News : MX-5 Club of NSW

NatMeet 2018 Update

14 December 2017 / Hans Oldenhove

NatMeet XIII is now less than four months away and there have been some minor revisions. Please read on for the latest news release. There are still opportunities to attend NatMeet XIII in the Barossa Valley SA in April 2018.

Marques in the Park 2017

11 December 2017 / Words: Norm Barker, Pictures: Ed Cory

It had been wet leading up to Sunday, 12 November, which put some doubt on the annual Marques in the Park display going ahead, but the day cleared to be bright, sunny and warm.

Motorsport 20th Anniversary

03 December 2017 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rob Wilkins, Mel Keller, Josh Fitzgerald & Julie Farquhar

Motorsport has always been an important key to the success of the MX-5 Club of NSW, with our club members competing since the beginning in 1990. Our first club track day that we organised entirely on our own was at Wakefield Park on 20th January 1997. It is now 20 years since that major step for our club and on the weekend of 25/26 November 2017, we celebrated in some considerable style.

Challenge Bathurst 2017

03 December 2017 / Story by Stewart Temesvary, Photo by Steph Williamson, Jamie Martin & Neale Bayliss

The second annual running of the Challenge Bathurst event at Mount Panorama was held from 16th November to 19th November 2017. Super Sprint for the fastest cars on Thursday & Friday was followed by Regularities on Saturday & Sunday. Several club members came home with some impressive silverware.

Alfa Relay 2017 - photo by Bryan Shedden

Alfa 12 Hour Relay 2017

27 November 2017 / Words by Bryan Shedden & Stewart Temesvary, Photos by Tammie Hotz, Gillian Fletcher & Bryan Shedden

Two teams from the MX-5 Club of NSW competed in the Alfa 12 Hour Relay at Winton in October ... and one of them claimed a historic win!

Harry's Schnitty Twilight Run

23 November 2017 / Article: Yasmin Allen, Photos:: Josh Fitzgerald

Early Saturday evening on the 11th a whole bunch of us from the Hunter Chapter met up at Harry's Schnitzel in Thornton.

Wakefield Park Track Day Parade Lap - photo by Tiit Saul

20th Anniversary of Motorsport Event Schedule

22 November 2017

View our jam-packed schedule of track events for the 20th Anniversary of Motorsport Sunday November 26

Dorrigo Mid-Week Run

22 November 2017 / Text by Greg Cox, Photos by Greg Cox & Graham Rochester

A midweek drive to Dorrigo for the Mid North Coast Chapter proved to be a little too exciting for one of our crew. With a shredded tyre and running repairs, the day turned into quite an adventure.

Sydney Regalia Ordering

22 November 2017

We have stock of polo shirts for the Sydney Chapter. They are blue/white long and short sleeve male and female S through to XXL. Starting with shirts and caps now and warm jackets later.

Gosford Classic Car Museum Weekend

17 November 2017 / Words by John Hansen & Greg Cox, Photos by Greg Cox & Keiran Rodgers

The Mid North Coast Chapter enjoyed a fabulous weekend trip to Gosford Classic Car Museum. Thanks to all that participated and to Graham Rochester for organising the weekend.

Motorsport 20th Anniversary Spectator Events

10 November 2017 / Mel Keller

Hot Laps, Trackday Tours, Race Car displays - for spectators, there'll be so much to see and do at our MX-5 Club 20th Anniversary of Motorsport event.

Hunter Picnic Run

07 November 2017 / Story: Barry & Jenny Luttrell Photos: Ian Nunn

After days of rain, wind and generally poor weather the sun was shining and sky was blue for our Sunday run.

Corin Dam Run

03 November 2017 / Words and Photos: Barry Matson

Barry was not expecting a great turn-out for this run because it was only a Saturday afternoon trip, but fifteen cars turned up for a great run to admire a couple of dams and to have a leisurely lunch at the Corin Forest Resort.

Jinba Ittai Challenge 2017

24 October 2017 / Story by Graham Fletcher Photos by Gillian Fletcher

The Jinba Ittai challenge was upon us once again. Who took it out this time?

Braidwood Weekend 2017 - Sunday lunch at Nerriga Pub

In search of Australia's next model

24 October 2017 / Words by Julie Sando, Photos by Keith Monaghan & Bryan Shedden

Great country roads, sleepy heritage towns, diecast model cars, Feut's famous trivia contest, mountains of food, and superb company. Illawarra Chapter's weekend trip to Braidwood had it all.

Jamie Martin at the Supersprint at SMP GP 15 Oct 2017 - photo by Rob Wilkins

Supersprint Champion Club FOUR-PETE

19 October 2017 / Words by Ed Cory, Photos by Rob Wilkins

The MX-5 Club of NSW has won the Club Championship in the CAMS NSW Supersprints for 2017, and with it the fourth title in succession, the first Club to do so.

Yellow NCs at Mt Keira - photo by Kim Ranger

Austinmer Lunch Run

11 October 2017 / Words by Bryan Hicks, Photos by Kim Ranger & Keith Monaghan

The Sydney Chapter had a great day down south through the National park on a cool beautiful day. Lunch at Headlands Hotel in Austinmer was followed by a drive to the lookout at Mount Keira.

RPM Fifth Chapter Gardens and Winery

08 October 2017 / Story by Donelle Wilton-Smith Photos by Vicki Legge and Jacqui Quester

In record breaking spring heat, RPM braved a tops down run to Fifth Chapter Winery and Gardens.

Illawarra Karting 2017 at Kembla Grange - photo by Sue Stone

Illawarra Go Kart Challenge

05 October 2017 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Sue Stone

Selection of the team to represent the Illawarra Chapter at the annual Jinba Ittai Karting Challenge was serious business for our intrepid Convenors, Jan & Garry. Afterall, we had a title to defend and this time we'd be travelling to RPM territory for the finals. The Illawarra qualifiers would be held over two dates at two venues.

John’s Hunter Midweek Run

04 October 2017 / Article: John Purcell - Photo: David Ho

On a sunny and pleasant Wednesday morning, 6 cars with 8 club members met at MacDonald’s Thornton for an easy-going cruise up the Hunter Valley to Gloucester and from there to Bulahdelah on John’s Midweek run. Or should I say on “JOHN’S ROAD WORKS” run.