Current Events
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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
wed09jul7:00 pmwed9:00 pmNNJR Monthly Meeting: Summer Get Together and Social
Time
July 9, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Stickley Museum
2352 NJ-10, Morris Plains, NJ 07950, USA
Event Details
Summer Get Together and Social This month there will be no presentation. Just the opportunity to enjoy a summer evening with NNJR Members. Light food and beverage with casual
Event Details
Summer Get Together and Social
This month there will be no presentation. Just the opportunity to enjoy a summer evening with NNJR Members.
Light food and beverage with casual conversations and viewing each other’s cars.
Where:
The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms
2352 NJ-10, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00PM
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**
sun03aug10:30 amsun4:30 pmRun to the Stone Walls Rally
Time
August 3, 2025 10:30 am - 4:30 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Paul Miller Porsche Service Center
341 Rout 10, East Hanover NJ
Event Details
Start Location: Paul Miller Porsche Service Center, East Hanover End Location: Glen Gardner Inn in Glen Gardner Description: Question and Answer Fun Car Rally of Northwestern New Jersey. Light Breakfast and Full Buffet Lunch
Event Details
Start Location: Paul Miller Porsche Service Center, East Hanover
End Location: Glen Gardner Inn in Glen Gardner
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: 10:30am Registration and Continental Breakfast / 11:45amDrivers Meeting / 12:00 noon First Car Off. $80 per car with 2 participants – Additional passengers are $35 each, Children 12 and under are free. Includes hot buffet at The Inn at Glen Gardner, NJ
Cash or checks only – No credit cards First Timers are welcome and encouraged. Each event will count towards NNJR-PCA Year End Rally Series and awards.
Trophies for top 4 Expert and Novice cars, top 4-door Porsche, and even some for kids. Points count for end of year series awards. Drive the roads of N.J. that you never knew existed with precise written instructions. You will answer some fun questions along the way to make sure you are paying attention to the sights seen.
Like any good party, the ambience is most important. At the end of your journey you will end up at a great restaurant for a delicious buffet & cash bar, where you will dine, drink, laugh & relax with your Porsche friends.
What better excuse do you need to exercise your toy?
Questions? Email Rally@PCA-NNJR.COM / Peter Schneider (908) 938-8750
Register day of the event at: Paul Miller Porsche Service Center East Hanover
mon04aug6:00 pmmon8:00 pmWGI 1 DE Tech
Time
August 4, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
PowerTech
311 W Main St, Rockaway, NJ. 07866
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 Close: 09/09/2025
Registration Link: https://www.
PowerTech
sun10aug8:00 amsun4:00 pmNew Hope Auto Show and Concours
Time
August 10, 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
New Hope Concours
New Hope High School at 180 W. Bridge St., New Hope, PA
Event Details
Event Details
Registration Link: www.newhopeautoshow.com/registration/
fri15aug(aug 15)12:00 amsun17(aug 17)11:59 pmWGI 1 NNJR DE
Time
August 15, 2025 12:00 am - August 17, 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.
sun24aug7:45 amsun3:45 pmNNJR-PCA Pocono AutoCross
Time
August 24, 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