News : MX-5 Club of NSW

Mid Week Run to Mt Victoria

22 August 2013 / Bob Quinlan

A good day was had by all on Noel La Rose's Mid Week Run over the Blue Moountins for a pub lunch in Mt Victoria.

Southern Sydney Social Dinner

22 August 2013 / Adam Walker

18 members descended on Tradies at Gymea for the inaugural southern Sydney monthly social dinner. Some members even had another stamp added to their passports as they crossed over the river.

Sydney Chapter Dinner and Trivia Night

21 August 2013

Seven central Sydneysiders descended on the Commodore Hotel for dinner, chat and trivia. One of 13 teams on the night, we ate our meals whilst engaging in a fiercely competitive battle of trivia and general knowledge.

Chilly Chilly Zoom Zoom Iceberg Run 2013

17 August 2013 / Keith Manion

Why get up at sparrows? An answer is the pleasure of a dawn buster up the Putty Road and its awesome16km gorge run and another is Milbrodale Road.

New website launched

13 August 2013 / Various

The feedback on the new website is rolling in and it seems that you're loving it. Here is a sample of the comments received, and thank you to everyone who has taken the time to write.

Brass Monkey Events

13 August 2013 / The newbies

Brass Monkey Novices Have Their Say

Illawarra's Restorative Wind & Sock Run

12 August 2013 / Report by Ken Tuckey

Ken Tuckey led an Illawarra run to Crookwell in Winter of all times! The brave runners viewed the wind farm, a sock factory and the Sydney Vintage Car Restoration Centre where they were treated to some rare sights.

Run to Picton and Jinbai Ittai Karting Challenge

12 August 2013 / Peter Feutrill

The Illawarra Chapter hosted the inaugural Jinbai Ittai Karting Challenge at Picton in June 2013 and this could be a regular way for the Chapters to indulge in some healthy competition!

Nurbushring and Pacific Palms Run

11 August 2013 / Report by Peter Rodgers with photos by Keiran Rodgers

What a glorious day for a drive in our MX-5s, too hot for a jumper at 9:00 in the morning and hard to believe that we are still in winter. The weather has been very kind to us on our last couple of runs here on the Mid North Coast, which makes up for some "interesting" weather on some of our earlier runs.

Xmas in July

10 August 2013 / Report by Bruce Bettinson, Photos by Peter Hilkmann

A beautiful winters day for a drive from Beresfield to Minmi. It's only a 10min drive by the direct path, but MX-5 owners prefer the 180km scenic route via Dungog, Gresford, Branxton, Kurri Kurri and Mt Sugarloaf. Xmas in July lunch was had at the Minmi Hotel.

How to clean soft top drains on an NC

09 August 2013 / Guy Coles

Here's a link to an article I wrote some time ago on how to clean the soft top drains. It's not difficult after the first time you do it and is one of those general maintenance things that you should do on a regular basis.

Doppio espresso and car wash

07 August 2013 / Adam Walker

Every month member Robert Forsyth opens up his factory in Artamon for a morning coffee and wash day.

Wollombi Wander

30 July 2013 / Report and Photos by Peter Hilkmann

Wollombi Wander ... driving with the tops down on a rainy winter's day.

Canberra Chapter Christmas in July

28 July 2013 / Iris & Tony McDonald

The Canberra Chapter held its annual Christmas in July lunch at Benedict House, Queanbeyan, on Sunday 28 July 2013. The function was attended by 32 enthusiastic chapter members and friends, some from as far afield as Wagga Wagga, NSW.

National Motorcycle Museum Run

28 July 2013 / Words - Peter Rodgers, Photos - Keiran Rodgers

Seems like many MX-5 drivers were right into motor bike riding in previous years (some of course still are keen riders) and the opportunity to see Australia’s largest collection of motor bikes was keenly anticipated.

Xmas in July - Illawarra Run

16 July 2013 / Peter Feutrill

Seven 5s and a 3 joined the Illawarra Chapter run to Wallerawang for Xmas in July, for a fabulous drive on the Tablelands Way.

Bryan Shedden demonstrates his hands off technique

Look Ma, no hands!

10 July 2013 / Bryan Shedden

Club President Bryan Shedden demonstrates how to drive with no hands.

Track day results for 6 July 2013

09 July 2013 / Zan Menzel

The latest results from our track day on 6th July at Sydney Motorsport Park are now available.

The run regoups and enjoys the views at Marie Byles Lookout

Central Coast Jaunt

30 June 2013 / Words by John Morgan, photos by Peter Hilkman & Gaye Morgan

A run down to Patonga sounded like a good idea as some of the Hunter Chapter members had done it before and had raved about the home made chips at the local fish shop. As this was the first run that I had organised and lead I was a bit apprehensive: would the weather be okay, would we lose too many people on the way, would it be an enjoyable run?

Canberra members assemble at Captains Flat on 16 June 2013

Captains Flat Brunch Interlude

16 June 2013 / Report by Ian Bottcher, Photos by Peter Le

On this crisp sunny morning 13 MX-5s (mostly topless) convened at Blamey Square, Russell Offices before firing up engines and cruising to Captains Flat, a former mining town 55 kilometres south/east from Canberra.