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Motorsport Presentation Night

07 December 2023 / Story by Joe Kovacic & Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rob Wilkins & Bryan Shedden

A great event was attended by 92 MX-5 Club members, guests and sponsors who enjoyed our inaugural MX-5 Club Motorsport Presentation Evening at Benzin Café Dural on Saturday 2nd Dec 2023.

Canberra Chapter Events Program 2024

05 December 2023 / Rod Nicholas

An outline of the Canberra Chapter 2024 Events Program is now available. Have a look, print it off, stick it on your fridge and pencil in the dates in your diary!

Cherry Pie and a Picnic

05 December 2023 / Words by Mike Lawless. Photos by Peter Wilson, Rod Nicholas, Michele Blackburn

Eager to dive into the cherry-picking experience, we grabbed baskets and scattered among the rows of cherry trees. It took less than 30 minutes to fill our baskets – five kilos to the top, and we needed to pick from only a couple of trees each.

Farmers Wife Distillery Breakfast Club Run

03 December 2023 / Story John Purcell, Photos by David Gazzard and John Purcell

Hunter’s December Breakfast Club and the Run to the Farmers Wife Distillery

Go-Karting with Kerry - Picton 2023

29 November 2023 / Story and photos : Brigid McCarthy

Kerry’s go-karting events are well known for their competition, camaraderie, coveted awards and prize money! The speed and fierce competition of Go-karting at Picton last month did not disappoint.

Norm’s November Magical Mystery Tour

29 November 2023 / Words and pictures by Norm Barker

The only one who knew where we were going was the run leader Norm. The rest were in his experienced hands.

The Snowy Loop

24 November 2023 / Words: Rod Nicholas Photos: Rod Nicholas, John Chapuis, Peter Wilson, Simon Trickett

Years in the planning, this ‘Ken Keeling Special’ was hands down my favourite run of the year.

Nerriga Nosh Up

23 November 2023 / Story: Val Reed; Photos Bob and Linda Downing

Let's start the day with a stopover at the Nowra Naval Air Museum before a run out to Nerriga for a pub lunch. Great day out!

Sydney goes to Blue Mountains Mazda

21 November 2023 / Story by Sharon Cassidy, Photos Ann Hicks and Greg Unger

Sydney goes to the Opening of the new Blue Mountains Mazda Showroom

Tassie in the Spring - October 2023

21 November 2023 / Senia & Bob, Brendan & Anna, Marina & John, Ann & Bryan, Lena & Wes, Franchesca & Ian, Stephen & Tania, Barry & Robyn, John & Chrissie, Lesley & Peter

Twenty members, ten cars off on an adventure to Tassie in the Spring. Lots of surprises in store, and the beauty of Tasmania will stay with us for years to come.

Phils birthday run to Pacific Palms

16 November 2023 / Story by Christine Cameron, Photos by David & Elaine Gazzard

Phils said something about wanting lots of curves to play with on his birthday so the trifecta of Booral Rd, Wooton Way and Lakes Way was a winner.

Classic Car & Bike Show at Willinga Park

16 November 2023 / Story: Rose Smith; Photos: Rose Smith, Anda Clayton, Keith Monaghan

A fine morning, a short run to a wonderful venue, Willinga Park, and a great exhibition of classic vehicles.

Hunter's Melbourne Cup Day at Wangi Wangi

14 November 2023 / Story by Felicity Harden, Photos by Wendy Mulholland

A social day for Melbourne Cup at Wangi Wangi workers club

Hunter's Wangi Queen Cruise

14 November 2023 / Story by Denise Birrell, Photos by Wendy Mulholland

A Run to Lemon tree passage to board the Wangi Queen and enjoy a fabulous cruise with a tasty lunch while viewing the waterways of Port Stephens.

Hunter Picnic at Pokolbin

14 November 2023 / Story by Denise Birrell, Photos by David Gazzard and Wendy Mulholland

A fun run in the Hunter Valley on roads never travelled before , finished with a picnic amongst the vines.

Hunters run to Presidents Picnic

14 November 2023 / Story by Phil Ellerton, Photos by Denise Birrell, Patrick Bramston, Michelle Wright & Rob Wilko

A great run and an excellent day at Presidents Picnic.

RPM run to Windsor boatshed

13 November 2023 / Jacqui Quester

A great run to great food via great roads.

Yet another year draws to a close come join your MX-5 friend to share a Christmas Lunch.

Book now for your Chapter Christmas Party

12 November 2023 / Words by Bryan Shedden

The silly season is almost upon us, which means it's time to get your booking in for your Chapter Christmas Party and Awards Presentation.

RPM 8 day run to the south of NSW

09 November 2023 / Garry Keyvar

What goes on holiday stays on holiday. On Saturday 21st October 8 MX-5 cars from the RPM chapter left HARTLEY for our 8 day venture down the south coast and up into the snowy mountains.

Jamberoo Pub

09 November 2023 / Story: Valerie Reed; Photos: Rose Smith, Linda Downing

How does this sound? A fine morning, a drive up Macquarie Pass to morning tea then a drive down Jamberoo Mountain for lunch at Jamberoo Pub. Great company, great drive nice lunch.