News : MX-5 Club of NSW

Bathurst 12Hr Video

17 February 2014 / Adam Walker

Reggie's been at it again with the drone. Here is some footage from the Bathurst 12 Hour and the club's display

BreakFast Club - Mad Hatters Run

16 February 2014 / Words: Adam Walker, Photos: Bryan Shedden

A great drive despite the wet weather 14 members braved the rain with the tops down

Mazda Launches Mazda MX-5 25th Anniversary Website

14 February 2014 / mazda.com

Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the debut of the Mazda MX-5, the website aims to deepen the bond between Mazda and its customers all over the world and express gratitude for the support the model has received over the years.

Jay Leno interviews our Club Patron Bob Hall on the 25th anniversary of the Mazda MX-5

25 Years of Miata - Jay Leno's Garage

12 February 2014 / Jay Leno's Garage at YouTube

Bob Hall (Patron of the MX-5 Club of NSW) and Tom Matano tell Jay about the creation and evolution of Mazda's iconic sports car in celebration of its 25th year in production.

Jodie Carty from Mid North Coast Chapter is 2013 Runner-up New Member of the Year - photo by Alison Kennedy

Seal Rocks Run

11 February 2014 / Text - Peter Rodgers. Photos - Alison Kennedy

A small but very select group of MX-5 enthusiasts set out in glorious summer weather for our picnic run to Seal Rocks.

Kieren Heikkinen was one of several first timers at the club track day on 19 August 2013

Track Day Results - 2nd February 2014

06 February 2014 / Zan Menzel

Track Day Results for Sunday 2nd February at Wakefield Park are now available.

5 Hills Run 19 January 2014

04 February 2014 / Norm and Roz Barker

The year started with this run around Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin going up and down five of the hills.

Aerial footage of February Wakefield Park Day

03 February 2014 / Adam Walker

Amazing aerial footage of the Wakefield Park track day

MX-5 on wet skidpan at Sydney Motorsport Park - Photo by Matt Wilmot

Entries Open for Motorkhana Practice Day

31 January 2014 / David Lawler

Club Motorkhana Practice day at Sydney Motor Sport Park on 16 March, for developing skills and having fun.

Port to Port via Dorrigo overnight run

30 January 2014 / Story: Mike Walkden-Brown. Photos: Keiran Rodgers

What a great MX-5 Club drive and weekend away like fine wine to sip and put away to enjoy again at a later date.

Australia Day Run to Cordeaux Dam

30 January 2014 / Illawarra Chapter

Beautiful run, cricket, BBQ, 30 plus cars, awards ceremony, great company ... what else do you need for Australia Day?

John Morgan from Hunter Chapter is 2013 Runner-up New Member of the Year - photo by Peter Hilkmann

Hunter Chapter Convenor BBQ Run

29 January 2014 / Words by Mark Gray, Photos by Peter Hilkmann

With the preparation and organisation completed we were ready to open our Wine Barrel Inn to 40 plus friends of the MX-5 Hunter Chapter.

2013 Member Of The Year

27 January 2014 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Keith Monaghan, Peter Hilkmann, Bricet Kloren & Alison Kennedy

Congratulations to Graham Fletcher and Gillian Fletcher who are the highly deserving winners of Member Of The Year and New Member Of The Year for 2013.

The NSW vs Victoria Interstate Challenge Perpetual Trophy

2014 Interstate Challenge announced

23 January 2014 / David Lawler

Our annual battle with the Victorians on the track will be at Winton in March.

Awesome day on the Putty Road !

14 January 2014 / words by Guy Coles, Photos by Linton Jones, Guy Coles

The Sydney Chapter set out for it’s first outing for 2014 with a run along the Putty Road to Pokolbin.

CAMS Service Award presentation for Mike Hicks at Rydges Hotel, Bathurst on 30 November 2013. Photo by David Lawler.

CAMS Service Award for Mike Hicks

22 December 2013 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by David Lawler

Our Club was presented with a 20 Year Milestone Recognition Award at the 2013 CAMS Motorsport Awards at Rydges Hotel, Bathurst. Mike Hicks was in for an even bigger surprise when he was awarded a highly prestigious CAMS Service Award.

Launch of 2014 MX-5 Race Series - MX-5 CUP

21 December 2013 / Craig Durrant

The MX-5 Club of NSW is excited to announce the launch of a series of MX-5 only races for 2014. This series is called the MX-5 CUP and consists of five races to be held at Wakefield Park Raceway over the year.

Barefoot Bowls and Illawarra Christmas Party

20 December 2013 / Words by Peter Feutrill, Photos by Peter Feutrill & Bryan Shedden

Figgy Bowlo hosted the Illawarra Chapter's 'Legends In Their Own Lunchtime' for a fine contest and awards day....

Paul Beerworth was presented with Life Membership by President Bryan Shedden at the Canberra Chapter Christmas Party on 15 December 2013

New Life Member - Paul Beerworth

16 December 2013 / Words by Bryan Shedden & Bob Judd, Photo by Fiona Shedden

Meet our new Life Member of the MX-5 Club of NSW. Paul's award was announced by President Bryan Shedden at the Canberra Chapter Christmas Party on 15 December.

Rollands Plains Run and Christmas Lunch

15 December 2013 / Peter Rodgers

The Mid North Coast Chapter enjoyed a fun drive out to Rollands Plains before returning to the Rivermark Cafe in Port Macquarie for our Christmas lunch.