News : MX-5 Club of NSW

Twilight at the Bay

21 January 2018 / Story: Dianne Henderson, Photos: Rob Wilko

The run was called Twilight at the Bay, The first-ever Hendo run everyone would say. After doing a trial run, (nicknamed the reccy) Everything was organised so it was time to sit back and have some fun...

Hunter Chapter know how to Xmas Party!

02 January 2018 / Story by Lindsay Green & Photos by David Gazzard

Organising a Xmas Party is never a small task, however, Elaine Gazzard makes this event look easy. Backing it up for a second year Elaine organised a wonderful end of year Twilight Xmas Party for the Hunter Chapter and a whopping 60 attendees came out in support of it.

Hunter Xmas Lights Run

02 January 2018 / Story: Elaine Gazzard & Photos: Ian Nunn

Heading off on the Hunter's Xmas Lights Run gave an ample opportunity to get into the Xmas Spirit and enjoy some fantastic lights and fantastic company!

Number Plate Covers

28 December 2017

Do you want the best looking number plates!

Interstate Challenge 2017 - photo by Rob Wilkins

Club Track Day & 2017 Interstate Challenge

17 December 2017 / Words by Ian Combes, Photos by Rob Wilkins & Keith Monaghan

The track day at Sydney Motorsport Park Amaroo Circuit on 18th November 2017 was the Interstate Challenge with the MX-5 Club of Victoria & Tasmania. Being on one of our home tracks, we felt quietly confident of wresting the trophy back from the Victorians.

Christmas Lunch and MOTY Presentation

17 December 2017 / Words by John Hansen, Photos by Wayne Lang

The Mid North Coast Chapter of the MX-5 Club of NSW met at the Rivermark Café for the start of the annual Christmas Mystery Run to be followed by lunch on the 9 December 2017.

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?