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Wollongong Mazda Sponsorship is Back

19 May 2023 / Senia Gaunson

Wollongong Mazda is back as Illawarra Chapter Sponsor!

Russell Maxwell negotiating turn 4 on the North Circuit at Sydney Motorsport Park - photo by Rob Annesley

Motorsport Weekly Roundup - 18th May 2023

18 May 2023 / David Lawler (image by Rob Annerley)

A weekly roundup of motorsport related events that may interest MX-5 Club of NSW motorsport fans

Braidwood and Bungedore Ramble

13 May 2023 / Story: Rose Smith; Photos: Anne Zattera, Linda Downing, Rose Smith

A brilliant day for a run in the country and a chance to catch up with our Canberra friends for lunch.

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.

Vale Russell Maxwell

11 May 2023 / Joe Kovacic

Today we learned of the passing of long time MX-5 motorsport participant Russell Maxwell

Motorsport Weekly Roundup - 11th May 2023

11 May 2023 / David Lawler (image by Kaixin Chen)

A weekly roundup of motorsport related events that may interest MX-5 Club of NSW motorsport fans

Bright Ideas (The Falling Leaf Tour 2023)

08 May 2023 / Words and pictures by Rod & Maryanne Nicholas

Ken Keeling pulled off another great multi-day run, even though he didn't go. We had all had a great looong weekend, driving interesting roads in a beautiful part of Australia, in (generally) pleasant autumnal weather, and in the excellent company of out MX-5 friends.

The Low Road and The High Road to Kurrajong

04 May 2023 / Chris W

The Low Road and The High Road to Kurrajong

Motorsport Weekly Roundup - 3rd May 2023

03 May 2023 / David Lawler (image by unknown)

A weekly roundup of motorsport related events that may interest MX-5 Club of NSW motorsport fans

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?

The Terrific Tassie Tour 2023

30 April 2023 / Word and Photos by Rod Nicholas. More photos by Allan & Anne Caldwell

Our Tassie Tour of 2020 finally got going in March this year, a few years late, but worth every moment of it. A fantastic experience with a bunch of great friends, great cars, and 2,800 km of almost pothole free roads. Such. Good. Fun!

Nan Tien Temple

29 April 2023 / Story: Valerie Reed; Photos: Anda Clayton, Rose Smith

South Coast, Illawarra and Sydney chapter members combine to make a great visit to the Nan Tien Temple. A great run, lovely vegetarian lunch, some life lessons and club comradery.

Oils ain't oils

24 April 2023 / Words by Frances Wood. Photos by Lili Chi, Rob Walk, Rod Nicholas

The Perfect Trifecta! The company, the run, and the venues.

Tip Toe to Tuross

16 April 2023 / Story: Brian Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton, Rose Smith

The weather was not promising but the run was. Down the highway, tree lined with sweeping bends, coffee at Broulee and a Thai lunch at Pickled Octopus, all with great friends. The good old MX5 magic.

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.

Motorsport Weekly Roundup - 11th April 2023

11 April 2023 / David Lawler (image by Rob Wilkins)

A weekly roundup of motorsport related events that may interest MX-5 Club of NSW motorsport fans

Lunch With Sir George at Jugiong

09 April 2023 / Words by Ian Bottcher. Photos by Robyn Bottcher

For those not touring Tassie, Ian's run to Jugiong was a treat that neither rain nor power blackouts could interfere with.

Practice Day at Luddenham Raceway - Entries OPEN

08 April 2023 / David Lawler

The MX-5 Club is organising a practice day at Luddenham Raceway in western Sydney on Sat 6th May

Archibald the long way

07 April 2023 / Chris W

What's the best way from Glenbrook to the Archibald? The MX-5 way, via Lithgow

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?'