News : MX-5 Club of NSW

President's Picnic 2016

28 September 2016 / Words by Michael Soulos, Photos by Mel Keller, Rob Wilkins, Grant Webber, Helen Green

Another successful President's Picnic was held at Ebenezer Church on Saturday 24th September 2016. About 120 MX-5s lined up on the grass and they all looked stunning on a warm spring day with clear blue skies overhead. We fed lunch to over 200 people and the opportunity was taken to present CareFlight with over $4000 in donations. What a day!

Central Coast Views Run

22 September 2016 / Story: Phil Mayo Photos: David Gazzard

Wet weather was not enough to scare away 16 MX-5s on the Hunter Chapter run to the Central Coast for a bit of whale watching. Sadly the whales were nowhere to be seen despite Josh's best efforts with the world's largest binoculars.

Daniel Gardner on the Gardner Circuit at Sydney Motorsport Park - photo by Rob Wilkins

Supersprint Round 5 at SMP GP

20 September 2016 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rob Wilkins

The Grand Prix circuit at Sydney Motorsport Park was the venue for Round 5 of the CAMS NSW Supersprint Championship on Sunday 21 August. We had 20 Club members competing for the Championship, in addition to a few non-Championship entrants looking for some experience on an alternate track.

Signing the One Millionth MX-5 in Philadelphia USA

MX-5 Fan Fest in Melbourne

20 September 2016 / Mazda Australia

Mazda Australia are hosting an MX-5 Fan Fest on 21 January 2017 at Sandown Raceway in Victoria. The one-millionth MX-5 is doing a tour of the world and it will be in Melbourne in January for this event. You will have the chance to sign the car and be part of history!

Illawarra Chapter Karting Practice

18 September 2016 / Story and photos: Brendan Barr. Video: Geoff Pollard

a final race to decide the representatives destined to sweep all contenders aside in the upcoming annual Interchapter Jinba Ittai Karting Challenge.....

Lingering Longa at Gundy

02 September 2016 / Story: Yasmin Allen Photos:

We had a great Sunday this week out on Phil's Horsepower run, lead by George and Jen to the Linga Longa Inn in Gundy. Phil was the organiser but was unavailable on the day, so Jen and George took the run on and did a fantastic job on their first time leading.

Hunter's Go Kart Challenge

29 August 2016 / Story: Rachel Crawford Photos: Grant Webber

Having been billed as the Josh & Josh re-match, a dark horse stole the pole position! A must read for those wondering who the Hunter's dream team will be at this year's inter-chapter challenge...

Go West - NotMeet

28 August 2016 / MX-5 Club of Western Australia

NatMeet in WA is not a viable option, but why not join a less formal "NotMeet"? The MX-5 Club of WA has developed a brochure that outlines five modules that take you through most of the south west of the WA. The West is waiting for you!

Twice In One Day

21 August 2016 / Words Ken Tuckey; Photos Tony Heathwood

If you are too old to imagine a 'Twice In One Day,' scenario, here is how to accomplish it ....

Port Macquarie Mazda Go-Kart Challenge

20 August 2016 / Words and pictures - Peter Rodgers

Nine very keen drivers and two spectators turned out for our third annual Mid North Coast Chapter go-kart challenge. After the karting we headed off to the Riverview Tavern at Telegraph Point for lunch.

MX-5 Club Come and Try Hillclimb

16 August 2016 / Article: Andrew Digny Photos: Grant Webber & Rob Wilkins

The MX-5 Club of NSW held its first Hill Climb event at Ringwood Motorsports Complex just north of Newcastle on the 13th August. Read all about the action here.

Winter run to Dorrigo

15 August 2016 / Words and pictures - Greg Cox

It was a balmy 23 degrees as our 6 MX-5s and a Jag departed the Rivermark Café in Port Macquarie for our winter run to Dorrigo via Nana Glen.

2016 Victorian 6 Hour Relay

07 August 2016 / Story by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Tammie & Evan Hotz, Bryan Shedden

Two days at the Island with perfect weather. Could it possibly get any better than this? It could if we could bring home a trophy or two. Read on to find out how our five teams fared.

Entries are now open for the next MX-5 Club track day

03 August 2016 / David Lawler

Entries are now open for the next club track day, in September at Wakefield Park.

Hunter Xmas in July

03 August 2016 / Story: Grant Webber & Elaine Gazzard. Photos: Tom Wilde & Josh Fitzgerald

It is that time of the year again; sleigh bells, mistletoe, carol singers, snow on the ground …. Oh wait, it’s July – must be Christmas in July!!

Illawarra Christmas in July Run 2016 - photo by Bryan Shedden

Illawarra's Christmas in July Run

03 August 2016 / Words & Photos by Bryan Shedden

The plan for Illawarra Chapter's Christmas in July was that we'd drive to Grazing at Gundaroo for lunch with the Canberra Chapter and help them celebrate their 20th Anniversary. So just a simple 2.5hr run down the Hume Highway, right? Not a chance! We're in MX-5s and only the best driving roads will do us.

Taralga Pub Run

31 July 2016 / Kerry Evans

On awakening on the morning of our Taralga Run and hearing steady rain on our roof and hearing all the dire warnings from the weather bureau, I was wondering if our group should be travelling in amphibious army DUKWs rather than our trusty little MX-5s.

Forever Young Run

31 July 2016 / Norm Barker; Photos: Roz Barker

Sixteen MX-5s gathered at the Hall rest area on the northern border of the ACT. The day was sunny but cold, having snowed during the week. After the drivers’ briefing, the convoy set off on the Barton Highway towards Yass and then to Boorowa for coffee.

Canberra Chapter’s 20th Anniversary Celebration

31 July 2016 / Words: Iris & Tony McDonald; Photos: Peter Le & Iris McDonald

66 participants gathered at the lovely setting of the Stone Room at Grazing at Gundaroo to mark the Chapter’s milestone, including our official guests – among them Louis Serret, our Chapter’s founding convenor – as well as members of Illawarra, Sydney and RPM Chapters, and of course, Canberra Chapter.

Entries are now open for the September motorkhana

25 July 2016 / David Lawler

Treat Dad this Fathers Day with a day on the skidpan! It is the 3rd and final round of the 2016 club motorkhana championship.