Jersey Shore Region PCA Past Events
JSR Events
Jersey Shore Region is fortunate to have many members who volunteer their time. While the cars are why we get together, the people keep the club alive and growing. Enjoy the members' Gallery of our events held throughout the year.
If members are interested in helping to drive our growing club into the future, contact us for more information.
Tech Night and MR. RACE OIL® Presentation August 2nd, 2023
On August 2nd, as they have done for many years, the folks at Bodymotion provided free tech inspections for the August 9th and 10th Driver’s Ed (DE) at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) in Millville, NJ. The inspections were open to anyone, not just those intending to participate in the DE. As usual, many inspections took place. The DE inspections covered more items than the safety-check version.
Once inspections were completed Timothy Miranda a.k.a. MR. RACE OIL® gave an overview of his company’s high-performance lubricants which are engineered for specific types of racing. Their proprietary, leading-edge technology provides customers with proven performance advantages.
Following introductions by Mike Bavaro of Bodymotion Tim spoke of his engineering background, years of experience in the field of specialized lubricants, and formation of his companies. He began his talk by describing how a lubricant reduces wear and tear on moving parts by separating surfaces with a fluid hydrodynamic film, refinery operations, and the differences between conventional and synthetic oil. Synthetic oil is created by chemical restructuring of refinery feedstocks.
Some of the additional areas touched on by Tim were: 1) reviewing oil viscosity classifications such as SAE 10W – 30 etc., the role of additives, and 2) consumer symbols, such as Porsche a40. Tim then described race oil, what is it, and what is it not (street oil). Race oil, usually synthetic, is designed for engine type, fuel, power considerations, and typically one-race usage. His company offers different race oils designed for the type of racing involved. Thanks, Tim, for a great presentation
Bodymotion’s Enthusiast Day and 40th Anniversary - May 13, 2023
Bodymotion’s Enthusiast Day and 40th Anniversary celebration took place on May 13th at their location on Cindy Lane in Ocean Township, NJ. What a celebration it was! One hundred plus of the automotive world’s finest and their caring owners attended the event.
A number of cars lined up to try their luck at the horsepower race on the Dynamometer provided by DYNODYNAMICS LLC. Memory serves me that a Dodge Demon was the overall winner making 701 RWHP. Live music was provided by Chris Morrisey, and three different local food trucks kept the action going. Gary Tucker of Bodymotion did the emcee and raffle honors throughout the afternoon.
Fun fact: Gary Tucker, when he was 15, painted the interior of Bodymotion prior to its opening 40 years ago! Gary stayed on at Bodymotion as it opened and remained through his last year of High School. Many years later, when Gary’s career with Porsche took off, he assisted Bodymotion with the integration of the PORSCHE APPROVED COLLISION CENTER (PACC).
Everyone had a great time meeting old and new friends. Owner Mike Bavaro’s mom sat in a comfortable lawn chair and watched over the proceedings, perhaps even telling Mike to slow down as he buzzed around on his electric scooter! All-in-all, a great way to say thank you to 40 years of customers! Bodymotion has staff that have been there for over 37 years, and most have been at Bodymotion for a decade or longer. Something you don’t see anymore. The staff all gathered, and Dave Reinhart (GM of Bodymotion and a 37-year employee!) presented Mike & Margaret Bavaro with new jackets that were embroidered with their names, a special 40th-anniversary logo, and with Mike's new motto in a picture of an engine, much like a check engine light, with the verbiage of “everything is fine “ ! All in all, a great way to celebrate 40 years of business!
Cars & Coffee at Bodymotion - April 16th
Another super well-attended Cars & Coffee was held Sunday, April 16th, at Bodymotion on Cindy Lane here in Oakhurst, NJ. Despite the overcast skies, there had to be at least One hundred cars, and a motorcycle or two were in attendance. Many marques were displayed, ranging from one of Henry Ford's 1929 Model A's and a restored panel truck to high-powered and beautiful sportscars. The parking lot was full.
Along with a variety of coffee blends and frosted doughnuts, you could have your car doors open back, sideways, and up! Conversations abounded everywhere with old acquaintances and new friends.
As always, many thanks to the great folks at Bodymotion for hosting the event!
Ray Catena Porsche Cars & Coffee - March 26th
Ray Catena Porsche, located at 920 U.S. Highway One in Edison, NJ, held a Cars & CoffeeMarch 26th. The parking lot and showroom were full of many examples of the finest sports cars in the world. One brave owner even parked his or her Lamborghini at the entrance from the highway. A number of JSR members attended, some familiar faces and others not met before. Coffee, donuts, and cookies were there in abundance. Lunch at a sports bar on the other side of the highway capped off the day. Editor’s note: My personal favorites were the two 911s in Sport Classic motif in the showroom by the window, one of which was a Speedster.
Advice to self for a return visit....get there early! Follow R/C on Facebook & Instagram @RayCatenaPorsche Today!
Longwood Gardens Tour
by Rob Cimler
On April 23, thirteen JSR members made a visit to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Although the morning started for most of us with some lingering rain, the weather quickly improved. A small group of us met up in Clarksburg for the drive out to Longwood. By the time we left, the sun was already coming out with the temperature hitting 70 degrees, so it was perfect conditions to go top-down in my Boxster.
Upon our arrival, we were joined by more JSR members who met us there. Once assembled and through the entry gates, we were immediately met with the pleasing sights, sounds, and smells of this magnificent place. We were in awe at how meticulously kept the gardens are, as expansive as it is. In particular, their featured collection of tulips in full spring bloom was quite impressive. It was also remarkable to see some giant trees throughout the grounds that had to be hundreds of years old.
There was no structured order to view the park, but many of us stayed together as we explored different sections. Some engaging Porsche-related conversations were also had as we walked. Eventually, we made our way to the café for a relaxing lunch break at their outdoor seating area. From there, we proceeded into the conservatory, which was just as impressive as the grounds. I saw plants and flowers that I’d never in my life seen before.
Finally, our group parted company to start our separate drives back home. You could easily spend an entire day at Longwood Gardens and still not see everything, but it was great to take in some of the highlights in the time we had. Some of us agreed that it’s a place you need to experience firsthand, as pictures alone will not do it justice. We may just have to return again as a club. Getting to drive your Porsche on a beautiful spring day, then taking in the sights at a renowned botanical garden while enjoying good conversation with fellow club members, makes for a pretty idyllic day.
Bodymotion Cars And Coffee
Patrick Hauser, on Porsche's Corporate Direction in 2023
On Tuesday 2/21 at 6-7 PM, Chuck Benz, Jersey Shore President, emceed a Zoom call with Patrick Hauser, General Manager of Porsche Monmouth on Porsche's corporate direction in 2023. This is the second year in a row that Patrick was gracious enough to share his insights and details about Porsche and Porsche Monmouth. Some of the topics that were covered included:
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Sales numbers
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Future product news
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Insights on Porsche Monmouth
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Future events at the dealership
The event was recorded, so for those who missed it, stay tuned here for a link to a recording of the event
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JSR’s Annual Welcome New Member Gathering 1/28/23
JSR’s Annual Welcome New Member Gathering at Woody’s in Farmingdale, NJ, was a great event. 35+ people. 6 brand new members. All seemed very engaged. We spent time having everyone introduce themselves, say what they drive, the length of time being a member, and what they enjoy about the Club (or, for new members—what they hope to get from membership).
Appetizers were served from 130-230 with pizzas from 2:30-4
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Board members also spent time, at the end, reviewing details on the Lighthouse Challenge event in the works and providing feedback. - photo credits which are - Dean Kelly, Brian O-Sullivan, Curtis Watts, and Bill Tice
DE Tech Night - Bodymotion - 8/2/22
Thanks to the great folks at Bodymotion, Inc., free safety and tech inspections were held at their 21 Cindy Lane Ocean Township, NJ facility on August 2nd. The event was open to ALL PCA members and their family members. All makes and models were welcome. Among the checks performed were tires, brakes (when visible), lights, wipers, and fluid leak check, the techs topped up your tire pressure to manufacturer specs as needed. ALL JSR D.E. REGISTERED track vehicles (all makes and models registered) and drivers got a free PCA tech inspection, and if all clear, their ticket (tech form) was stamped for the NJMP event located in Millville, NJ, over August 11th and 12th. Photos by Bill Tice
Open Board Meeting & DE Overview - 7/12/22
On July 12th, following JSR’s open board meeting at the Ark Pub & Eatery in Point Pleasant Beach, member Mike Gussis gave a “Driver Ed” overview to club members who have signed up or are interested in knowing what it’s like to drive on a track for the first time.
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Mike began by describing his driving background of some 200-plus track days starting in 2005, progressing through the various run group experience levels (Green, Yellow, Blue, etc.), including becoming an instructor and Club Racing. Throughout his talk, Mike emphasized that DE is NOT a race. Its purpose is to learn how properly (and safely) handle your car at speed to fully experience its overall performance. Anyone can go fast in a straight line, but it’s in the corners where one truly learns to handle the car. He then asked the new DE members to introduce themselves and what they hoped to learn from a DE track event.
Following that, Mike went through preparing for and participating in a track event: 1) registering and paying for an event online, 2) booking hotel night(s) and packing needed gear, 3) attending a DE Tech Session (free at Bodymotion) to ensure any needed repairs are made before the event, 4) arriving at the event a day early to be rested on track day, 5) signing in at the track and attending the driver’s meeting, 6) being assigned a run group/time, one last safety check, driving on the track (usually 4 sessions per day), and finally a review of the day with your instructor. If one does both days, lessons learned on the first day could be applied on the second.
Instructors will go over hand signals to guide students to best practices around the track, such as braking, positioning for turns, when to accelerate, and passing in allowed areas. There will be connections between helmets so students and instructors can communicate.
Other important items to consider are to wear long pants and sneaker-type shoes, bring plenty of water to stay hydrated, bring sunscreen, gas up before arriving at the track (less expensive), and perhaps even to consider track day insurance. Thanks, Mike, for a great overview!
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Jersey Shore Region visits Longwood Gardens 4/24/21
On April 24th, 40 Jersey Shore members took advantage of a beautiful Spring day to caravan the 90 minutes to spectacular Longwood Gardens, PA. It was a great opportunity to meet again with old friends and a few new ones! On returning home, many members stopped for dinner at the Seasons 52 restaurant in the Cherry Hill Mall.
Longwood is a botanical garden consisting of over 1,077 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, in the Brandywine Creek Valley. It is one of the premier horticultural display gardens in the United States. It is open to visitors year-round to enjoy native and exotic plants and horticulture (indoor and outdoor), events and performances, seasonal and themed attractions, educational lectures, courses, and workshops.
Longwood Gardens has a long and varied history. For thousands of years, the native Lenni Lenape tribe fished its streams, hunted its forests, and planted its fields. Evidence of the tribe's existence is found in quartz spear points discovered on and around the property and on display in the Peirce-du Pont House on the Longwood Gardens property.
In 1700, a Quaker farmer named George Peirce purchased 402 acres of this English - claimed land from William Penn's commissioners. George's son Joshua cleared and farmed the land, and in 1730 he built the brick farmhouse that, enlarged, still stands today. In 1798, Joshua's twin grandsons Samuel and Joshua, who had inherited the farm, actively pursued an interest in natural history and began planting an arboretum that eventually covered 15 acres.
The development of Longwood as a public garden began in the 1800s with the Peirce family's arboretum. Joshua and Samuel Peirce collected many native and exotic trees planted in straight rows on land east of their farmhouse. This area became known as Peirce's Park toward the end of the 19th century.
On July 20th,1906, 36-year-old Pierre du Pont purchased the farm primarily to preserve the trees. He was not planning to create Longwood Gardens, but within a few years, his desire to make it a place where he could entertain his friends transformed a simple country farm into one of the country's leading horticultural display gardens.
Du Pont opened the garden to the public in 1921 and in 1937, created the Longwood Foundation, which came under the control of trustees in 1946. Until 1973 entry to the garden was free, relying solely on its sizable endowment, until 1973 when it began charging admission.
A comprehensive long-term development plan was created, with the first major project being the Main Fountain Garden (Internet) revitalization. The day’s festivities finished off with dinner at the Cherry Hill Mall in NJ. (Photos by the Tices and Curtis Watts)
JSR Caravan to Batsto Village - 7/26/20
The Jersey Shore Region enjoyed our first caravan in many months! On September 26th, 30 cars made the hour-long drive on winding country roads to Batsto Village, a New Jersey site known for its beauty and historical significance. Everyone packed a picnic lunch and brought chairs for social distancing. One of the day's highlights was a Ford Model T club “crashing” the picnic. Both groups enjoyed looking at the other clubs’ cars! - Dawn Schneider (Photos by Dawn, Alan, Curtis, Jan, and BT/LT)
JSR Foodbank Donation - Fulfill - 7/16/20
The Jersey Shore Region’s Cars & Cans event on July 16th raised $3,650 for the Fulfill food bank of Monmouth & Ocean counties. In addition to the money raised, members filled their trunks and frunks with over 200 lbs. of groceries to drop off at the outdoor check presentation. The total contribution represented 11,000 meals for our neighbors in need. Dean Kelly - Jersey Shore Region
Enthusiast’s Day at Bodymotion - May 11, 2119! (by Mike Bavaro)
Despite a full week of steady and, at times heavy soaking rain, the skies opened, and the sun made a glorious day for our car show. The air temperature was low 70’s, and the smiles were all 100 %. It was delightful to see so many children, strollers, and families out to see the array of automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles. It was a something for everyone kind of day. There were over 400 visitors on that warm Saturday in May, with almost 200 vehicles on display. Entertainment in musical form came from the Jersey shores’ Chris Morrisey Band they played popular cover and car songs. In between songs, the crowd was entertained by a different kind of music, the kind of music from tailpipes. The sound of screaming engines on the four-wheel chassis dyno, provided by performance exhaust manufacturer, Fabspeed, ran all afternoon to the crowd's delight.
One of the day's highlights was that the JSR club honored one of its own. Our club runs on volunteers and dedicated enthusiasts who give their time and talent for the benefit of all. Rob Cimler received the club's highest recognition for many years of service at all governing board levels. His most recent and possibly one of the most time-consuming tasks is that of the club registrar. Robs talent, organization and follow-up made us a better and more organized club that can attract and entertain large groups of members at events such as track days. We all express our gratitude to Rob Cimler for a job well done!
So this year’s Enthusiast’s Day set another new attendance record, and this could not have been accomplished without members who volunteered to help out, park cars, and keep the large crowd safe, and for that, we are all thankful, enjoy your summer, and we hope to see you at our JSR Thunder in the pines track days in August.
SCREAMIN’ HILL BREWERY & HAPPY APPLE INN 2018
