News : MX-5 Club of NSW

2013 Hunter Annual Meeting

13 October 2013 / Mark Gray

The 2013 Hunter Chapter Annual Meeting was held on 10 October 2013. Click through to see who is on the committee for the next year.

Long Flat Run

12 October 2013 / Peter Rodgers

After a leisurely morning tea at Port Macquarie's Rivermark Café, six full MX-5s set off to drive the long way to Long Flat on the Oxley Highway, west of Wauchope.

MRA SEP 13 1 STEVE GREEN BEING CHASED BY THE HOUNDS OF HELL.

MX-5 Racing Roundup for August and September

11 October 2013 / Words by Craig Durrant. Pictures: FOSC by Cameron Hallam, MRA by Scott Walker

The MX-5 Racing Roundup from August and September.

Oaks Oasis Resort, Caloundra, a 4 star hotel and apartment complex, spread across 10 acres of landscaped palm gardens.

NatMeet 2014 Update

08 October 2013 / John Tait

There are just over 6 months to go now and we’ll soon be counting down in sleeps. The event has almost reached capacity, so book now or you will miss out.

Canberra Chapter run to Tulip Tops Garden

03 October 2013 / Words and Photos: Lia Battisson

Lia led the Canberra Chapter on a pleasant drive to Tulip Tops Gardens for a relaxed tip-toe through the tulips.

Hunter Chapter Run to President's Picnic and Concours d'Elegance

29 September 2013 / Report by Bob Pimm and Mark Gray

Two groups from the Hunter made their way south to the President's Picnic for Bits 'n' Bling and Concours d'Elegance. Read on for Mark & Bob's story about their trip down.

MX-5 ND test mule caught by autobild.nl in September 2013

Finally! Next gen MX-5 test mule is sighted

20 September 2013 / autoweek.nl

It's been an agonising wait since the NC3 was launched at the Australian International Motor Show in October 2012, but photos have emerged overnight of a test mule for the next generation MX-5 being road tested in the USA.

In-car video from Craig Durrant at MRA Round 4 2013, Wakefield Park

MX-5 Racing at MRA Round 4 2013

19 September 2013 / Craig Durrant

In-car video of the first and last couple of laps of the MX-5 Trophy race last Sunday at Wakefield Park. Daniel and Luke ran off, but the rest of us still had our share of the fun.

Blue Poles Cafe & Gallery Run

19 September 2013 / Words by Jodie Carty

The Mid North Coast Chapter met at Port Macquarie for a drive on Saturday 14 September 2013. We had five cars in total including two guest vehicles joining us for our drive to Comboyne.

2013 Canberra Annual Meeting

17 September 2013

The 2013 Canberra Chapter Annual Meeting was held on 28 August 2013. Click through to download the Convenor's Report and Motorsport Report.

Concours d'Elegance 2013 Results

17 September 2013 / Words by Guy Coles

The final results of the 2013 Concours d'Elegance are now available.

President's Picnic & Events

16 September 2013 / Words by Michael Soulos

A great day to view some awesome MX-5s, make new aquaintances, renew friendships and hang out with your mates with a free lunch thrown in to boot.

Cars on display for Concours & Bits 'n' Bling at the 2013 President's Picnic

President's Picnic - A Newbie Perspective

16 September 2013 / Words by Trevor To

Trevor To joined the MX-5 Club of NSW only a few months ago and has just enjoyed his first President's Picnic ... as an apprentice Concours judge! Read about his experiences here.

Another Detailing Day Done & Dusted

09 September 2013 / Word by Adam Walker, Photos by Neil H-R

Sunday morning 8am, Mr Forsyth opens up his doors, turns on the coffee machine and gets the pressure washer out for another great detailing day. Roughly 15 cars turned up to the most productive Detailing Day to date.

Sydney Chapter First Meeting

05 September 2013 / Words and photos by Guy Coles

The Sydney Chapter was officially launched on Wednesday 4th September at the Waverton Bowling Club with nearly 40 members attending. Founding members were presented with a Sydney Chapter cap courtesy of the Chapter sponsor, Hume Smash Repairs.

Mad MX Run - Max rises...

01 September 2013 / Words by Guy Coles

On Saturday 31st August, 12 MX-5s set out from McGrath’s Hill McDonalds on the Breakfast Club’s MAD MX run. Clearly the choice of roads we drove were popular as all of the attendees were impressed with both the quality and variety of the run.

Magical Mystery Tour II

01 September 2013 / Words & photos by David Lawler

The Magical Mystery Tour II from Parklea to Leura, followed by dinner and a very interactive Fawlty Towers show.

Tech Night at Nulon Oils in Moorebank on 28 Aug 2013

Nulon Tech Night

29 August 2013 / Words and photos by Keith Monaghan

66 members of the MX-5 Club of NSW met at Nulon's impressive plant at Moorebank for a night of education on oils. The Sydney, RPM, Illawarra and Hunter Chapters were all represented - thanks to all those who travelled a long way to support this excellent event.

Max & Mark's Mystery Muster

29 August 2013 / Words by Max Kelly & Mark Gray, Photos by Peter Hilkmann

The weather on Sunday 18 August was perfect for a drive to a mystery location. With 20 MX-5s and 33 people being given sealed trip notes and M&Ms chocolates to enjoy along the way and a Speedo Trip Meter Challenge, they all thought it would be easy.

The Gundaroo Gourmet Gallop – a.k.a. The Tallagandra Hill Run

27 August 2013 / Word and Photos by Ken Keeling

Well, really more of a canter actually…. A winter day outing to sample some of the gastronomic delights hiding in the near-Canberra countryside.