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“Crew Chief” By Linda Santangelo-Mosley
(click HERE for “Crew Chief”)
SAVE THESE 2 DATES!
The NNJR Worker’s Party has a new date, Saturday January 18, 2025. The new date was unanimously approved by the NNJR Board in place of the usual February date. The party will still be held at the Packanack Lake Clubhouse. The agenda will include Worker Appreciation Awards, Solo 2024 Season Awards and a special presentation to our past RE, Peter Schneider for his years of service as RE.
The NEDiv Convention will be held on Saturday February 22, 2025. The location is the Lackawanna Radisson in Scranton, PA. There will be a welcome event on Friday evening February 21, 2025. I will Co-Chair the NEDiv Convention again with Kathy Barnes. I will keep you posted as more details become available.
2024 SCCA-NNJR SOLO DATES
NNJR SCCA Solo Dates
Registration for the events
All events will be located at MetLife Stadium (https://www.metlifestadium.com/)
Saturday July 13 Lot L (https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/nnjr-autocross-event-4-lot-l-metlife-stadium-scca-northern-new-jersey-solo-993658)
Saturday November 9 Lot L
Saturday November 16 Lot L
NNJR SCCA 2024 Solo Pax and Class Standings (https://www.autox4u.com/results/nnjr-scca-2024-pax-and-class-standings/)
AutoX4U.com (https://www.autox4u.com)
Always visit AutoX4U for all the latest news for Solo.
2024 Pro Solo – May 3-5 at MetLife – Story
May 3, 4 and 5 at MetLife Stadium. Great event.
Click HERE for event page. May 3-5 – PRO SOLO – Click HERE for Events Page
Click HERE for story.
Rally
2024 SCCA-NNJR ROAD RALLY SCHEDULE
(And other events of interest)
October 11th-14th – SCCA-Philly ‘Lenapehoking Challenge’ – A full weekend of rallying activities
The SCCA Philadelphia Region will hold seven rallies, three just for adventurers curious about or new to road rallies and others for current and aspirant Divisional and National competitors, over the October 11-14th Weekend. Many, many covered bridges and beautiful horse farms abound. Details
Saturday October 26 – SCCA-SJR ‘Fall Foliage Fling’ – TSD Rally
Sunday October 27 – Highland Coalition Fall Trek
Join the New Jersey Highlands Coalition’s Annual Fall Car Trek as we drive Shades of Death Road, visit one of New Jersey’s most famous ghost towns, and consider what may lurk beneath the placid surface of Lake Hopatcong. We have curated a collection of creepy lore and local legends to bring you Haunted Highlands, our 2024 Fall Car Trek Driving Tour. Details
The New Jersey Highlands Coalition will host a “Haunted Highlands” Fall Car Trek on Sunday, October 27 beginning at 10:00 a.m. in Great Meadows, NJ. This self-driving tour features spooky Shades of Death Road in Warren County, Lake Hopatcong in Morris County, and the infamous Clinton Road in Passaic County. The tour includes a stop at the Waterloo Village Historic Site in Stanhope and an optional stop at Main Lake Market on Lake Hopatcong. Along the way, drivers and their brave companions will learn some of the strangest tales from across the “Haunted Highlands”.
Cost is $35/vehicle. “Rain check” tickets are also available for people wishing to drive the route at a later date.
This is an untimed, non-competitive event. All proceeds benefit the Coalition’s ongoing conservation efforts to protect and preserve the natural and cultural resources of the beautiful New Jersey Highlands.
Starting Point:
Independence Township Volunteer Fire Company
24 Cemetery Road, Great Meadows, NJ
Check-in 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Estimated end time: 1:00 pm
Sunday December 15 – SCCA-NNJR ’35th Annual Toys for Tots Rally’
Subaru World of Hackettstown
35th Annual Teddy Bear Toys for Tots Charity RoadRally
For the past 34 years the wonderful folks at Subaru have sponsored the NNJR-SCCA & Motorsport Club of North Jersey’s annual charity road rally. This event is open to the general public and requires only a car or light truck with a working odometer and a pen to compete. The fee, per car, is a brand new Teddy Bear/unwrapped toy worth at least $35.00 retail which will be donated to the USMC Reserve Toys for Tots
This is a 60 mile Course Following ‘Gimmick (GTA) Rally. No math or special timing equipment needed, just a working odometer.
Click here for Details and Registration
October 11th-14th – SCCA-Philly ‘Lenapehoking Challenge’ – A full weekend of rallying activities
Saturday October 26 – SCCA-SJR ‘Fall Foliage Fling’ – TSD Rally
Sunday December 15 – SCCA-NNJR – ’35th Annual Toys for Tots Teddy Bear Rally’
A Special Thanks!
SCCA-NNJR would like to thank Subaru World of Hackettstown for their support of the region’s rally program!
BoD Announcement
Nominations close October 1
Are you looking to get involved with Region Leadership?
If so, please drop a note to Peter Schneider (past RE) who will chair the Region’s Nomination Committee.
For additional information please follow this link to the Region’s Bylaws.
In addition, assistance is needed with social media and the Monthly Email Newsletter
2025 National Board of Director Elections
SCCA is made up of 115 local Regions divided into 13 Areas and 9 Divisions.
Northern New Jersey Region is part Area 1 along with New England Region and Metro NY Region and is part of the Northeast Division.
Of the five Areas with elections being held this year, Areas 5, 7 and 13 have Directors who are currently serving their final term as allowed by the SCCA ByLaws. Area 5 Director Peter Jankovskis, the Board’s current chairman, and Area 7 Director KJ Christopher, the Board’s current treasurer, will step down after serving a pair of three-year terms. Area 13 Director Jeff Zurschmeide will also be concluding his second three-year term in 2024.
While Areas 1 and 8 have Directors who are completing their first term and have the option to run for the position of their Area’s Director again, members in good standing residing in those Areas are encouraged to run for the positions.
The nomination process for the 2025 elections closed on October 1, and only one of the five Area will have a contested election.
Area 1
-Peter Schneider – NNJ / New England – uncontested (incumbent)
Area 5
-Joseph Helser – Blackhawk – uncontested
Area 7
-Larry Svaton – Houston
-Kim Whitener – Texas
Area 8
-Clay Tuner – Continental Divide – uncontested (incumbent)
Area 13
-Andrew Howe – Oregon – uncontested
As you can see only one of the five positions will need to have formal election by the members of the Area. Since Peter Schneider is running unopposed for his second term (2025-2027), it is a good time for our membership to think ahead on who his replacement will be in 2028. If running for the National Board of Directors is something you are interested in, please contact Peter Schneider at PSCHNEIDER@SCCA.COM. While leadership in region management or one of SCCA several competitive specialties is a great steppingstone for the National Board of Directors it is not the only way to gain insight. Professional and other not for profit Board experience is a great way to understand the role of a SCCA National Director.
For more details about the position feel free to reference the Board of Director Handbook.
New SCCA Sweepstakes
2025 Monaco Grand Prix Mega Yacht Experience!
Since the first race in 1929, the Monaco Grand Prix has been considered one of the most prestigious and important auto races in the world – a bucket list experience for any racing fan. The winner of this sweepstakes will experience the epitome of luxury at the Monaco Grand Prix 2025 aboard the fabulous superyacht, Titania.
For more details and to enter into the Sweepstakes: Follow this Link
Save these Dates!
2025 SCCA National Convention – January 16 – 24, 2025
2024 SCCA Participant Accident Coverage Summary
The Participant Accident policy written by Markel Insurance Company / K&K through Willis North America insurance provides coverage for Non-SCCA and SCCA Member Participants at covered SCCA events that are injured in event-related accidents at SCCA or SCCA Pro events during covered activities. Event-related accidents are determined based on the individual’s participation status at the event. Membership will be determined by the SCCA’s membership records.
Access to the SCCA Members Account Portal is required to follow the link below.
For more details click Here
Apply Today for These Women on Track Scholarships, plus WOT Needs Your Help
In motorsports, everyone benefits when there are more people involved. From a competition standpoint, that means more drivers pushing you to be better; on the organizational side, more hands doing the lifting results in better (and more fun) events. SCCA Women on Track’s mission aligns perfectly with this philosophy, with the initiative driving to expand participation of women in all facets of the Sports Car Club of America® as participants, volunteers, leaders, and supporters. And right now, there are several SCCA Women on Track opportunities available in the form of scholarships and leadership roles.
For more details click Here
Membership Update – Member Anniversaries
We would like to celebrate special anniversaries of your region’s members.
From Five Years to Sixty-Five Years
Click here for the full list
Special recognition to three members with over 60 years of service to the region
Gerald Lustig/63 years – Fredric Aibel/65 years – Rosemarie Poverman/67 years
A Proposal for Significant Changes to the 2025 Runoffs, Super Tour, and Majors Aims for Increased Competition on all Levels
In motorsports, change should be the only constant. Whether you’re talking about developing a race car or event organization, if you’re not striving for improvement, you’re falling behind.
For full details Follow this Link
Please consider what has been shared and submit your thoughts through the SCCA letter log system, at crbscca.com as soon as possible.
SCCA National Road Racing Program Update
Drivers, crew, volunteers, and fans interested in the SCCA® National Road Racing program are invited to tune in to a webinar hosted by the SCCA Road Racing department in cooperation with the Board of Directors and Club Racing Board on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 7 p.m. Central Time. This webinar will focus on strengthening SCCA’s National Road Racing program and improving participant experience through changes to the SCCA National Championship Runoffs, Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour, and U.S. Majors Tour, beginning in 2025.
Registration is required for the webinar. After registering, you will receive an email that contains all the information needed to join the webinar.
Register Now! – https://ow.ly/eMRc50S2Ksk
2024 Tire Rack SCCA Time Trials National Tour at Pocono Raceway Powered by Hagerty
Gear up for an adrenaline-packed adventure at the Tire Rack SCCA Time Trials National Tour! Whether you’re a laid-back driving enthusiast or crave a bit of friendly competition, there are two thrilling ways to fuel your passion on the track. For more information: Click Here!
Did you miss the SCCA President Update?
For a summary and view the session Click Here!
Track Night in America
Next Local Event October 10th @ Pocono
For the full event schedule Click Here!
Non-SCCA Members are required to purchase a $15 Weekend Membership.
Subaru – NNJR say’s THANKS!
Subaru World of Hackettstown
SCCA-NNJR would like to thank Subaru World of Hackettstown for their support of the region’s rally program!
As special THANK YOU from our dedicated partner, read more here.
Visit the dealership here.
Meetings
Look for the Annual Party to be held at Packanack Lake Clubhouse come the winder of 2024!
February 25, 2024
Annual Volunteer Party & Solo Award Presentation
2024-02-25 – Annual Volunteer Party & Solo Award Presentation (See Photos Here)