Current Events
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sun01jun8:00 amsun11:00 amF1 watch party (Spain)
Time
June 1, 2025 8:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Edison Porsche
900 U.S. Highway One, Edison, NJ 08817
Event Details
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Sunday, June 1, 2025 8:00am Porsche Edison 900 US-1, Edison, NJ 08817 🏆 Feel the Speed. Live the Thrills. 🏆 Join your NNJR
Event Details
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
Sunday, June 1, 2025
8:00am
Porsche Edison
900 US-1, Edison, NJ 08817
🏆 Feel the Speed. Live the Thrills. 🏆
Join your NNJR friends for heart-pounding action, high-speed drama, and non-stop excitement watching the LIVE broadcast of the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix!
Graciously Hosted by Porsche Edison.
Registration Link (for headcount purposes): https://nnjr-pca.com/event-registration/
Questions? Email us at social@nnjr-pca.com
sat07jun7:45 amsat3:45 pmNNJR-PCA Pocono AutoCross
Time
June 7, 2025 7:45 am - 3:45 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Pocono Raceway, 1234 Long Pond Rd, Long Pond, PA 18334, USA
Event Details
Autocross is, hands-down, the cheapest, safest, least time-consuming way for you to learn basic performance driving, push your car, and push your skills. It’s fun, informal, safe and the crowd is
Event Details
Autocross is, hands-down, the cheapest, safest, least time-consuming way for you to learn basic performance driving, push your car, and push your skills.
It’s fun, informal, safe and the crowd is welcoming. And if you have family members or friends, who are – horrors – Porsche-less, bring them in (more or less) whatever they have – it’s all good. Need a helmet? We have loaners. Need coaching? We have instructors. Have a need for speed? We have the cure. Come on out and join us. If you have questions – reach out to any of the team.
NNJR’s autocross is different. We hold all our events at one of the biggest, best facilities int he country: Pocono Raceway. No tight parking lot for us.
It is racing, but you need not compete. It is fast, but you need not go faster than you car comfortable. No special preparation required. No pre-tech required.
If you want even more information reach out to autocross@nnjr-pca.com and/or watch for our “introduction to Autocross” interactive webinar early this spring.
Registration Opens: 04/01/2025
Registration Link: https://nnjr-pca.motorsportreg.com
Much more information on Autocross here: https://nnjr-pca.com/autocross-3/
**NNJR NON-EXCLUSIVE EVENT**
sun08jun10:00 amsun4:00 pmSummer Sizzle Rally
Time
June 8, 2025 10:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Paul Miller Porsche Service Center
341 Rout 10, East Hanover NJ
Event Details
Start Location: Paul Miller Porsche Service Center on Route 10 in East Hanover Description: Question and Answer Fun Car Rally of Northwestern New Jersey. Light Breakfast and Full Buffet Lunch Included.
Event Details
Start Location: Paul Miller Porsche Service Center on Route 10 in East Hanover
Description: Question and Answer Fun Car Rally of Northwestern New Jersey. Light Breakfast and Full Buffet Lunch Included. Open to all members and friends of the club, children welcomed. Trophies for Experienced and Novice Teams (1st– 4th in each class), plus Best Four Door Porsche and Dead Last but Finished
Entry Fee: $80 per two person Team, $35 per extra person over 13, 12 and under are free
Registration: In person registration (cash or check only) opens at 10:30AM, Drivers meeting 11:30am and First Car off at 12noon – No online registration or advanced payment needed. First Timers are welcome and encouraged. Each event will count towards NNJR-PCA Year End Rally Series and awards.
mon09jun6:00 pmmon8:00 pmLime Rock DE Tech
Time
June 9, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Paul Miller Porsche
3419 US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054, USA
Event Details
Mandatory tech inspection for participants of the upcoming Lime Rock Driver Education event.
Event Details
Mandatory tech inspection for participants of the upcoming Lime Rock Driver Education event.
wed11jun7:30 pmwed9:00 pmNNJR Monthly Member Meeting w/PCNA Tech Tom Misciagna
Time
June 11, 2025 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Stickley Museum
2352 NJ-10, Morris Plains, NJ 07950, USA
Event Details
Join PCNA Tech Tom Misciagna for an evening sharing details about Motorsport derived technologies and complex features including DynamicChassis Control (PDCC) and Rear Wheel Steering found on many modern Porsches. Tom
Event Details
Join PCNA Tech Tom Misciagna for an evening sharing details about Motorsport derived technologies and complex features including DynamicChassis Control (PDCC) and Rear Wheel Steering found on many modern Porsches.
Tom presented to NNJR members at the Tech Session held at Jack Daniels Porsche on March 22. Join your fellow NNJR members for a fun and educational evening.
mon23jun(jun 23)12:00 amtue24(jun 24)11:59 pmLime Rock NNJR DE
Time
June 23, 2025 12:00 am - June 24, 2025 11:59 pm(GMT-04:00)
Event Details
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
Event Details
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
Registration Open: 02/01/2025
Registration Link: https://www.
sun29jun9:00 amsun1:00 pmPaul Miller Classic Concours
Time
June 29, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Paul Miller Porsche
3419 US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054, USA
Event Details
It’s time for our premier Concours event of the season. So, bring your 356, bring your 914, bring your air-cooled 911 classic; if they’re concours clean, they’re welcome to
Event Details
It’s time for our premier Concours event of the season. So, bring your 356, bring your 914, bring your air-cooled 911 classic; if they’re concours clean, they’re welcome to compete in this special PorscheClassic Concours. These classics will be the highlight of this special event hosted by Paul Miller Porsche at their dealership in Parsippany. If you have an newer water-cooled Porsche, sedan, or sports car, you’re welcome as well. This Concours is open to all Porsches of all ages.
Exterior, interior, and storage areas will be judged, and no engines will be examined at this event. All participants will earn ChampionshipPoints toward the annual trophies and awards, and special prizes will be presented to all the winners in each class. Children are welcome to participate as Porsche Junior Judges to pick their Best-in-Show Porsches. Refreshments will be served.
Early registration is highly recommended since lot space may be limited.
You must register on the NNJR website; go to https://nnjr-pca.com/event-registration/
Registration closes promptly at 6:00pm Saturday, June 28th, and there will be no “day-of” registration.
Questions or comments, contact: concours@nnjr-pca.com
**PCA MEMBER EXCLUSIVE**
thu03julAll Daytue15PCA Parade - Oklahoma City
Time
July 3, 2025 - July 15, 2025 (All Day)(GMT-04:00)
Event Details
Details on the 2025 Porsche Parade HERE
Event Details
Details on the 2025 Porsche Parade HERE
fri25julAll DayPittRace DE ARPCA - solo only
Time
July 25, 2025 All Day(GMT-04:00)
Location
Pittsburgh International Race Complex
201 Penndale Road, Wampum, PA 16157
Event Details
Friday Advanced Solo Lapping (ASL) – STUDENTS & INSTRUCTORS Approved Advanced Solo drivers and Instructors may add July 25 as an optional third day ahead of the Sat/Sun HPDE event.
Event Details
Friday Advanced Solo Lapping (ASL) – STUDENTS & INSTRUCTORS
Approved Advanced Solo drivers and Instructors may add July 25 as an optional third day ahead of the Sat/Sun HPDE event. B solo drivers may apply for (ASL) with or without prior PittRace experience (may need recommendation from home CDI if limited MSR logbook experience). C & D drivers are NOT eligible for ASL. For A drivers B drivers, please indicate as part of registration if interested in attending Friday ASL as that option may not be automatically available.
NOTE: Friday is an event option ONLY in addition to Sat/Sun registration and NO in-car instruction provided.
Registration open: 02/01/2025
Registration closed: 07/18/2025
Registration link: Register here
**ARPCA NON-EXCLUSIVE EVENT**
sat26jul(jul 26)12:00 amsun27(jul 27)11:59 pmPittRace DE ARPCA
Time
July 26, 2025 12:00 am - July 27, 2025 11:59 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Pittsburgh International Race Complex
201 Penndale Road, Wampum, PA 16157
Event Details
Saturday & Sunday HPDE School Want to learn how to drive or enhance your skills on a spectacular, and challenging track? ARPCA has a long history of making everyone feel welcome and
Event Details
Saturday & Sunday HPDE School
Want to learn how to drive or enhance your skills on a spectacular, and challenging track? ARPCA has a long history of making everyone feel welcome and appreciates beginners. In-car instruction is included for beginner, novice, and early intermediate run groups. You will receive approximately 2hr driving time on track per day!
You do not need a Porsche to drive with us!
Registration open: 02/01/2025
Registration closed: 07/18/2025
Registration link: Register here
**ARPCA NON-EXCLUSIVE EVENT**
sun27jul7:45 amsun3:45 pmNNJR-PCA Pocono AutoCross
Time
July 27, 2025 7:45 am - 3:45 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Pocono Raceway, 1234 Long Pond Rd, Long Pond, PA 18334, USA
Event Details
Autocross is, hands-down, the cheapest, safest, least time-consuming way for you to learn basic performance driving, push your car, and push your skills. It’s fun, informal, safe and the crowd is
Event Details
Autocross is, hands-down, the cheapest, safest, least time-consuming way for you to learn basic performance driving, push your car, and push your skills.
It’s fun, informal, safe and the crowd is welcoming. And if you have family members or friends, who are – horrors – Porsche-less, bring them in (more or less) whatever they have – it’s all good. Need a helmet? We have loaners. Need coaching? We have instructors. Have a need for speed? We have the cure. Come on out and join us. If you have questions – reach out to any of the team.
NNJR’s autocross is different. We hold all our events at one of the biggest, best facilities int he country: Pocono Raceway. No tight parking lot for us.
It is racing, but you need not compete. It is fast, but you need not go faster than you car comfortable. No special preparation required. No pre-tech required.
If you want even more information reach out to autocross@nnjr-pca.com and/or watch for our “introduction to Autocross” interactive webinar early this spring.
Registration Opens: 04/01/2025
Registration Link: https://nnjr-pca.motorsportreg.com
Much more information on Autocross here: https://nnjr-pca.com/autocross-3/
**NNJR NON-EXCLUSIVE EVENT**
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Dennis Thovson
/in History, What's New /by nnjr-pcaDennis 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.
Electric 718 – Wow
/in DRIVER ED NEWS, NNJR BLOG, Website, What's New /by nnjr-pcaCLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR THE FULL VIDEO
Electric 718 Cayman – Chris Harris
President’s Letter 2022
/in BOG Meeting Minutes, NNJR BLOG, President's Letter, What's New /by nnjr-pcaNNJR-PCA PRESIDENT’S LETTER, MAY 2022
The only constant is change.
I’ve said it in the past, but has it ever been more true? As your newest president to carry the NNJR torch, I entered 2022 with cautious optimism. We were slowly removing many of the pandemic restrictions that had prevented us from gathering in close proximity for the past two years, and things appeared to be getting back to “normal.” Anyone trying to navigate life in the last two years can remember how difficult it was in the early part of 2020, and I have to thank Janice and the board members who managed the club through it.
As we hurtle towards Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer, I’m hopeful that we can meet in person, bump fists (are we still shaking hands?), and share a beverage while admiring our cars. Now, let’s discuss change.
Just yesterday Porsche debuted the Cayman GT4-E performance. An all-electric racecar. This comes after Porsche’s foray into Formula E, the Taycan, and the announcement of the next gen Boxster being all-electric. Change is good, right? I’ll admit that the Taycan is a pretty amazing car. You also can’t fault the acceleration or the weight distribution of most battery powered vehicles (all the weight down low and in the middle). But do they spark (pun intended) the passion and excitement of a traditional ICE car? That remains to be seen.
Moreover, will racing and track day fans take to them? As a dedicated “DE guy” I’m not sure I’m ready to hear the inevitable; “I would have passed you-but my battery was running low” excuses. Jump packs will have a whole new meaning and folks will talk about the good old days when carburetors iced over and fuel pumps vapor locked. Will extension cords replace red gas containers? Change is constant and it is coming.
I’ll close out this letter with a look forward and back. This year we celebrate NNJR’s 65th anniversary and I’m looking forward to our anniversary party in June. Please join us if you can. It will be a fantastic celebration. I also need to look back and celebrate Dennis Thovson who left us this year after 50+ years of service to the Porsche Club of America. Dennis held every role imaginable including national president, VP, treasurer, parade chair, and the person responsible for starting NNJR’s very successful DE program. As we look forward to our 65th gathering, let’s also look back to thank those that got us here. Without the changes they made, we would not have the club we enjoy today. Thank you.
Richard Barry – NNJR-PCA President