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10 Year 200,000km Road Test Report

03 October 2025 / Words & Photos by Bryan Shedden

10 years ago in Club Torque, I wrote a story about the ordering process and delivery of my 1.5L ND. It turned out to be the first ND delivered to an Australian customer. I took delivery on 5 Aug 2015, the same day as the national dealer launch in Noosa. Read on for my 200,000km road test report!

photo by Andrew Edgar https://www.flickr.com/photos/andrew_edgar/54603851418/sizes/h/

MX-5 Club of NSW 35th Anniversary

27 September 2025 / Words by Jeff & Pam Rowe, Steve Eccleston & Senia Gaunson, Photos by Rob Wilkins, Peter Hilkmann, Andrew Edgar, Senia Gaunson

The 35th Anniversary of the MX-5 Club of NSW was celebrated in grand style with the biggest event we've ever held, on Saturday 21 June 2025 at Gledswood Homestead & Winery. The event was heavily subsidised for members, with 260 members and 7 guests joining us for a huge Show & Shine and three-course lunch with a special guest speaker - Bob Hall!

Bulga & Beyond

19 September 2025 / Written by: Graham King, Photos: Denise Birrell

Playing around on Google Steet View highlighted a road that had been upgraded after many years of being undrivable. So whaty else to do but put a run together from Wollombi to Singleton.

photo by Andrew Edgar 7 Apr 2024 https://www.flickr.com/photos/andrew_edgar/53635956127/in/album-72177720316041642

Officials wanted for CSCA Supersprint

28 August 2025 / Words by Gaynor Lawler

We need your help as a volunteer official for the CSCA Supersprint at Sydney Motorsport Park Amaroo Circuit on Sunday  21st September. This is your chance to give back to the Club by helping out for the day. Plus its a fun day watching the action from up close. Give it a go!

Duntryleague Christmas in July

02 August 2025 / Story Christine Cameron, Photos Wendy Mulholland and Ray Cosier

A fun winter run down the Putty Rd with a stop at Grey Gums, up Bells Line Rd across to Lithgow for lunch then on to Orange. It's an early start but necessary as we have quite a way to go.

Wamberal Breakers Run

02 July 2025 / story David Gazzard, Pics Pauline Schofield and Rob Wilko

On a cool June day 20 cars and 33 members set out from Speers Point park on a twisty journey to Wamberal breakers club for lunch. Little did they know how things can go astray when least expected.

Lookout and Vines Cruise

15 June 2025 / story Christine Cameron, Pics Pauline Schofield and David Gazzard

It maybe the King’s Long Weekend but we’re in the Crown of locations so we will venture out and around the Hunter Valley Wine region taking in some of the local lookouts over the Vines.

Pauley's Twilight Dinner Run

19 May 2025 / story Barry Lutterul, Pics Wendy Mulholland

A Scenic Run thru the back roads of the Hunter , where we'll enjoy some Great Food with Friends at Pauly's Gourmet Kitchen

Hunter Mystery sunset run

13 April 2025 / story David Gazzard, Photos by Marlene Cosier, David Gazzard and John Purcell

Sunset by the lake BBQ. We will wind our way down the western side of the lake hopefully something for everyone.

Driver Training Day at Pheasant Wood

09 April 2025 / Words: Phil Betts Photos: Rob Wilkins

Driver training days are always popular, but one in the rain? Here's first time participant, Phil Betts' view.

Macquarie Park Boat House Cafe

28 March 2025 / story Felicity Harnden, Photos by Wendy Mulholland and David Gazzard

Bring your MX5 along for a nice Cruise along the Putty Rd where we'll meet up with the RPM chapter and have lunch at the Macquarie Boathouse Cafe

Women Behind the Wheel 2025 - Hunter Style

20 March 2025 / story Chris Cameron, Photos Wendy Mulholland

A run to the Hunter valley and hi tea at La Cassalinga to celebrate Women behind the wheel event in the Hunter.

Gundy run in Spring? (Autumn)

19 March 2025 / lStory Dennis Henderson, photos Wendy Mulholand

We are off to Gundy Pub for Lunch taking a few different roads to our usual route.

Port Stephens Twilight Dinner at the Bay

14 March 2025 / story Denise Birrell, Photos Wendy Mulholland

Well it's time again, to join Lilo & Brian on our annual Twilight Dinner at the Bay run, just a simple run to the Bay thru Nelson Bay to Nelson Bay Golf Club.

Medowie Macadamia Nut Farm for a Cuppa and a Chat

14 March 2025 / story Glen Hawkins, Photos by Denise Birrell

A morning run to down town Medowie for a cuppa and chat at the Macadamia Farm.

International Women's Day WBTW High Tea

12 March 2025 / Story and photos by Zan Dimovski

International Women's Day celebration with High Teah at Robertson Hotel.

Mountains to the Valley

01 February 2025 / Story by David Gazzard, Photos by David Gazzard & Ray Cosier

An adventure in history of Mt Sugarloaf and the West Wallsend Area.

So Sweet at Sabor's

29 January 2025 / Story & Photos by David Gazzard

Since our January run was cancelled due to bad weather we had a drive to Sabor's desert bar in Pokolbin , everyones favourite.

Linga Longa Inn Gundy

17 December 2024 / Story Barry Luttrell, Photos Denise Birrell

Fancy having a month where we don’t have a run, even in December we should be able to round up a few cars. So, it’s off to Gundy for the 2nd time this year but by a different route.

Hunters 2024 Christmas Party

17 December 2024 / story Elaine Gazzard, Photos David Gazzard & Wendy Mullholand

Hunter Christmas party held at Ellos by the lake