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**Breaking News** New Sponsor for Hunter Chapter

30 November 2015

Breaking News: Hunter Chapter have a new sponsor for 2015/16

Midweek Kaos 300 Run

20 November 2015 / Story: Karl Mittmann Photos: Karl Mittmann

The Midweek Kaos 300 hots up as summer hits early in the Hunter Valley.

Help required at next MX-5 Club track day

08 November 2015 / David Lawler

Please help your fellow club members by assisting at the next track day or motorkhana

Like a Seagull Midweek Run

03 November 2015 / Story: Rachel Crawford Photos: Josh Fitzgerald

Dry skies and the smell of Fish & Chips leads the Hunter Chapter to Nelson Bay Marina. Hurray for Daylight Saving and MX-5's

2015 President's Award - Keith Monaghan (photo by Mel Keller)

Annual General Meeting & Awards Presentation

30 October 2015 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Mel Keller

The AGM of the MX-5 Club of NSW was held on Wednesday 21 October 2015 at Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club. Read on for all the reports, new Committee members, and awards recipients.

Luttrell's Historic Valley Experience

23 October 2015 / Story: Barry & Jenny Luttrell Photos: Grant Webber, Josh Fitzgerald

Barry & Jenny lead the Hunter Chapter on an informative journey through the historic towns and picturesque areas of the Hunter Valley.

Club Presidents, past and present, cut the cake for our Club's 25th Anniversary

MX-5 Club 25th Anniversary Celebration

21 October 2015 / Words & Photos by Mel Keller, Photos by Grant Webber & Jay Flak

In these days of disposable everything, it is rare that something can last for 25 years. Not only has the MX-5 Club of NSW survived for quarter of a century, it has thrived. So how best to mark this unique achievement?

EuroNCAP crash test of the ND MX-5

ND gets crash tested

08 October 2015 / EuroNCAP

The new ND MX-5 has achieved a four star rating in the latest round of EuroNCAP testing published on 7 October. Watch the crash test video if you have a strong stomach!

Gary Nobrega's NA6 at 2015 MX-5 Show - photo by Jacob Flak

25th Anniversary MX-5 Show Results

28 September 2015 / Words by Michael Soulos, Photos by Jacob Flak

A mammoth total of 147 MX-5s parked in the grounds of Ottimo House on Sunday 27 September 2015 for our 25th Anniversary Celebration. Not all of them entered the competition for the MX-5 Show but many did. Twelve trophies and eighteen Certificates of Merit were awarded to our members. A list of the results is now available.

Jinba Ittai Go Kart Challenge

25 September 2015 / Words by Kerri Langworthy-Ward, Photos by Mel Keller & Bryan Shedden

Another epic day for the inter-chapter go kart challenge. Five chapters were represented on the day. Which chapter would challenge Sydney for the title?

Hunter takes back up the M1 Third Place in Jinba Ittai Challenge 2015

20 September 2015 / Roving Spy

Spoiler Alert !!!!

Hunter Midweek Putty Run - Photo by Karl Mittman

Midweek Mystery Run heads down the Putty

18 September 2015 / Words & Photos by Karl "Kaos Kurri" Mittman

Wow summer is here! And beautiful day to be driving our passions.

Nulon Tech Night 2015

Nulon Tech Night

17 September 2015 / Words & Photos by Keith Monaghan

50 of our members attended another great Nulon Tech Night on 16 July 2015. This being our second tech night with Nulon, this time they took us through gearbox and diff oils and their effect on the various MX-5 models.

Cheese n Horses Run - photo by Josh Fitzgerald

Phil's Cheese n Horses Run

25 August 2015 / Story : Rachel Crawford Pictures: Josh Fitzgerald

Rachel takes the reins from Phil for a wet & wild run in the Hunter. Life jackets are located either under your seat or under the centre armrest.

Causing Kaos in the Hunter Midweek Meet Up around the Bends

31 July 2015 / Story: Barry Luttrell, Pictures Jenny Luttrell

Kaos leads midweek again on a shift worker and retiree's run

Christmas in July Hunter Chapter style

28 July 2015 / Story: John Morgan, Pictures: Josh Fitzgerald

The two northern hapters join up to celebrate Christmas in July 2015

Hunter Midweek into the Mountains

26 July 2015 / Story by Josh Allen. Pictures by Jenny Luttrell

First of the many midweek runs for Hunter in 2015-2016

Red, White & Blue Run 2015

Red, White & Blue Run

06 July 2015 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Keith Monaghan and Bryan Shedden

The Red, White & Blue Run recreated the first ever club run from Waterfall to Kiama and back, on the 25th anniversary of that event.

Bob's Brunch Run

Bob's Brunch & Putty Road Run

24 June 2015 / Story by Bob Pimm, Photos by Josh Fitzgerald & Lindsay Green

Brunch Big Feast and the Putty Road a great mix

Club Regalia Logo - 25th Anniversary

Announcing our new Business Directory

12 June 2015 / Glenn Thomas

Our Business Directory gives club members the opportunity to promote their business, and you will benefit from the deals & discounts they offer. Ads will also be accepted from non-members on the condition that a discount or other benefit is offered to club members. Some offers on Automotive Products are already available to club members.