2018 - April - BoD Report

BoD Report, Program Boards April 2018 - By Bob Dowie

You haven’t heard from me for a while so I thought while we all waited patiently for spring I would talk some about how the Club functions at the national level to manage the programs. Many think the BoD makes the decisions but that isn’t really how it works. We’ll look at how they work and communicate with the membership.

When it comes to running the programs like road racing, solo, rally and rally cross those responsibilities lie with committees that are charged with making the decisions necessary to assure a safe, fair and desirable activity. Each of these committees have at least two liaisons from the BoD that listen in on the committees conference call to better understand what the membership asking for and to get a feel for how the programs are serving the membership. For this discussion I’ll focus on the Club Racing and Solo Events Board as they receive the lions share of member input and I’m most familiar with them. The other boards certainly appreciate input and if you would like to share your thoughts and opinions with the program leadership please send it in.

Each of the program boards have ad hoc committees that are responsible for their particular category, in some cases there are sub committees that take on the responsibility for a particular class. When a letter is submitted on SCCA.com to either the Club Racing or Solo Events board it goes to the appropriate committee first where they will discuss the issue and collect any incoming opinions on the subject and make what they feel is the best recommendation to the program committee. These recommendations could be in the form of a Tech Bulletin; this is a change that’s effective on the first of the month that the Fastrack is dated if no other effective date is included. These changes will generally include a specification change for one vehicle usually weight, air restrictor or tire size change hopefully making the car a better fit in the class.

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Women On Track Leadership Team

Hello from Philadelphia Region's division of the national Women On Track Program. If you haven’t heard, Women On Track is a grassroots initiative spreading throughout the SCCA, started in 2018. We are trying to attract more women to motor sports at all levels, encourage camaraderie across 

 the disciplines of the SCCA within our regions, and do fun things outside of racing cars!

Philly Region Women On Track would like to partner with the Women On Track division in NNJR, or, if there has not been one established, invite women currently involved in NNJR SCCA to join our Region's Women on Track events. We plan to attend motor sports events throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region, and would love to be able to have women from NNJR join us.

I would like to keep you apprised of future events, so please feel free to join us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/phillywot/, or feel free to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and you will be added to our email list.

I have included the link to our first event below; please feel free to share it with anyone interested. I know this first event is a bit far for most NNJR members, but we have plans for numerous events this year, some at NJMP.

https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/women-on-track-meet-greet-bertuccis-montgomeryville-scca-philadelphia-507147

We look forward to seeing NNJR members this season!

Rachel Leach

Women On Track Leadership Team member

Walter J Huber

Walter Huber passed away at home on Saturday, April 8, 2017. He shared 74 years of love and faith with his family and community. Walter is at the Our Lady of The Magnificat church Cemetery in Kinnelon, New Jersey. 

Walter grew up in Fort Lee and settled in Kinnelon over 30 years ago. He worked for Prentice Hall for many years, retiring as VP in his department. Recently, he and Nancy moved to Lincoln Park to downsize. Walt was a longtime member of Our Lady of The Magnificat Church and served with the Knights of Columbus Council #14493. A man of deep faith, he donated much of his time to the church and community. He served as a Eucharistic Minister and he drove much needed clothing and food to families who were less fortunate. He was also a longtime bus driver for children with special needs, a job which he loved. He was a member of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) and the MG Car Club. It was at one event that he met his wife Nancy. He was very active in the SCCA and very much enjoyed being a flagger and later becoming a steward. Walter always had a smile on his face and lived a very happy life. He was always available to lend a hand or impart some knowledge upon you, as he had so much of it. He loved a cold Shiner Bock and above everything else, spending time with his family. He was the proudest Opa to his five grandchildren and loved to brag about all of their accomplishments. He was a dear friend and loving husband and will be missed beyond words.

Walter is survived by his loving family, Nancy (nee Griffith) of 29 years; Albert Sica (Carolyn) and Tracy Sica; grandchildren Madalyn, Ryan and Zachary Sica and Cole and Tyler Klein and many more dear relatives and friends.

1989 - The William G. Giltzow Award

Raise a Shiner Bock! Miss you Boss!!!!