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Photo by Grant Webber

Hunter Goes to Joadja

09 June 2015 / Josh Fitzgerald

Hunter joins in the MX-5 Club charity fundraiser in the Southern Highlands.

Photo by Peter Hilkmann

Peter's Myall Muster Meal Run

09 June 2015 / Story and Photos by Peter Hilkmann

Just a quick ferry ride to the otherside x 3

Charity Run to Joadja

05 June 2015 / Brian and Anda Clayton - Illawarra; Norm and Roz Barker - Canberra; Photos Brian Clayton

CareFlight is the charity supported by the MX-5 Club of NSW in 2015. How much was raised by the 90 plus souls who braved the chilly climates of the Southern Highlands to visit Joadja Winery?

Motorkhana Practice Day - Entries Now Open

23 May 2015 / Words by Scotty Gibbs, photos by Bryan Shedden

Entries are now open for the first Motorkhana Practice Day of 2015 on 28th June 2015 at the Sydney Motorsport Park skidpan.

Mazda MX-5 ND media photo

Tell 'em the price, son

19 May 2015 / Mazda Australia

Mazda Australia have today released the pricing for the entry level ND MX-5 Roadster with 1.5L manual. Are you sitting down?

Ladies Day at the track - Sunday 31st May

18 April 2015 / Written by Gaynor Lawler, photos by Mel Keller

Gaynor is organising some ladies-only groups at the next club track day. So ladies, here is your chance to debut on the race track.

Top Gear Festival Sydney 2015

Top Gear Festival Cancelled

02 April 2015 / Bryan Shedden

As a consequence of Jeremy Clarkson being sacked by the BBC, this event has been cancelled and replaced with an alternate indoor event. As a result, the car club display has been cancelled.

Bruce's Country to Coast Charity Run

29 March 2015 / Bruce Bettinson

Country to coast with sunshine and storms, and a spot of fundraising for CareFlight.

Wanted - People to brainstorm ideas for our motorkhana events this year

10 March 2015 / David Lawler

I am after a few people to help brainstorm some ideas to make our 2 motorkhanas this year even better than last year

Mazda MX-5 ND media photo

Meet the new generation Mazda MX-5

06 March 2015 / Mazda

At last, it's here! The fourth generation Mazda MX-5 has been revealed for all to see. Updated 6 March 2015 with specification details from the Geneva Motor Show. Australian sales commence in late 2015.

Bar Beach for Twilight Run

Lake and Beaches Twilight Run

03 March 2015 / Words & Photos by Peter Hilkmann

Hunter Chapter members enjoyed our first twilight drive of the summer with a cruise to Swansea for tea at the RSL, followed by a drive up the coast under ominous rain clouds.

Marulan Driver Training Day 17th May 2015 - Entry form available

25 February 2015 / David Lawler

Entries have opened for the next Driver Training Day at the Marulan Driver Training Centre on Sunday 17th May 2015.

Peter Battisson - our new Technical Coordinator - at the 2013 President's Picnic

Announcing our Technical Coordinator

20 February 2015 / Words by Bryan Shedden

I'm very pleased to announce that our Club now has a Technical Coordinator who will be responsible for a regular series of technical articles to feature in the Club Zone of our website and in Club Torque magazine.

Max and Bob work the BBQ at the Wine Barrel Inn

Hunter Convenors BBQ 2015

20 February 2015 / Words by Mark Gray, Photos by Peter Hilkmann

Hunter Chapter celebrated a huge year of awards at Chapter, State and National events, with a BBQ at the Convenor's home.

NatMeet 2016

NatMeet 2016 - Registration is now open

15 February 2015 / Don Nicoll

It’s happening – a once-in-a-lifetime national MX-5 gathering in Tasmania! It’s what you have been waiting for! It’ll be a big trip, but worth every cent and every second invested!

2014 MOTY

2014 Member Of The Year

23 January 2015 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Mel Keller, Peter Hilkmann

The last of the recipients of our annual Member of the Year awards were presented last Sunday, so now is a good time to spread the news ...

Max Kelly's NC at 2014 Hunter Christmas BBQ

Hunter Christmas in the Park

22 December 2014 / Story: Bob Pimm, Photos: Peter Hilkmann

The Hunter Chapter celebrated Christmas with a BBQ and picnic tea on the shores of Lake Macquarie.

Driver Training Day at Marulan on 13 March 2011
Photo by Tony King

Marulan Driver Training Day 1-Feb-2015 entry form available

11 December 2014

Entries have opened for the next Driver Training Day at the Marulan Driver Training Centre on Sunday 1st February 2015.

Joadja Christmas 2014

Joadja Christmas Run

09 December 2014 / Words by Hella Underwood, Photos by Mel Keller

All six chapters of the MX-5 Club of NSW gathered at Joadja Winery for a Christmas get together over a lunch of woodfired pizza and local wine. What a fabulous day!

Judging for the 2014 Hunter Chapter Show n Shine in the drizzle at Beresfield

Show n Shine in the Vines with a Little Rain

23 November 2014 / Words by Mark Gray, Photos by Peter Hilkmann

A little rain failed to spoil the day for Hunter Chapter's annual Show n Shine in the Vines.