About Pit Talk Editor

A 25-year SCCA member, Melissa Introne is the current Pit Talk Editor. She has a multi-generational family history with ties to the club. Her late father-in-law, Robert Introne Jr., served as the Chairman of the club’s national Board of Directors; her husband, Steve Introne, has raced for over 25years across the country in Autocross and Road Racing, and is the reigning B-Spec National Championship. Her three children continue the tradition, holding T&S, F&C and Novice competition road racing licenses as well. She is National-level Flagging & Communication marshal, and has served as Crew Chief for her husband’s autocross, SRF3 and B-Spec racecars.

2021 NER Annual Meeting Recap

NER Holds Virtual Annual Meeting While the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic continues to prevent large group gatherings, the New England Region hosted it's first virtual Annual Meeting last Saturday, on January 9. Similar to previous events, each program held a Town Hall session where schedules, rule changes, and questions for the coming 2021 season could be discussed and addressed. Then the club membership as a whole was invited to attend the full annual business meeting. During that meeting, the region welcomed SCCA President Mike Cobb, who gave a presentation on how the club from a national level weathered the pandemic and it's goals and plans for the coming year. We took a moment of silence for members that have passed in the last year, recognized those marking 25 and 50-year anniversaries, awarded region annual awards, heard reports from each of the region programs and committees, and welcomed the newest members to the 2021 Board of Directors. Immediate feedback from the membership was that the Zoom sessions were well organized and easy to access. Those looking to ask questions were able to be called upon. In general, the state of the region is good and healthy. Our financials are strong, and [...]

By |2021-01-12T12:44:09-05:00January 11th, 2021|Featured, Region News|
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In Memoriam: John Travers

NER Says Goodbye to Long-Time Member The New England Region is saddened to announce the passing of John Travers. John was a fifty-year-plus member of the SCCA, joining the club on March 1, 1969. John raced a red Sprigdet and a '57 blue bugeye Sprite, still competing up until 2011, dominating the FP class as a New England Regional class champion through the 70s and 80s. He also held a Tech license for just as long. John and his wife, Pat, spent many years volunteering with new driver permits and school registrations. Both John and Pat last attended the NER Championship weekend at Thompson back on October 3-4. John passed peacefully in his sleep at his home on November 3. The couple live in Cranston, RI. The region extends its condolences to the Travers family during this difficult time. National event on Aug 30-Sept 1, 1975 driving a red MG Midget model 1275 (FP) Regional at Bryar Motorsport Park, Sept 22-23, 1979

By |2021-01-03T10:21:27-05:00January 2nd, 2021|Region News|
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2021 NEDiv Schedule Announced

The SCCA Northeast Division has released the 2021 schedule of events. This schedule includes Super Tour and Majors, as well as the NE Regional and Divisional Series events. Also listed are all schools and track events, Hillclimbs, as well as the Time Trials schedule. 2021 NEDiv Schedule - Excel 2021 NEDiv Schedule - PDF NE Divisional Series The 2021 NERRC Schedule has already been announced. It can be found in full here. The NEDiv Road Racing Championship schedule will include the following events: Summit Point April 24-25 NJMP - Lightning June 5-6 Lime Rock Park June 12-13 Watkins Glen July 3-4 NHMS Aug 7-8 Pitt Race Aug 28-29 Watkins Glen Sept 24-25 Thompson Oct 1-2 Nelson Ledges Oct 30-31 Majors/Super Tours The following Super Tour and Majors events are schedule for the Northeast Division. Majors Summit Point March 20-21 Pocono May 29-30 Thompson July 10-11 NJMP - Thunderbolt July 17-18 *  NOTE: Runoffs Cutoff is Sept 11-12 Super Tours VIR April 10-11 Pittsburgh Int'l Race Complex May 1-2 Watkins Glen June 19-20

By |2020-12-09T19:27:38-05:00December 9th, 2020|Featured, Road Racing|
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