News : MX-5 Club of NSW

RPM Cowra Weekend 11/2022

11 November 2022 / Story and Photo's by Debbie Dempsey

The RPM Chapter enjoyed a blue sky weekend away in Cowra.

Entries now open for The Bend track day in 2023

10 November 2022 / David Lawler

Early-bird entries are now open for the planned MX-5 Multi-Club Track Day at The Bend racetrack in South Australia on Sunday 23rd April 2023.

25th Anniversary of Motorsport Celebrations

01 November 2022 / Words by Joe Kovacic & Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rob Wilko, Fiona Shedden, Reece Lyndon

With only two months of planning we have managed to pull off a very successful 25th Anniversary of Motorsport Celebration at Pheasant Wood on Sunday 23 October 2022. A discounted trackday, with complimentary morning tea, lunch, drinks and commemorative cap and keyring for all was the Club's way of thanking members for their support.

Red Cow Gardens

01 November 2022 / Story: Martin Allen; Photos: Anda Clayton, Sue Allen, Senia Gaunson

The sun is out, a perfect day for a run through the Southern Highlands with the top down, a visit to a glorious spring garden, and finishing off with a fine meal with friends. Who could ask for more.

MX-5's at The Bend in 2023

30 October 2022 / David Lawler

An MX-5 track day at The Bend in 2023

Book now for your Chapter Christmas Party

30 October 2022 / Words by Bryan Shedden

The Christmas decorations have been out for sale at BigW and KMart for months now, so I suppose it's time we all begin thinking about our own Christmas celebrations. As is the tradition, each Chapter of the MX-5 Club of NSW is hosting a Christmas Party with a suitably festive feast. Have a closer look at what's on offer and book now!

The Linga Longa Pub Drive

27 October 2022 / Written by: Felicity Harnden, Photos: John Purcell

After two other attempts (Covid and weather) at last the Hunter Chapter gets to Lingsa Longa at the pub in Gundy.

Supersprint Nationals and NSW Season Wrap-up 2022

26 October 2022 / Words by Joe Kovacic, Photos by Rob Wilkins and Joe Kovacic

The Motorsport Australia National Supersprint was held at Sydney Motorsport Park Gardner Circuit on Sunday 16th October 2022, doubling as the final round of the NSW Supersprint Championship. The highlight, as far as our Club is concerned, was Luke Kovacic being crowned National and NSW Type RR Champion!

Illawarra Run to 25th Anniversary of Motorsport

26 October 2022 / Words Jeff Rowe; Photos Bill Short

Was it uneventful? Read on to find the answer.

Mount Darragh Ramble

23 October 2022 / Story: Brian Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton, Kim MacKecknie, Simon Tricket, Sue Allen

Fabulous weather for a great adventure in the Bega Valley and up to the Monaro high plains via the Mount Darragh Road. Pure joy for an MX5, twisty roads from ocean to mountain.

2022 Club Motorkhana Championship

17 October 2022 / David Lawler, Image: Rob Wilkins

The 2022 Club Motorkhana Championship point score has been updated.

Mayfield Gardens Weekender

14 October 2022 / Words by Roby Leckenby, Keiran Rodgers, Dayna Fisher, Photos by Wayne Lang, Keiran Rodgers, Dayna Fisher, Barry Luttrell, Peter Rodgers

Winding roads, breathtaking views, incredible gardens....read below to find out about our incredible time in the Bathurst region!

Save Wakefield Park

13 October 2022 / Ian Combes

20,000 signatures are required to present the Save Wakefield Park e-Petition to State Parliament.

The “Flavours of Mudgee” Run

11 October 2022 / Words and photo Ken Keeling

Food and wine galore Mudgee - Ken leads a troop from Canberra on another successful mission.

Running of the Sheep - Illawarra Chapter

10 October 2022 / Words:Franchesca Fenn Photos: Franchesca Fenn

How many potholes does it take to fill the road to Boorowa? Read Franchesca's great news item to find out!

Running of the Sheep - the Irish Woolfest

05 October 2022 / Words by Peter Wilson. Photos by Peter Wilson, Rod Nicholas and John Brown

There was a good crowd at Boorowa for the 2023 Running of the Sheep, and we were there soaking up the sunshine.

Lakes, Oceans & Waterholes

01 October 2022 / Written: John Purcell, Photos: John Purcell

Threats of wet weather didn't stop the Lakes, Oceans & Waterholes run.Sometimes it's worth taking a chance.

Photo by Rob Wilko, Sunday 18 September 2022

Concours d'Elegance 2022

01 October 2022 / Words by Bryan Shedden

Concours d'Elegance made a return to the President's Picnic in 2022. Read on for the results ...

Autumn Leaves Foodies Run

30 September 2022 / Words: Peter Rodgers and Roby Leckenby Photos: Wayne and Cathy Lang

The run was due to officially begin with lunch at the Tattersalls Hotel in Armidale, though unofficially it began earlier in both Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie. Our Coff’s contingent of John, Jennene, Robert and Rhonda in their NC’s headed to Armidale via Dorrigo and the Waterfall Way...

Mid-week Pub Lunch - Goulburn via Crookwell

29 September 2022 / Peter & Annemie Wilson

A few members braved the road conditions for a 'full concentration' run to Goulburn for lunch,