Illawarra Chapter News : MX-5 Club of NSW

South Coast Chapter first gathering - photo by Anda Clayton

South Coast Chapter launch

04 February 2019 / Story by Bryan Shedden, Photo by Anda Clayton

It's finally happened folks! The inaugural meeting of the South Coast Chapter! Our great Club takes it's next important step in providing for our regional members.

Australia Day 2019 - photo by Rob Wilkins

Australia Day Picnic 2019

04 February 2019 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rob Wilkins, Karina Santolin & Mel Keller

A stinking hot day, thong tossing competition, wacky races, BBQs, plenty to eat and drink, and a hoard of MX-5s in patriotic decoration. It's Australia Day 2019.

National Parks Concession Card Holder Application

15 January 2019 / Brigid Gallop

Those members who have a Senior Card or Australian Pension card are eligible for free entry to our National Parks. As we at RPM do intend to visit some National Parks this year it would be a good idea to get a National Park card.

Mazdas in the Mist

13 January 2019 / Words by Jeff & Pam Rowe, Photos by Rob Wilkins

It was a perfect morning as 19 cars met at Yallah for our monthly run to Moonacres Kitchen in Robertson. The Illawarra Chapter New Member of the Year award was presented to James Mate.

Kangaroo Valley Twilight Run

06 January 2019 / Words by Dianne Byers, Photos by Bob Downing, Ann Hicks, Karina Santolin, Bryan Shedden

The Club's first run of 2019 was organised by the Illawarra Chapter to traipse to Kangaroo Valley for dinner at the pub. We hoped for a relaxing drive in the cool twilight air. Instead we drove through lightning, thunder, torrential rain and heavy fog. What an experience!

Illawarra Christmas Party & Presentation Day

17 December 2018 / Report: Wesley Hill; Photos: Senia Gaunson

Are we of the Illawarra ready to celebrate? You Bet!

Tour de Tassie - ND 1 vs ND2 - photo by Joe Kovacic

Tour de Tassie - ND1 vs ND2 Comparison

24 November 2018 / Words & Photos by Joe Kovacic

What an opportunity to compare the ND1 against the ND2 in no better place than the roads and tracks of Tasmania. Where else in the country can you drive around with your track numbers on?

Mayfield Garden Weekend

24 November 2018 / Story by Fiona Shedden, Photos by Bryan Shedden, Rob Wilkins, Greg Unger, Keith Monaghan

It was a weekend of Weirdness, Wonderous Gardens and a mix of coming and going people.

Saddleback Mtn Nov 2018 - photo by Bryan Shedden

Southern Sights

22 November 2018 / Story by John MacIntosh and Photos by John Zaremba & Bryan Shedden

A beautiful day to travel the south coast scenery!

Mazdas in the Mist @ Robertson

12 November 2018 / Writing & Photos Jeff and Pam Rowe

It was a clear Sunny Saturday morning when 16 cars set off from Hayward's Bay for the run up Macquarie Pass to 'Moonacres' at Robertson.

MX-5 Helps Kanahooka High Charity Fundraiser

09 November 2018 / Brendan Barr story / Tony Heathwood story and photos

Which charity did we raise funds for?

Christmas is coming

28 October 2018

Have you booked to attend your Chapter's Christmas party? Read on for more details.

Presidents Picnic 2018

25 September 2018 / Words by Michael Soulos, Photos by Rob Wilkins, Peter Hilkmann, Greg Unger, Keith Monaghan, David Bourne

The results and some stats on the President's Picnic 2018 are now available. For all members and visitors attending, the Club wishes to express its appreciation for their participation and support for the biggest annual event on our Club's calendar.

Volunteers needed for September NSW Supersprint

01 August 2018 / David Lawler

Volunteers for NSW Supersprint in September receive a 50% discount on the following track day.

Member Portal Update

17 July 2018 / Bryan Shedden

Due to recent changes by the provider of our membership system, passwords in our membership database are now encrypted and therefore not visible to administrators. Read on for the latest advice on how to reset your password.

Chasing the Brass Monkey

04 July 2018 / Michael Soulos

Join the 123 who have registered to chase the Brass Monkey for charity on Sunday. If you have nothing to do that is better than a run into the dawn in an open MX-5 surrounded by other roadsters for breakfast with likeminded enthusiasts on Sunday then register now.

Register now for the Brass Monkey

27 June 2018 / Words by Michael Soulos

It is two weeks out from the start of the Brass Monkey Run and we have 55 registrations and anticipate to more than doubling that number by the time the chase starts at 6.00am on Sunday 8th July.

Picton Karting

26 June 2018 / Recount by Brendan Barr, Photos by Brenda Sheppard

It looks like an inter club challenge! What will be the outcome?

Vice Presidents' Resignation

28 March 2018 / Words by Keith Monaghan

Would you like to be a part of the committee of this great club?

The Pink Ladies are Doing it for Cancer

15 February 2018 / Words by Tammie Hotz

The Pink Ladies of MX-5 are a team of five MX-5 Club ladies who will compete in the 6 Hour Regularity Relay at Eastern Creek on the Easter weekend. We are putting our driving and strategy skills to the test to raise funds for the Cancer Council. Let's KISS CANCER GOODBYE! Please donate.