Illawarra Chapter News

Illawarra Go Kart Challenge 2015

Illawarra Go Kart Challenge

04 July 2015 / Words by Kim Ranger, Photos by Bryan Shedden

It was Illawarra's turn for the Go Kart Challenge to see who will represent our chapter at the Jinba Ittai Challenge final later this year. Our venue this year was Fox Karting at Kembla Grange.

The Rocks Ghost Tour

03 July 2015 / Organiser: Janet Wheeldon; Story: Julie Farquhar; Photos: Brian Clayton, Brendan Barr

Want to get your rocks off in Sydney? Joseph Silver found a very literal method for doing this. Find out how by reading about the Illawarra's Ghost Tour!

Club Regalia Logo - 25th Anniversary

Announcing our new Business Directory

12 June 2015 / Glenn Thomas

Our Business Directory gives club members the opportunity to promote their business, and you will benefit from the deals & discounts they offer. Ads will also be accepted from non-members on the condition that a discount or other benefit is offered to club members. Some offers on Automotive Products are already available to club members.

Charity Run to Joadja

05 June 2015 / Brian and Anda Clayton - Illawarra; Norm and Roz Barker - Canberra; Photos Brian Clayton

CareFlight is the charity supported by the MX-5 Club of NSW in 2015. How much was raised by the 90 plus souls who braved the chilly climates of the Southern Highlands to visit Joadja Winery?

Birthday Bash at Chats

26 May 2015 / Sandra Reid

Whose birthday is it in the Illawarra Chapter?

Motorkhana Practice Day - Entries Now Open

23 May 2015 / Words by Scotty Gibbs, photos by Bryan Shedden

Entries are now open for the first Motorkhana Practice Day of 2015 on 28th June 2015 at the Sydney Motorsport Park skidpan.

Mazda MX-5 ND media photo

Tell 'em the price, son

19 May 2015 / Mazda Australia

Mazda Australia have today released the pricing for the entry level ND MX-5 Roadster with 1.5L manual. Are you sitting down?

Ladies Day at the track - Sunday 31st May

18 April 2015 / Written by Gaynor Lawler, photos by Mel Keller

Gaynor is organising some ladies-only groups at the next club track day. So ladies, here is your chance to debut on the race track.

Top Gear Festival Sydney 2015

Top Gear Festival Cancelled

02 April 2015 / Bryan Shedden

As a consequence of Jeremy Clarkson being sacked by the BBC, this event has been cancelled and replaced with an alternate indoor event. As a result, the car club display has been cancelled.

Shannon's Wheels Enlightenment

13 March 2015 / Written by Jan Gibson, Photos: Brendan Barr & Tony Heathwood

We were off to the nation's capital to celebrate our 25 anniversary year...

Wanted - People to brainstorm ideas for our motorkhana events this year

10 March 2015 / David Lawler

I am after a few people to help brainstorm some ideas to make our 2 motorkhanas this year even better than last year

Mazda MX-5 ND media photo

Meet the new generation Mazda MX-5

06 March 2015 / Mazda

At last, it's here! The fourth generation Mazda MX-5 has been revealed for all to see. Updated 6 March 2015 with specification details from the Geneva Motor Show. Australian sales commence in late 2015.

Marulan Driver Training Day 17th May 2015 - Entry form available

25 February 2015 / David Lawler

Entries have opened for the next Driver Training Day at the Marulan Driver Training Centre on Sunday 17th May 2015.

Peter Battisson - our new Technical Coordinator - at the 2013 President's Picnic

Announcing our Technical Coordinator

20 February 2015 / Words by Bryan Shedden

I'm very pleased to announce that our Club now has a Technical Coordinator who will be responsible for a regular series of technical articles to feature in the Club Zone of our website and in Club Torque magazine.

NatMeet 2016

NatMeet 2016 - Registration is now open

15 February 2015 / Don Nicoll

It’s happening – a once-in-a-lifetime national MX-5 gathering in Tasmania! It’s what you have been waiting for! It’ll be a big trip, but worth every cent and every second invested!

Illawarra Daylight Saving Run

12 February 2015 / Review - Julie Farquhar. Photos - Brendan Barr & Bryan Shedden

A fine sunny afternoon greeted the assembled MX-5 enthusiasts. But where was our leader?

Adam Hughes' NA decorated for Australia Day 2015

Australia Day at Avon Dam

27 January 2015 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Alex & Bryan Shedden & Tammie Hotz

Celebrating Australia Day with your MX-5 Club friends has become a bit of a tradition. Our venue for 2015 was the picnic grounds at Avon Dam, with a combined assembly of 54 revellers and 30 MX-5s.

2014 MOTY

2014 Member Of The Year

23 January 2015 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Mel Keller, Peter Hilkmann

The last of the recipients of our annual Member of the Year awards were presented last Sunday, so now is a good time to spread the news ...

10 Pin Bowling at Illawarra AMF for the Illawarra Chapter's 2014 Christmas Party

Illawarra Christmas Party

20 December 2014 / Words by Barry Pope, Photos by Fiona & Bryan Shedden

Santa's elves toured the backroads of Jamberoo before descending on Illawarra AMF for a festive game of ten pin bowling. Much merriment was had!

Driver Training Day at Marulan on 13 March 2011
Photo by Tony King

Marulan Driver Training Day 1-Feb-2015 entry form available

11 December 2014

Entries have opened for the next Driver Training Day at the Marulan Driver Training Centre on Sunday 1st February 2015.