| 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 |
| SCCA.com About Our Region Get the latest news on NNJR 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. |
Need some help…
CAN YOU HELP WITH A REQUEST from Nicholas Walker for information about his
grandfather, a former NNJR member – Elwood “Woody” Walker.……I found old issues of
The Tonneau, the NNJR Newsletter from 1956, 1957 and 1958 when ‘Woody” was our
RE. His grandson, Nicholas Walker, would appreciate any information or stories that can
be shared. Please email me with any information at [email protected].
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].
Elwood “Woody” Walker
“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
July 2026
| STORIES PAST AND PRESENT FROM OUR NORTHERN NEW JERSEY REGION ARCHIVES This month’s story is from the NNJR Pole Position dated September 1988 titled ‘Thank you from Volvo Cars of North America’ author Fred I Hammond taken from a letter he wrote to NNJR. “To Ms. Ginni Savastano Editor-in-Chief Pole Position 43 Heritage Lane Hamburg, NJ 07419 Dear Ginni: Now that my head is a little bit more clear and the involuntary spasms of my wallet have subsided slightly, I feel compelled to write you this letter. At the August 5th NARRC race at Lime Rock I turned my SSA Volvo Turbo into trash. To make a long story short (if a racing story could ever be short), a helpful little nudge from a competitor and the clipping of a curb sent my beautiful silver cinderblock over anywhere from 1-1/2 to three times depending on whom you talked to. As usually happens in these cases, you sort of lose perspective as to time and which way is up. The flow of dirt through the cockpit, and incidentally into my eyes, further added to the confusion. But I do know one thing: before the car actually stopped moving, before the dust had settled, there were two workers at the car to make sure I was all right. I do not know where they came from, from which side of the track or which direction. I would assume that at least one of them had to dodge a little bit of traffic. I’d just like to take a few minutes to tell them thanks. With all that happened and all that confusion, plus a good solid thump on the head, it was nice to hear friendly voices. When Volvo Cars of North America first decided to put together the Safety Award Program, two other members of the NNJR, Bob Austin, Linda Gronlund, and I sat down because we wanted to do something for a group we thought were truly the unsung heroes of racing. I was never prouder of the fact that I had been part of that meeting as I was that day Lime Rock. To all those folks in the white suits who ‘play in traffic,’ thanks again. Sincerely yours, VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA Fred I. Hammond Product Information Manager” |
| 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. CAN YOU HELP WITH A REQUEST from Nicholas Walker for information about his grandfather, a former NNJR member – Elwood “Woody” Walker.……I found old issues of The Tonneau, the NNJR Newsletter from 1956, 1957 and 1958 when ‘Woody” was our RE. His grandson, Nicholas Walker, would appreciate any information or stories that can be shared. Please email me with any information at [email protected]. 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 |
Rally
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2026 Teddy Bear Rally
December 13, 2026
37th Toys for Tots Teddy Bear Rally
Solo
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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.
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.
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!
As special THANK YOU from our dedicated partner, read more here.
Visit the dealership here.
