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.

2018 SOLO NATIONALS

Live Timing SCCA Official Facebook Updates Solo Matters Facebook Updates Almost 1400 competitors hit the Concrete Beach this week in Lincoln, Nebraska for the 2018 Solo Nationals. Follow all the action, news, highlights, and updates on the racing and how our 64 New England Region drivers are faring as they battle it out in the Game of Cones. NER Competitor Updates NER Friday Trophy Winners NER drivers added more trophies to their collection at Solo Nationals Friday evening. Here are a few of the added podium winners! 2018 Solo Nationals Championship ESPL: Becca Nell EP: Ryan Field Podium Finishes ESP: PJ Corralles - 2nd Place, Brian Mancuso - 3rd place ESP:  Jojo Corrales-Kean - 2nd Place EP: Justin Chen - 3rd Place HS: Nik Finn - 3rd Place The complete list of Solo Nationals Results can be found here. Keith Casey and Brian Levesque representing NER in the SSC class. Bob Barone: Dick Berger Perseverance Award The Dick Berger Perseverance Award went to Bob Barone from the New England Region. The award recognizes someone each year who is undaunted by limited success [...]

By |2018-09-13T15:04:49-04:00September 4th, 2018|Autocross, Featured|
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UMass Memorial Fund – RAL First Giving Site

As we prepare for our annual Race Against Leukemia weekend of events, please consider making a cash donation to the UMASS Memorial Fund to honor a racer or loved one. Donations can be given for any amount. Our goal is set for $5000. Help us meet that! Read more about the UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center and the work being done to find new treatments here. DONATE! Click here to donate to the RAL-UMass Memorial Fund Mission The UMass Memorial Foundation, Inc. raises funds on behalf of the University of Massachusetts Medical School and UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc. Through the careful and responsible stewardship of these funds, the Foundation works with donors to facilitate advancements in medical research, patient care, and the education of tomorrow's medical professionals.

By |2018-08-30T11:16:03-04:00August 30th, 2018|Racing Life|
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64 NER Drivers Head to Solo Nationals

September 4-7, 2018 2018 Solo Nationals Lincoln Airfield, Lincoln, NE The annual Solo Nationals, the SCCA Autocross Championships, are just a few days away. 64 NER drivers are currently prepping to travel to Nebraska for this week of competition. Stay tuned here on Pit Talk for highlights throughout the week as we follow our local drivers throughout the days of racing. A few highlights for the schedule of activities include: Friday, August 31: Gates Open Sunday, September 2: ProSolo Competition Tuesday, September 4: National Competition Begins Wednesday, September 5: Tire Rack Awards Ceremony Thursday, September 6: Game of Cones Party Friday, September 6: Tire Rack Awards Ceremony The full schedule for the week can be found here. Complete list of all registered NER Drivers for the 2018 Solo Nationals, by class. Class: AM Robert Barone, 1995 CK/Dragon CK/Dragon William Goodale, 1998 dragon F1 Class: AS Nick Barbato, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Erik Carlson, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Todd Kean, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Justin Lau, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Tina Moreau, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Mark Sarcevicz, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Hank Wallace, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 David [...]

By |2018-08-27T15:44:04-04:00August 27th, 2018|Autocross, Region News|
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NER Drivers Collect 7 US Majors Championship Trophies

The SCCA U.S. Majors Tour Northeast Conference Champions were just announced and seven title holders are from our New England Region ranks. Please join us in congratulating the following winners on their 2018 trophies! Special recognition should also be given to Touring 1 racer Hugh Stewart, driving a BMW M3, who claimed that class championship in both the Northeast Conference and Southeast Conference. Many of these drivers will be heading to Sonomo in October for the 2018 Runoffs, as the Majors Tour is one pathway to qualify for the National Championships. Jay Cavanaugh B-Spec: Mini B-Spec East Hampton, CT Stephanie Funk H Production: Honda CRX Greenfield, MA Spencer Brockman Formula Atlantic®: Swift 014 Westport, CT Nick Leverone Spec Miata: Mazda Miata Mendon, MA Craig McHaffie Super Touring® Lite: Mazda MX-5 Walpole, MA Hugh Stewart Touring 1: BMW M3 Milford, CT William Hendrix Touring 3: Nissan 350Z Brighton, MA The full press release on the Northeast Conference Championship can be read here.

By |2018-08-27T12:13:38-04:00August 27th, 2018|Road Racing|
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Meet The Chair: Bob Davis, Autocross

“World class sprinters, ski racers, and Olympic swimmers train a lifetime to compete in a 10 to 60 second race. That’s autocross,” explained Bob Davis, the Autocross Chairman for the New England Region SCCA. As the Chair for the autocross speciality since 2010, he took over from Bob Lang and has dedicated the last eight years to improving novice retention, establishing a pro class, and improving operating efficiency to increase participation from 120 to 160 drivers per event. As his tenure as the Autocross Chair winds down, Bob shared what brought him to SCCA and Autocross over a decade ago, educates members on the role of the Chairman, shares advice for newcomers and those considering getting involved in autocross, and what the future holds for this form of motorsports. Bob Davis and his son Billy - Solo Nationals 2017 “World class sprinters, ski racers, and Olympic swimmers train a lifetime to compete in a 10 to 60 second race. That’s autocross." Bob, Billy, and Pam Davis celebrate Bob's 3rd place and Billy's 4th consecutive national CSP Championship at the 2017 Solo Nationals Banquet in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Keisel Guitar [...]

By |2018-08-21T14:29:06-04:00August 21st, 2018|Autocross, Featured|
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RESULTS: 2018 NHMS Cheap Date

Official results from all Qualifying and Race events from this weekend are now available. Select your race group, then view or download the final Timing and Scoring results as PDF files. NEW TRACK RECORD Congratulations to TREVOR HOPWOOD for setting a new Track Record in SRF3 at this weekend's event with a time of 1:11.031! Qualifying Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 Qualifying Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 Qualifying Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 Qualifying Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 Qualifying Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 Qualifying Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 Qualifying Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 Session 1 Session 2

By |2018-08-09T20:41:29-04:00August 9th, 2018|Road Racing Results|
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Important Registration Dates for 2018 Runoffs at Sonoma Raceway

With each passing day, the 2018 SCCA® National Championship Runoffs® at Sonoma Raceway get a little bit closer. And as such, it's time for racers and workers to be aware of key dates approaching for the event taking place Oct. 16-21 just north of San Francisco, California. Garage Lottery Registration For competitors, Aug. 1 is the first important date to mark on calendars as that is when Garage Lottery registration begins at 10 a.m. Central Time. Lottery entry cost is $1,050 -- the equivalent of a Runoffs entry. Drivers need NOT have fulfilled Runoffs eligibility requirements to register at that time, and Garage Lottery registration will be open until Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. Central Time. At that point, names will be drawn randomly to award garage space and create the ordered waitlist. Those receiving garage spaces will be notified by Wednesday, Aug. 22 and charged the balance of the garage space fee (pricing available here). All registrants will receive a credit of $1,050 to their MotorsportReg.com account to be applied to a 2018 Runoffs entry. Prep Shop and Multi-Car Team Spaces Also beginning Wednesday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. Central Time is the online request process for Prep Shop and Multi-Car Team spaces. [...]

By |2018-07-25T10:22:57-04:00July 25th, 2018|Racing Life|
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Donations Needed: 2018 Racing Against Leukemia Raffle

2018 Racing Against Leukemia It's that time of year. Since 1990, the New England Region has designed a weekend of events to show our support for families battling childhood cancers. And while enjoying our favorite motorsports activities, we also raise funds for the UMass Children's Medical Research Center. It's Racing Against Leukemia (RAL) time! Last year, NER raised $10,017 between Road Racing, Rally, and Solo events. This year, we are once again offering numerous ways our NER members can participate in RAL events while having #funwithcars. Palmer Motorsports Park will host the Road Racing and Rally events, while Solo competitors will head to Devins Airfield. Both road racing and rally events are coinciding at Palmer in a single weekend of competition, raffles, prizes and fun! Road Racing This year's RAL road racing event and annual Pig Roast is scheduled for September 8-9.  REGISTER HERE! Rally Never raced a Rally before? This is your chance! The Saturday, September 8 Rally does NOT require any special license or even a SCCA membership to compete. Show up with a driver/navigator and a properly insured vehicle, and we will put you on the course.  REGISTER HERE! Solo The NER Points #9 Solo event scheduled for Sunday, [...]

By |2018-07-23T09:38:51-04:00July 23rd, 2018|Featured, Region News|
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