They've revved and raced: Meet some Targa drivers and their unique rides

Targa Newfoundland's rally car race attracts competitors from all over the world.

Each has their own passion forthe event and each car is just as personal.

Targa Newfoundland 2024 finished on Thursday evening in Brigus, but racing is never really out of mind for competitors.

Meet three teams who talked to the CBC's Jeremy Eaton about why they do it.

WATCH |Now this is quite the engine roar:

Rev your engines. Rob Thompson doesnt need to be asked twice

15 days ago

Duration 1:15

Rob Thompson of Team Newfoundland Motorhead Racing describes his car and the overhaul it went through to get road race-ready for Targa 2024.

WATCH | He has his own race car, fulfilling a dream:

This Mustang can move. Meet Devon Knight and his Targa ride

15 days ago

Duration 1:21

Devon Knight wanted to be a part of the Targa Newfoundland rally car race from a young age and now the Corner Brook resident is living his dreams. He shows off his Targa vehicle and the features that make it unique.

WATCH | Why this car has lots of people writing on it:

This Targa driver dipped his cars wheels into the Pacific ocean

15 days ago

Duration 1:49

Kurt Penner, of Team Jellybean in the Targa Newfoundland rally, explains why his car is a little piece of Canadian history and why there are signatures all over the hood.

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