News : MX-5 Club of NSW

MX-5s to Motorfest

24 March 2018 / Words by Jen Boyko; Photos by John Purcell & Dianne Henderson

A country cruise with BYO morning tea and comfort stop at Jubilee Park Dungog with the run continuing along the scenic Bucketts Way with our destination being Benchmark on Booner, Hawkes Nest for lunch and afterwards a visit to Motorfest.

Hunter Chapter MOTY Winners Announced

12 March 2018 / Article: Josh Fitzgerald Photos: Josh Fitzgerald, Peter Hilkmann

Each year at the Hunter Convenors BBQ (this year Picnic) the Hunter Chapter celebrates the winner of its MOTY (Member Of The Year). Find out who the winners are here!

The Pink Ladies are Doing it for Cancer

15 February 2018 / Words by Tammie Hotz

The Pink Ladies of MX-5 are a team of five MX-5 Club ladies who will compete in the 6 Hour Regularity Relay at Eastern Creek on the Easter weekend. We are putting our driving and strategy skills to the test to raise funds for the Cancer Council. Let's KISS CANCER GOODBYE! Please donate.

Australia Day 2018 - photo by Rob Wilkins

Australia Day Picnic 2018

28 January 2018 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rob Wilkins

If there is a better way to celebrate Australia Day than fun & games with your MX-5 mates, then we don't know what it is. The inaugural MX-5 Packing Challenge would prove that it is possible for a couple to to take everything needed for a camping weekend. And when it inevitably rains, you can pack it all away in as little as 38 seconds.

Twilight at the Bay

21 January 2018 / Story: Dianne Henderson, Photos: Rob Wilko

The run was called Twilight at the Bay, The first-ever Hendo run everyone would say. After doing a trial run, (nicknamed the reccy) Everything was organised so it was time to sit back and have some fun...

Hunter Chapter know how to Xmas Party!

02 January 2018 / Story by Lindsay Green & Photos by David Gazzard

Organising a Xmas Party is never a small task, however, Elaine Gazzard makes this event look easy. Backing it up for a second year Elaine organised a wonderful end of year Twilight Xmas Party for the Hunter Chapter and a whopping 60 attendees came out in support of it.

Hunter Xmas Lights Run

02 January 2018 / Story: Elaine Gazzard & Photos: Ian Nunn

Heading off on the Hunter's Xmas Lights Run gave an ample opportunity to get into the Xmas Spirit and enjoy some fantastic lights and fantastic company!

Number Plate Covers

28 December 2017

Do you want the best looking number plates!

NatMeet 2018 Update

14 December 2017 / Hans Oldenhove

NatMeet XIII is now less than four months away and there have been some minor revisions. Please read on for the latest news release. There are still opportunities to attend NatMeet XIII in the Barossa Valley SA in April 2018.

Motorsport 20th Anniversary

03 December 2017 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rob Wilkins, Mel Keller, Josh Fitzgerald & Julie Farquhar

Motorsport has always been an important key to the success of the MX-5 Club of NSW, with our club members competing since the beginning in 1990. Our first club track day that we organised entirely on our own was at Wakefield Park on 20th January 1997. It is now 20 years since that major step for our club and on the weekend of 25/26 November 2017, we celebrated in some considerable style.

Harry's Schnitty Twilight Run

23 November 2017 / Article: Yasmin Allen, Photos:: Josh Fitzgerald

Early Saturday evening on the 11th a whole bunch of us from the Hunter Chapter met up at Harry's Schnitzel in Thornton.

Wakefield Park Track Day Parade Lap - photo by Tiit Saul

20th Anniversary of Motorsport Event Schedule

22 November 2017

View our jam-packed schedule of track events for the 20th Anniversary of Motorsport Sunday November 26

Motorsport 20th Anniversary Spectator Events

10 November 2017 / Mel Keller

Hot Laps, Trackday Tours, Race Car displays - for spectators, there'll be so much to see and do at our MX-5 Club 20th Anniversary of Motorsport event.

Hunter Picnic Run

07 November 2017 / Story: Barry & Jenny Luttrell Photos: Ian Nunn

After days of rain, wind and generally poor weather the sun was shining and sky was blue for our Sunday run.

Jinba Ittai Challenge 2017

24 October 2017 / Story by Graham Fletcher Photos by Gillian Fletcher

The Jinba Ittai challenge was upon us once again. Who took it out this time?

John’s Hunter Midweek Run

04 October 2017 / Article: John Purcell - Photo: David Ho

On a sunny and pleasant Wednesday morning, 6 cars with 8 club members met at MacDonald’s Thornton for an easy-going cruise up the Hunter Valley to Gloucester and from there to Bulahdelah on John’s Midweek run. Or should I say on “JOHN’S ROAD WORKS” run.

Hillclimb Round 3 Results and Final Standings

29 September 2017 / Josh Allen

The final round of the 2017 MX-5 Club of NSW Hillclimb Championship is done and dusted. The results are now available.

Playing it safe

20 September 2017 / Words by Mel Keller

Talk to anyone about driving an MX-5 and it won’t be long before you hear the words "wind in my hair". Yet, long, tussled tresses can be a distraction on the road. Here’s how a little bit of careful can give you a whole lot of carefree when driving your convertible.

Drone photo of President's Picnic 2017 - photo by Breno Mac

President's Picnic 2017 & Car Show Trophies

18 September 2017 / Words by Michael Soulos, Photos by Rob Wilkins and Breno Mac

The 2017 President's Picnic was a huge success judging from the 183 people attending, the 131 MX-5s on show, and the complimentary comments on the free catering provided by the Club. Read on for all the results.

THRARVO - The 3 Part Arvo

10 September 2017 / Story by Dianne Henderson & Photos by Helen Green

Thrarvo - The 3 Part Arvo - Go Kart Challenge, Scenic Run & Chinese Dinner! Dianne gets her legendary rhyme on again!