Rally Tour 1 – 2023 NCR May Spring Adventure

May 06, 2023
This will be a nice tour through some of the mid and south regions in New Hampshire and Maine. We will start in Boscawen at the Market Basket. Here we will gather and sign in for our journey to the Maine coast.

We will work our way from here past the big lake through the Ossipee Mountains onto the border with Maine. Here we will travel through the Shapleigh areas and on to Sanford while headed towards the southern coast of Maine.

Here we will have lunch at one of the famous local seafood restaurants, (details being finalized). We have about 3 hours of drive time, 120 miles, arriving for lunch just before 1 pm. This should provide time to explore the local area and enjoy the early season on the coast of Maine. 

Rally Tour 2 – NCR Spring GetAway, Historic Inn Tour

June 3-4-5, 2023
This GetAway is two-night travel adventure focused on the local areas we will be staying at. We will have a little lighter drive day between our stays. We will start on Saturday June 03, 2023 in Hanover, New Hampshire. We will be staying at the Hanover Inn located right in the town across from the Dartmouth College green. We will be having dinner right at the inn in the pine restaurant. Next we will travel, the long way to the Woodstock Inn in Woodstock Vermont for our second night stay. We plan to arrive early allowing more time in this local area and the chance to visit the billings Museum.

Saturday, June 03, 2023
Hanover Inn, Two East Wheelock, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755
Overlooking the scenic Dartmouth College green in Hanover, New Hampshire, the Hanover Inn Dartmouth invites visitors to a historic boutique hotel experience in the Upper Valley. The inn was built as a tavern in 1780 and converted to a hotel in 1901, an incredible 243 years of operations. New England charm pairs with an array of modern services and amenities to create an unforgettable stay for business
and leisure guests. Located next to the Hopkins Center for the Arts and the Hood Museum, the Hanover Inn Dartmouth is the only boutique hotel on the Dartmouth College campus, and offers easy access to the region’s best outdoor activities and cultural attractions. Guests rest easy at the hotel with 108 guestrooms and suites that beckon both the business and leisure travelers alike.

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Colorful leaves! Colorful cars! Colorful people! They all came together for our Foliage Run Through the Northand. Click on a thumbnail to see all the photos!

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Judging by the photos, it looks like the Adirondack Fall Getaway was one to remember. Stunning scenery, a little history, nice cars - and most importantly - great people!

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Be sure to check out the photo galleries from our recent Rallies & Tours!

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What does the Rally Program do?

We drive roads of New England and eastern New York in search of fun.  We look for Porsche-worthy low-traffic routes in good condition, with twists, turns, elevation changes, and scenic qualities.  We generally try to minimize highway driving, but recognize highways are often necessary to get us to the desired roads.  We look for variety.

Typically, we will enjoy a meal together after a drive.

Most events are one-day affairs, but we offer three-day get-a-way weekends twice per season.  These are generally further afield to a destination worthy of the effort and offer lunch and group dinner opportunities.

When do Rally events occur?

Our driving season begins in May and runs through October.  Events run rain or shine.  Dates and times for Rally Events are listed in each issue of Northlander in the “Rally Corner” column, announced in Rally Update email blasts, and are posted on the NCR Calendar on the website.  Occasionally a date or time will change to accommodate constraints of a venue, so checking the Calendar periodically will keep you tuned in.

Who plans and manages the events?

North Country Rally Team coordinates planning and event management.  NCR members plan events, test drive roads to make sure they are suitable, find rest-stop and restaurant venues, and staff each event.  This is a 100% volunteer operation.

What do I need to participate?

Bring your Porsche plus a willingness to (i) meet new friends in the welcoming North Country tradition, (ii) drive unfamiliar roads and enjoy the curves and scenery, and (iii) socialize over food and drink.

How do I participate?

Watch the NCR Calendar and email blasts for postings of event dates and availability of registration, then register by following the appropriate links to the MotorsportReg website.  Note that advance registration is required.  There is no on-site registration, and you and your navigator (if any) must be registered to participate.  We limit the number of cars, and restaurant venues may further limit the number of participants.

Interested but unsure?

Check out photos of past events on the NCR website.  Select "Photos" from the menu at the top of the Home page, pick a year, then navigate to "Rallies and Tours".  Select an event and take a peek.

Can I contribute?

Absolutely.  Got an idea of roads to drive or places to go?  Have a favorite restaurant that we should visit?  Want to help with an event, or contribute in some other way?   Contact the Rally Team:  Rally@ncr-pca.org

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Yours are very popular vehicles.  In recent years Porsche has been selling more Cayennes and Macans than vehicles in its “traditional” sports car lines.  Historically, North Country programs have been structured for sports car enthusiasts, but times are changing.

Do current North Country programs meet your needs? 

Your Cayenne or Macan has Porsche performance but in a package with distinct capabilities and characteristics.  Your higher ground clearance gives you access to roads the driver of a low-slung Porsche would not dare consider.  Those roads are abundant in New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and Massachusetts … and represent unrealized opportunities.  Your cargo capacity opens possibilities of tailgating or other outings that involve equipment that would be inconvenient to carry in more compact Porsches. 

What would you like to be doing to take advantage of your Porsche? 

We are considering forming a North Country Cayenne/Macan interest group to promote activities structured for your vehicles, but we need to know what would interest you.  Such a group might operate within an existing program (perhaps Rally/Tour) or might be a separate program.  You need to tell the North Country Board what works for you.

Please direct comments, ideas, or any other feedback to Rally@ncr-pca.org.  We will report back to membership about your thoughts.

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