News : MX-5 Club of NSW

MX-5 Cup Round 3 - Wakefield Park

23 May 2014 / Words: Craig Durrant, Video: Scott Walker

A dozen MX-5s competed in Round 3 of the MX-5 Cup, held at Wakefield Park on the weekend of 17-18 May. Check out some great video action from Saturday's Race 3.

Jean Knows Cars video interviews of Bob Hall, Tom Matano and Derek Jenkins in April 2014 for the 25th anniversary of the Mazda MX-5

Meet the Mazda MX-5's Proud Parents

20 May 2014 / Jean Knows Cars

Video interviews with the fathers of the Mazda MX-5, Bob Hall, Tom Matano and Derek Jenkins. Filmed at the New York Auto Show, April 2014.

Dorian group buy announced

16 May 2014 / David Lawler

The club has organised a group buy of Dorian transmitters with a discount of around $100 off retail.

NSW Supersprint Round 2 at Sydney Motor Sport Park

12 May 2014 / Story by Ed Cory & David Lawler
Photos by Andrew Edgar & Bryan Shedden

Way to go MX-5 Club! We outscored the ARDC at their home track.

Most of our NatMeet XI attendees assembled for a group photo

We are the Champions ... of NatMeet!

06 May 2014 / Words & Photos: Bryan Shedden, Photos: Phil Mayo, Trackphotos

For those who came in late, NatMeet is the biannual national meeting of the MX-5 Clubs of Australia. The 2014 event was hosted by the MX-5 Club of Queensland at the Sunshine Coast. It was the 11th NatMeet and marked the 25th Anniversary of the Mazda MX-5. And we came home with the National Championship for our Club!

NatMeet Track Day at Lakeside Park

06 May 2014 / Words: Phil Ashton, Greg Bunn Photos: Trackphotos

The drivers for the NatMeet Track Day awoke early on Monday morning to be greeted with heavy skies, drizzly rain and a BOM radar image that didn't look good. Not the best conditions for racing around Lakeside Park that's developed a name as one of the most dangerous tracks in Australia.

Trackin Right

06 May 2014 / Story by Peter Barnwell, photos by Tom Barnwell

New club member Peter Barnwell relates his journey from buying an MX-5 through to his first club track day.

MDTC Driver Training Day entry form available

04 May 2014

Entries have opened for the Driver Training Day at the Marulan Driver Training Centre on Sunday 13th July 2014.

CAMS NSW Supersprint Championship - Round 1

04 May 2014 / Words by David Lawler

A summary of the first round of the 2014 NSW Supersprint Championship

Bathurst Motor Festival - Easter 2014

04 May 2014 / Words by Glenn Thomas / Photos by Tony King

Glenn Thomas tells of his experience driving Mt Panorama during the Bathurst Motor Festival

Club Track Day - 27th April 2014

03 May 2014 / Words by David Lawler
Photos by Mark Palmer

Wow, what a great track day! Not too hot, not too cold, no rain, friendly competition, 8 runs, lots of PBs, and even the weather co-operated. Did I mention 8 runs, how good is that!

Gloucester Gateway to Barrington Tops Run

30 April 2014 / Greg Cox

Due to a number of Mid North Coast members attending NatMeet XI in Queensland, it was a smaller than usual contingent of 2 cars that departed Port Macquarie bound for Gloucester. An enjoyable day was had by all, with good company, food, and our Mazda MX-5s.

Nulon Nationals - Buladelah Hillclimb

28 April 2014 / Words by Tony King
Photos by Jasmynne & Ashley of Still Motion Media and by Tara Allen of Tazphotography

The Nulon Nationals series has been designed to allow car clubs from across the eastern seaboard to get together and share their love of motorsport. Round 1 was held on 6th April at the Buladelah hillclimb, with five members of the MX-5 Club of NSW pitting themselves against teams from other clubs.

Next-generation Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-CHASSIS

Next-Generation MX-5

21 April 2014 / Mazda

The New York International Auto Show 2014 is the world premiere of the next-generation Mazda MX-5’s bare chassis.

Mazda MX-5 Miata 25th Anniversary Edition

Mazda MX-5 25th Anniversary Edition

21 April 2014 / Mazda

Created without compromise and dedicated to Mazda MX-5 fans worldwide.

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