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  • New Member Gathering

    February 7, 2026  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
     Paul Miller Porsche, 3419 US 46 East, Parsippany, NJ 07054

    We invite you to attend the next NNJR New Member Gathering, which will be held on Saturday, February 7th, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Paul Miller Porsche, 3419 US 46 East, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

    Continental Breakfast will be provided.

    If you haven’t attended an NNJR event yet or are unsure what you might be interested in, this gathering is a great way to find out! Committee chairs for each activity will be on hand to give you an overview of what to expect when you sign up for an event and answer any questions you may have.It’s a great way to meet NNJR members and start experiencing PCA’s motto: “It’s not just the cars, it’s the people.”

    RSVPs are greatly appreciated. newmember@nnjr-pca.com

    We hope to see you there!

    “IMPORTANT! The great,supportive team at Paul Miller asks everyone attending to please park in the back lot of the dealership to keep the front open. While Paul Miller team members will be directing attendees where to park, please be respectful and honor their wishes. Thank You!”

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  • Lightning 1 NNJR DE (Registration Required)

    April 18, 2026 - April 19, 2026  
     New Jersey Motorsports Park, 8000 Dividing Creek Rd, Millville, NJ 08332, USA

    NNJR PCA offers members and non-members an opportunity to drive their car at speed “on track” at a number of premier Motor Sports facilities throughout the northeast, and beyond.  We practice and teach high-performance driving techniques in a safe, controlled environment. NNJR Driver’s Education is:

    Safe, Serious, Fun
     
    NNJR driver education events welcome drivers at any level of track driving experience, from “never-ever” to highly experienced.  Driver sessions on track are organized by level of experience, so drivers are sharing the track with others of similar experience.
     
    We take the safety and instructional aspects of our events very seriously

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    Registration Link: https://www.motorsportreg.com/orgs/pca/northern-new-jersey/drivers-education

    **NNJR NON-EXCLUSIVE EVENT**

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  • WGI 2 NNJR DE - Advanced Solo only (Registration Required)

    April 27, 2026 - April 28, 2026  
     Watkins Glen International, 2790 County Route 16, Watkins Glen, NY 14891

    NNJR PCA offers members and non-members an opportunity to drive their car at speed “on track” at a number of premier Motor Sports facilities throughout the northeast, and beyond.  We practice and teach high-performance driving techniques in a safe, controlled environment. NNJR Driver’s Education is:

    Safe, Serious, Fun
     

    This event isa unique one on the NNJR calendar being open only to “advanced” DE participantswho are qualified to drive on track without an instructor.  There are onlythree run groups, affording much greater track time than typical DE events.

     
    We take the safety and instructional aspects of our events very seriously

    Registration Open: 
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    Registration Link: https://www.motorsportreg.com/orgs/pca/northern-new-jersey/drivers-education

    **NNJR NON-EXCLUSIVE EVENT**

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Dennis Thovson

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Dennis K. Thovson, 88, of New Providence, N.J. formerly of Berkeley Heights, N.J. passed away on May 15, 2022 at Overlook Medical Center, Summit, N.J.

Dennis was born on February 1, 1934 in Forest City, IA. He was the son of Katie (Ver Hoef) and Willard Orville Thovson. He graduated from Iowa State University where he received his bachelor’s and master’s degree in Electrical Engineering. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he served as a jet fighter pilot. Dennis was an Executive at Bell Labs and AT&T, Murray Hill, N.J. During his career he was awarded a patent for his work in telecommunication.

He met his beloved wife, Marlys in 1953. After 63 years of marriage, Dennis was predeceased by Marlys in 2018. Dennis was an avid Porsche enthusiast and served as the President of the Northern New Jersey Region of the Porsche Club of America and the Chief Driving Instructor for many years. Dennis also served as Vice President  and President of the national Porsche Club of America. Dennis passionately and skillfully drove his various Porsche 911s at many road racing  courses throughout the country including Watkins Glen, Lime Rock, Virginia International, Mid-Ohio, Pocono Raceway, Laguna Seca, Bridgehampton  and Summit Point. Together with his wife, Marlys they volunteered countless hours for the Porsche Club whether at the High-Performance Driving Schools, Annual Wine Tasting Events, and almost all other Club events. Dennis also enjoyed photography and was a classical pianist.

Dennis is survived by his sister, Janet Peterson and his brother, Paul Thovson. He is also survived by a host of extended family and dear friends.

Burial arrangements will take place in Forest City, IA.

A Celebration of Life” gathering is scheduled for Sunday, May 22 from 1:30 to 4:30 at Paul Miller Porsche 3419 US-46 E, Parsippany, NJ 07054. More details here.   

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research in Dennis and Marlys’ name.

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  • Tech Session at Porsche Edison