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A Laggan Lark

26 August 2019 / Words by Ian Bottcher. Photos by Ron Tollenar

Roadworks didn't get in the way or dampen our enthusiasm. Our Laggan Lark had all the ingredients for a great day, and we made the most of it.

Detective for a Day

26 August 2019 / Writing: Brendan Barr. Photos: Jill Feutrill, Brendan Barr

Who will be anointed Chief Gumshoe? Read on to discover ...

Wander to Willinga

24 August 2019 / Story by Brian Clayton, photos by Anda Clayton and Anne Zattera

Sculpture in the park at Willinga Park

Illawarra GoKarts @ Picton 2019

23 August 2019 / Story: Jeff Rowe. Photos Natalie Davies & Pam Rowe.

Will the young guns be gone in 60 seconds or will the guile of the more experienced drivers prevail?

NSW Supersprint Round 4 - Photo by Joe Kovacic

NSW Supersprints 2019 Round 4

18 August 2019 / Words by Joe Kovacic, photos by Joe Kovacic and Rob Wilko

Round 4 of the NSW Supersprint Championship was held at Sydney Motorsport Park Amaroo (South) Circuit and hosted by NSW Road Racing Club on Saturday 10/08/2019, a beautiful but windy winter’s day.

Fly Away to Nowra

13 August 2019 / Story Brian Clayton, Photos by Ann Zattera

Up up and away with a visit to the Naval Air Museum

Comboyne Picnic

12 August 2019 / Words and photos by John Hansen

Tuesday August 6 found a small but enthusiastic group of MX-5s with their owners assemble outside ‘Oliver’s’ at the Port Macquarie Service Centre for a picnic lunch run.

Historic and Classic Vehicle Registration Scheme

07 August 2019 / Words by Keith Monaghan

The registration process for the club to offer Historic Vehicle Registration should be finished within the next 4 weeks. This has been an extensive process requiring modifications to the club’s constitution and the development of procedures for the system.

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Nabiac Motorcycle Museum Run

31 July 2019 / Words by John Hansen, Photos by Rob Wilko & Wayne Lang

Saturday 27 July promised to be a perfect MX-5 run day with blue skies dotted with fluffy clouds and brilliant sunshine to take the chill off a winter’s day for our Nabiac Run to the Motorcycle Museum.

Christmas in July 2019

Christmas in July at The Robertson Hotel

30 July 2019 / Words by Tonia Ciacchi, Photos by Senia & Bob Gaunson and Bill Short

Everybody loves Christmas, so why not take the opportunity to celebrate Christmas in July! On Sunday, 28th July 2019, we decided to do just that. I was up early eagerly checking on the weather, and was really pleased to see it was going to be a perfect top down day.

Hunter Xmas in July 2019

27 July 2019 / Poem by: Dianne Henderson, Photos: David Gazzard & Lyn Davis

The Hunter Chapter donned their winter woollens and mounted their trusty steeds for a run to Jenolan Caves to celebrate Xmas in July

2019 MX-5 Cup Round 4 - photo by Alek Hoskins

MX-5 Cup Round 4 Wrap

25 July 2019 / Story by Paul Nudd, Photos by Alek Hoskins, Video by Stuart McFadyen

It was a fabulous day of MX-5 Cup racing at Sydney Motorsport Park GP circuit on Sunday 21 July 2019. Ten MX-5s entered for Round 4 and we were combined on-track with RX-8s and Group N Historic and Invited Touring Cars.

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MX-5 Club 2019 Hillclimb Round 2

22 July 2019 / Ian Combes

Your last chance to try out the Raymond Terrace hillclimb at an MX-5 Club event!

Blueys Beach Forster revised to Mystery Run

22 July 2019 / Words and photos by John Hansen

A planned run to Bluey"s Beach via Wootton Way turned into a mystery run led by John and Susan Little.

Illawarra Run to Tarago

21 July 2019 / Story: Jan Gibson. Photos: Anda Clayton; William Short, Bryan Shedden

What happened 50 years to the day that mankind kicked the moon?

Tarago Turnout

20 July 2019 / Story by Brian Clayton Photos by Anda Clayton and Anne Zattera

The Loaded Dog - Great food, great company, great day

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

All Smiles at the Motorkhana

18 July 2019 / Words by David Wilson, Photos by Rob Wilko

The 2nd round of the 2019 MX-5 Club motorkhana series was run on a cool but sunny day on the 14th July at the Sydney Motorsport Park skidpan.

South Coast Visits Sponsor

16 July 2019 / Story and pictures by Brian Clayton

South Coast chapter visits our kind sponsor, Nowra Mazda

Recall - Mazda MX-5 (ND) MY2015 metal bracket

Safety recall on Mazda MX-5 (ND) MY2015

15 July 2019 / ACCC Product Safety Australia

Mazda Australia have issued a safety recall on the first batch of Mazda MX-5 NDs delivered to Australia in August 2015. If you own an ND, check the VIN list to see if your car is subject to the recall.

Club track day SMP Amaroo 7th July 2019 - photo by Joe Kovacic

Club Track Day at SMP Amaroo - Round 9

13 July 2019 / Words by Joe Kovacic, Photos by Rob Wilko & Joe Kovacic

A damp and foggy winters day greeted 70 enthusiastic motorsport competitors for Round 9 of the 2018/19 Club Track Days at SMP Amaroo Circuit on 7th July 2019.