of thrilling stages on closed sections of public roads. Now in its 23rd year, Targa Newfoundland will reach an incredible milestone – the 1000th stage – during this fall’s event. Visit the Targa website targanfld.com for more information.
