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As good as it gets. Our Great Ocean Road Adventure

20 April 2019 / Report by Julie Austin and Rhonda Evans, photos by Rod Nicholas

It couldn’t get any better – perfect weather, waves crashing on the beaches and tops down for the 47 kilometre leg between Lorne and Apollo Bay. This is one of the best drives along a coastline in the world and we were enjoying every minute. And it was only Day 4 of our two-week run along the Great Ocean Road (GOR).

Albury-Rutherglen Ramble

19 April 2019 / Report by Steve Wakeling

Steve organised great weather, quiet country roads and wineries galore for our Albury-Rutherglen Ramble. Ramblers found there is always room in a jam-packed MX-5 boot for a few souvenir bottles of wine.

MX-5 Cup 2019 Round 2 - photo by Rob Wilkins

MX-5 Cup Round 2

17 April 2019 / Words by Paul Nudd, Photos by Rob Wilkins

On Saturday 13 April, there was plenty of great close racing in round 2 of the MX-5 Cup 2019 at Sydney Motorsport Park on the Druitt Circuit.

Coffs Harbour Yacht Club via Nambucca Heads.

15 April 2019

Mid North Coast MX-5 Club Yacht Club Coffs Harbour via Nambucca Heads and Sawtell Run Saturday 6 April

Club Track Day at Wakefield Park - 17 Mar 2019 - photo by Rob Wilko

Club Track Day at Wakefield Park - Round 6

13 April 2019 / Story by Joe Kovacic, Photos by Rob Wilko

On Sunday 17 March 2019, a damp and wet start at Wakefield Park greeted a small field of 63 enthusiastic motorsport competitors for our sixth round of 2018/19 Club Trackdays.

Dorrigo weekend

11 April 2019

What a weekend !

The Escarpment Run

10 April 2019 / Report by Steve and Cecelia Wakeling. Photos by Rod Nicholas and Steve Wakeling.

A bit of weather did nothing to dampen the spirits of the group as we joined Steve on his inaugural run as leader - the Escarpment Run. It was a hoot!

MX-5 Driver Training

09 April 2019 / Story by Brian Clayton, Photos by Anda Clayton & Rob Wilko

South Coast chapter at Pheasant Wood driver training

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Shoalhaven River Cruise 2019

27 March 2019 / Words: Trevor Gillett Photos: Brendan Barr, Anda Clayton, Jan Gibson

A group of retired pirates take to the high seas ....

Driver training at MDTC Marulan - photo by Rob Wilko 30 Jun 2018

Driver Training Day now open for entries

25 March 2019 / Ian Combes

Still places available in the first Driver Training Day of 2019 on the 7th April!

Picton Go Karting 2019

25 March 2019 / Words:Jan Gibson. Photos:Rob Wilko, Jan Gibson & Rob Sedman

Who was the winner?

A Wingedilly Highlands Fling

24 March 2019 / Andrew Lord

A March dash from the Highway to the Highlands.

Great Ocean Road Adventure 2019

22 March 2019 / Written: Everyone, Photos: David gazzard, Chris Cameron

Follow the Hunter Chapter's 14 day run to and from the Great Ocean Road

On the road approaching Bungendore

Bungendore Ramble

17 March 2019 / Story by Brian Clayton, photos by Anda Clayton

A marginal day results in a great run and a good lunch. A great ramble!

We need volunteers at our motorsport events

12 March 2019 / Ian Combes

The MX-5 Club is critically dependent on volunteers to help run our various motorsport events.

Motorkhana 10 March 2019 - photo by Rob Wilko

Round 1 2019 MX-5 Club Motorkhana Championship

12 March 2019 / Words by Ian Combes, Photos by Rob Wilko

Results from round 1 of the 2019 motorkhana championship

South Coast chapter at lunch at Tuross Heads Boatshed

Mazdas at Milton and Tuross Lunch Run

05 March 2019 / Story by Brian Clayton, photos by Anda Clayton

South Coast chapter completes its first run with coffee at Milton and lunch at Tuross Heads

Shannons Wheels 2019

04 March 2019 / Report by Bob Judd. Photos by Bob Judd, Giulia Schiemer and Rob Wilko

It was a hot and sunny day for this year’s annual Shannons Wheels display, but we were all pleasantly surprised with the large number of visitors who wandered over to ask about and admire the good range of vehicles our members were able to display.

Ranger's Twisters Midweek Run

04 March 2019 / Words: Kim Ranger Photos: Kim Ranger, Jan Gibson, Kerry Smith

How beautiful is the Illawarra?

MX-5 30th Anniversary at Bathurst

The Cars That Ate Bathurst

04 March 2019 / Words Mel Keller Photos Mel keller Rob Wilkins Andrew Edgar David Bourne

How best to celebrate the MX-5 30th Anniversary? Mount Panorama, Bathurst is a uniquely Australian confluence of blood-pumping motor sport and scenic Sunday drive. It was a natural choice for a gathering of MX-5 friends.