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sun07sep12:00 pmsun3:00 pmPaul Miller Porsche Concours Workshop
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September 7, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Event Details
Join your fellow Concours enthusiasts for this informative workshop that will focus on the latest car care products and their proper application. Frank Weihenig of Car Care Specialties will be
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Join your fellow Concours enthusiasts for this informative workshop that will focus on the latest car care products and their proper application. Frank Weihenig of Car Care Specialties will be our guest. Frank has extensive experience with all the traditional as well as the newest car care products, and promises to share his experience with us. Bring your questions and join us for an afternoon of information, demonstrations, a bit of humor, as well as Championship Points. Refreshments will be served. **NNJR NON-EXCLUSIVE EVENT**
wed10sep7:00 pmwed9:00 pmNNJR Monthly Meeting - Meghan Gilmartin from Pirelli
Time
September 10, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Stickley Museum
2352 NJ-10, Morris Plains, NJ 07950, USA
Event Details
Guest Speaker: Meghan Gilmartin from Pirelli Agenda to include: Pirelli History (both FX and Domestic) Pirelli / PCA relationship Porsche spec tires Cold weather tires Food and refreshments available at 7PM, presentation 7:30PM-9:00PM.
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Guest Speaker: Meghan Gilmartin from Pirelli
Agenda to include:
- Pirelli History (both FX and Domestic)
- Pirelli / PCA relationship
- Porsche spec tires
- Cold weather tires
Food and refreshments available at 7PM, presentation 7:30PM-9:00PM.
sat13sep2:00 pmsat6:00 pmPCA 70th Anniversary Event
Time
September 13, 2025 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Event Details
**Registration is Closed** PCA 70th Anniversary Event Generously sponsored by Paul Miller Porsche Join your NNJR friends to celebrate the camaraderie borne from our membership as we
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**Registration is Closed**
PCA 70th Anniversary Event
Generously sponsored by Paul Miller Porsche
Join your NNJR friends to celebrate the camaraderie borne from our membership as we share stories and toast to the next 70 years!
You must be registered to attend!
Saturday, September 13th
2pm – 6pm
The Franklin Steakhouse and Tavern
318 Passaic Avenue, Fairfield, NJ 07004
Dress Code: Casual
Your registration fee includes unlimited beer/wine/sangria, select spirits, extensive buffet luncheon, and coffee/cappuccino. Secure (guarded) parking is provided.
mon15sep(sep 15)12:00 amtue16(sep 16)11:59 pmWGI 2 NNJR DE - solo only
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September 15, 2025 12:00 am - September 16, 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.
sun21sep9:00 amsun1:00 pmConcours On The Campus
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September 21, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
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Concours on the Campus Sunday, September 21, 2025 9:00 am – 1:00 pm 100 Campus Drive Florham Park,
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Concours on the Campus
Sunday, September 21, 2025
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
100 Campus Drive
Florham Park, NJ
Due to unforeseen building renovations, we’re precluded from holding our fall Concours at Giralda Farms, but don’t despair. We’ll be returning to Campus Drive in Florham Park. This event is the final NNJR competitive Concours of 2025 and is open to all NNJR concours novices and veterans. All years and models of Porsches are welcome to compete. Exterior, interior, and storage areas will be judged. All participants will earn Championship Points toward the annual trophies and awards, and special prizes will be presented to the winners in each class. Children are welcome to participate as Porsche Junior Judges to pick their Best in Show Porsche. The entry fee for competitors is $25 and includes a continental breakfast. We’ll have access to the building lobby and restroom facilities.
Registration is via the NNJR website only. To register, please go to https://nnjr-pca.com/event-registration/. Registration will close at 6:00pm Saturday September 20th and there will be no “day-of” registration. Spectators are welcome, and need not register.
Questions or comments, contact: concours@nnjr-pca.com
**PCA MEMBER EXCLUSIVE EVENT**
sun21sep10:30 amsun4:30 pmOctoberfest Rally
Time
September 21, 2025 10:30 am - 4:30 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 East Hanover Description: Trophies for top 4 Expert and Novice cars, top 4-door Porsche, and even some for kids. Points count for end of year
Event Details
Start Location: Paul Miller Porsche Service Center East Hanover
Description: 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 hot buffet & cash bar, where you will dine, drink, laugh & relax with your Porsche friends.
10:30am In-Person Registration and Continental Breakfast / 11:45amDrivers Meeting / 12:00 noon First Car Off. Make friends, enjoy the scenic backroads of North West NJ, and test your puzzle-solving skills along the way! $80 per car with 2 participants – Additional passenger are $35each. Children 12 and under are free
Includes full hot lunch buffet at Black Forest Inn – Stanhope, NJ
Cash or checks only – No credit cards
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
sun28sep7:45 amsun3:45 pmNNJR-PCA Pocono AutoCross
Time
September 28, 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**
sat04oct(oct 4)7:00 amsun05(oct 5)5:00 pmLightning 2 NNJR DE
Time
October 4, 2025 7:00 am - October 5, 2025 5:00 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.
sat11oct12:00 pmsat2:00 pmNNJR New Member Gathering @ Porsche Edison
Time
October 11, 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Edison Porsche
900 U.S. Highway One, Edison, NJ 08817
Event Details
Porsche Edison New Member Gathering We invite you to attend the NNJR New Member Gathering, which will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at
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Porsche Edison New Member Gathering
We invite you to attend the NNJR New Member Gathering, which will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Porsche Edison, 900 U.S. Highway One, Edison, NJ 08817
Lunch 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!
**NNJR Exclusive Event**
sun12oct4:00 pmsun7:00 pm52nd Annual Wine Tasting
Time
October 12, 2025 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Paul Miller Porsche
3419 US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054, USA
fri24oct(oct 24)12:00 amsun26(oct 26)11:59 pmVIR NNJR DE
Time
October 24, 2025 12:00 am - October 26, 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.
What’s New Blog
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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