News : MX-5 Club of NSW

Willawarrin Pub Run

22 April 2016 / Words Greg Cox; Photos Peter Rodgers

It was a perfect Mid North Coast Autumn morning for our run to Willawarrin, west of Kempsey. Eleven enthusiastic members departed the Rivermark Café in Port Macquarie for our first leg north up the M1 freeway to Kempsey.

Check our hot new item: the Stadium Seat

15 April 2016 / Alan & Claudine Townsley

Our brand new regalia item is hot off the press! Meet the MX-5 Club of NSW Stadium Seat / Carry Bag. Get it quick while stocks last!

NSWRRC Ladies Development Program

12 April 2016 / Words by Steph Katz

Steph Katz jumped at the chance to have a go at the Lady’s Motorsport Development Program run by NSWRRC and sponsored by CAMS. Read on for her story of how it went.

Aerial photograph of Southern Highland Wines

Is there a woman in your life who deserves pampering?

08 April 2016 / Words by Julie Farquhar

Do you need to assure your "Better Half" that she is just that ... The Better Half? Then why not surprise her with a semi-romantic assignation at a bijou winery in the Southern Highlands. AND support a great cause at the same time - CareFlight. Not only will you be creating harmony and scoring bonus points but also making a feel-good-moment.

Illawarra Go Kart Challenge 2016

07 April 2016 / Report & Photos Julie Farquhar

Will the 2016 Illawarra Go - Kart Challenge revive simmering rivalries or would it be a good humoured family event?

April Fools Run

06 April 2016 / Story: Josh Fitzgerald Photos: Ian Nunn, Josh Fitzgerald

What better way to wave goodbye to the last late afternoon sunset than a top down drive to Birubi Beach for some food by the beach side.

Easter in Orange

05 April 2016 / Story: Josh Fitzgerald, Stephen Carter, Grant Webber Photos: David Gazzard, Grant Webber, Josh Fitzgerald

Any given long weekend is a perfect opportunity to pack the MX-5 boot and head for the countryside. This time the Hunter Chapter set its sights on Orange and its surrounds.

The Snowy Mountains Loop - Another Good Weekend Away

02 April 2016 / Ken Keeling

To foster inter-Chapter fraternization, our original plans were changed to coincide with Illawarra’s “Anti-Freeze Weekend” in Jindabyne. The weather co-operated and 10 cars departed from our Hall rendezvous on time for Jugiong.

Rachels Hawks Nest Hustle

31 March 2016 / Article: Rachel Crawford Photos: Josh Fitzgerald

A run with Rachel has traditionally been a magnet for storms & tempest. Would 2016 finally be the year for a topless drive in sunshine?

Jindabyne Anti Freeze Weekend

26 March 2016 / Words: Brian Clayton Photos: Brian Clayton & Bryan Shedden

Are we too close to winter? Will the MX-5 explorers face icy roads, sleet and radiators requiring a top up of anti freeze? Read on to discover the actual true story as recounted by one of the survivors ...

Mazda MX-5 Retractable Fastback unveiled

23 March 2016 / Mazda

Mazda MX-5 RF is coming. This Retractable Fastback brings a stunning new level of design and excitement with an innovative hardtop.

Wakefield Park Noise Limits

23 March 2016 / David Lawler

Newly introduced noise limits at Wakefield Park may affect some MX-5 Club members with race cars at club track days.

Walcha Weekend Away

14 March 2016 / Words: Mike Walkden-Brown; Photos: Keiran Rodgers & Wayne Lang

Our group of 15 bright eyed and enthusiastic MX-5 people met at Port Macquarie for our annual weekend to Walcha.

Nature and Telescopes Run

14 March 2016 / Barry Matson

Canberra is famed for its many short-sighted politicians, but how many Australians know that it also has international recognition for its far-sighted scientists.

NatMeet Theme Night - photo by Tom Wilde

Team NSW does NatMeet

13 March 2016 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Peter Hilkmann, Tom Wilde, Josh Fitzgerald & Grant Webber

NatMeet XII at Launceston, Tasmania on 13-18 February 2016 attracted a record participation of 184 people and 106 MX-5s. Read on for the story of how 63 of our Club members ticked a few boxes on their bucket list.

NatMeet bus ride to Team NSW dinner - photo by Bryan Shedden

NatMeet - Team NSW Dinner

13 March 2016 / Words by Maree & Steve Ecclestone, Photos by Bryan Shedden & Helen Green

After two days of wonderful MX-5 drives around the Launceston countryside, NatMeet lunches and dinners, it was time for the NSW members to have their own function and see the city lights of Launceston.

NatMeet - Gowrie Park run - photo by Grant Webber

NatMeet - Targa Roads Touring

13 March 2016 / Words by Peter Hilkmann, Photos by Peter Hilkmann, Josh Fitzgerald, Grant Webber & Tom Wilde

The theme for NatMeet XII was "It’s all about the Car", and for us MX-5ers ... Tasmania is all about the "Targa Tasmania Roads". And let me tell you right from the word GO ... we were not disappointed with plenty of Targa Roads to explore, before, during and after NatMeet.

NatMeet - Concours at Josef Chromy Winery

13 March 2016 / Words by Craig Morrison, Photos by Peter Hilkmann, Grant Webber, Josh Fitzgerald & Tom Wilde.

Under threatening skies, the first day of NatMeet XII kicked off with a brisk top-down drive from Launceston Country Club through lively, twisting roads to the picturesque grounds of the Josef Chromy Winery - our venue for Concours d'Elegance, Show & Shine and a superb lunch.

On the marshalling grid at Baskerville - photo by Josh Fitzgerald

NatMeet - Baskerville track day

13 March 2016 / Words by Phil Donnelley, Photos by Grant Webber & Josh Fitzgerald

The 2016 NatMeet in Launceston was a very special week of activities for everyone. However, at the top of my list was the track day at Baskerville, just north of Hobart. It is pure MX-5 heaven! Valentines Day was a perfect date to fall in love with this place after the straight-line blast at Symmons Plains the day before.

NatMeet - Symmons Plains track day

13 March 2016 / Words by Peter Barnwell, Photos by Grant Webber & Josh Fitzgerald

Symmons Plains Raceway in Tasmania was the venue for the NatMeet track day on Saturday 13 February. Our club was strongly represented on the day, making up half of the entire field of drivers!