Events

Past Events

April 2016

Sunday

17 AprBreakFast Club

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MX500 Forsyths Coffee Run Bylong Valley Way

Your chance to drive along the Bylong Valley Way to see what Eddie Obied and Ian McDonald may have appreciated in the Bylong Valley from a MX-5. This is a big mid autumn run for roadster enthusiasts on great MX-5 roads to tick off your bucket list or enjoy once more.

Meet: McDonalds McGraths Hill at corner of Windsor Road & Groves Avenue, McGraths Hill
Organiser: Michael Soulos, 0413 11 33 99, captain@mx5.com.au
Assistant: Robert Forsyth, 0408 470 921, rob@forsythcoffee.com.au

Thursday

14 AprHunter

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Hunter Dinner Meeting

This is the Hunter Chapters monthly meeting. Find out information about what is happening lately in the Hunter Chapter with upcoming events, hear reports on recent events, talks about MX-5s and general club discussions.

Meet: Club Macquarie 458 Lake Road, Argenton NSW 2284
Organiser: Josh Fitzgerald & Lindsay Green, 0404 009 304 or 0422 470 118, hunter@mx5.com.au

Monday

11 AprMotorsport

Club Track Day - Wakefield Park

Join us for another of our famous track days at Wakefield Park. We plan to again have a dedicated ladies-only group.

Meet: Wakefield Park
Assistant: David Lawler, 0403 070 644, competition@mx5.com.au

Sunday

10 AprMotorsport

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Pre Track Day Dinner

Gillian Fletcher is organising a group dinner in Goulburn on the Sunday night before the Monday 11 April track day, and invites all MX-5 Club members and family/friends, or visitors attending the track day, to come along.

Meet: Paragon Cafe, 174-176 Auburn Street, Goulburn
Organiser: Gillian Fletcher, fletcgj@westnet.com.au

Sunday

10 AprMotorsport

NSW Supersprint Championship - Round 1

This round will be hosted by the MX-5 Club of NSW. MX-5 Club members will be defending the clubs 2015 NSW Supersprint Championship. Come along and say hello.

Meet: Wakefield Park
Assistant: David Lawler, 0403 070 644, competition@mx5.com.au

Saturday

09 AprRPM

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Maitland Steam Fest

Time to let off some steam and join us for another fabulous run up the Putty to the 30th Anniversary of the annual Maitland Steam Festival.

Meet: McDonalds Penrith Panthers off Mulgoa Road Penrith. Secondary pickup point is Macquarie Park off Bridge Street, Windsor/Freemans Reach. This is a pickup/sign on point only. Please be ready to leave Macquarie Park by 7.20am.
Organiser: Glenn Davies, 0414 515 662, wineman1961@gmail.com

Saturday

09 AprIllawarra

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Spin at Pirouettes

NEW VENUE FOR 2016. Join other members for an informal chat and coffee in beautiful Robertson on the second Saturday of every month. And you can pick-up your 2016-2017 Entertainment Book while you're there!

Meet: Cafe Pirouette at Robertson, near the tractor place. 6/79-81 Hoddle Lane.
Organiser: Phil Reid, 0417 260 766, illawarra@mx5.com.au

Saturday

09 AprMid North Coast

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Willawarrin Pub Run

Our April run will commence in Port Macquarie, and travel North to Kempsey, where we stop for morning tea at the recently opened Slim Dusty Centre.

Meet: Rivermark Restaurant, Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie
Organiser: Greg Cox, 0402 237715, midnorthcoast@mx5.com.au

Saturday

09 AprHunter

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Hunter goes to Goulburn!

Hunter takes a scenic trip to Goulburn on Saturday... A trip with a motorsport focus as the MX-5 Club of NSW hosts the Supersprints on the Sunday at Wakefield. The club will also have a track day on Monday for those who want get on the track (first timers or experienced).

Duration: 3 days (09 April - 11 April)
Meet: Twin Service Stations M1 Motorway - South Bound
Organiser: Helen Green & Grant Webber, 0434960800, hv_green@yahoo.com.au

Thursday

07 AprIllawarra

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Illawarra Dinner Meeting

Come to our next dinner meeting to find out about our future events. Hear reports on recent club events, find out more about MX-5s, and generally meet likeminded people!

Meet: Figgy Bowlo, 120 The Avenue, Figtree
Organiser: Jan & Garry Gibson, 0458 715 000, illawarramx5@hotmail.com

Sunday

03 AprSydney

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Coffee & Pies

DATE CHANGE - now the first Sunday in MARCH, APRIL, MAY 2016. Join us for a coffee & pie at the famous Pie in the Sky on Old Pacific Hwy Cowan.

Meet: Pie in the Sky, Cowan
Organiser: Ed Crowley, 0413 409 326, sydney@mx5.com.au

Saturday

02 AprClub

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Spinning Wheel Tech & Alignment Day

NOTE CHANGE OF DATE! Spinning Wheel is offering 12 lucky members an expert wheel alignment for a special discount price of only $77.00, with bookings on a first in best dressed basis. A Tech Talk will start at 12noon with an emphasis on suspension and tyres for road & track use and the traditional Q & A from the floor. You will leave the Q & A session knowing more about your alignment, suspension tuning and wheels than you knew when you walked in.

Meet: Jax Spinning Wheel facility on the corner of McEvoy & Young Streets, Waterloo
Organiser: Michael Soulos, 0413 11 33 99, captain@mx5.com.au

Saturday

02 AprCanberra

Canberra Coffee and Lies

Please join us for Coffee & Lies from 10:00 am. It’s a chance to meet other club members and have coffee or breakfast or just a chat. New members, old members, prospective members, and curious non‑members are all welcome.

Meet: NEW VENUE for 2016! The Deck at Regatta Point, Barrine Drive, Parkes ACT

Friday

01 AprHunter

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April Fools' Run

Take in the last of Daylight Saving with a Friday night run to dinner by the beach at Anna Bay.

Meet: Beresfield Hungry Jacks, John Renshaw Drive, Beresfield
Organiser: Josh Fitzgerald, 0404009304, hunter@mx5.com.au

March 2016

Wednesday

30 MarBreakFast Club

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Reggie's Burger Run

Here is a chance to have a burger at with Reggie before daylight savings ends at Paul's Hamburgers that has featured in the top 10 of Sydney's Best Burger Joints for years. After an award winning burger with the lot burn off the calories with a run around National Park with like minded athletes.

Meet: Paul's Hamburgers located under Tom Ugly's Bridge at 12 Princes Highway Sylvania.
Organiser: Michael Soulos, 0413 11 33 99, captain@mx5.com.au
Assistant: Adam Walker, 0403 161 544, adam_walker_84@optusnet.com.au

Friday

25 MarHunter

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Easter in Orange

Who's in on an Easter trip to Orange? Taking the Bylong Valley Way and returning on the Bells Line of Road. Come for the drive, wines, fun & company!

Duration: 3 days (25 March - 27 March)
Meet: Beresfield Hungry Jacks, John Renshaw Drive, Beresfield
Organiser: Josh Fitzgerald & Lindsay Green, 0404009304 or 0422470118, hunter@mx5.com.au

Sunday

20 MarHunter

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Rachel's Hawks Nest Hussle

Come and join Rachel for an enjoyable day exploring the lower Hunter and Hawks Nest surrounds

Meet: Beresfield Hungry Jacks, John Renshaw Drive, Beresfield
Organiser: Rachel Crawford, 0419979968, rachel@crawfordhouse.net.au

Saturday

19 MarCanberra

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Snowy Loop Run

A 3-day run into the Snowy Mountains region, visiting Jugiong, Gundagai, Tumut, Adaminaby, Jindabyne, Kiandra, Tooma, Corryong, Khancoban, Thredbo, Dalgety, Maffra, and Cooma. Overnight at Jindabyne on 19th and 20th.

Duration: 3 days (19 March - 21 March)
Meet: Hall layby, Barton Highway, Hall
Organiser: Ken Keeling, 0427 510 965, kendiana@bigpond.net.au

Saturday

19 MarRPM

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Lithgow Historical Sights

A day visit around some of the historical sights of Lithgow.

Meet: Glenbrook Cinema Carpark off Ross St Glenbrook
Organiser: Lindsay and Di Hogden, 0415419032, lindsayelwyn@hotmail.com
Assistant: Lindsay Hogden, 0415419032, lindsayelwyn@hotmail.com

Saturday

19 MarIllawarra

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Jindabyne Anti Freeze Weekend Away

Join us on a 3-day run to the Snowy Mountains. As it is in March, we hope there will be no snow or need for anti-freeze.

Duration: 3 days (19 March - 21 March)
Meet: Haywards Bay Hungry Jacks
Organiser: Anda & Brian Clayton, 0466 790 856, illawarramx5@hotmail.com

Wednesday

16 MarSydney

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Southern Sydney Dinner

Woolooware Golf Club. New year - new menu!! A social get together for all members past & present who live on the southern side of Sydney.

Meet: Woolooware Golf Club Harnleigh Avenue, Woolooware
Organiser: Julie Sando & Kim Ranger, 0438 538837 & 0402 050758, juliesando@hotmail.com

Tuesday

15 MarSydney

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Sydney City Dinner

This is a regular get together on the third Tuesday of the month for members in the areas surrounding the centre of Sydney. Come and join like minded members of the MX-5 Club.

Meet: Commodore Hotel, Blues Point Road McMahons Point
Organiser: Guy Coles, 0419 914 443, sydney@mx5.com.au

Monday

14 MarIllawarra

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Illawarra Karting Challenge

We know how much you love to drive on twisty roads with tight corners, would you like to put those driving skills to the test? Our first practice session for the go-kart challenge is coming up fast and we would love to see you there, so come along and join the fun.

Meet: Fox Karting Centre, Corner West Dapto Rd & Princes Hwy, Kembla Grange
Organiser: Jan Gibson, 0458 715 000, illawarra@mx5.com.au

Sunday

13 MarMotorsport

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Drift Training Day #2

After the success of the first event in January, another Skid Pan Drift Day has been booked at the Sutton Road Training Centre in ACT. Be quick to book, because there are only 16 places available!

Meet: Sutton Road Training Centre, 441 Sutton Rd, Majura, ACT
Organiser: David Lawler, 0403 070 644, competition@mx5.com.au

Sunday

13 MarSydney

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Macarthur Cars & Coffee

Come and join Paul and the crew for a coffee and some MX-5 banter. This month Paul will be leading a run from Oran Park Town Cafe to Bargo Pie Shop via Burragorang Lookout.

Meet: Oran Park Town Cafe, Oran Park Drive
Organiser: Paul Byers, 0412 48 48 36, sydney@mx5.com.au

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