News : MX-5 Club of NSW

Headland Hotel

21 November 2025 / Story by Julie Sando, Photos by Mark Godfrey

Sydney run to Headland hotel – 20th November 2025

2025 MX-5 Club AGM Report

18 November 2025 / Words by Ian Combes & Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rob Wilko

A lively 2025 MX-5 Club AGM at Ryde-Eastwood brought big attendance, key elections, and standout awards. From packed NatMeet plans to surprise Life Memberships and a rare Gold Service Award, the night celebrated dedication, milestones, and the passion driving the club forward.

The Producers run and Theatre

14 November 2025 / story David Gazzard, Pics David & Elaine Gazzard

Storms, laughter, and a standout stage show! Sixteen travellers cruise from Newcastle to Tamworth for a musical weekend filled with great food, wild weather, and an unforgettable production of "The Producers". A spirited annual adventure that already has everyone eager for next year.

MX-5 ND Recalls

12 November 2025 / Story by Bryan Shedden

Mazda Australia have issued three recall notices for Mazda MX-5 ND models in 2025. The most recent one from a month ago is the most serious and likely to affect numerous members. A brief summary is provided below using information extracted from the Australian Government Vehicle Recalls website.

RPM Barefoot Bowling

10 November 2025 / Chris Wyatt

Sandra’s first event as Social Co-ordinator took us off the road and onto the bowling green! Barefoot and laughing, we quickly learned the ladies ruled the lanes while the gents chased gutters. The day ended perfectly at Ballaminos in Glenbrook — great food, wine, and plans for more fun ahead!

Mystery Twilight Run

09 November 2025 / Story: Rose Smith; Photos: Keith Monaghan, Rose Smith

South Coast's first twilight run for the spring season. The mystery run took us winding along the roads around Tomerong, Woollamia and Huskisson before ending up at the Stonegrill for dinner.

2025 motorsports awards dinner

06 November 2025 / Ian Combes

The 2025 Motorsport awards dinner is only three weeks away - register now!

Photo by Andrew Edgar
Club Track Day at SMP Amaroo Circuit
7 April 2024

2025 CSCA Championship Results

03 November 2025 / Story by Bryan Shedden

Results for the CSCA Supersprint Championship have been finalised. Congratulations to our club members for their achievements.

Rob's 5 Day Run

03 November 2025 / Story by Denise Birrell, Barry Luttrell, Lilo Bonus & Robert Emmett, Photos by Wendy Mulholland

Up Hill & Down Dale. Rob takes the group north to all the twisty and windy roads from Newcastle to the border, criss-crossing the coastal part of the state.

One Raceway Officials Come and Try Day

02 November 2025 / Story by One Raceway

One Raceway is recruiting new motorsport officials for 2026 and beyond, and they're giving interested people the chance to taste the action at the 1R Officials Come and Try Day on Saturday 6 December.

Ralph Thompson
Club Track day Round 5
SMP Druitt Circuit
photo by Rob Wilko

2025 Sprint Championship Finale

29 October 2025 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rob Wilko and Kenneth Britton

The 2025 MX-5 Club of NSW Sprint Championship wrapped up in style at Sydney Motorsport Park’s Druitt Circuit, joining the CSCA Supersprint finale. Fast laps, classic cars, perfect weather, and tight competition made for a thrilling end to the season — and a celebration of MX-5 spirit on and off the track.

Foxdog Distillery

29 October 2025 / Story: Bob Downing; Photos: Linda Downing

A lovely day for a drive down the coast and the Foxdog Distillery for lunch and the odd taster.

Sip n Paint for Careflight

29 October 2025 / Words: Senia Gaunson Photos: Ann Hicks and Senia Gaunson

The budding artists gathered ready to create a masterpiece. Did they?

Driver's Run the second

28 October 2025 / Story: Geoff Smith; Photos: Keith Monaghan

South Coast’s final drivers run for the year was a resounding success. and the consensus is that we will make it an annual event but possibly in reverse for a bit of diversity.

Wildbrumby Lunch

27 October 2025 / Words: Simon and Cathy Trickett. Photos: Cathy and Simon Trickett, Donna Sharp, Rob Wilkins & Rod Nicholas

It was early on a Sunday morning, with a forecast of rain, but that didn’t stop 20 people in 12 cars setting off to… tame the Wildbrumby!

Drive to The Hive—Not To BEE!!!

26 October 2025 / Story by Eilis Weir, photos by Rob Wilko & Mark Godfrey

Drive to The Hive—Not To BEE!!!

Yet another year draws to a close come join your MX-5 friend to share a Christmas Lunch.

Book now for your Chapter Christmas Party

22 October 2025 / Words by Bryan Shedden

The silly season is almost upon us, which means it's time to get your booking in for your Chapter Christmas Party and Awards Presentation.

Mudgee-Gulgong Weekend

21 October 2025 / Story by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Bryan Shedden, Fiona Shedden, Ann Hicks

Illawarra Chapter enjoyed a brilliant trip to the "nest in the hills" with plenty of great driving roads, historic goldrush towns, and delicious local produce.

Berry, Shoalhaven and Surrounds

20 October 2025 / Words: Simon and Cathy Trickett. Photos: Simon and Cathy Trickett, Rob Wilkins and Lili Chi

How were the Donuts at Berry you ask? Well worth the 850km round trip I say, plus there were also some great roads. Read on to find out more about the Canberra Chapters visit to Berry, Shoalhaven and surrounds.

We’re going Wayback – the Goulburn Brewery Run

20 October 2025 / Words: Rod Nicholas. Photos: Rod Nicholas, Rob Wilkins, Lili Chi

A visit to Australia’s oldest mainland brewery, re-opened after an absence of many long years, was a call to duty.