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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.

An updated 2024 Motorsport Calendar is available

21 December 2023

Added MX-5 Cup dates, and moved Interstate Challenge

Canberra Chapter Christmas Lunch & Presentations

14 December 2023 / Words by Rod Nicholas. Photos by Maryanne Nicholas and Lili Chi

A great turnout of 52 members and guests were on hand to experience an extravagance of company, food, entertainment, and excitement.

Women Behind the Wheel High Tea Event

13 December 2023 / Story: Honie Boyd. Photos: Ian Fenn, Honie Boyd, Senia Gaunson, Brigid McCarthy

It started as a whisper at the President's Picnic........ Let's have a ladies event.

Illawarra Christmas 2023

12 December 2023 / Words: Senia Gaunson Photos: Bryan Shedden and Senia Gaunson

Christmas 2023 in the Illawarra, from the Bush to the Lake, sometimes you just have to be flexible and have faith and all will work out well.

Hunter Christmas Party 2023

12 December 2023 / Story by Elaine Gazzard, Pictures by David Gazzard

One the hottest day of the year, But 40 awesome people attended the Hunter Christmas par