News : MX-5 Club of NSW

Hunter 2016 Putty Run

14 June 2016 / Story: Andrew Digney Photos: Grant Webber

Hunter heads south on our annual Putty Road run to meet up with the Sydney Chapter in Windsor for the return trip. The early start was hard, but the lack of traffic heading south made it one of the best Putty runs to date!

Barry & Jenny's Midweek Putty Run

08 June 2016 / Article & Photos: Barry & Jenny Luttrell

Another of our mid-week runs for members who may have other commitments on weekends.

MX-5s assembled at Southern Highland Wines for the annual charity lunch on 17 May 2016

Charity Lunch for CareFlight

24 May 2016 / Words: Jan Gibson Photos: Bryan Shedden

Our annual charity event was a huge success! Set in the beautiful Southern Highlands, our luncheon attracted a huge crowd of MX-5ers and successful fundraising for CareFlight.

Helen & Lindsay's Wyong Milk Factory Run

23 May 2016 / Article: Andrew Digny Photos: Peter Hilkmann & Grant Webber

Cheese, Wine, Twisting Roads and Sunshine, a perfect combination for a run in the Hunter Valley!

Bryan Shedden and Helen Green demonstrating the Club 25th Anniversary regalia - photo by Mel Keller

Last chance to get some Club 25th Anniversary regalia

13 May 2016 / Alan & Claudine Townsley

We have a handful of regalia stock left from our Club 25th Anniversary Celebration - only 10 polos (various sizes) and 8 caps. Now is your chance to pick up some Club 25th Anniversary regalia with immediate delivery.

Hunter Run to Charity Lunch

12 May 2016 / Story: Josh Fitzgerald Photos: Josh Fitzgerald

It was an early morning start for the Hunter Chapter heading to Southern Highlands Winery for the MX-5 Club of NSW Charity Lunch. We could have taking the direct route, but that’s not why we drive these cars.

Hunter Dam Buster Run

27 April 2016 / Story: Elaine Gazzard Photos: Elaine Gazzard & Josh Fitzgerald

The Hunter Chapter hit the road again with a country run to Glennies Creek Dam and Lake St Clair.

Check our hot new item: the Stadium Seat

15 April 2016 / Alan & Claudine Townsley

Our brand new regalia item is hot off the press! Meet the MX-5 Club of NSW Stadium Seat / Carry Bag. Get it quick while stocks last!

NSWRRC Ladies Development Program

12 April 2016 / Words by Steph Katz

Steph Katz jumped at the chance to have a go at the Lady’s Motorsport Development Program run by NSWRRC and sponsored by CAMS. Read on for her story of how it went.

Aerial photograph of Southern Highland Wines

Is there a woman in your life who deserves pampering?

08 April 2016 / Words by Julie Farquhar

Do you need to assure your "Better Half" that she is just that ... The Better Half? Then why not surprise her with a semi-romantic assignation at a bijou winery in the Southern Highlands. AND support a great cause at the same time - CareFlight. Not only will you be creating harmony and scoring bonus points but also making a feel-good-moment.

April Fools Run

06 April 2016 / Story: Josh Fitzgerald Photos: Ian Nunn, Josh Fitzgerald

What better way to wave goodbye to the last late afternoon sunset than a top down drive to Birubi Beach for some food by the beach side.

Easter in Orange

05 April 2016 / Story: Josh Fitzgerald, Stephen Carter, Grant Webber Photos: David Gazzard, Grant Webber, Josh Fitzgerald

Any given long weekend is a perfect opportunity to pack the MX-5 boot and head for the countryside. This time the Hunter Chapter set its sights on Orange and its surrounds.

Rachels Hawks Nest Hustle

31 March 2016 / Article: Rachel Crawford Photos: Josh Fitzgerald

A run with Rachel has traditionally been a magnet for storms & tempest. Would 2016 finally be the year for a topless drive in sunshine?

Mazda MX-5 Retractable Fastback unveiled

23 March 2016 / Mazda

Mazda MX-5 RF is coming. This Retractable Fastback brings a stunning new level of design and excitement with an innovative hardtop.

NatMeet Theme Night - photo by Tom Wilde

Team NSW does NatMeet

13 March 2016 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Peter Hilkmann, Tom Wilde, Josh Fitzgerald & Grant Webber

NatMeet XII at Launceston, Tasmania on 13-18 February 2016 attracted a record participation of 184 people and 106 MX-5s. Read on for the story of how 63 of our Club members ticked a few boxes on their bucket list.

NatMeet bus ride to Team NSW dinner - photo by Bryan Shedden

NatMeet - Team NSW Dinner

13 March 2016 / Words by Maree & Steve Ecclestone, Photos by Bryan Shedden & Helen Green

After two days of wonderful MX-5 drives around the Launceston countryside, NatMeet lunches and dinners, it was time for the NSW members to have their own function and see the city lights of Launceston.

NatMeet - Gowrie Park run - photo by Grant Webber

NatMeet - Targa Roads Touring

13 March 2016 / Words by Peter Hilkmann, Photos by Peter Hilkmann, Josh Fitzgerald, Grant Webber & Tom Wilde

The theme for NatMeet XII was "It’s all about the Car", and for us MX-5ers ... Tasmania is all about the "Targa Tasmania Roads". And let me tell you right from the word GO ... we were not disappointed with plenty of Targa Roads to explore, before, during and after NatMeet.

NatMeet - Concours at Josef Chromy Winery

13 March 2016 / Words by Craig Morrison, Photos by Peter Hilkmann, Grant Webber, Josh Fitzgerald & Tom Wilde.

Under threatening skies, the first day of NatMeet XII kicked off with a brisk top-down drive from Launceston Country Club through lively, twisting roads to the picturesque grounds of the Josef Chromy Winery - our venue for Concours d'Elegance, Show & Shine and a superb lunch.

On the marshalling grid at Baskerville - photo by Josh Fitzgerald

NatMeet - Baskerville track day

13 March 2016 / Words by Phil Donnelley, Photos by Grant Webber & Josh Fitzgerald

The 2016 NatMeet in Launceston was a very special week of activities for everyone. However, at the top of my list was the track day at Baskerville, just north of Hobart. It is pure MX-5 heaven! Valentines Day was a perfect date to fall in love with this place after the straight-line blast at Symmons Plains the day before.

NatMeet - Symmons Plains track day

13 March 2016 / Words by Peter Barnwell, Photos by Grant Webber & Josh Fitzgerald

Symmons Plains Raceway in Tasmania was the venue for the NatMeet track day on Saturday 13 February. Our club was strongly represented on the day, making up half of the entire field of drivers!