  We have never charged any fees to join our cruising events, but starting with our June event and moving forward from there, we are going to begin collecting a 

 You all know we are about as grassroots as you can get, meaning it's only us, with no outside sponsorship or support, so this fee is going to help people out.



Every year we have people that breakdown and need help. Sometimes it's just a small cheap part to get them going again, or cost nothing at all. Other times they might need a tow to our next stop, to be able to work on their ride, or it can end up being a costly roadside repair.



Here is how it's going to help out.....



If someone breaks down and needs to purchase something to get them back on the road, or needs a tow, this money will be available to them.

Here are the requirements:


1) We will reimburse 50% of your expenses for repair/tow


2) Repair/tow is a minimum of $100 to a maximum of $300


3) If repair is over $300, you will only get a maximum of $150 payout


4) You have not collected from the fund already during the current event


5) Only get payout if there is still money available in the breakdown "kitty"



If there is money left over at the end of the current event, we will carry it over to the next event and/or year after year.

 IF we stop having NERR cruising events in the future, the remaining funds (if there are any), will be donated to our charity of choice, The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF).



We know that these trips can be expensive, so sometimes a breakdown can really put a hurting on someone's wallet. This should help ease that burden and give participants a little peace of mind, knowing that they can be reimbursed for part of their expenses.

 We are capping payouts at $150 so that multiple people can possibly get help if needed.



We're always trying to make our events better and different from all the other cruising events around these days & we think this will help accomplish that. Our events are all about collecting money and helping people we don't even know, so this time we're going to help each other


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026 thru TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026

While our last couple of years have had some short drives, on some of the days,   that will not be happening for 2026's event. Participants will find themselves with some of the longest days behind the wheel, in recent memory. With us  currently only having plans to run our Fall event through 2028, our 20th anniversary, this could be the last time NERR will be traveling outside of New England. There is also a very good chance this is going to be the last time  our annual Fall trip will take place in October. 

Kickoff location:  Mt Wachusett, Princeton, MA

Kickoff will be happening at the  very familiar Mt Wachusett, in Princeton, MA during the morning (A.I.S. time still TBD) of October 3rd as we make our way, along scenic byways and backroads, before crossing state lines and ending the day  in Danbury, CT, which will be NERR's first time ever staying overnight in the state. 

Right now, we have one point of interest stop planned for the day, at the New England Air Museum  ( http://neam.org/ ), which will be NERR's  third visit here in the last 19 years (second visit during one of our Fall events)

Sunday will see the route crossing state lines again as the trip continues west into New York. The day will end with  everyone resting their heads at our waterfront host property in Cooperstown, NY. Just a block away  from the property is the National Baseball Hall of Fame  ( http://baseballhall.org/  )  and the downtown  area with all it's small shops and restaurants

This will be one of NERR's best days in all of our 19 years, with us having two great stops during the day. 

It seems everyone was impressed with our host property in Lincoln, NH during 2025's event, many saying it was the nicest place we've ever stayed (and that's saying a LOT), but we are arugably staying at someplace  even better for Monday night's lodging,   we will be staying at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, as the route  continues in a western direction. 

Our first stop will be at the Northeast Classic Car Museum ( http://classiccarmuseum.org/    ), in Norwich.  They always have great rotating displays, so really looking forward to what will be showing during our visit.

After checking into our host property, we will be getting back behind the wheel & taking a short ride, returning  to    our best point of interest stop ever & first time there since 2012.

We have booked track time at Watkins Glen  International Raceway,  AKA.... "The Glen".

This isn't full speed laps, but more of a paced trip around the track. We will follow a pace vehicle for two laps, stopping at the start/finish line for picture opportuntities, before getting back in our cars for one more final lap. Last time we were here, it was a little different than it will be this time, as shortly after that visit a couple of people died on different tracks, doing this exact same thing, across the country, so all tracks tightened things up

To book your ticket, follow the link below and purchase your ticket. There will be a cutoff date for ticket purchase, one week proir to event, so you want to make sure you get yours before that date. It would suck if everyone is cruising laps and you are stuck in the bleachers, just because you dragged your ass buying tickets.

IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION:  When purchasing your ticket, it's going to ask you  to set up an account for purchase.  All ticket sales now go through Ticketmaster, so if you already have an account through them, use the same account info, as these tickets are digital and you will need to have them on your phone the day of.

ALSO VERY IMPORTANT...... After each purchase, MAKE SURE YOU REACH OUT TO US,   PREFERABLY BY EMAIL, SO WE CAN KEEP TRACK OF HOW MANY CARS WILL BE DRIVING. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!! 

Drive the Glen  link: http://am.ticketmaster.com/wgir/buy/drivetheglen?promocode=V0dJRFJJVkUx

We are real early in the planning stages, but there might be at least one more museum stop this day.  Last time NERR stayed here, so people rented a boat for the day and were able to start their ride right from the hotel's dock. Others went  for hikes, while many  people decided to walk around town, visiting the shops and restaurants.  There aren't as many options as  Lake Placid, Boothbay, or Bar Harbor, but there are still enough that  once your car is parked for the day, you won't have to drive it again until  we leave the next day. 

KEEP CHECKING IN FOR ALL THE LASTEST INFO AND UPDATES 

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