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

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

I had long wanted an mx5 as a child, and I’ve finally achieved this goal. I recently purchased my first mx5 and joined the Mx5 Sydney chapter since then. I first saw the club from a distance at Mulgoa near my home town, and the second I saw it, I desperately wanted to join.

My first event with the MX-5 club was nothing short of my expectations, in fact it was better. I arrived on a chilly morning at Auburn McDonalds and warmed up with a hot chocolate and a nice introduction to some new friends. I first noticed that everyone was very friendly towards one another, I was not long introduced to many of them and I immediately felt encouraged by the kind remarks I was given about the “newbie” they saw in the car park.

I had painted my brake calipers the night before and was delighted to hear that someone had noticed. I had met the President of the Club, and did not yet know he was the President as he was very welcoming and humble.

We received a “run sheet” to follow along with for the prepared journey out to Camden. It was lucky I had a lovely passenger who was a great help following the run sheet and telling me where to go, I believe he enjoyed the day as well. The drive along the bush-land in the west was beautiful and very tastefully chosen. The re-groups along the drive were a great way to have a quick stretch and get back in an awesome looking line of the classic looking convertibles.

Cruising over hills, down little valleys, and smoothly following the curves and around bends through a natural grading of land  was a wonderful way to not only remind me that such lovely scenery exists in the not-so-admired ‘western suburbs’ (where I am from), but proved the power and agility of the mx5!

My first experience as a new member of the club, I could not be more impressed with the organisation of the club, and most of all the friendliness of a family-feel that I noticed among the members, along with the warm welcome which I was given.  All of this packaged with the world’s most fun car just sweetened up the deal. I have not come across a more cheerful group of car enthusiasts.  I am excited for the next event, and can’t wait to know the members of the club more.

 

Photos of the event can be seen Here