News : MX-5 Club of NSW

Graeme Lord Workshop

26 March 2014 / Brendan Barr

Getting these classic Mark V, E-type or XJS Jaguars back to pristine condition is Graeme’s passion, or as he puts it, ‘getting paid to do what I enjoy.’

Club Motorkhana Practice Day - 16th March 2014

26 March 2014 / Story - Peter Rodgers, Photos - Bryan Shedden

A first-timers impressions of the recent motorkhana practice day at the Sydney Motor Sport Park skid pan

2013 Presentation and Christmas Lunch

22 March 2014 / Words by Bob Judd, photos by Tony McDonald and Fiona Sheddon

43 members and 5 guests attended the Canberra Chapter’s annual Presentation and Christmas Lunch in mid-December at Grazing Restaurant, Gundaroo. On a brilliant Canberra summer’s day, in what is fast becoming a club tradition, long-time member Paul Beerworth (dare I call him ‘Club Stalwart’?) led a convoy of members over the 50 km or so to Gundaroo in time for the festivities.

Out of Africa Run

22 March 2014 / Lia Battisson

en cars met at our favourite gathering place in Russell for an 8am start to our trip which vaguely followed the outline of the map of Africa, hence the name,’ Out of Africa Run’.

Stu's Racing Adventure

14 March 2014 / Stuart McFadyen

Stuart McFadyen tells the story of his first racing experience in the opening round of the MX-5 Cup.

CAMS announcement on frontal head restraints

13 March 2014 / David Lawler

The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) is to make Frontal Head Restraints (FHR) mandatory from mid-2014 for some types of race and speed events.

Festival Of Sporting Cars - December 2013

08 March 2014 / Story by David Lawler, photos by Greg Unger

Another great FOSC two-day event at the Sydney Motor Sport Park South Circuit a few months ago. There was a strong presence of MX-5s for Regularity and Races.

CAMS NSW Awards Night

08 March 2014 / Story by Jean Cook, pictures provided by CAMS

The CAMS NSW Award Night and which the MX-5 club received a 20 year award. and Mike Hicks received a service award

Nulon Nationals

05 March 2014 / Keith Monaghan

Announcing a new form of club racing. Nulon Nationals are a three round club-based event designed to attract some of Australia's fastest road and track cars in a variety of disciplines.

Tony's Valley to Vines

28 February 2014 / Tony Heathwood

A great run up and down the mountains ending up in a wonderful winery!

The NSW vs Victoria Interstate Challenge Perpetual Trophy

Entries open for Interstate Challenge

27 February 2014 / David Lawler

Entries are now open for the Interstate Challenge track day between the NSW and Victorian MX-5 clubs, at Winton on 23rd March 2014. Places are limited, and the early bird price of $190 is only available until 9th March, so send your entry in now!

Phil's Drought Breaker Frazer Park Run

23 February 2014 / Phil Mayo

A healthy contingent of 15 MX-5s from the Hunter Chapter braved the weather and helped break the drought, although it wasn't enough to stop the surfing contest at Frazer Beach.

Club Track Day - 2nd February 2014

21 February 2014 / Words by David Lawler, Pictures by Bill Fordham

A report on the club track day at Wakefield Park on 2nd February 2014.

Bathurst 12Hr Video

17 February 2014 / Adam Walker

Reggie's been at it again with the drone. Here is some footage from the Bathurst 12 Hour and the club's display

BreakFast Club - Mad Hatters Run

16 February 2014 / Words: Adam Walker, Photos: Bryan Shedden

A great drive despite the wet weather 14 members braved the rain with the tops down

Mazda Launches Mazda MX-5 25th Anniversary Website

14 February 2014 / mazda.com

Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the debut of the Mazda MX-5, the website aims to deepen the bond between Mazda and its customers all over the world and express gratitude for the support the model has received over the years.

Jay Leno interviews our Club Patron Bob Hall on the 25th anniversary of the Mazda MX-5

25 Years of Miata - Jay Leno's Garage

12 February 2014 / Jay Leno's Garage at YouTube

Bob Hall (Patron of the MX-5 Club of NSW) and Tom Matano tell Jay about the creation and evolution of Mazda's iconic sports car in celebration of its 25th year in production.

Jodie Carty from Mid North Coast Chapter is 2013 Runner-up New Member of the Year - photo by Alison Kennedy

Seal Rocks Run

11 February 2014 / Text - Peter Rodgers. Photos - Alison Kennedy

A small but very select group of MX-5 enthusiasts set out in glorious summer weather for our picnic run to Seal Rocks.

Kieren Heikkinen was one of several first timers at the club track day on 19 August 2013

Track Day Results - 2nd February 2014

06 February 2014 / Zan Menzel

Track Day Results for Sunday 2nd February at Wakefield Park are now available.

5 Hills Run 19 January 2014

04 February 2014 / Norm and Roz Barker

The year started with this run around Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin going up and down five of the hills.