The following notice from SCCA mentions an extremely interesting couple, who, with others, we believe acted assertively and aggressively in behalf of freedom over the meadows of Pennsylvania.

Slainte,
Alan
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We remember ... Joe DeLuca and Linda Gronlund


Remembrance - On a cloudless crisp early September morning seven and a half years ago the world changed forever. On September 11th 2001 Linda Gronlund and Joseph DeLuca were traveling to San Francisco on United Airlines flight 93 when it was hijacked and subsequently crashed in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, killing all on board.



Linda was our region's Flag Marshal. She had joined the Sports Car Club of America in June of 1980 while living in Sag Harbor, New York. She quickly became active in SCCA activities at the Bridgehampton Road Race Circuit near her hometown and at other tracks all over the northeast. Linda earned a law degree and worked for several automotive companies over the years. She was on a business trip to the west coast for her employer, BMW North America, when she was killed.



Joe DeLuca joined our club in January, 1980. He was our region's Board Secretary. Previously, and at various times over the years, Joe had been a Trustee, Assistant Regional Executive, Regional Executive, and newsletter editor. Initially a rallyist, Joe later was also an active participant in Solo II and road racing. He enjoyed driving his Morgan and was the current president of the local Morgan club in New Jersey. Joe was the creator of "The Adventures of Raymond the Cat," a monthly cartoon feature in the Northern New Jersey Region's newsletter, "Pole Position." The cartoon is syndicated in many regional publications across the nation. Joe's cartooning was a spotlighted article in the July 2001 issue of SCCA's national publication, "SportsCar."



Joe & Linda had been dating since early that year. They were planning to vacation and sightsee in California after Linda's business purpose had been accomplished. They would celebrate Linda's birthday and then tour the northern California wine country before returning home.



SCCA membership brings a friendship, a camaraderie, which borders on being family. The Northern New Jersey Region lost two very special members of our family that day.

09-R-562-P - Saturday May 9 - Joe DeLuca and Linda Gronlund Freedom Races Day 1
09-R-563-P - Sunday May 10 - Joe DeLuca and Linda Gronlund Freedom Races Day 2
09-R-564-P - Saturday May 9 - TeamDI Pro IT Round Two - www.ProITSeries.com
09-E-565-P - Sunday May 10 - Joe DeLuca and Linda Gronlund Freedom Enduro

The Northern New Jersey Region will once again host the Joe DeLuca and Linda Gronlund Freedom Races and Enduro on May 9 and 10th at Pocono International Raceway. This event is a double regional, enduro and round 2 of the TeamDI Pro IT tour (double points). Four (4) sanctions in one weekend! This event offers a double points opportunity in NARRC, NYSRRC and NJRRS. Supps and registration is available on www.NeSCCA.com.

Contact your Chief of Specialty if you want to volunteer to work this great event.