News : MX-5 Club of NSW

Peter Battisson - our new Technical Coordinator - at the 2013 President's Picnic

Announcing our Technical Coordinator

20 February 2015 / Words by Bryan Shedden

I'm very pleased to announce that our Club now has a Technical Coordinator who will be responsible for a regular series of technical articles to feature in the Club Zone of our website and in Club Torque magazine.

NatMeet 2016 - Registration is now open

15 February 2015 / Don Nicoll

It’s happening – a once-in-a-lifetime national MX-5 gathering in Tasmania! It’s what you have been waiting for! It’ll be a big trip, but worth every cent and every second invested!

Bathurst 12 Hour 2015 - photo by Joe Kovacic

Bathurst 12 Hour Race Weekend

14 February 2015 / Story & Photos by Joe Kovacic

Mt Panorama Bathurst, Motorsport Heaven at one of the worlds best racing circuits. A sunny Saturday morning greeted 11 enthusiastic MX-5 Club cars for our run to the legendary Mt Panorama for the Bathurst 12 Hour Race weekend.

Daylight Savings Social Runs

05 February 2015 / Words: Adam Walker Photos: Alan Voung

The Best Burgers in Australia....Yes Please!!

Adam Hughes' NA decorated for Australia Day 2015

Australia Day at Avon Dam

27 January 2015 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Alex & Bryan Shedden & Tammie Hotz

Celebrating Australia Day with your MX-5 Club friends has become a bit of a tradition. Our venue for 2015 was the picnic grounds at Avon Dam, with a combined assembly of 54 revellers and 30 MX-5s.

2014 Member Of The Year

23 January 2015 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Mel Keller, Peter Hilkmann

The last of the recipients of our annual Member of the Year awards were presented last Sunday, so now is a good time to spread the news ...

MX-5 on wet skidpan at Sydney Motorsport Park - Photo by Matt Wilmot

Show & Shine at Nulon Nationals

13 January 2015 / Keith Monaghan

Nulon will be holding a Show & Shine during Round 1 of the Nulon Nationals this Saturday. There will be prizes on offer for the best presented cars and the best club display. Come and show your car and watch the MX-5 Club of NSW compete on the skidpan.

Driver Training Day at Marulan on 13 March 2011
Photo by Tony King

Marulan Driver Training Day 1-Feb-2015 entry form available

11 December 2014

Entries have opened for the next Driver Training Day at the Marulan Driver Training Centre on Sunday 1st February 2015.

Joadja Christmas Run

09 December 2014 / Words by Hella Underwood, Photos by Mel Keller

All six chapters of the MX-5 Club of NSW gathered at Joadja Winery for a Christmas get together over a lunch of woodfired pizza and local wine. What a fabulous day!

Jinba Ittai Go Kart Challenge 2014

21 November 2014 / Story by Graham Fletcher Photos by Mel Keller & Guy Coles

Founded by the Illawarra Chapter’s Peter Feutrill in 2013, the Jinba Ittai Go Kart Challenge is now a hotly contested annual event.

The new tenure badges for 5 year, 10 year, 15 year and 20 year members were unveiled at our 2013 AGM. Sponsored by ACDC.

Annual General Meeting & Awards Presentation

31 October 2014 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rod Carter

The AGM of the MX-5 Club of NSW was held on Wednesday 22 October 2014 at Garage Cafe, Sydney Motorsport Park. Read on for all the reports, new Committee members, and awards recipients.

Burbs to the bay run

02 October 2014 / Bob Quinlan

Bob's report on the Burbs to the bay run

President's Picnic results

19 September 2014 / Michael Soulos

The Club held its annual President’s Picnic at Lane Cove National Park on Sunday 14 September with 147 people registering and more turning up on the day. Results for the Concours d'Elegance and Bits & Bling are posted here.

Impressions from the ground

05 September 2014 / Words & Photos by Ben Sale

The new ND MX-5 is a car that you really have to see in person to fully appreciate. Ben Sale shares his first impressions from Monterey.

The next generation Mazda MX-5 will be unveiled on 4th September

Meet our man at the ND MX-5 unveiling

02 September 2014 / Words: Ben Sale

The global reveal of the new generation MX-5 is happening this Thursday from 11am with simultaneous events in Japan, USA and Spain. Ben Sale has been sent by Mazda to cover the event in California on behalf of the MX-5 Clubs of Australia. Read on for his first message from the Melbourne departure lounge.

MX-5 25th Anniversary brunch at Tatlers Wines - photo by Peter Hilkmann

Celebrating the MX-5 25th Anniversary

28 August 2014 / Words: Bryan Shedden, Photos: Peter Hilkmann, Video: Adam Walker

Our Club's celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Mazda MX-5 was an elaborate affair with a wide variety of options to get involved one way or another. The climax was at Tatlers Wines in Lovedale where 120 people in 70 MX-5s gathered for brunch.

Stop the Presses

25 August 2014 / Melissa Keller & Rod Carter

Here at Club Torque, we have our ears to the ground as Mazda release the latest details on the new generation MX-5 ND on 4th September. Look out for the Winter Edition of Club Torque, in print from 8th September.

Marulan Driver Training Day #2 entry form available

21 August 2014

Entries have opened for Driver Training Day #2 at the Marulan Driver Training Centre on Sunday 26th October 2014.

Sheila's Putty Road Report

11 August 2014 / Words & Photos: Sheila Montgomery

Seven MX-5s gathered at McDonalds McGrath Hill on 9th August, for the briefing from our run leader Guy Coles. Destination Harrigan's Irish Pub via the Putty Road. A lovely day for the run, sunshine, a great road and good company - what more could you ask for?

Auburn to Camden Run, a 1st timer's view

24 June 2014 / Words by Rachel Daniels, Photos by Stephanie Katz

a first timer's experience with the Sydney Chapter