News : MX-5 Club of NSW

June 2023 CMC magazine

07 June 2023 / Ian Combes

June E magazine from The Council of Motorsport Clubs NSW

Go West Young Man to Dubbo Zoo

05 June 2023 / Story: Brian Clayton, Rose Smith, Anda Clayton, Brigid McCarthy; Photos: Rob Wilko, Anda Clayton, Rose Smith

Great driving, wonderful scenery, good food and wine, marvelous company and beautiful weather to enjoy the delights of Dubbo Zoo.

Adventure to Narooma and Montague Island

03 June 2023 / Story: Karen Olde and Dewi and Neil Brewitt; Photos: Rob Wilkins, Dewi Brewitt, Anda Clayton

A great weekend on the South Coast, pleasant driving, good food, great company and a terrific trip out to Montague Island

Braidwood and Bungedore Ramble

13 May 2023 / Story: Rose Smith; Photos: Anne Zattera, Linda Downing, Rose Smith

A brilliant day for a run in the country and a chance to catch up with our Canberra friends for lunch.

Nan Tien Temple

29 April 2023 / Story: Valerie Reed; Photos: Anda Clayton, Rose Smith

South Coast, Illawarra and Sydney chapter members combine to make a great visit to the Nan Tien Temple. A great run, lovely vegetarian lunch, some life lessons and club comradery.

Tip Toe to Tuross

16 April 2023 / Story: Brian Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton, Rose Smith

The weather was not promising but the run was. Down the highway, tree lined with sweeping bends, coffee at Broulee and a Thai lunch at Pickled Octopus, all with great friends. The good old MX5 magic.

Not Meet 2023

14 April 2023 / Written by: Barry Luttrell, Photos: Jenny Luttrell

Here we are again, after the Covid break it's back on the road in the New England area.

Natmeet 2024

27 March 2023 / Ian Combes

Entries for Natmeet 2024 will open in June.

Lunch Run to Pelican Rocks

12 March 2023 / Story: Linda Downing; Photos: Anda Clayton, Rose Smith, Kim Mackecknie

A great morning for a drive through the hills, exploring a "treat" factory and finishing with a fabulous seafood lunch.

Munchies at Mogo

07 March 2023 / Story: Anne Zattera; Photos: Kim Mackechnie, Rose Smith

A lovely run down the coast, coffee by the sea, lunch in historic Mogo and some retail therapy to boot. Another relaxing day.

Lunch Run to JJ's at Batemans Bay

12 February 2023 / Story: Brian Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton, Rose Smith, Senia Gaunson, Christine Ciccaldo

A day of fine weather at last. Perfect for a run down the coast and a fine lunch by the sea.

Helpers needed for 26th Feb track day in Sydney

10 February 2023 / David Lawler

The Club needs helpers for the 26th February track day at Sydney Motorsport Park

South Coast Run to Australia Day

29 January 2023 / Story: Rose Smith; Photos: Anda Clayton and Rose Smith

A beautiful day to celebrate Australia Day. South Coast chose the scenic route through Kangaroo Valley arriving in time for the lamingtons, BBQ and "sport".

Jingle Bells at Gerroa

18 December 2022 / Story: Brian Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton, Lind Downing, Mike Fowler

Last event for the year saw us ramble up Cambewarra, wander down Berry Mountain, rummage through the Treat Factory and finally graze at the Blue Swimmer. A great end to a lovely year.

A South Coast Christmas Harvest

05 December 2022 / Story: Brian Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton, Bill Short, Rose Smith, Anne Zattera

A sunny day, fine food and refreshments, good company, what more could a group of MX5ers want for a lazy Christmas celebration.

Kioloa Kapers

29 November 2022 / Story: Valerie Reed; Photo; Anda Clayton

Kioloa was the plan but the cafe was closed, so it was off to an old favourite, the cafe at Eurobodalla Botanical Gardens, where a walk after lunch is almost mandatory.

Go West Young Man to Dubbo Zoo

17 November 2022 / Story: Brian Clayton; Photos: Rob Wilkins, Anda Clayton, Kim Mackechnie, Bill Short

Sketchy road reports and flooding out west set the scene for another South Coast adventure. It was a long way to go for a pizza dinner. Perhaps we will see the animals next time.

25th Anniversary of Motorsport Celebrations

01 November 2022 / Words by Joe Kovacic & Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rob Wilko, Fiona Shedden, Reece Lyndon

With only two months of planning we have managed to pull off a very successful 25th Anniversary of Motorsport Celebration at Pheasant Wood on Sunday 23 October 2022. A discounted trackday, with complimentary morning tea, lunch, drinks and commemorative cap and keyring for all was the Club's way of thanking members for their support.

Red Cow Gardens

01 November 2022 / Story: Martin Allen; Photos: Anda Clayton, Sue Allen, Senia Gaunson

The sun is out, a perfect day for a run through the Southern Highlands with the top down, a visit to a glorious spring garden, and finishing off with a fine meal with friends. Who could ask for more.

Book now for your Chapter Christmas Party

30 October 2022 / Words by Bryan Shedden

The Christmas decorations have been out for sale at BigW and KMart for months now, so I suppose it's time we all begin thinking about our own Christmas celebrations. As is the tradition, each Chapter of the MX-5 Club of NSW is hosting a Christmas Party with a suitably festive feast. Have a closer look at what's on offer and book now!