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Share the Dignity – it’s in the Bag 2022

29 November 2022 / Words: Senia Gaunson. Photos: Rob Wilko and Senia Gaunson

If charity begins at home than Senia's and Bob's is a centre of excellence! Read how they organised this wonderful MX-5 Club get together to support people in need this Christmas.

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.

Boatfalls Treasures

27 November 2022 / Written by: Chris cameron, Photos: John Purcell

Must be the shortest run that Hunter Chapter has done, but well worth it.

Vineyards Meander

27 November 2022 / Written By: Denise Birrell, Photos: John Purcell

Time to get giddy wending our way through the vineyards

Coast and Mountains (aka Rocky Mountain High)

27 November 2022 / Words by Norm Barker. Photos by Norm & Roz Barker, Rod & Maryanne Nicholas

This run took in the treeless high plains, south coast hinterland, which was greener than ever, then the waters of the south coast, where a visiting cruise ship was sighted. We next headed south and then west to the Snowy Mountains and across the top of Australia to the wet inland country.

Bundeena or Bust

19 November 2022 / Words: John & Chrissie Zaremba. Photos: Rob Wilko

On Wednesday 6 November five cars left Bulli beach for an "up hill down dale" run to Bundeena.

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.

Fly Away With Phil – HARS 2022

14 November 2022 / Words: Bill Short. Photos: Phil Belcher; Rob Wilko & Greg Unger

There were no 'Sugar Babies' in our MX-5 crew that toured the Illawarra HARS Avaition Museum! They all flew at the chance to be transported through this flying time warp!

Hunter's 2022 melbourne Cup

14 November 2022 / Written by: Elaine GAzzard, Photos: curtesy of the hotel

Another 1st Tuesday in November so I guess it's Melbourne Cup Party time.

RPM Cowra Weekend 11/2022

11 November 2022 / Story and Photo's by Debbie Dempsey

The RPM Chapter enjoyed a blue sky weekend away in Cowra.

Entries now open for The Bend track day in 2023

10 November 2022 / David Lawler

Early-bird entries are now open for the planned MX-5 Multi-Club Track Day at The Bend racetrack in South Australia on Sunday 23rd April 2023.

Photo by Rob Wilko, 23 Oct 2022

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.

MX-5's at The Bend in 2023

30 October 2022 / David Lawler

An MX-5 track day at The Bend in 2023

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!

The Linga Longa Pub Drive

27 October 2022 / Written by: Felicity Harnden, Photos: John Purcell

After two other attempts (Covid and weather) at last the Hunter Chapter gets to Lingsa Longa at the pub in Gundy.

Supersprint Nationals and NSW Season Wrap-up 2022

26 October 2022 / Words by Joe Kovacic, Photos by Rob Wilkins and Joe Kovacic

The Motorsport Australia National Supersprint was held at Sydney Motorsport Park Gardner Circuit on Sunday 16th October 2022, doubling as the final round of the NSW Supersprint Championship. The highlight, as far as our Club is concerned, was Luke Kovacic being crowned National and NSW Type RR Champion!

Illawarra Run to 25th Anniversary of Motorsport

26 October 2022 / Words Jeff Rowe; Photos Bill Short

Was it uneventful? Read on to find the answer.

Mount Darragh Ramble

23 October 2022 / Story: Brian Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton, Kim MacKecknie, Simon Tricket, Sue Allen

Fabulous weather for a great adventure in the Bega Valley and up to the Monaro high plains via the Mount Darragh Road. Pure joy for an MX5, twisty roads from ocean to mountain.

2022 Club Motorkhana Championship

17 October 2022 / David Lawler, Image: Rob Wilkins

The 2022 Club Motorkhana Championship point score has been updated.