News : MX-5 Club of NSW

Cruising the Clyde

29 March 2026 / Story: Keith Monaghan; Photos: Lesly Brook, Keith Monaghan, Anda Clayton

On an overcast Thursday a group of seven people met at the Heritage Bakery in Milton to start our trek south to meet up with the Clyde River Lunch Cruise.

Drivers's Run

29 March 2026 / Story: Geoff Smith; Photos: Greg Unger

A boy's day out with lunch along the way

A true Snowies surprise

29 March 2026 / Story: Sharon Cassidy and Jonathon Wood. Photos: Jonathan Wood, Eilis Weir, John Cassidy and Mark Godfrey

The snow shut down our plans, but the view from the lodge turned the whole mountain into a postcard. We built a snowman, laughed at the chaos, and decided detours make the best memories.

Coastline Curves to Snowy Turns

28 March 2026 / Story: Kay and Mark Godfrey. Photos John Cassidy and Senia Gaunston

A winding coastal escape to Narooma, where turquoise water and curious seals turned every stop into a photo moment.

Famous WHEELS 2026

27 March 2026 / Words by Brett Goyne. Photos by Lili Chi

WHEELS is the annual car show supported by all of the ACT car clubs that are affiliated with the ACT Council of Motor Clubs.

Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory

23 March 2026 / Words: Simon and Cathy Trickett. Photos: Simon and Cathy Trickett, Rod Nicholas

The weather forecast for the run to Junee predicted rain. But in reality there was none (initially anyway), so it was top down all the way! We experienced some new roads, sampled some tasty treats and all in all had a great day.

Bundeena the interesting way around

19 March 2026 / Senia Gaunson

When you're retired what do you do? You hop in the MX-5 and do a mid week run around the beautiful Illawarra coast and the National Park with the promise of lunch at Bundeena.

Twilight Whispers

19 March 2026 / Story: Dianne Byers | Photos: Senia Gaunson and Gary Nobrega

A balmy February evening, perfect for a mystery twilight run to dinner. But where shall we go...

Skidpan Shenanigans at Sydney Motorsport Park

15 March 2026 / Story by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rob Wilko

Twenty-eight competitors enjoyed a warm day of sideways fun at the skidpan at Sydney Motorsport Park on 7 March. Eight tricky tests kept drivers busy, with Chris Stevens taking Open honours and Junior Chase Raddatz impressing with 4th outright. Cones, laughs and MX-5 smiles all round.

Enlighten Festival, Canberra

15 March 2026 / Story: Anda Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton; Rose Smith; Roger Brook; Kerry Warner

The enlighten festival was the excuse, the promise of a few days away with friends and an exciting list of activities was the motivation.

Mystery Run – 10 March 2026

11 March 2026 / Words and photos by Peter Wilson

A light fog, a little chill, and an unexpected brake test. All in a day's fun.

Woman Behind the Wheel Hunter, Sydney,RPM

10 March 2026 / Written By: Chris Cameron. Photos: Wendy Mulholland & Helen Mayo

Ladies and friends from Hunter, Sydney & RPM met up at Berowra Village Tavern to celebrate International Womens Day on 8th March. And we had a really great time!

WBTW International Women's Day High Tea 2026

09 March 2026 / Stories and Photos by Zan Dimovski

International Women’s Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the members of Illawarra and South Coast.

Tidbinbilla Picnic Run

09 March 2026 / Words & Photos by Rhys and Ashley Howse

A brand new 2026 Soul Red MX-5, a picnic and an unfortunate christening tale.

Can't beat the view at Nora Head Lighthouse

08 March 2026 / Story by Godwin Camilleri and photos by Gillian Camilleri/Eilis Weir/Maree Eccleston

An overcast start turned into a sun‑kissed coastal cruise, winding our way to Norah Head Lighthouse with ocean views and plenty of smiles along the way. VIP lighthouse parking, a guide with charm, and a long lunch by the water made this run a perfect blend of curves, company and coastline.

Steve’s Lakes Entrance Looong Weekend

04 March 2026 / Words by Steve & cecelia Wakeling. Photos by Simon Trickett, Mike Lawless & Rod Nicholas

Steve organised another fantastic extra-long weekend for us in Victoria’s Lakes Entrance.

Another cracking Wollombi run in the books

02 March 2026 / Story Jonathan Wood, Photos Mark Godfrey

We rolled out from Pie in the Sky under brooding skies, chasing 91km of twisties, rainclouds and the kind of roads that make an MX‑5 grin.

2025 Motorsport Award Presentations

22 February 2026 / Story by Ian Combes, Photos by Bryan Shedden

2025 MX-5 Club motorsport awards presented at Sydney Motorsport Park on the 15th February!

Waterfall Cafe Mt Penang

22 February 2026 / Story by Jonathan Boyd, photos by Rob Wilko and Mark Godfrey

Drive to the Waterfall Cafe

Amaroo Kicks Off 2026 Sprint Series

21 February 2026 / Story by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rob Wilko, Greg Unger

Thirty-four MX-5s turned out for the 2026 Sprint Championship opener at Sydney Motorsport Park’s Amaroo Circuit, tackling mixed weather and a cracking CSCA field. With lap records tumbling, gearboxes protesting and diehards chasing every last session, it was a season start full of pace and personality.