News : MX-5 Club of NSW

Rollands Plains Run and Christmas Lunch

08 December 2014 / Words: Peter Rodgers Photos: Keiran Rodgers

The weather forecast was for thunderstorms, not the best portent for the Mid North Coast Chapter Christmas lunch; but fortunately (and not so unusual) the forecast was wrong. We had a beautiful sunny day with some breeze, so we had a great drive.

2014 MX-5 Cup Wrap-Up

08 December 2014 / Words by Stu McFadyen, Photos by Scott Walker

It's been an amazing first year for the MX-5 Cup. It began as a twinkle in the eye of a few MX-5 racers that were sick of filling the back end of someone else grid and has grown to be a thriving category in its own right.

MX-5 Cup Round 5

04 December 2014 / Words by Stu McFadyen, Pics by Stu and Craig Durrant

MX-5s go at it in Goulburn for the final round of the 2014 MX-5 Cup, with Championship points and final positions up for grabs.

Judging for the 2014 Hunter Chapter Show n Shine in the drizzle at Beresfield

Show n Shine in the Vines with a Little Rain

23 November 2014 / Words by Mark Gray, Photos by Peter Hilkmann

A little rain failed to spoil the day for Hunter Chapter's annual Show n Shine in the Vines.

Jinba Ittai Go Kart Challenge 2014

21 November 2014 / Story by Graham Fletcher Photos by Mel Keller & Guy Coles

Founded by the Illawarra Chapter’s Peter Feutrill in 2013, the Jinba Ittai Go Kart Challenge is now a hotly contested annual event.

Illawarra Chapter run to Mt Annan Botanical Garden on 9 Nov 2014

Fiona's Floral Frolic

19 November 2014 / Words: Bryan Shedden, Photos: Fiona Shedden

Fiona has green thumbs and a passion for garden design. With this in mind, she ordered a slot in the Illawarra Chapter calendar for a visit to the Australian Botanic Gardens at Mt Annan, where she could share her passion with other MX-5ers.

FOSC at the South Circuit

19 November 2014 / Craig Durrant

Five MX-5s get the hammer and tongs out on the racetrack in Sydney at Sydney Motorsport Park.

2015 NSW Supersprint Championship registrations open. Spots limited.

17 November 2014 / David Lawler

Registrations have just opened for the 2015 NSW Supersprint Championship, and with a limit of 200 registrants it is important to register early.

The BreakFast Club heads West

16 November 2014 / Words: Adam Walker, Photos: Graham Fletcher & Adam Walker

50 Shades Of Grey (with some Red/Yellow/Gold) head west and over the Great Dividing Range.

Hunter RFS Fundraising Presentation

12 November 2014 / Words by Mark Gray, Photos by Josh Fitzgerald

In October last year, the firefighters of the Hunter region were battling away to save many properties in the Hunter region from the ravages of bushfires. Twelve months later, on Saturday 8th November 2014, the Hunter Chapter showed their gratitude by donating $1000 to the Medowrie Rural Fire Service, from funds raised by our members.

Nurbushring and Pacific Palms Run

11 November 2014 / Words Mike Walkden-Brown, Pictures Peter Rodgers

Once again a perfect spring day for our monthly MX-5 run to our lunch stop the Pacific Palms Recreation Club. Perhaps indicative of our busy lives and our smaller Mid Coast Group we had a select group of three MX-5s this time, two joined at Port Macquarie and the other at Taree.

Port Macquarie Mazda Go Kart Challenge

11 November 2014 / Words Peter Rodgers, Pictures Jodie Carty

The Port Macquarie Mazda Go Kart Challenge was held back in August. Congratulations to Keiran Rodgers for winning the inaugural Challenge and Trophy by a whisker from Greg Cox.

The new tenure badges for 5 year, 10 year, 15 year and 20 year members were unveiled at our 2013 AGM. Sponsored by ACDC.

Annual General Meeting & Awards Presentation

31 October 2014 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rod Carter

The AGM of the MX-5 Club of NSW was held on Wednesday 22 October 2014 at Garage Cafe, Sydney Motorsport Park. Read on for all the reports, new Committee members, and awards recipients.

Reggie's Hawkesbury Valley Run

27 October 2014 / Words and photos - Adam Walker

Another BreakFast Club Saturday run done and dusted. This one explored the Hawkesbury Valley from Mt Colah to Kurrajong Hills via Galston Gorge and the Sackville ferry.

Pedro's Run to the Border

26 October 2014 / Written by Brendan Barr, Photos by Bryan Shedden & Brendan Barr

A number of desperado drivers & cars furtively gathered together for a run "down south to the border." Packages of "booty" were carefully secreted in hidey holes of trunks to escape unwanted detection. Large sombreros ensured that faces were hidden and ponchos disguised the rest.