North Country Region Events

All members are welcome. Please RSVP before meeting.

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New Business/Old Business:

NCR is hosting the Zone 1 Autocross at Devens again this year.  This event also counts as Autocross #4 in the NCR Autocross Series.

This year’s event
The Zone 1 Autocross is a two-day event. There will be a different course each day. PCA Parade Competition Rules (PCRs) for Medium Sized Regions are used for classifying cars. Entrants must compete both days in order to trophy. There will be a team Challenge for all PCA Regions. Registration opens 8:00 a.m. sharp, first car off approximately 9:15 a.m. both days. All participants must be current PCA members. Porsche cars only.

How much it costs
$70/person early registration on or before 8/10/16
$95/person after 8/10/16
Registration fees are for one or two days.
Online registration via  clubregistration.net  only.
No on-site registration the day of the event.
Registration will open 7/1/16 and close 8/18/16.

Where to stay
Springhill Suites by Marriott
31 Andrews Parkway
Devens, MA 01434
Phone: 978-772-3030
http://devenscommoncenter.com
Rate: $129/night + tax
Refer: "AXP" for group rate or all and reference “Zone 1 Porsche Club”
You must book by 7/16/16 for group rate

Directions: From either direction from I-495 take exit 30 (2A/110) and turn toward Ayer (that's to the NW). From either direction, you will make a left turn onto Rt 2A. Follow 2A all the way to the Devens Commerce Center entrance. You will go through a rotary about 5 mi from I-495. Continue on 2A which is the second exit in the rotary (straight across, just past the McDonalds). You will then go about 1 mile and be in the center of downtown Ayer. 2A will take a right turn just past the main business district; there will be a Mobil station on your left at that corner. Travel just past Bishop Rd and follow 2A to the left fork (111 goes straight/right). Follow 2A for another 3/4 miles and turn left into the back entrance of Devens (about 1/4 mile past the railroad tracks), behind the air control towers. Proceed up the hill to paddock.

Stop at the entrance gate to sign the waiver.

Approximate address: 90 Fitchburg Rd, Ayer, MA

NCR is hosting the Zone 1 Autocross at Devens again this year.  This event also counts as Autocross #4 in the NCR Autocross Series.

This year’s event
The Zone 1 Autocross is a two-day event. There will be a different course each day. PCA Parade Competition Rules (PCRs) for Medium Sized Regions are used for classifying cars. Entrants must compete both days in order to trophy. There will be a team Challenge for all PCA Regions. Registration opens 8:00 a.m. sharp, first car off approximately 9:15 a.m. both days. All participants must be current PCA members. Porsche cars only.

How much it costs
$70/person early registration on or before 8/10/16
$95/person after 8/10/16
Registration fees are for one or two days.
Online registration via  clubregistration.net  only.
No on-site registration the day of the event.
Registration will open 7/1/16 and close 8/18/16.

Where to stay
Springhill Suites by Marriott
31 Andrews Parkway
Devens, MA 01434
Phone: 978-772-3030
http://devenscommoncenter.com
Rate: $129/night + tax
Refer: "AXP" for group rate or all and reference “Zone 1 Porsche Club”
You must book by 7/16/16 for group rate

Directions: From either direction from I-495 take exit 30 (2A/110) and turn toward Ayer (that's to the NW). From either direction, you will make a left turn onto Rt 2A. Follow 2A all the way to the Devens Commerce Center entrance. You will go through a rotary about 5 mi from I-495. Continue on 2A which is the second exit in the rotary (straight across, just past the McDonalds). You will then go about 1 mile and be in the center of downtown Ayer. 2A will take a right turn just past the main business district; there will be a Mobil station on your left at that corner. Travel just past Bishop Rd and follow 2A to the left fork (111 goes straight/right). Follow 2A for another 3/4 miles and turn left into the back entrance of Devens (about 1/4 mile past the railroad tracks), behind the air control towers. Proceed up the hill to paddock.

Stop at the entrance gate to sign the waiver.

Approximate address: 90 Fitchburg Rd, Ayer, MA

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Here is your last chance to participate in the NCR autocross series.  Our Autocross Season Finale is also a fundraiser for the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry.  All net proceeds along with all voluntary contributions will be donated to Loaves and Fishes.

Autocross is a great chance to learn car control, compete with some friends, and have a great time.  Located close by in Ayer, MA, this is the perfect chance to learn just how well your Porsche handles in a safe, controlled setting.

The event takes place at the Moore Airfield near Ayer, MA.  We usually run a full loop course that is about a mile long.  We have a great Novice program which includes guided course walks and instruction throughout the day.  No experience is necessary!

Online registration is required (closes Wednesday night before the event).  There will be no on-site registration.

Registration for all autocross events is on ncr-pca.motorsportreg.com.  The cost is $45 for PCA members.  Registration is limited to 80 entries and is open to:

• All PCA members from any region

• Invited guests of NCR members with prior approval of the autocross chair

• Non-members driving a Porsche

• Renegade Miata club members

• Other non-members on a space available basis

Directions: From either direction from I-495 take exit 30 (2A/110) and turn toward Ayer (that's to the NW). From either direction, you will make a left turn onto Rt 2A. Follow 2A all the way to the Devens Commerce Center entrance. You will go through a rotary about 5 mi from I-495. Continue on 2A which is the second exit in the rotary (straight across, just past the McDonalds). You will then go about 1 mile and be in the center of downtown Ayer. 2A will take a right turn just past the main business district; there will be a Mobil station on your left at that corner. Travel just past Bishop Rd and follow 2A to the left fork (111 goes straight/right). Follow 2A for another 3/4 miles and turn left into the back entrance of Devens (about 1/4 mile past the railroad tracks), behind the air control towers. Proceed up the hill to paddock.

Stop at the entrance gate to sign the waiver.

Approximate address: 90 Fitchburg Rd, Ayer, MA

Our final Drivers Education event of the year is on the 9th & 10th of October at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and it is appropriately named ‘Spring is a Long Time Coming’.

Come enjoy this amazing NASCAR facility with a very challenging road course.  This track will make you a better driver – guaranteed.  Besides all the great driving, have you ever seen the fall foliage from the track?  The views are spectacular and they give you another good reason to keep your eyes up while driving…. you already know the other reason – right?

You will also have the opportunity to join your fellow drivers and friends at the Loudon Country Club to partake of hot off the smoker fresh Hickory Smoked Pork Shoulder pulled and chopped, Smoked Chicken breast shredded in BBQ Sauce and Smoked Kielbasa Chunks so moist and flavorful with a variety of your favorite sauces. Also enjoy Baked Beans, Red Skin Potato Salad, Cole Slaw and Cornbread, too.  

Registration for the Green, Yellow and Blue run groups will open June 1st, 2015.

Our final Drivers Education event of the year is on the 9th & 10th of October at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and it is appropriately named ‘Spring is a Long Time Coming’.

Come enjoy this amazing NASCAR facility with a very challenging road course.  This track will make you a better driver – guaranteed.  Besides all the great driving, have you ever seen the fall foliage from the track?  The views are spectacular and they give you another good reason to keep your eyes up while driving…. you already know the other reason – right?

You will also have the opportunity to join your fellow drivers and friends at the Loudon Country Club to partake of hot off the smoker fresh Hickory Smoked Pork Shoulder pulled and chopped, Smoked Chicken breast shredded in BBQ Sauce and Smoked Kielbasa Chunks so moist and flavorful with a variety of your favorite sauces. Also enjoy Baked Beans, Red Skin Potato Salad, Cole Slaw and Cornbread, too.  

Registration for the Green, Yellow and Blue run groups will open June 1st, 2015.

All members are welcome. Please RSVP before meeting.

Reports

New Business/Old Business:

Beginning near the Massachusetts border (easy access from major highways), travel along back roads, scenic by-ways, and Old Stage Coach Roads of central New Hampshire without being slowed by “Leaf Peepers” who will be on the Interstates.   You will travel through some of New Hampshire’s most picturesque towns and hopefully on roads you didn’t know existed.   We will end at a well-known tavern for a late lunch after which you will have easy access again to the major Interstates for your travels home.    And there will be PRIZES which will NOT require you to keep track of items along the route.  So, enjoy the drive, meet new and current friends and have a great Saturday traveling in central New Hampshire. 

We meet at Panera Bread in State Line Plaza, 4 Plaistow Rd (Rt 125) in Plaistow, NH.  After our drive, lunch and festivities will be at the Common Man Restaurant & Tavern in Merrimack, NH.  Tour planning courtesy of Rich and Marilyn Willey.

Assembly & Sign-In:  9:30 to 10 AM

Drivers & Navigators Meeting (Mandatory):  10 AM

Departiure:  10:30 AM

 IMPORTANT:  RSVP with names of participants.  Information will be e-mailed to registered participants. Limit:  25 cars.

Please review the Driving Tour Minimum Standards at this link.