News : MX-5 Club of NSW

Kangaroo Valley Twilight Run

03 January 2022 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rob Wilko

The annual twilight run to Kangaroo Valley by Illawarra Chapter has become something of an institution. It's a great way to kick off the new year and share tales of festive season celebrations. The 2022 version was possibly the best yet with glorious blue skies and warm sunshine.

Jervis Bay jingles

24 December 2021 / Story: Brian Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton, Bill Short

Today took us to our final MX5 car club event for 2021-adorned in "something Christmassy", 8 of us enjoyed morning tea and a walk at Jervis Bay's beautiful but otherwise deserted Greenfield Beach, then on to Husky for lunch at Club Jervis Bay.

Canberra Chapter Events Program 2022

23 December 2021 / Rod Nicholas

Your Runs Committee has been hard at it preparing an events program for 2022. There's plenty there to keep us zoom zooming through out the year.

Canberra Chapter Christmas Lunch and Presentations

19 December 2021 / Words and pictures by Rod Nicholas

The Canberra Chapter wrapped up another interrupted year with a most enjoyable lunch at the Yowani Country Club, hosted by our Convenors Peter and Annemie Wilson.

North Sydney End of Year Lunch

19 December 2021 / Words & Photos by Andy Bottomley

What a great way to end the year than to follow John and Janine from Maccas Dural on a mystery tour on some great roads through Sydney's north west to Riverside Oaks Golf Club at Maroota.

Run to the Pub - at Nerriga

16 December 2021 / Words: Anda Clayton. Photos:

A long drive through the cold Misty Mountains to the warm Nerriga Pub.

Illawarra Christmas Party and Awards 2021

14 December 2021 / Words Brendan Barr and Photos Anna Nietner

A great day of lawn bowls competitions, Merry Christmassing and awards for good deeds done!

South Coast Christmas Party & Awards Presentation

01 December 2021 / Story: Brian & Anda Clayton; Photos: Anne Zattera & Anda Clayton

Despite the unkind weather Christmas on the South Coast was a merry affair

Club Torque - Our first digital edition

30 November 2021 / Kerri Langworthy-Ward

Welcome to a new way to view Club Torque, the official magazine of the MX-5 Club of NSW. This is the first time we have produced a purely 'online magazine' instead of printing.

Chinese Tribute Garden, Young

23 November 2021 / Words and pictures by Peter & Annemie Wilson. Additional photos by Rod Nicholas.

Forecasts for rain and potential potholes did little to put us off. The chance for a decent run, a picnic with friends and cherry picking was too strong a lure.

Wednesday Pub Lunch Run

23 November 2021 / Words and pictures by Stephen Wakeling

The last Pub run in August just so happened to be on the day before lockdown hit the ACT. We were out again almost as son as the lockdown lifted - taking advantage of the quiet Wednesday traffic to zoom zoom the 'Tharwa-Cotter-Uriarra Track'.

Sculptures at Petana

16 November 2021 / Story and Pictures by: Anda Clayton

Threat of rain over ridden by promise of lunch and cultural experience

Gingers Creek / Byabarra covid buster run

09 November 2021 / Allen martin

A covid buster run to Gingers Roadhouse and Byabarra for lunch

Bonus MX-5 Cup race meeting on 27th November

04 November 2021 / Ian Combes

A bonus MX-5 Cup race meeting has been lined up for November 27th

COVID Procedures update

29 October 2021 / G Peter Battisson

These COVID-19 procedures supersede all earlier notices. COVID-19 procedures apply to Members & Guests with fully vaccinated or medical exemption certificates.

Thai at Tuross

26 October 2021 / Story: Brian Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton

Lockdown ended, time to take our MX5 on the road for a day out and lunch with friends

President’s View of the AGM

25 October 2021 / G Peter Battisson

The Club held it's 2021 AGM on Friday 22nd October at 7.30pm via ZOOM Conferencing. We have a new President, some new people on the Committee ... and even a new Life Member!

MX-5 Club Track Day - round 7

20 October 2021 / Ian Combes

7th November track day is now closed

Illawarra Chapter in 2020-21: The Year in Review

16 October 2021 / Adele Weatherall

This time last year we were coming out of Covid, then we enjoyed a brief respite before being locked down again in July until mid-October. The pandemic did not stop our Chapter from enjoying friendship and travelling around in our little cars for quite a while.