31 October 2014 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rod Carter
The AGM of the MX-5 Club of NSW was held on Wednesday 22 October 2014 at Garage Cafe, Sydney Motorsport Park. Read on for all the reports, new Committee members, and awards recipients.
Another BreakFast Club Saturday run done and dusted. This one explored the Hawkesbury Valley from Mt Colah to Kurrajong Hills via Galston Gorge and the Sackville ferry.
26 October 2014 / Written by Brendan Barr, Photos by Bryan Shedden & Brendan Barr
A number of desperado drivers & cars furtively gathered together for a run "down south to the border." Packages of "booty" were carefully secreted in hidey holes of trunks to escape unwanted detection. Large sombreros ensured that faces were hidden and ponchos disguised the rest.
12 October 2014 / Text Barry & Jenny Luttrell; Photos Barry & Jenny Luttrell & Keiran Rodgers
The Mid North Coast is blessed with some of the best MX-5 roads in New South Wales. What better way to enjoy them than with a weekend trip to Dorrigo via the twists and turns of the Oxley Highway.
The HSV Club of NSW has invited MX-5 Club members to enter their track day at Wakefield Park on Sunday 2nd November. It could be a good opportunity to shake out the cobwebs and maybe show those HSV folks that 8 cylinders are 4 too many!
The Club held its annual President’s Picnic at Lane Cove National Park on Sunday 14 September with 147 people registering and more turning up on the day. Results for the Concours d'Elegance and Bits & Bling are posted here.
Track Day Results for Sunday 2nd February at Wakefield Park are now available. Entries are also now open for the next Track Day at Wakefield Park on 7th December 2014.
On a beautiful sunny morning a group of 17 enthusiastic starters in 9 cars headed off in convoy up the Barton Highway past Yass, before branching onto Lachlan Valley Way north to Boorowa. The destination: a weekend trip to Parkes and Forbes.
The global reveal of the new generation MX-5 is happening this Thursday from 11am with simultaneous events in Japan, USA and Spain. Ben Sale has been sent by Mazda to cover the event in California on behalf of the MX-5 Clubs of Australia. Read on for his first message from the Melbourne departure lounge.
Ladies, have you ever wondered what it's like to drive a proper race car in a proper race? Lesa Bunn has done just that in the MX-5 CUP behind the wheel of a DECKSPEED MX-5. Read on for the full story from her hubby Greg's angle.
28 August 2014 / Words: Bryan Shedden, Photos: Peter Hilkmann, Video: Adam Walker
Our Club's celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Mazda MX-5 was an elaborate affair with a wide variety of options to get involved one way or another. The climax was at Tatlers Wines in Lovedale where 120 people in 70 MX-5s gathered for brunch.
Here at Club Torque, we have our ears to the ground as Mazda release the latest details on the new generation MX-5 ND on 4th September. Look out for the Winter Edition of Club Torque, in print from 8th September.
