Motorsport Weekly Roundup - 18th May 2023

Russell Maxwell negotiating turn 4 on the North Circuit at Sydney Motorsport Park - photo by Rob Annesley

18 May 2023 / David Lawler (image by Rob Annerley)

This weeks roundup is shorter than usual with no events completed since last week, and no new news.

The featured photo is by Rob Annesley from 10 years ago, and shows motorsport regular Russ Maxwell in his #55 NC race car at SMSP, back when the car was relatively standard. Although Russ’s passing last week is very sad, this picture shows him the way I will remember him. On track, competing, and having a great time. Thanks Russ.

Upcoming Events

Club Hillclimb at Ringwood – Sunday 4th June

The club is running a single hillclimb this year, at the Ringwood Park Motorsport Complex north of Newcastle. This hillclimb day is designed for drivers that have little or no experience in this type of event, would like to try out a new discipline, or are yearning to fill the gaps in their motorsport calendar.
Entries are now open with most spots already taken. Further information on the event and how to enter can be found on the event page.

NSW Supersprint at Pheasant Wood – Sunday 18th June

Coming in June we have the annual double header with a NSW Supersprint round on Sunday 18th June followed by a club Track Day on Monday 19th June. However, this year with our usual Wakefield Park venue unavailable, the events will be run at Pheasant Wood.
Entries have opened for the Sunday NSW Supersprint. More information is available on the event page.
We currently have 5 of the 10 volunteers that we need to flag at the NSW Supersprint, and can offer half-price entry for the Monday 19th June Track Day to those volunteers. Please contact me if you can help: competition@mx5.com.au

Club Track Day at Pheasant Wood – Monday 19th June

This is the 3rd round of the club track day championship.

Entries have opened, with further information and the entry link available on the event page.

Half price entry to this event is available to club members who volunteer to help as officials at the NSW Supersprint the club is running at Pheasant Wood on the day before the track day.

We will need up to 10 volunteers to flag at the NSW Supersprint on Sunday 18th June, and can offer half-price entry for the 19th June Track Day to those volunteers. Please contact me if you can help: competition@mx5.com.au