News : MX-5 Club of NSW

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.

Jinba Ittai Go Kart Challenge 2014

21 November 2014 / Story by Graham Fletcher Photos by Mel Keller & Guy Coles

Founded by the Illawarra Chapter’s Peter Feutrill in 2013, the Jinba Ittai Go Kart Challenge is now a hotly contested annual event.

Hunter RFS Fundraising Presentation

12 November 2014 / Words by Mark Gray, Photos by Josh Fitzgerald

In October last year, the firefighters of the Hunter region were battling away to save many properties in the Hunter region from the ravages of bushfires. Twelve months later, on Saturday 8th November 2014, the Hunter Chapter showed their gratitude by donating $1000 to the Medowrie Rural Fire Service, from funds raised by our members.

The new tenure badges for 5 year, 10 year, 15 year and 20 year members were unveiled at our 2013 AGM. Sponsored by ACDC.

Annual General Meeting & Awards Presentation

31 October 2014 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rod Carter

The AGM of the MX-5 Club of NSW was held on Wednesday 22 October 2014 at Garage Cafe, Sydney Motorsport Park. Read on for all the reports, new Committee members, and awards recipients.

Start of Summer Run

14 October 2014 / Story by Mark Gray, Photos by Diann Miller Leer

Hunter Chapter members made an early start to summer with a healthy dose of Vitamin E on a cruise to Clarencetown and Hawks Nest.

President's Picnic results

19 September 2014 / Michael Soulos

The Club held its annual President’s Picnic at Lane Cove National Park on Sunday 14 September with 147 people registering and more turning up on the day. Results for the Concours d'Elegance and Bits & Bling are posted here.

Hunter Chapter goes to Presidents Picnic 2014

18 September 2014 / Josh Fitzgerald

Hunter Chapter scoops more trophies in 2014

Impressions from the ground

05 September 2014 / Words & Photos by Ben Sale

The new ND MX-5 is a car that you really have to see in person to fully appreciate. Ben Sale shares his first impressions from Monterey.

The next generation Mazda MX-5 will be unveiled on 4th September

Meet our man at the ND MX-5 unveiling

02 September 2014 / Words: Ben Sale

The global reveal of the new generation MX-5 is happening this Thursday from 11am with simultaneous events in Japan, USA and Spain. Ben Sale has been sent by Mazda to cover the event in California on behalf of the MX-5 Clubs of Australia. Read on for his first message from the Melbourne departure lounge.

MX-5 25th Anniversary brunch at Tatlers Wines - photo by Peter Hilkmann

Celebrating the MX-5 25th Anniversary

28 August 2014 / Words: Bryan Shedden, Photos: Peter Hilkmann, Video: Adam Walker

Our Club's celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Mazda MX-5 was an elaborate affair with a wide variety of options to get involved one way or another. The climax was at Tatlers Wines in Lovedale where 120 people in 70 MX-5s gathered for brunch.

Marulan Driver Training Day #2 entry form available

21 August 2014

Entries have opened for Driver Training Day #2 at the Marulan Driver Training Centre on Sunday 26th October 2014.

Christmas in July for the Hunter Chapter at Walcha

Christmas in July - Hunter Style

29 July 2014 / Words by Frosty the Mid Year Snowman, Photos by Peter Hilkmann

The Hunter Chapter celebrated Christmas in July with a frosty weekend away to Walcha. A sea of white greeted everyone on Sunday morning; admittedly it wasn't snow but a heavy frost.

Bobs Brunch Run

29 June 2014 / Bob Pimm

Hunter enjoys a brunch run and the Putty Road in a day

Hunter Chapter challenging at Xtreme Go Karts

Hunter Go Kart Challenge

23 June 2014 / Rachel Crawford

Hunter serious about go kart track days

How to: Change an NC's Fuel Pump

20 June 2014 / Guy Coles

Quick How to change a Fuel Pump or Fuel Filter in an NC

Upper Hunter Rodeo Charity Run

29 May 2014 / John Morgan

Hunter gets off to a galloping event

Jean Knows Cars video interviews of Bob Hall, Tom Matano and Derek Jenkins in April 2014 for the 25th anniversary of the Mazda MX-5

Meet the Mazda MX-5's Proud Parents

20 May 2014 / Jean Knows Cars

Video interviews with the fathers of the Mazda MX-5, Bob Hall, Tom Matano and Derek Jenkins. Filmed at the New York Auto Show, April 2014.

Most of our NatMeet XI attendees assembled for a group photo

We are the Champions ... of NatMeet!

06 May 2014 / Words & Photos: Bryan Shedden, Photos: Phil Mayo, Trackphotos

For those who came in late, NatMeet is the biannual national meeting of the MX-5 Clubs of Australia. The 2014 event was hosted by the MX-5 Club of Queensland at the Sunshine Coast. It was the 11th NatMeet and marked the 25th Anniversary of the Mazda MX-5. And we came home with the National Championship for our Club!

NatMeet Track Day at Lakeside Park

06 May 2014 / Words: Phil Ashton, Greg Bunn Photos: Trackphotos

The drivers for the NatMeet Track Day awoke early on Monday morning to be greeted with heavy skies, drizzly rain and a BOM radar image that didn't look good. Not the best conditions for racing around Lakeside Park that's developed a name as one of the most dangerous tracks in Australia.

Trackin Right

06 May 2014 / Story by Peter Barnwell, photos by Tom Barnwell

New club member Peter Barnwell relates his journey from buying an MX-5 through to his first club track day.