News

MX-5 Cup Round 1 Report

13 February 2024 / Paul Nudd (photos by Rob Wilkins)

A report on the 1st round of the 2024 MX-5 Cup Championship at Sydney Motorsport Park GP Circuit on Saturday 3rd February.

Beresfield to Huntlee Tavern

10 February 2024 / story by John Purcell, Photos by Rob Wilkinson

A local fun run through the beautiful Hunter Valley foothills. The run has something for everyone with easy driving and scenic sections and a couple of more challenging sections included completing at Huntlee Tavern for lunch.

2024 MX-5 Club Motorkhana Championship starts soon

06 February 2024 / David Lawler

Entries are open for the 1st round of the 2024 championship, with 4 rounds planned and some new championship rules.

George IV the new way

01 February 2024 / Chris Wyatt

Mulgoa to Picton by a different way.

UPDATE Motorsport Australia Harness Requirements

29 January 2024 / David Lawler

A change by Motorsport Australia to harness requirements for most MX-5s at club track days has been causing concerns, but has been resolved.

Driver training at MDTC Marulan - photo by Rob Wilko 30 Jun 2018

2024 Driver Training Day entries closing soon

29 January 2024 / David Lawler

Entries are closing soon for the 2024 Driver Training Day at Pheasant Wood Circuit on Sunday 11th February

Honeysuckle Creek Picnic 2024

29 January 2024 / Words and photos by Mike Lawless and Joanne Blackburn

The Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station Picnic Run offered a blend of history, nature, and camaraderie. Participants were encouraged to enjoy the drive, take in the breathtaking views, and make the most of the picturesque picnic destination enjoying the epicurean delights of their own curated picnic lunches.

Five Hills 2024

29 January 2024 / Words and photos by Norm and Roz Barker

Norm leads a dozen cars on our annual trek across five of Canberra’s hills, and finds a bunch of new friends along the way.

Goulburn Pub Lunch

29 January 2024 / Words: Peter Wilson. Photos: Peter & Annemie Wilson and Mike Lawless

The weather forecast indicated some rain, and it was overcast with darker clouds to the north, the direction we were heading. With the roof down, were we going to get wet, or would we be lucky?

RPM The Alternate Picnic

28 January 2024 / Story Chris W Pictures Gillian F and others.

The alternate Australia Day Picnic

Australia Day at Cataract Dam 2024

27 January 2024 / Story: Maree Eccleston and Senia Gaunson. Photos: Maree, Senia, Ann Hicks and Andrew Edgar

The Sydney convoy headed south along the Old Princes Highway, while Canberra made the long trek along a boring highway and Illawarra climbed over the mountain and along Appin Road, all headed to Cataract Dam to celebrate mates and Australia Day.

New Year Lunch 2024

27 January 2024 / Photos and Story Maree Eccleston

Sydney kicked off the year with a bang.

Port Stephens Twilight Dinner Run

25 January 2024 / Story by Christine Cameron, Photos by Wendy Mulholland

A twilight run to Port Stephens and dinner at Saltwater Restaurant at Fingal Bay Surf Club.

Westhead Twilight Run

22 January 2024 / Photos Maree Eccleston and Senia Gaunson. Story Glenn Weir

Starting at Mt Colah and winding through the beautiful Ku-Ring-Gai National Park

High Country Hijinx

21 January 2024 / Story by Anda Clayton & Bryan Shedden, Photos by Anda Clayton, Bryan Shedden, Fiona Shedden,

Fancy something a bit different? How about staying at Bright for four nights as a base, then venturing out to sample superb roads, local produce, fabulous alpine sights, and epicurean delights. And for an extra challenge ... catch your own dinner! All this and more was enjoyed by 21 members on the High Country Hijinx trip.

RPM Twilight at Wentworth Falls

20 January 2024 / Story & Photos by Chris Wyatt

Historic trail at twilight

Mount Kembla Pub

16 January 2024 / Story: Rose Smith; Photos: Rose Smith, David Nightingale

A hot day but some cool refreshments and a warm reunion with Illawarra chapter friends

Crossing Hampden Bridge
photo by Senia Gaunson

Kangaroo Valley Twilight Run

07 January 2024 / Story by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Senia Gaunson, Ann Hicks, Robyn Blood & Bryan Shedden

44 members kicked off the new year with a fabulous twilight run from Haywards Bay to Kangaroo Valley via a collection of the best driving roads in the Illawarra and Southern Highlands. Our meals at The Friendly Inn were equally amazing too.

Replacing ND front wheel hub/bearing

26 December 2023 / Story & photos by Bryan Shedden

How to quickly and easily replace the front wheel hub/bearing on an ND MX-5. No swearing involved, honest!

See ya later 2023!

23 December 2023 / Rod Nicholas

A quick thank you to everyone for your involvement and contributions to the Club over the year.