News : MX-5 Club of NSW

Now with added Gs! (5G 4 Lunch

21 June 2022 / Words by Rod Nicholas. Pictures by Rod Nicholas, Maryanne Nicholas and Donna Sharp

There’s heaps to think about when planning a run. A destination. A route there and a route back. A start point and time. And a snappy title.

Burn to Bendooley

21 June 2022 / Story: Bob Downing; Photos: Anda Clayton, Anne Zattera

A lovely autumn day, perfect for top down and scarf on, for a run up through the Southern Highlands and a lovely lunch at Bendooley Estate. A browse in the bookshop was an added bonus.

Mazdas to Mudgee

15 June 2022 / Story: Chris Fondum; Brigid McCarthy; Peter & Annemie Wilson; Rod & Maryanne Nicholas Photos: Anda Clayton; Rod Nicholas; Rob Wilkinson

Four days of country roads, fine wine, good food and good friends. Another great MX5 adventure.

Crookwell Pub Lunch

14 June 2022 / Words by Peter & Annemie Wilson. Photos by Peter & Annemie Wilson and Stephen Yong

e arrived at the Bakery just before 10.00am and half of the group were already enjoying cakes and coffee before the 10.30am start. It was cold outside and a chill factor from that breeze was more than a little chilling. It was a very quick briefing in the car park.

Hunter's Outback tour

14 June 2022 / Story & Photos by tour members

Having gone north, south & along the east coast of NSW on our previous runs it was time to head west. As far as Bourke anyway.

Hillclimb at Ringwood Park on 16 June 2019 - photo by David Gazzard

2022 MX-5 Club Hillclimb

06 June 2022 / Ian Combes

Get those entries for the hillclimb in now!

Coota Caper

01 June 2022 / Words by peter & Annemie Wilson, Pictures by Peter Wilson & Rod Nicholas

It was a typical Autumn morning in Canberra, around five degrees with a few clouds in a blue sky. The call was for 'tops down' as we headed off on our Coota Caper.

Illawarra Chapter 10th Anniversary at Cambewarra Estate Winery

Illawarra Chapter Celebrate 10 Years

23 May 2022 / Story by Brigid McCarthy, Photos by Senia Gaunson, Rob Wilkins, Brigid McCarthy

Illawarra Chapter celebrated their 10th Anniversary in style with a large convoy of MX-5s and assorted ring-ins making their way south to the function at Cambewarra Estate Winery. It was a fabulous, stylish and fitting celebration of a major milestone.

Gems of the Central West

23 May 2022 / Words by James & Giulia Schiemer

The morning was cool and cloudy. The cemetery was misty, tranquil and serene. Wait ... what? The cemetery?

A Smart Day Out

19 May 2022 / Story: Bill Short; Photos: Bill Short

What is a Smart Day out? A Smart Day out with South Coast is a day trip to the National Gallery in Canberra who are having an exhibition of Jeffrey Smart’s works in celebration of one hundred years since the birth of acclaimed Australian artist Jeffrey Smart.

Motorkhana 2019 Round 2 - 14 July 2019 - photo by Rob Wilko

Round 2 2022 MX-5 Club Motorkhana

16 May 2022 / Ian Combes

The next MX-5 Club motorkhana is getting closer - get those entries in!

Breakfast at Pelican Rocks

07 May 2022 / Story: Bob and Karen Olde; Photos: Anne Zattera and Anda Clayton

A beautiful Autumn morning, good friends and a short drive to breakfast by the sea. Onwards to a relaxed viewing of a lovely garden. A great way to spend the morning.

2022 track day Round 3 is open!

04 May 2022 / Ian Combes

Round 3 of the 2022 MX-5 Club motorsport championship is now open for entries! We have 49 entries - 2 and a half weeks to go - get those entries in!

2023 tri-Club track day at The Bend in SA

04 May 2022 / Ian Combes

Register your interest in a tri-club (NSW, VIC, SA) MX-5 -only track day at The Bend in 2023.

Take Me To The River

30 April 2022 / Story: Brian Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton, Anne Zattera

A break in the weather, good friends, fast cars, a good road and a hatted restaurant at the end. Let's go!

Brindabella Hills Winery Lunch

29 April 2022 / Words by Steve & Cecelia Wakeling. Photos by Gordon & Vicki Hunt, Rod Nicholas

At the respectful hour of 10:15 am we meet at the base of the Cotter dam before setting out on a 1hr 30 min run through the back roads to Yass and then onto the Barton Highway, ending up at the Brindabella Hills Winery for lunch.

Riverboat Postman Run

26 April 2022 / Words: Lena & Wesley Hill. Pictures: Lena Hill; Brendan Barr

Australia Post prides itself on delivering mail on the Hawkesbury, MX-5 club members pride themselves on having a good time watching them work!

Long Way for Fish ‘n’ Chips

23 April 2022 / Words by Rod Nicholas. Photos by Rod Nicholas, Rob Wilkins and Barry Matson

It was only a small contingent from Canberra that gathered in Bungendore to hit the coast for fish ‘n’ chips, reinforced by a friendly face from Sydney. And we were meeting a bunch of South Coasters too. So, all was good.

Mobil1 360 Six Hour Relay 2022 - podium photo

Mountain Men Claim Relay Grand Slam

21 April 2022 / Words by Stewart Temesvary, Photos by Greg Unger

The Panorama Mountain Men has claimed the unique achievement of being the only Regularity Relay team to ever win all four regularity relays on the East Coast. Their latest victory at the Mobil1 360 Six Hour Relay at Sandown Victoria is probably the sweetest.

Podium Lockout at the NSW 6 Hour

21 April 2022 / Word by Stewart Temesvary, Photos by NSWRRC, Fiona Shedden

Forget about Ford's classic 1-2 finish at Bathurst in 1977 or HDT's 1-2 in 1984. Teams from the MX-5 Club of NSW have claimed 1st, 2nd and 3rd at the NSW 6 Hour Relay!