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2025 PCA NER Gala Recap & Thank You

Despite Boston Mayor, Michelle Wu, declaring a “Cold Emergency” due to arctic wind blasts and unusually cold weather, Mother Nature could not chill the festive and celebratory vibes of the 2025 PCA NER Annual Gala held on January 24, 2026 in the Blue Wing at the Museum of Science, Cambridge, MA.

The Blue Wing delivered a genuine “Night at the Museum” experience with three levels of exhibits that enveloped a magnificent open atrium. Guests were treated to an assortment of displays that created a unique and dynamic atmosphere, while towering ceilings and expansive spaces provided a hint of opulence befitting our Annual Gala.

Club members and their companions, many of whom were fashionably attired in high-octane gowns and formal wear worthy of a Grammy Award red carpet, enjoyed top-shelf cocktails, delicious hors d’oeuvres, a multi-course plated dinner, a rocking playlist curated by our very own Greg Gervais, and riveting conversation.

Guests were invited to savor the dance floor, many interactive displays, photo opportunities, and more.

The 2025 Annual Gala was made possible thanks to the generosity of:  the Museum of Science, our gracious host; Porsche Boston, our Gold Event Sponsor; and SSA – European Auto Repair, our Silver Event Sponsor.  Additionally, the Club would like to extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you to our incredible event organizers Mark Shane and Ashley Flynn, PCA NER leadership, and everyone – seen and unseen — who helped make our 2025 Annual Gala a success.  Vielen Dank (“Thank you very much” in German)!

Driver Of The Year (Jim Freiman)
Enthusiast Of The Year (Rick Archambault – Accepted By Dennis Friedman)
Instructor Of The Year (Patrick Bodden)
Michael Hardin (SOC-F Care Coordinator)

Charity of Choice – Special Operations Care-Fund (SOC-F), a not-for-profit organization founded in 2014 that fills critical gaps in healthcare, mental health, and family support for Special Operations Veterans and their families. SOC-F’s programs save lives and give an opportunity for elite military members and their families to experience life changing, transformative care. The award was accepted by Michael Hardin, SOC-F Care Coordinator. In addition to his role as Care Coordinator, Michael is also the project manager for a groundbreaking research study focused on effective treatments for special forces veterans struggling with PTSD. Micheal joined the Navy in 2008 to become a Navy SEAL. He served for nine years.

NER Members Enjoying The Gala Festivities
Delicious Food!
Music And Dancing!

Photography By Perfectly Distinct

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Reminder: Annual Gala Registration Ends 1/14/2026!

THERE’S STILL TIME TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO THE PCA NER ANNUAL GALA!

An elegant evening of friendship and merriment

MUESUM OF SCIENCE

Saturday, January 24, 2026

6:30 PM

Cocktails, Dinner, and Dancing

 

Festivities will take place in the Museum’s Blue Wing where you will be transported to a world that combines science and spectacle.

PCA NER continues to generously support and sponsor the Gala so ticket prices will be $130/person.  Attire is semi-formal.

Deadline for registration is Wednesday, January 14, 2026 via Motorsportreg.

Tickets will not be sold at the door. Members cannot be added after the deadline.

Reserve your spot today!

 

 

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40th Annual NER Ramble – Save The Date!

April 24–26, 2026
The Sagamore Resort • Lake George, NY

LINK TO REGISTER

For our 40th Anniversary Ramble, we’re returning to one of the most breathtaking destinations in the Northeast: The Sagamore Resort, perched on its own private island surrounded by the deep blue waters of Lake George. This year’s Ramble is more than a weekend away — it’s a celebration four decades in the making.

The Drive You’ve Been Waiting For

Picture this: you roll out at 9am, engine warm, sun cutting across the Adirondacks, and a ribbon of winding mountain roads ahead of you. Behind you? A lineup of 150+ fellow Porsche drivers who live for exactly this kind of weekend.

We’ll carve through sweeping curves, forested climbs, and lakeside stretches, stopping midday for a generous buffet lunch in Saratoga Springs before heading back along more stunning, curated-by-Porsche roads.

Evenings Worth Dressing Up For

Back at The Sagamore, the celebration continues with lakeside sunsets, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a three-course dinner crafted for Ramble guests. After a full day of driving, it’s the kind of evening that feels even better: relaxed, festive, and surrounded by old friends and new ones.

Why You Don’t Want to Miss This One

  • Our 40th year = our most anticipated Ramble ever

  • One of the most stunning resorts in the Northeast

  • A route designed for pure Porsche joy

  • Exceptional food, scenery, camaraderie, and surprises

  • Space is limited — Based on past events we recommend signing up when registration opens.

Mark Your Calendar

Registration opens at 5am on January 15, 2026! 

A private link to book your room at The Sagamore will be emailed to you after you register.

Weekend Highlights

Friday (4/24)

  • Hotel check-in (3–9pm)

  • Car self-wash available

  • Welcome reception (6–8pm)

  • Dinner on your own—The Sagamore and Bolton Landing offer fantastic options

Saturday (4/25)

  • Early morning self-wash

  • Continental breakfast

  • Mandatory drivers meeting (8:30am)

  • Ramble Send-Off (9am)

  • Turn-by-turn GPS routes

  • Buffet lunch in Saratoga Springs

  • Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres (6–7:30pm)

  • Plated dinner (7:30–10pm) — festive attire encouraged

Sunday (4/26)

  • Full hot breakfast buffet (7–10am)

Registration Fees

It’s $125 + $2 reg fee per person to register. 

Room Rates

Prices include all taxes and fees.

Room Type

Friday (Room Only)

Sat – 1 Person Meals

Sat – 2 People Meals

Standard View

$303

$518

$733

Lodge Suite—Lake View

$325

$540

$755

Main Hotel Suite—Standard View

$347

$562

$777

Main Hotel—Lake View

$358

$574

$789

Main Hotel Suite—Lake View

$403

$618

$833

Superior Lake View Suite (Balcony)

$469

$685

$900

Friday rate covers room only and applies pre- and post-Ramble (based on availability).

Saturday Package Rate includes room, cocktail reception, dinner, Sunday breakfast, and all service charges.

Note: Only guests registered for the event will receive access to the hotel block. A hotel room booked without an event registration is not guaranteed.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

NEW THIS YEAR: Exclusive 40th Ramble Merchandise!

Commemorate four decades of unforgettable Rambles with limited-edition apparel and accessories!
 Shop here → https://40th-ner-ramble.printify.me/

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2025 Dow Rally Recap

Sponsored By

This year’s Dow Rally visited Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts and took place on a gorgeous Fall Day. Thirty drivers made their way around an interesting 50-mile course while their navigators attempted to spot the answers to intentionally deceptive questions. This year we had one car with three passengers and it was Erik and Daryl Dow and daughter Hannah – yes, the Dow family that the Rally is named after. Great that they always participate, driving Charlie’s 911, to honor Charlie and Martha – two of the founders (in 1959) of our PCA region.

Participants enjoyed a tasty lunch at Rachel’s Lakeside

This year many of the questions were particularly obscure (although every question was answered correctly by at least one participant) and the winning team answered 25 of 30 questions correctly. There were four competitors with 24 correct so the second-place winner was decided on a tie-breaker and it went to Kimberly Lynch. 

But the winner of the Rally was Lisa Van Gorder (Team name OK’man – very clever!). Lisa claimed she had not done any NER events before – proving that the Dow Rally is a great entry point for the slippery slope that is PCA.  We’ll have her on the track soon!

Rally winners Lisa Van Gorder and Kimberly Lynch

The Rally also featured two other contests. While the participants were waiting to start, they were given the chance to answer the question “What was your most amusing automotive interaction with the law?” The three best answers (according to the subjective scoring of the organizers) were then given the chance to tell their stories at the end point luncheon. Robert Gomes, Tom Tate and Adam Wells all entertained the audience with their tales but Adam was voted the winner by the crowd.

Adam Wells was winner of best story

Finally, our course creator Ann Strong picked Gary Hebner for taking the most professional line entering Rt. 6 to start the Rally.

Ann and Gary Hebner

Thanks to Ann Strong, to Anker Berg-Sonne for doing most of the work and to our sponsor Assabet Advisors.

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8th Annual Dow Rally – Registration Is OPEN!

Join us on October 19th for the 8th Annual Charlie and Martha Dow Fall Rally! 

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Registration

Registration for this event is currently OPEN at MotorsportReg and you can register by clicking here

About The Event

We do this rally in honor of the late Charlie Dow and his wife Martha – longtime, active NER and board members and all-around Porsche enthusiasts. Their kids will be attending so come and say HI!

The event was originally a tour but we switched it to a gimmick rally – you still get to drive a pretty course but now you must stay focused and attempt to answer questions about the landmarks you pass. You will have written directions and a GPS route as well.  Do people still get lost?  Yes.  Do drivers and navigators get in arguments?  Yes.  Has the event caused a divorce? Unclear.

Spend a Fall Sunday morning behind the wheel – is there any better place to be?  Only when it’s on a rally through the winding roads of southeastern Massachusetts and the Southcoast.  Beginning in Swansea, MA, we’ll put about 60 miles under our tires enjoying the fall scenery and keeping eyes peeled for answers to clues. The Dow Rally will end in Westport, MA with a hot luncheon buffet (Portuguese stuffed chicken, baked scrod, ziti and all the fixin’s).  Start and finish are both easy-on/easy-off Route 195.

The Details

The $65 entry fee includes the car and lunch for two. If there are more than two “eaters” then please let us know.

You should plan on a day that starts at 9am and ends around 2pm. 

HERE IS AN IMPORTANT POINT:  At the Newcomer’s meeting a common question was “I’m not sure that I want to jump into a DE or an autocross, what is the best activity for me to try first so I can meet other members?”  WELL, THIS IS IT!  (Or the Summer Party – that works too!).  This is a great event to bring a kid or kids and come in a Macan (or stuff the really small ones in the back of the 911).  The kids can help with the gimmick rally (they have better vision than you do and aren’t busy driving) and will have a blast.   

Have Any Further Questions? 

Contact Us Here

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2025 NER Concours Update – Registration is now CLOSED

UPDATE 9/18/2025:

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED: With nearly 120 cars committed YTD we have reached our maximum of 120 for both Werks and Full Presentation Judging. Registration is closed but a waiting list will be established for those that wish to be considered. After September 29, 2025 no cancellations will be accepted and no refunds issued.  No day of the event registrations will be accepted. Only paid spectators and pre-registered participants will be allowed access.

The 2025 NER Concours has something for everyone!

Do you have a penchant for keeping your Porsche super clean? How about sharing your Porsche’s ownership story with fellow members? Or maybe you just want to see a lot of cool Porsches, all in one place?

A great way to do all of the above is to attend our annual Concours located on the grounds of the beautiful Elms mansion in sunny Newport, RI. 

Mingle with your fellow Porsche enthusiasts, and enjoy food and drink (available for purchase),  as you peruse the diverse collection of Porsches in attendance.

When will the 2025 Concours Be Held?

The 2025 NER Concours will be held 8:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday, October 4 on the back lawn of The Elms property, 367 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI during the Audrain Motor Week and Concours.

Concours entrants will have a choice between objective points-based Full classes and Werks classes where the history and stories behind Porsches are weighed by judges in a mostly subjective manner. Advanced Concours entrant registration will be $40, with day of the Concours registration, if available, $60.

How to Register & Event Information

Registration is currently CLOSED (waitlist only) at Hagerty Motorsports Reg – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

You can also go to our event page on our Events calendar for more information here

Advance registration opened July 1st, and closes Oct 2nd. Advance registration is strongly encouraged, as a limited number of slots are available for entry.

Where Can I Learn More About the NER Concours (In General)?

Have a look at our concours activity page by clicking here

 

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NER MEMBER APPRECIATION PARTY

NER MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION EVENT 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

You’re Invited to a VIP NER PCA membership appreciation event!

🎉NER MEMBER APPRECIATION Social 🎉

Date: May 4, 2025

Time: 3:30 pm- 6pm

Location: KINGS, Burlington, MA

Join us for an unforgettable experience at KINGS in Burlington. Enjoy an exclusive VIP experience, a private entrance, outdoor patio viewing, and luxury indoor viewing on two massive video screens!

Pricing: $40

🍽 Food and Bowling

Their will be a replenishing apps buffet for this event  

A full Cash bar and food menu is available as well  

🎳 2-Hour Free Bowling Tournament starts at 4pm

– Highest score wins a Free Full Car Detail from BRAVO AUTO SPA

https://www.bravoautospa.com

This is the event you don’t want to miss! REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY April 4,2025 for your chance to enjoy VIP treatment and mingle with other members and enjoy a Miami race day in style!

🚨 Hurry – THIS WILL SELL OUT FAST 🚨

The first 50 members to register will receive the NER VIP treatment!

Don’t miss out – registration opens Friday, April 4, 2025 and secure your spot.

 

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