News

Gorgeous Gorges of the Illawarra

14 April 2014 / Report: Brendan Barr. Photos: Barry Pope, Brendan Barr & Joe Cabello

Long, loping lanes, valley vistas and gorgeous gorges ... what else does a run need?

Kaos Kurri's Social Run to Dooralong Valley

13 April 2014 / Diann Miller

Illawarra Coffee 'n Lies

12 April 2014 / Report Phil Reid; Photos Barry Pope

First meeting for Illawarra 'Coffee ' Lies' ......

Capital Country Cruise

01 April 2014 / Words by Julie Sando, Photos by Brendan Barr, Tony Heathwood & Bryan Shedden

It was the members of Illawarra who struck the Capital Crown, They wandered over hill and dale, they wandered up and down. They loitered here, they loitered there, ‘till they were like to shop, Until at last in sheer despair they sought a comfy drop. "Ere, what’s Banjo’s middle name?" the trivia master did bark. "We protest!" the crowd replied, "this is quite a lark!"

Bruce's Birthday Bash 23rd March 2014

31 March 2014 / Bruce Bettinson

Goulburn & Beyond

30 March 2014 / Adam Walker

MX-5s and Italian Supercars share the Hume Highway

Interstate Challenge at Winton - 23rd March 2014

28 March 2014 / Story - David Lawler, Photos - Neil Choi (AROCA)

A report on the Interstate Challenge track day at Winton

Graeme Lord Workshop

26 March 2014 / Brendan Barr

Getting these classic Mark V, E-type or XJS Jaguars back to pristine condition is Graeme’s passion, or as he puts it, ‘getting paid to do what I enjoy.’

Club Motorkhana Practice Day - 16th March 2014

26 March 2014 / Story - Peter Rodgers, Photos - Bryan Shedden

A first-timers impressions of the recent motorkhana practice day at the Sydney Motor Sport Park skid pan

2013 Presentation and Christmas Lunch

22 March 2014 / Words by Bob Judd, photos by Tony McDonald and Fiona Sheddon

43 members and 5 guests attended the Canberra Chapter’s annual Presentation and Christmas Lunch in mid-December at Grazing Restaurant, Gundaroo. On a brilliant Canberra summer’s day, in what is fast becoming a club tradition, long-time member Paul Beerworth (dare I call him ‘Club Stalwart’?) led a convoy of members over the 50 km or so to Gundaroo in time for the festivities.

Out of Africa Run

22 March 2014 / Lia Battisson

en cars met at our favourite gathering place in Russell for an 8am start to our trip which vaguely followed the outline of the map of Africa, hence the name,’ Out of Africa Run’.

Stu's Racing Adventure

14 March 2014 / Stuart McFadyen

Stuart McFadyen tells the story of his first racing experience in the opening round of the MX-5 Cup.

CAMS announcement on frontal head restraints

13 March 2014 / David Lawler

The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) is to make Frontal Head Restraints (FHR) mandatory from mid-2014 for some types of race and speed events.

Festival Of Sporting Cars - December 2013

08 March 2014 / Story by David Lawler, photos by Greg Unger

Another great FOSC two-day event at the Sydney Motor Sport Park South Circuit a few months ago. There was a strong presence of MX-5s for Regularity and Races.

CAMS NSW Awards Night

08 March 2014 / Story by Jean Cook, pictures provided by CAMS

The CAMS NSW Award Night and which the MX-5 club received a 20 year award. and Mike Hicks received a service award

Nulon Nationals

05 March 2014 / Keith Monaghan

Announcing a new form of club racing. Nulon Nationals are a three round club-based event designed to attract some of Australia's fastest road and track cars in a variety of disciplines.

Tony's Valley to Vines

28 February 2014 / Tony Heathwood

A great run up and down the mountains ending up in a wonderful winery!

The NSW vs Victoria Interstate Challenge Perpetual Trophy

Entries open for Interstate Challenge

27 February 2014 / David Lawler

Entries are now open for the Interstate Challenge track day between the NSW and Victorian MX-5 clubs, at Winton on 23rd March 2014. Places are limited, and the early bird price of $190 is only available until 9th March, so send your entry in now!

Phil's Drought Breaker Frazer Park Run

23 February 2014 / Phil Mayo

A healthy contingent of 15 MX-5s from the Hunter Chapter braved the weather and helped break the drought, although it wasn't enough to stop the surfing contest at Frazer Beach.

Club Track Day - 2nd February 2014

21 February 2014 / Words by David Lawler, Pictures by Bill Fordham

A report on the club track day at Wakefield Park on 2nd February 2014.