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| 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. | The Racing Line Bill Von Suskil Host and Producer of an Auto Racing radio show titled “The Racing Line” The show is broadcast live every Tuesday night 7pm to 8pm (ET) from the studios of RadioCastFM.com, and TheRacingLineRadio.com located in the TK Autosports broadcasting complex Millville, N.J. |
“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
November 2026
This month’s story is from the NNJR Pole Position dated December 1988, author unknown, titled “NOOO MEETING!”
As usual there will be no meeting for December and January…..and will be seeing you at the party in January…..a hot time on the town.
The Mini-Con at Hershey was a load of fun for the thirty something odd (and I do mean odd) NNJRer’s that made the trip. Besides all the regular stuff like food and seminars and jaw flapping, there was a Walking Rally through the halls of the Hershey Convention Center. And believe me this place was big enough and confusing enough to pull it off. The instructions were standard novice-type and had little hooks like the last instruction for example, which you read as you walked back over the starting line: ‘Go Backwards’. But the best part of all was that NNJR took 3 out of the 5 prize-winning positions. In first place was the sibling team of Sharon and Susan Panas. Third place was taken by Andy Zuch and Sharon Cage. And fifth place was taken by your very own editor and assistant editor Ginni and Ken Savastano. There was some complaining from the third place team that they slowed down because they saw the fifth place team to close on front of them. Sounds like Monday morning quarterbacking to me.
In the holiday spirit of giving, the Pole Position would like to present these gifts:
In the holiday spirit of giving, the Pole Position would like to present these gifts:
To Bunny Jenkins & Diane Miller – an unlimited supply of plastic insect for various SCCA functions
To Raymond T. Cat – a flea bath for him, his driving suit and car
To Joe DeLuca – 2 more years! 2 more years!
To Walter Huber – a new hat
To Arlene Orofino – an orderly registration
To Showroom Stock Drivers – a season of morning & early afternoon racing at Lime Rock
To All Workers – sunny days in the low 70’s and real lunch breaks
To Larry DuLude – the NARRS ITC Championship
To Andy Zuch – a 10 minute shopping spree in a gag gift shop
To Curt Springstead & the Solo Crew – a cone-free FTD
To Scott and Mary VanDeWeghe – their dream house
To Diane Seum- a supply of ‘Joisey’ tomatoes for the winter
To couples that plan to rally – a simple rule; one person drives, one person navigates
To Farcher’s Grove – a new ceiling in the meeting room after the Square Dancers leave
To Dick Koestier & T&S – a Cray super-computer
To Wayne Faulkner, Bob Newsome and Larry DeLude – a pat on the back for a job well done reporting for us
To all our sponsors – a BIG thanks
To Everyone – a safe holiday and Happy New Year!!
| NNJR NEWS Save the date – NNJR Worker’s/Region Party Sunday January 17, 2027 at the Packanack Lake Clubhouse in Wayne, NJ from 1:00-4:00pm. |
| Feel free to reach out to me with any ideas or suggestions at [email protected]. I’d love to hear from you! Linda |
2027 Board of Trustees
Per the ByLaws: In odd years, the Regional Executive, Secretary, and two (2) Trustees-at-Large shall be elected, in even years the Assistant Regional Executive, Treasurer, and two (2) Trustees-at Large shall be elected. A Trustee elected begins his/her term of service on January 1 of the following year for a term of two (2) calendar years. A member shall hold only one elective office at a time.
The follow slate of Officers are being submitted for election at the Annual Meeting.
Region Executive: Mark Labbancz
Secretary: Mikey Albacete
Trustee: Jeff Yatsko
Trustee: Open Position
Note: Since Mark is moving up to the Region Executive Position Don Yeske has agreed to fill Mark’s unexpired term as Asst RE. Peter Schneider has agreed to fill Don’s unexpired term.
We would like to thank Linda Santangelo-Mosley and Chris Mosley for their years of service to the Board of the Region.
Chairman: Peter Schneider – [email protected]
Rally
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37th Toys for Tots Teddy Bear Rally
December 13, 2026
For the past 37 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.
Awards for 1st and 2nd in each of 3 classes (Expert, Intermediate, & Novice).
Special Awards for: Best First Time, Best Subaru, Best SCCA, Best PCA, Best Family, Best Husband & Wife/Partner and Dead Last But Finished.
In-person sign-in starts at 10:30 AM
Drivers Meeting: 11:30 AM
Time: First car out at 12:00 PM (Noon)
Online Registration is available – Here!
Solo
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2026 Update
Up to date 2026 Class and Pax standings.
All at MetLife Stadium
Saturday – November 14 – Lot L – INFORMATION/REGISTER
Saturday – November 21 – Lot L – INFORMATION/REGISTER
Always check www.AutoX4U.com for the latest information.
Road Racing
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See you at the races!
Chris Mosley, NEDiv Series Chairman
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
- May 30/31 – Watkins Glen – May Sprints
- June 12/13 – Lime Rock Park, Paddock Crawl (Fri/Sat)
- 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.
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.
