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Temora Boats, Planes and Automobiles

06 March 2024 / Words: Ann Hicks Photos: Ann and Bryan Hicks and Senia Gaunson

V8 Boats, War Planes and MX-5 cars, what a great combination, but are they in 38 degree heat?

Wisemans Ferry Inn

01 March 2024 / Chris Wyatt

A run along the Hawkesbury

Mazdas in the Mist 10 Years on!

29 February 2024 / Senia Gaunson, Bryan Shedden and Phil Reid

Saturday 13th April 2024 will mark 10 years of Mazdas in the Mist! This run was started by Sandra and Phil Reid on 12th April 2014 and still running strong and organised by Phil in 2024.

Ranger's Twisters 2024 - with a Hicks Twist

22 February 2024 / Words: Senia Gaunson Photos: Ann Hicks

We didn't bring a packet of ‘Twisties’ to help us navigate Bryan's version of Kim’s winding roads through the beautiful scenery of Macquarie Pass and Kangaroo Valley, but we did have Ann's delicious banana bread.

Australian history at Wilberforce.

20 February 2024 / Sandra Duric.

RPM Chapter of the MX5 Club of NSW Pioneer Village Wilberforce Run

Saltwood Cafe at Kioloa

20 February 2024 / Story: Brian and Anda Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton and Rose Smith

A short run down the coast for some retail therapy and a lovely lunch

Elaine's run to Alison House

19 February 2024 / Story by David Gazzard, Photos by David Gazzard and Denise Birrell

A run down mandating valley to Alison House at Wyong for a picnic.

Motorkhana Round 1 date change

18 February 2024 / David Lawler

The date of club motorkhana round 1 has changed from Sunday 10th March to Saturday 9th March.

Mazdas in the Mist

18 February 2024 / Judith Hansen

Rolling hills and farmland took us up onto the misty Comboyne Plateau where we enjoyed lunch at the Byabarra Cafe.

MX-5 Cup Round 1 Report

13 February 2024 / Paul Nudd (photos by Rob Wilkins)

A report on the 1st round of the 2024 MX-5 Cup Championship at Sydney Motorsport Park GP Circuit on Saturday 3rd February.

Beresfield to Huntlee Tavern

10 February 2024 / story by John Purcell, Photos by Rob Wilkinson

A local fun run through the beautiful Hunter Valley foothills. The run has something for everyone with easy driving and scenic sections and a couple of more challenging sections included completing at Huntlee Tavern for lunch.

2024 MX-5 Club Motorkhana Championship starts soon

06 February 2024 / David Lawler

Entries are open for the 1st round of the 2024 championship, with 4 rounds planned and some new championship rules.

George IV the new way

01 February 2024 / Chris Wyatt

Mulgoa to Picton by a different way.

UPDATE Motorsport Australia Harness Requirements

29 January 2024 / David Lawler

A change by Motorsport Australia to harness requirements for most MX-5s at club track days has been causing concerns, but has been resolved.

Driver training at MDTC Marulan - photo by Rob Wilko 30 Jun 2018

2024 Driver Training Day entries closing soon

29 January 2024 / David Lawler

Entries are closing soon for the 2024 Driver Training Day at Pheasant Wood Circuit on Sunday 11th February

Honeysuckle Creek Picnic 2024

29 January 2024 / Words and photos by Mike Lawless and Joanne Blackburn

The Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station Picnic Run offered a blend of history, nature, and camaraderie. Participants were encouraged to enjoy the drive, take in the breathtaking views, and make the most of the picturesque picnic destination enjoying the epicurean delights of their own curated picnic lunches.

Five Hills 2024

29 January 2024 / Words and photos by Norm and Roz Barker

Norm leads a dozen cars on our annual trek across five of Canberra’s hills, and finds a bunch of new friends along the way.

Goulburn Pub Lunch

29 January 2024 / Words: Peter Wilson. Photos: Peter & Annemie Wilson and Mike Lawless

The weather forecast indicated some rain, and it was overcast with darker clouds to the north, the direction we were heading. With the roof down, were we going to get wet, or would we be lucky?

RPM The Alternate Picnic

28 January 2024 / Story Chris W Pictures Gillian F and others.

The alternate Australia Day Picnic

Australia Day at Cataract Dam 2024

27 January 2024 / Story: Maree Eccleston and Senia Gaunson. Photos: Maree, Senia, Ann Hicks and Andrew Edgar

The Sydney convoy headed south along the Old Princes Highway, while Canberra made the long trek along a boring highway and Illawarra climbed over the mountain and along Appin Road, all headed to Cataract Dam to celebrate mates and Australia Day.