News : MX-5 Club of NSW

Midweek Kaos 300 Run

20 November 2015 / Story: Karl Mittmann Photos: Karl Mittmann

The Midweek Kaos 300 hots up as summer hits early in the Hunter Valley.

Ginger's Creek Run

17 November 2015 / Words Greg Cox, Pictures Peter Rodgers

With storms and heavy rain threatening, our contingent of 7 cars departed the Port Macquarie service centre for a short run to our morning tea stop at Byabarra. Then climbed into the mountains to enjoy the tight winding road through to our lunch destination at Ginger’s Creek Roadhouse.

Provisional 2016 Competition Calendar

17 November 2015 / David Lawler

The Provisional 2016 Competition Calendar with dates for track days, driver raining days, supersprints and motorkhanas.

Lunch in the Hills of Hall

12 November 2015 / Story: Ken Keeling; Photos: Tony McDonald & Ken Keeling

This year our “Gourmet Gallop in Spring” moved to The Hills of Hall with the Vineyard Café at Brindabella Hills Winery the venue.

Marques in the Park

12 November 2015 / Words & Photos: Tony McDonald

Once again, the annual Marques in the Park (MITP) event was held in glorious Canberra early summer weather, with just a few clouds around later in the day to help keep the temperature down.

Shoalhaven River Cruise

09 November 2015 / Words: Di & John Pullen. Photos: Brendan Barr. Organisers & Run Leaders: Hella & Mark Underwood

Great cruise on the Shoalhaven River, delicious food, friendly company and a good time getting to know everybody.

Help required at next MX-5 Club track day

08 November 2015 / David Lawler

Please help your fellow club members by assisting at the next track day or motorkhana

MX-5 Cup - Round 6

05 November 2015 / Words by Stuart McFadyen, photos by Stuart McFadyen and Steve Green

The 2015 MX-5 Cup has been run and won!

Like a Seagull Midweek Run

03 November 2015 / Story: Rachel Crawford Photos: Josh Fitzgerald

Dry skies and the smell of Fish & Chips leads the Hunter Chapter to Nelson Bay Marina. Hurray for Daylight Saving and MX-5's

MX5 Goes to the Movies

01 November 2015 / Jennifer Le

On Friday evening, the 9th of October 2015, a small group of MX5/ movie enthusiasts met at the Tuggeranong Limelight Cinema to view Matt Damon's most recent blockbuster... “The Martian”.

MX5 Ten Pin Bowling Afternoon

01 November 2015 / Words and photos: Jennifer Le

A small but essentially competitive group of socially minded MX5 enthusiasts met at the Tuggeranong Ten Pin Bowling alley.

2015 President's Award - Keith Monaghan (photo by Mel Keller)

Annual General Meeting & Awards Presentation

30 October 2015 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Mel Keller

The AGM of the MX-5 Club of NSW was held on Wednesday 21 October 2015 at Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club. Read on for all the reports, new Committee members, and awards recipients.

Entries are now open for the December track day

29 October 2015 / David Lawler

Entries are now open for the next club track day, in December at Sydney Motorsport Park. This will be our last track day this year, so get out there and have some fun to see out 2015.

Entries are now open for the December motorkhana

27 October 2015 / David Lawler

Entries now open for the last club motorkhana of 2015

Luttrell's Historic Valley Experience

23 October 2015 / Story: Barry & Jenny Luttrell Photos: Grant Webber, Josh Fitzgerald

Barry & Jenny lead the Hunter Chapter on an informative journey through the historic towns and picturesque areas of the Hunter Valley.

Club Presidents, past and present, cut the cake for our Club's 25th Anniversary

MX-5 Club 25th Anniversary Celebration

21 October 2015 / Words & Photos by Mel Keller, Photos by Grant Webber & Jay Flak

In these days of disposable everything, it is rare that something can last for 25 years. Not only has the MX-5 Club of NSW survived for quarter of a century, it has thrived. So how best to mark this unique achievement?

Peat & Jill's Breakout for a Dirty, Dusty Weekend

21 October 2015 / Brian Clayton (Day 1) Ken Tuckey (Day 2) Photos Brendan Barr & Bryan Shedden

Someone has earnt themselves a new nickname "Dusty". Or was that "Captain Sense of Direction". Guess who?

Willawarrin Pub Run

14 October 2015 / Words Greg Cox, Pictures Keiran Rodgers

As the year draws nearer to a close, I thought we should try a new destination for our October run, and what better than an historic 1890s bush pub in the heart of Slim Dusty country.

ND gets crash tested

08 October 2015 / EuroNCAP

The new ND MX-5 has achieved a four star rating in the latest round of EuroNCAP testing published on 7 October. Watch the crash test video if you have a strong stomach!

Supersprint Round 7 at Sydney Motorsport Park

06 October 2015 / Words and photo by Phillip Donnelley

Round 7 of the CAMS NSW Supersprint Championship was held at Sydney Motorsport Park, South Circuit last Saturday 3rd October, and the MX-5 Club wins again!