News : MX-5 Club of NSW

Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory

23 March 2026 / Words: Simon and Cathy Trickett. Photos: Simon and Cathy Trickett, Rod Nicholas

The weather forecast for the run to Junee predicted rain. But in reality there was none (initially anyway), so it was top down all the way! We experienced some new roads, sampled some tasty treats and all in all had a great day.

Bundeena the interesting way around

19 March 2026 / Senia Gaunson

When you're retired what do you do? You hop in the MX-5 and do a mid week run around the beautiful Illawarra coast and the National Park with the promise of lunch at Bundeena.

Twilight Whispers

19 March 2026 / Story: Dianne Byers | Photos: Senia Gaunson and Gary Nobrega

A balmy February evening, perfect for a mystery twilight run to dinner. But where shall we go...

Skidpan Shenanigans at Sydney Motorsport Park

15 March 2026 / Story by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rob Wilko

Twenty-eight competitors enjoyed a warm day of sideways fun at the skidpan at Sydney Motorsport Park on 7 March. Eight tricky tests kept drivers busy, with Chris Stevens taking Open honours and Junior Chase Raddatz impressing with 4th outright. Cones, laughs and MX-5 smiles all round.

Enlighten Festival, Canberra

15 March 2026 / Story: Anda Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton; Rose Smith; Roger Brook; Kerry Warner

The enlighten festival was the excuse, the promise of a few days away with friends and an exciting list of activities was the motivation.

Mystery Run – 10 March 2026

11 March 2026 / Words and photos by Peter Wilson

A light fog, a little chill, and an unexpected brake test. All in a day's fun.

Woman Behind the Wheel Hunter, Sydney,RPM

10 March 2026 / Written By: Chris Cameron. Photos: Wendy Mulholland & Helen Mayo

Ladies and friends from Hunter, Sydney & RPM met up at Berowra Village Tavern to celebrate International Womens Day on 8th March. And we had a really great time!

WBTW International Women's Day High Tea 2026

09 March 2026 / Stories and Photos by Zan Dimovski

International Women’s Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the members of Illawarra and South Coast.

Tidbinbilla Picnic Run

09 March 2026 / Words & Photos by Rhys and Ashley Howse

A brand new 2026 Soul Red MX-5, a picnic and an unfortunate christening tale.

Can't beat the view at Nora Head Lighthouse

08 March 2026 / Story by Godwin Camilleri and photos by Gillian Camilleri/Eilis Weir/Maree Eccleston

Can't beat the view at Nora Head Lighthouse.

Steve’s Lakes Entrance Looong Weekend

04 March 2026 / Words by Steve & cecelia Wakeling. Photos by Simon Trickett, Mike Lawless & Rod Nicholas

Steve organised another fantastic extra-long weekend for us in Victoria’s Lakes Entrance.

Another cracking Wollombi run in the books

02 March 2026 / Story Jonathan Wood, Photos Mark Godfrey

Another cracking Wollombi run in the books

2025 Motorsport Award Presentations

22 February 2026 / Story by Ian Combes, Photos by Bryan Shedden

2025 MX-5 Club motorsport awards presented at Sydney Motorsport Park on the 15th February!

Waterfall Cafe Mt Penang

22 February 2026 / Story by Jonathan Boyd, photos by Rob Wilko and Mark Godfrey

Drive to the Waterfall Cafe

Amaroo Kicks Off 2026 Sprint Series

21 February 2026 / Story by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rob Wilko, Greg Unger

Thirty-four MX-5s turned out for the 2026 Sprint Championship opener at Sydney Motorsport Park’s Amaroo Circuit, tackling mixed weather and a cracking CSCA field. With lap records tumbling, gearboxes protesting and diehards chasing every last session, it was a season start full of pace and personality.

CSCA Round 2 is Open!

17 February 2026 / ian Combes

Round 2 of the 2026 CSCA Championship is on at One Raceway on 29th March, run by the legends at MG Car Club of Newcastle. We're tackling the Shelley Circuit — same track, reverse direction, proper head-spin, especially charging into the Fishhook. Entries are open, practice on the 26th. Our President's locked in — who’s keen?

Lunch at The Midge

14 February 2026 / Story:Lesley Brook; Photos: Linda Downing, Lesley Brook, Loray Freeman

Six South Coasters headed off through the beautiful Kangaroo Valley for a coffee stop before driving on through the Southern Highlands to Tallong for lunch at The Midge.

Twilight run to West Head

11 February 2026 / Story by Jonathan Wood and photos by Eilis Weir and Mark Godfrey

Under balmy skies, eight brightly coloured MX-5s carved through Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park—sweeping descents, tight bends, surprise vistas and a dash to West Head above Pittwater. A few raindrops couldn’t dampen the thrill, ending with laughs and dinner at Terrey Hills Tavern.

February Mystery Run

11 February 2026 / Peter Wilson

Eleven members and an enthusiastic guest were prepared to risk it all with a drive to a mystery destination. No-one got lost.

Canberra Oz Day Picnic Breakfast

08 February 2026 / Words by Rhys and Ashley Howse. Photos by Rhys and Ashley Howse, Mike Lawless, Peter Wilson

An amazing turnout of sixteen cars to enjoy a breakfast picnic for Australia Day!