News

NSW Supersprint Rounds

25 February 2019 / Ian Combes

Round 1 and Round 2 of the NSW Supersprint Championship are now open (Round 2 for series registrants only at this point).

Canberra Chapter Bathurst Blast

23 February 2019 / Report by Giulia Schiemer, Photos courtesy of Rob Wilkins and Rod Nicholas

The Canberra Chapter's run to Bathurst was a treat, with 26 members driving 14 cars heading off from The Baker at Sutton and another six members in three cars and two visitors in two cars joining us later.

Sunrise at Kiama Lighthouse - 16 Feb 2019 - photo by Tonia Ciacchi

Breakfast Run – A Woman’s Perspective

21 February 2019 / Words & Photos by Tonia Ciacchi, extra photos by Bryan Shedden

I normally like to start my weekends with a sleep in, but on Saturday 16th February, that wasn't to be. Instead, I opted to join my hubby and some other keen MX-5 enthusiasts in a brekkie run that was most definitely all about the windy roads.

2019 MX-5 Club Motorkhana - Round 1

20 February 2019 / Ian Combes

Entries for the Motorkhana on 10th March are now open!

Club track day Wakefield Park 17 Feb 2017 - photo by Rob Wilkins

Club Track Day at Wakefield Park - Round 5

20 February 2019 / Words by Joe Kovacic, Photos by Rob Wilkins

A warm and sunny summer morning greeted an enthusiastic field of 78 motorsport competitors for our fifth round of 2018/19 Club Trackdays at Wakefield Park on Sunday 17 February 2019. It was a difficult day for everyone in hot conditions and several incidents.

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!

MX-5 Cup Round 1 - 3 Feb 2019 at Wakefield Park - photo by Rob Wilkins

MX-5 Cup Round 1

14 February 2019 / Words by Paul Nudd, Photos by Rob Wilkins

There was close racing throughout the field in the opening round of MX-5 Cup 2019 on Sunday 3 February. 18 MX-5s in four time-based classes had three exciting wheel to wheel races.

Crescent Head South West Rocks Mid-Week Run

13 February 2019 / Story by John Hansen

Tuesday 5 February saw 5 MX-5 cars assembled at the Rivermark Café on Hastings River Drive Port Macquarie for the start of our mid week run to South West Rocks on an extremely hot and humid day

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.

Club Track Day 1st July 2018 - Graham Fletcher's NB, photo by Rob Wilko

17th February MX-5 Wakefield Park track day

03 February 2019 / Ian Combes

Still a few spots left for the 17th February track day!

Volunteering at MX-5 Club motorsport events

03 February 2019 / Ian Combes

Volunteering at MX-5 motorsport events is lots of fun, and greatly appreciated by the MX-5 Club!

Five Hills Run

30 January 2019 / Report by Giulia Schiemer, Photos courtesy of Rob Wilkins and Rod Nicholas

It was a very warm Sunday afternoon for our first official run of 2019, but that didn't deter a keen group of 45 starters, including 4 visitors.

Hunter Chapter's Australia Day Picnic

28 January 2019 / Written: John Purcell, Photos: Mark Gray, Barry Luttrell

Not wind, snow or 40 degree temperatures would stop those intrepid Hunter MX-5ers from celebrating Australia Day

Club Torque Cover Competition

22 January 2019 / Words Mel Keller

Entries are now open for the Summer Club Torque cover competition.

2019 Hunter Convenors Picnic

21 January 2019 / Story: Barry Luttrell Photos: Barry Luttrell

The Hunter Chapter held it's Start of year picnic and presentations at the Hunter Botanical Gardens

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.

Canberra Chapter Christmas Lunch and Awards

15 January 2019 / Guilia Schiemer

Christmas is a special time, even more so if you were among the 61 members who turned out for the Christmas Lunch and Awards Presentation at the Yowani Country Club on 15 December 2018.

James Mate Illawarra NMOTY 2018

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.