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AX #2 Recap

NER’s 2026 Autocross held its second event on Sunday June 21st at Moore Airfield in Ayer – sponsored once again by our friends at SSA European Auto Repair. 60 drivers made the trek to Devens on a sunny Father’s Day to enjoy a day of cone chasing around the runways at Moore field.

 

We had 21 novices registered including two driving Taycans and one in a Tesla. By the end of the day, it was Adler Tuck posting a 68.04 in Dad Chris’s Boxster S  to take first place in the Porsche Novice class and Ryan McCarthy in the Tesla first in the non-Porsche Novice class. Welcome to the regular classes, guys …     

 

Adam Small posted a 66.9 in his 1984 Carrera to take the top spot in Class 1; In Class 3, Ryan Hubert posted a 64.2 managing to beat his Dad Chris as well as Lev Tabenkin driving Chris’s ’99 Boxster. Old friend Jeremy Mazzariello who showed up with his son Adam for the event posted a 63.1 to take Class 4 from perennial winner Mark Skala. Jon Bond in his Cayman GTS blew away the competition in Class 5 by 5 seconds with a 61.7. In Class 6 it was a tight race between Will Koscielny and Dan Quaroni with Will pulling out a win by less that .2 seconds with a 61.264 which was also Porsche FTD. In the non-Porsche Classes, Barrett Niedecker took Class 8 driving his Subaru BRZ with a 64.7 and Ryan Field posted a 59.7 in his Mazda RX8 to take Class 9 and overall FTD for the day.

 

Thanks again to everyone for coming out on Father’s Day to help make a great event and thanks to our sponsor Justin Becker at SSA European Auto Repair. Our next event will be on Sunday August 9th   and registration is open on motorsportreg.com.

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Summer BBQ Tickets On Sale Now

⚾ Rev Up for the PCA NER Summer BBQ at LeLacheur Park! ⚾

Get ready to combine America’s favorite pastime with your favorite German engineering! Join the Porsche Club of America Northeast Region for an unforgettable evening with the Lowell Spinners on Saturday, August 1st, 2026.

Click Here To Purchase Tickets

Your $55 Ticket Includes:

  • Premium Reserved Seating to the Baseball Game
  • Pre-Game Porsche Showcase & Portraits: Display your car during an exclusive pre-game Porsche car show right on the stadium’s warning track!You’ll receive a portrait of your car taken on the field, which will be delivered directly to you via email.
  • VIP Secure Parking: After the showcase, join the parade off the field straight into our dedicated parking area, which will be actively monitored by a security guard for your peace of mind.
  • The Sea Dog Brew Pen BBQ Feast: Come hungry for an all-you-care-to-eat pre-game spread. The menu features steak, grilled chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, corn on the cob, salad, coleslaw, soft drinks, desserts, and more.
  • Live Music & Socializing: Catch up with fellow PCA NER members while enjoying live music right inside the Sea Dog Brew Pen.
  • Ballpark Entertainment: The fun doesn’t stop at baseball. Your game experience includes complimentary caricature artists, face painters, balloon artists, and plenty of other activities.
  • Exclusive Souvenir: Take home a complimentary Jack Kerouac bobblehead, celebrating the Lowell native and legendary author of the classic novel On the Road.
  • …And More: We have additional surprises to be announced, so get your ticket and stay tuned!

Event Details:

  • When: Saturday, August 1st, 2026 | 2:30 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Porsche Show check in 2:30 PM – required to display your car on field
  • Porsche Parade from parking lot to field 3:00 PM
  • Gates open to ticket holders not displaying cars & BBQ begins 3:30 PM 
  • Porsche Parade from field to parking 4:30 PM 
  • First Pitch 5:00 PM
  • Where: LeLacheur Park, Lowell, MA
    • Parking details released week of the event
  • Price: $55 per person

⚠️ Act fast: Space is strictly limited to 75 attendees!
Secure your tickets today for an amazing night of great cars, fantastic food, and Spinners baseball!

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

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Thompson Speedway DE Recap – May 2026

Event Highlights

Thank you for joining us at our recent event at Thompson Speedway! This year marked one of our most successful gatherings yet. Not only did we host an outstanding Driver Education (DE) program, but the club also organized two special events to enhance the experience for participants.

Friday Special Programs

On Friday, Tim Canfield and his team led a Car Control Clinic designed for beginner drivers. Students were introduced to the fundamentals of car control and took their first steps toward sensory driving, laying the groundwork for safe and confident performance on the track.

Additionally, Sally Bean and Kristin Larson conducted our second annual Track Primer program. This initiative provided students with three on-track sessions: one session riding in the right seat with an instructor, followed by two sessions where students drove the track at speed, with an instructor accompanying them in the right seat. This hands-on approach helped participants gain valuable experience and confidence.

Memorial Day Weekend Tradition

Since the event coincided with Memorial Day weekend, we continued the PCA NER tradition of collecting donations to honor fallen veterans. As he does each year, Stan Corbett shared heartfelt words that reminded us of the ultimate sacrifice made by many. Our attendees responded generously, making meaningful contributions in support of this tradition.

Words of Gratitude

We would also like to share additional words from Stan, expressing his gratitude for your support and generosity.

Drivers and Guests,

The Memorial Day weekend DE at Thompson will have a special place in my memory. Your response to the Memorial Day Poppy donations was outstanding! You took Paul’s challenge to heart and your contributions to the Poppy ‘Sale’, which honors all service men and women that made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, raised $1,250, second only to the donations for 2024. I’ll turn the money in at the Northborough American Legion Post 234 Sunday, June 7th at our monthly meeting. Each year members of the post congratulate me for doing so well, but it wasn’t me that did this, it was all of you. Thank you all so very much!

You folks are ACES in my book!

Thank you,
Stan Corbett
MSgt, USAF, Retired

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Introducing 2026 Northeast Region Charity – Lucy’s Love Bus

 

 

PCA Northeast Region believes that a passion for driving goes hand in hand with a strong social conscience, encouraging members to give back to the communities that support them. NER has a longstanding tradition of philanthropy and local engagement; the club proudly rallies around charitable partners that make a meaningful difference close to home. This year, that organization is Love Bus, formally known as Lucy’s Love Bus.

Located in Amesbury Massachusetts, Love Bus provides support to children with cancer, their siblings, and their caregivers, regardless of the child’s phase of treatment.  They envision a world in which all children with cancer and their families have the emotional, holistic, and practical support they need to thrive through treatment and beyond.

As many of you know, I spent every Tuesday for many years volunteering at Children’s Hospital Boston.  One of the children I spent a lot of time with was Lucy Grogan.  Lucy spent too many of her 11 years in hospital care in various phases of treatment.  Lucy was precocious, funny, and selflessly cared for the other kids in the oncology unit.

Founded in Lucy’s own journey, Lucy’s Love Bus remains rooted in her wisdom and lived experience, which still shape the organization’s decisions today.

Look for more information later in the year, and please reach out to me for more information.

 

Glenn Champagne

Porsche Club of America
Past President, Northeast Region
NER Executive Council
[email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

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