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CONGRATULATIONS NORTHERN NEW JERSEY 0N 75 YEARS!!
This month we are celebrating the start of a year long celebration.
How was the Northern New Jersey Region started?
Written by Don Rodimer in the November 1982 NNJR Pole Position in his own words.
“In September 1948 came the event that was to set off the latest revival of road racing in the United States - the first Grand Prix races at Watkins Glen. It is hard to describe the emotional aura that surrounded the village at the southern end of Lake Seneca on those early fall days of brilliant warm sunshine and crisp cool nights. After seven years of wartime austerity, no cars, no petrol, no motoring fun and after years of interruption of the revival of road racing begun by ARCA the competitors and their fans burst upon Watkins Glen like children rushing outdoors on the first warm day of spring after winter’s enslavement. They overwhelmed the village in numbers unanticipated by the most optimistic of organizers and filled hotel, rooming houses, guest rooms and acres around the course. They ate all the food in town and put away the potables. They consumed all the replenishments hastily requisitioned from Ithaca, Elmira and more distant points. They filled the local coffers and, let’s be frank about it, made such a fiscal impression on the townsfolk that the latter have welcomed every annual renewal…………The Annual Meeting of SCCA in January 1949 was affected by the enthusiasm of Watkins Glen, and the discussions and actions taken there looked forward to greater activity than ever. The Jerseyites looked to a busy year ahead but the New York Region did not provide it and our grumblings increased as time went on. There was another Watkins Glen, as enthusiastic as the first, and again the enthusiasm was carried home with great anticipation of increased local activity. Again we were disappointed and the grumbling mounted. New Jersey was well represented at the National Annual meeting on January 14, 1950, and these were active enthusiasts who agreed that something had to be done. Read More
NNJR NEWS
The NNJR Worker’s Party was held on Saturday January 18, 2025 at the Packanack Lake Clubhouse in Wayne, NJ. The region party was well attended and celebrated the 75th Anniversary of NNJR. Worker Appreciation Awards and Solo 2024 Season Awards were given out. In addition, two special awards were given out. The Vinny Blancuzzi award was presented to Chris Mosley for service during his 28 years as a member and holding various positions on the NNJR Board including past RE and currently Race Chair and Trustee. A presentation of a framed artist’s rendering of a Porsche Rally was presented to Peter Schneider for service during his 35 years as a member and holding various positions on the NNJR Board including past RE and current Rally Chair and Pole Position Editor. Good food, good friends and good memories were had by all!
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