Illawarra Chapter News

A Country Road Meander

12 May 2023 / Words: Jeff Rowe. Photos: Rob Wilko

Who wouldn’t enjoy a Midweek Meander through the country for a great pub lunch.

Amazing Daze in the Southern Highlands

03 May 2023 / Words: John and Marina Farmer

How much food can be consumed or gathered on one run?

Not Meet 2023

14 April 2023 / Written by: Barry Luttrell, Photos: Jenny Luttrell

Here we are again, after the Covid break it's back on the road in the New England area.

Are The Mountains Really Blue?

03 April 2023 / Story:Barry Pope Photos: Various intrepid explorers

Questions like 'Are we alone in the universe?' pale to insignifiance when this group of fearless MX-5 explorers attempted the question we all want answered - 'Are the mountains really blue?'

Natmeet 2024

27 March 2023 / Ian Combes

Entries for Natmeet 2024 will open in June.

Sandra Reid Memorial Dinner

08 March 2023 / Words: Lena Hill Photos: Senia Gaunson

A tribute

SMP-Amaroo track day 5 Oct 2019

Helpers needed for 26th Feb track day in Sydney

10 February 2023 / David Lawler

The Club needs helpers for the 26th February track day at Sydney Motorsport Park

Illawarra Christmas and Awards 2022

30 January 2023 / Story: Senia Gaunson Photos:  Rob Wilkins

Awards and party time aplenty at our 2022 Awards and Christmas wheels up!

Australia Day at Cordeaux Dam 2023 Australia Day

29 January 2023 / Story by Senia Gaunson Photos by Rob Wilkins (and others)

MX-5 sporting heroes aplenty gathered for the annual test match and thong throwing championship .....

Kangaroo Valley 2023

15 January 2023 / Words: Jeff Rowe. Photos: Senia Gaunson.

The 2023 weather gods were kind to the 31 members who decided to start the year with a bang, however the mechanical gremilin devils were out for a party too!

Illawarra Twilight Trek to Mount Kembla Pub

29 November 2022 / Words nd pics: Senia Gaunson

Illawarra Twilight Trek to Mount Kembla Pub was our final Twilight Trek for 2022.

Share the Dignity – it’s in the Bag 2022

29 November 2022 / Words: Senia Gaunson. Photos: Rob Wilko and Senia Gaunson

If charity begins at home than Senia's and Bob's is a centre of excellence! Read how they organised this wonderful MX-5 Club get together to support people in need this Christmas.

Bundeena or Bust

19 November 2022 / Words: John & Chrissie Zaremba. Photos: Rob Wilko

On Wednesday 6 November five cars left Bulli beach for an "up hill down dale" run to Bundeena.

Fly Away With Phil – HARS 2022

14 November 2022 / Words: Bill Short. Photos: Phil Belcher; Rob Wilko & Greg Unger

There were no 'Sugar Babies' in our MX-5 crew that toured the Illawarra HARS Avaition Museum! They all flew at the chance to be transported through this flying time warp!

Photo by Rob Wilko, 23 Oct 2022

25th Anniversary of Motorsport Celebrations

01 November 2022 / Words by Joe Kovacic & Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rob Wilko, Fiona Shedden, Reece Lyndon

With only two months of planning we have managed to pull off a very successful 25th Anniversary of Motorsport Celebration at Pheasant Wood on Sunday 23 October 2022. A discounted trackday, with complimentary morning tea, lunch, drinks and commemorative cap and keyring for all was the Club's way of thanking members for their support.

Book now for your Chapter Christmas Party

30 October 2022 / Words by Bryan Shedden

The Christmas decorations have been out for sale at BigW and KMart for months now, so I suppose it's time we all begin thinking about our own Christmas celebrations. As is the tradition, each Chapter of the MX-5 Club of NSW is hosting a Christmas Party with a suitably festive feast. Have a closer look at what's on offer and book now!

Illawarra Run to 25th Anniversary of Motorsport

26 October 2022 / Words Jeff Rowe; Photos Bill Short

Was it uneventful? Read on to find the answer.

Save Wakefield Park

13 October 2022 / Ian Combes

20,000 signatures are required to present the Save Wakefield Park e-Petition to State Parliament.

Running of the Sheep - Illawarra Chapter

10 October 2022 / Words:Franchesca Fenn Photos: Franchesca Fenn

How many potholes does it take to fill the road to Boorowa? Read Franchesca's great news item to find out!

Photo by Rob Wilko, Sunday 18 September 2022

Concours d'Elegance 2022

01 October 2022 / Words by Bryan Shedden

Concours d'Elegance made a return to the President's Picnic in 2022. Read on for the results ...