Exciting Changes To The SCCA NJMP Race Calendar For 2026 CLICK HERE For more information contact Chris Mosley Chair NEDiv Road Racing Series [email protected]	Important Announcement Regarding SA2015 Helmets State of NJ Helmet Requirements Expire Snell 2015 Helmets One Season Earlier Than The SCCA Does CLICK HERE
Joe DeLuca and Linda Gronlund	Walt Huber Vinny Blancuzzi Sharon Burke
Region Party – SUNDAY – January 17, 2027	Next year’s Region Party will be held on SUNDAY (instead of Saturday) January 17, 2027 at the Packanack Lake Clubhouse in Wayne, NJ. Join us for good food and drink with our NNJR friends and family as we present the 2026 season awards.

NNJR turns 75! 1950 – 2025

About Our Region ~ Post Card – Front ~ Post Card – Back

HELP – FOR SALE – HELP

SCCA – NNJR Regional Office
PO Box 523
Oak ridge, NJ. 07438

Dear Sir or Madam,

I have an expected unusual request. A close friend passed recently. He was a past member of the SCCA, worked corners, other jobs, and raced Formula V, and Sport Renault.

He leaves behind a Sports Renault that won at least one race at Lime Rock and an old Lotus 7 (1 think) that is motor less. As I’m not involved in racing or any motorsports so I am looking for guidance and help in selling these items for his daughter.

If you could suggest possible places to advertise these cars for sale it would be appreciated.
I can be reached at:
973-975-7693 Cell
[email protected]
4 Cedar St Butler, NJ 07405-1329

Thank you for your time, expertise, and help,

Sincerely,
John Donnelly

Region News

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“Crew Chief”
By Linda Santangelo-Mosley, RE

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CONGRATULATIONS NORTHERN NEW JERSEY 0N 75 YEARS!! 1950-2025!

Stories, Past and Present, from our Northern New Jersey Region Archives

June 2026

STORIES PAST AND PRESENT
FROM OUR NORTHERN NEW JERSEY REGION ARCHIVES

This month’s story is from the NNJR Pole Position dated April 1978 titled “An Open Letter to Driver’s Wives” reprinted from Atlanta’s STEERING WHEEL via BVR’S SMOKE SIGNALS and Oklahoma’s Region GASKET GAZETTE. Author unknown.

“This is an open letter to wives of the drivers attending their first driver school. First, I would like to extend my sympathy to you. From this point on, you will be playing second fiddle to a well-tuned piece of machinery. For every loving caress you receive, the race care will receive ten. Compared to a race car, another woman would be easy to compete with! Your husband will examine and fondle every nut, bolt and gear before he carefully and lovingly places it in the proper place. You’ll be lucky to get a kiss goodnight after he’s been involved with all the moving parts on the race care.

After you’ve experienced all the feeling of rejection, you will be asking yourself several questions such as:
Q. What am I doing wrong?
Nothing. The race car just does it better.
Q. How can I get his attention?
Hide all his tools. He’ll have to ask you where they are.
Q. When will this obsession end?
Never. He’s already stated in his will that he wants to be buried in his race car.

Now that you know his illness is permanent, you must consider your feelings and decide if you want your marriage to this nut to prosper or to end, because in racing, there are only two types of marriages. There are fantastic marriages and ended marriages.

Most wives decide to stick it out and see what happens. Before you do this, however, see an attorney and make out your will, because you will never again be able to claim that you are of sound mind and body. After one weekend at the track, you are in the same mental category as your husband, and after you lift your half of the engine in or out of the car your body is shot, also…………..I’ll try to provide a rough guideline to help you survive your first school. After that, you’ll be a pro and you’ll know what you and your husband need for a weekend at the track. (Try a good stiff drink for starters!)

CLOTHING Don’t overdo it! You won’t have time to look beautiful, so just go for practicality. Take only what you think you’ll need. Since the weather at the track is not normal (nothing is normal at the track), you must be prepared for anything. Rain gear is essential. The nut who runs the place has a standing order in for the rain. I think he has a fetish for raincoats.

FOOD Don’t plan much for breakfast. You won’t have time for it and a driver shouldn’t eat before going on the track. Not only can it be messy if he does, it can also be fatal should he be involved in a bad accident. A sweet roll and a cup of coffee is about par. Since he’ll be going back out after lunch, the same applies as for breakfast. A sandwich, potato chips and something cold to drink is quick, easy and typical. For dinner you can splurge, if you have any energy left and if your husband survives the beer party.

Now we come to your important duties as a member of the pit crew. Before you leave home, be certain you have plenty of rags. The need for rags is never-ending……………

Another of your responsibilities is making sure all driving equipment, log books, etc. are packed. This includes helmet, hood, underwear (top and bottom), socks, shoes, gloves and driving suit. He will also need his log book, novice permit, and GCR. If any of these are forgotten, you will never hear the end of it.

There are several types of drivers. There are those who appreciate all you’ve put up with and all the help you’ve given them……………However, if your husband becomes a miserable monster and screams incessantly, beware. He has only flipped partially……….Let someone else crew for him and you go find a place to work at the track. Timing and scoring always needs help and it will place you well away from your husband, yet you will still be involved.

I don’t want to tell you everything because I want you to experience some of it without being warned. It’s easier to lose your sanity that way and after all, that’s your goal………….Racers are the greatest people in the world and will do anything they can to help you.

You’re not alone. We’ve all been there and we’re at your driver’s school to help you, so let us do it. Just scream. “Help me, I’m still sane,” and you’ll have all the help you need. Welcome to the Funny Farm – excuse me – race track!”

NNJR NEWS

The NNJR BOT will be on break over the summer, only meeting in June and August and back to monthly in September.

Elections are coming up in November for the BOT. Consider joining us.

Please consider becoming a volunteer at events in our region and others in NEDiv.
Feel free to reach out to me with any ideas or suggestions at [email protected].

I’d love to hear from you!
Linda

From our Friends in Philadelphia Region

Summer Activities

From our friends at Philly Region: They are hosting both full series of AutoX activities and the Lenapehoking TSD Rally Weekend on the June 12- 14 weekend.

CLICK HERE

Rally

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‘Spring Trek – June 20, 2026’

From our friends at NJ Highland Coalition – a Non-SCCA afflicted organization.

Experience a scenic 66-mile self-guided driving tour through the picturesque towns of Blairstown, Chester, Long Valley, Oldwick, and Asbury, showcasing the rich agricultural heritage and revitalized grain movement of the New Jersey Highlands

CLICK HERE

Second Hand Roads’ TSD Rally

April 26, 2026

This was TSD Fun!

Solo

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SCCA-NNJR Spring Solo 2026 Update

Always check www.AutoX4U.com for the latest information.

Due to the 2026 World Cup Games at the Meadowlands NNJR’s Solo events are on hold until the fall.

SCCA-NNJR Spring Solo 2026 Schedule

Always check www.AutoX4U.com for the latest information.

Registration Link on MotorsportReg

Saturday, March 21st Lot L – Results – Page
CANCELED – Saturday, March 28th Lot L – CANCELED – Page
Saturday, April 4th Lot L – Page
Friday, April 17th, Marotta Corp Event (volunteers needed)
Saturday, April 18th Lot L – Page

The Tire Rack SCCA National Solo ~ 2026 Schedule – CLICK HERE

2025 Solo Season – CLICK HERE

Road Racing

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The opening weekend of the NEDiv Championship Road Racing Series is just around the corner. The season opens Saturday May 16 and Sunday May 17at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. With over a hundred and twenty entries already registered it looks to be a great weekend.

Next on the schedule is the double weekend at Watkins Glen, Saturday May 30 and Sunday May 31. Billed as the June-ish Sprints, this is the first of two races held at Watkins Glen in 2026 (the other is the Fun One in September).

June offers race weekends three and four in the eight race series. First up on Friday June 12 and Saturday June 13 is the now infamous “Paddock Crawl” at Lime Rock. As it has been in the past several years, as an SCCA racer this is your only chance to run Lime Rock in 2026.

Saturday June 27 and Sunday June 28 the series moves south to NJMP and the exciting Lightning Course for weekend number four.

If you haven’t planned on doing so, make plans to come out and join us at one or more of the upcoming events as a participant, a worker or just to hangout with some really cool folks.

See you at the races!

Chris Mosley, NEDiv Series Chairman

[email protected]

NEDiv 2026 Division Championship Race Series Event Schedule

Start planning your season now! Check out what’s ahead and get ready for another year of competitive racing.
For additional details contact Chris Mosley – Chair at [email protected].

May 16/17 – New Hampshire Motorsport Park – CLICK HERE
May 30/31 – Watkins Glen – May Sprints – CLICK HERE
June 12/13 – Lime Rock Park, Paddock Crawl (Fri/Sat) – CLICK HERE
June 27/28 – New Jersey Motorsport Park, Lightning Course
July 18/19 – Summit Point
Aug 29/30 – Nelson Ledges
Sept 19/20 – Watkins Glen, Fun One
Oct 16/17 – Thompson Raceway, Season Finale (Fri/Sat)

NEDiv 2026 Majors Championship Race Series

Start planning your season now! Check out what’s ahead and get ready for another year of competitive racing.

April 4 – Hoosier Super Tour @ VIR
April 18 – WDCR Conference Majors @ Summit Point
May 2 – SJR Jersey Devil Conference Majors @ NJMP – Thunderbolt
May 30 – St Cit 74 Cumberland Races Conference Majors @ Nelson Ledges
June 20 – FLR Hooser Super Tour @ Watkins Glen
July 4 – NER Conference Majors @ Thompson

2026 NEDiv Division Championship Race Series – CLICK HERE

2026 NEDiv Majors Championship Race Series – CLICK HERE

2025 Road Racing – CLICK HERE

2026 Hoosier Super Tour Schedule – CLICK HERE

SJR at NJMP

2026 – SJR at NJMP – CLICK HERE

Meetings & Social Events

Region Party ~ January 17, 2027

Next year’s Region Party will be held on SUNDAY (instead of Saturday) January 17, 2027 at the Packanack Lake Clubhouse in Wayne, NJ. Join us for good food and drink with our NNJR friends and family as we present the 2026 season awards.

The 2026 NNJR Region & Awards Party was a success in spite of the weather. Thanks to everyone who braved the cold and snow to join us. We missed our friends who were unable to attend due to the weather and travel conditions.

2026 on the Horizon

Membership Announcement From the National Office

As we look ahead to another new year, SCCA® is focused on improving the member experience, expanding access, and growing participation – while modernizing the tools that power the Club for the long haul.

Our 2026 Strategic Plan and Operating Budget, reviewed and approved by the SCCA Board of Directors, prioritizes continuing work on key initiatives already in motion – including a new SCCA.com and registration platform development – because the Club’s future depends on both the experiences we deliver and the infrastructure that supports them.

For the full announcement, including new Individual, Family and Weekend Membership dues, follow the attached Link.

Follow Us Here, There, and Everywhere

There are so many ways to follow SCCA® online, making it easier than ever to know what’s going on in the Club. SCCA has more than a dozen Facebook pages and groups, a fun Instagram page, an awesome YouTube channel, plus a presence on X and LinkedIn. On top of that, there’s the SportsCar® News weekly e-newsletter. Truth is, we’ve got so many means of communication that regardless of your motorsport interest, we have the perfect fit for you.

Are you fluent in Instagram, YouTube or Facebook and what to get involved with our regions outreach to Social Media, please contact us at [email protected] to get involved.

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!

SCCA-NNJR