Illawarra Chapter News : MX-5 Club of NSW

Mark's Meander to Mogo Zoo

27 June 2019 / Written: Bryan Hicks. Photos: Brendan Barr; Keith Monaghan; Jill Feutrill

How many giraffes can you fit in an MX-5? With the top down, of course!

Historic and Classic Vehicle Registration System

18 June 2019 / Words by Keith Monaghan

The Mazda MX-5 Club of New South Wales is in the process of setting up the systems and regulations required to meet the needs of the various bodies to be able to offer both Historic and Classic Vehicle Registration.

Shellharbour ten pin bowling

05 June 2019 / Words & photos: Mark & Hella Photos: Jan Gibson

How many MX-5s does it take to knock over 10 pins?

Tony's Valley to Vines

19 May 2019 / Written by Brendan Barr. Photos: Brendan Barr, Tony Heathwood

Will Tony find his missing wallet or will it be sour grapes for the day?

Club Torque Autumn Cover Competition

01 May 2019 / Mel Keller

Take part in the Club Torque Autumn cover competition and make your car a star.

Illawarra Chapter Convenors' Picnic

21 April 2019 / Words: Jennifer Keenahan. Photos: Bill Short

Can we beat a pack of scooters to our secret venue?

Shoalhaven River Cruise 2019

27 March 2019 / Words: Trevor Gillett Photos: Brendan Barr, Anda Clayton, Jan Gibson

A group of retired pirates take to the high seas ....

Picton Go Karting 2019

25 March 2019 / Words:Jan Gibson. Photos:Rob Wilko, Jan Gibson & Rob Sedman

Who was the winner?

Ranger's Twisters Midweek Run

04 March 2019 / Words: Kim Ranger Photos: Kim Ranger, Jan Gibson, Kerry Smith

How beautiful is the Illawarra?

The Cars That Ate Bathurst

04 March 2019 / Words Mel Keller Photos Mel keller Rob Wilkins Andrew Edgar David Bourne

How best to celebrate the MX-5 30th Anniversary? Mount Panorama, Bathurst is a uniquely Australian confluence of blood-pumping motor sport and scenic Sunday drive. It was a natural choice for a gathering of MX-5 friends.

Mount Keira 2019 Daylight Saver Run - photo by Rob Wilko

Jan's Daylight Saving Run

18 February 2019 / Words: Tony Heathwood. Photos:Tony Heathwood & Rob Wilko

Will the flower people of the 2019 Daylight Saving run have enough 'flower power' to reach the beach?

Taralga Main Street - photo by John Zaremba

Illawarra Run to 30th Anniversary of the MX-5

14 February 2019 / Words: Jill Feutrill; Photos: Chrissie & John Zaremba

Is it possible to get lost going to Bathurst? Find out!

South Coast Chapter first gathering - photo by Anda Clayton

South Coast Chapter launch

04 February 2019 / Story by Bryan Shedden, Photo by Anda Clayton

It's finally happened folks! The inaugural meeting of the South Coast Chapter! Our great Club takes it's next important step in providing for our regional members.

Australia Day 2019 - photo by Rob Wilkins

Australia Day Picnic 2019

04 February 2019 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rob Wilkins, Karina Santolin & Mel Keller

A stinking hot day, thong tossing competition, wacky races, BBQs, plenty to eat and drink, and a hoard of MX-5s in patriotic decoration. It's Australia Day 2019.

National Parks Concession Card Holder Application

15 January 2019 / Brigid Gallop

Those members who have a Senior Card or Australian Pension card are eligible for free entry to our National Parks. As we at RPM do intend to visit some National Parks this year it would be a good idea to get a National Park card.

Mazdas in the Mist

13 January 2019 / Words by Jeff & Pam Rowe, Photos by Rob Wilkins

It was a perfect morning as 19 cars met at Yallah for our monthly run to Moonacres Kitchen in Robertson. The Illawarra Chapter New Member of the Year award was presented to James Mate.

Kangaroo Valley Twilight Run

06 January 2019 / Words by Dianne Byers, Photos by Bob Downing, Ann Hicks, Karina Santolin, Bryan Shedden

The Club's first run of 2019 was organised by the Illawarra Chapter to traipse to Kangaroo Valley for dinner at the pub. We hoped for a relaxing drive in the cool twilight air. Instead we drove through lightning, thunder, torrential rain and heavy fog. What an experience!

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