CLUB
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Founded: 10 August 1990
The Mazda MX-5 Club of Victoria kicked off with the Southern Hemisphere’s first-ever gathering of Mazda MX-5 owners at the Old Cheese Factory in Berwick, Victoria, on 6 May 1990 – the first MX-5 Club in Australia – and had its first formal meeting of members on 10 August 1990.
With 167 members attending, the Club boasted the largest inaugural membership of any CAMS (now Motorsport Australia) – affiliated Club.
As one of five clubs in Australia, the Mazda MX-5 Club of Victoria & Tasmania with over 1000 members of all backgrounds, interests, ages and levels of enthusiasm, includes MX-5 owners from throughout Victoria, Tasmania and even a few from southern NSW.
Unlike a lot of car clubs, we don’t have regular member meetings … we prefer to actually get out on the road or on the track and drive the cars, rather than sit and talk about them.
Now the MX-5 is enjoyed by members all around the world and is recognised in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest single-model car club in history.
Whichever is your passion, you’ll find a welcoming bunch of people who all share your passion for the MX-5 and the joy it brings.
The Club is a one-marque club catering only for Mazda MX-5s (and MX-5 variants including Mazda Miatas, Eunos Roadsters and Mazda Roadsters). Despite its origins, the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider is not considered to be an MX-5 variant.
To support members throughout these areas, we have established six “Chapters”: one in Melbourne, one in north-eastern Victoria, one in western Victoria, one in Gippsland, one based in Hobart, one in northern Tasmania and one dedicated to Motorsport.
Each is led by a Chapter Captain and at least one Assistant Captain who organise the running of the Chapter and the yearly calendar of events.
There is usually at least one event in each Chapter per month, normally consisting of a convoy run where members meet and drive together to a pre-determined destination, with perhaps a lunch or dinner opportunity. Through the Club’s website, monthly magazine (mxtra) and e-mails, the officials keep members up to date with events and any other issues that may arise through the Club.
On the Motorsport side, we have an annual championship (usually 8 to 10 rounds) of sprint events (cars against the clock rather than door handle to door handle racing), held at the major motor sport tracks around Victoria (Winton, Phillip Island, Sandown) as well as Broadford and Wodonga TAFE, and occasionally at The Bend in SA.
Some of our members also try their hand at Khanacross, taking part in some of the Gippsland Car Club annual Khanacross Championship rounds or try their hand at online iRacing.
Club Captain
Craig Dixon
email: clubcaptain@mx5vic.org.au
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Past Club Events Gallery
Club: Tassy Tour 2025 (4472)Sat Mar 29 2025 – Sun Apr 6 2025
Five days of MX-5 drives, socialising and motorsport at the 2024 edition of this bienniel national event. Twenty-three members of the Vic-Tas Club made the trip.
The Club was back at the AGP Motor Fest in 2024, albeit with a reduced allocation of display spaces.
After a Covid-induced hiatus, the new members night was back, with a gathering at Berwick Mazda.
12 gleaming NAs gathered at Black Rock House for a Show’n’Shine.
Our Chapters
Western Victoria
Founded: 12 April 2009
The Club’s Western Victoria Chapter is based around Ararat to include members from western Victoria … Ballarat to the SA border, south to the coast, and north to the border region of southern NSW (west of Echuca).
| Chapter Captains | Tenure |
|---|---|
| John Gleeson | 2009-2014 |
| Ian Bradshaw | 2014-2017 |
| Ian & Karen Bradshaw | 2018 |
| Tony Stoffels | 2019 |
| John & Noellene Gleeson | 2020- |
Chapter Captains:
Noellene & John Gleeson
2001 Blue NB8B
Email: western@mx5vic.org.au
Assistant Chapter Captains:
Graeme & Kathy Wood
2002 Grey NB8B
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WV: LANGI GHIRAN RUN (4426)Sun May 19 2024BALLARAT TO BALLARAT
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2024
An Autumn Run, a run around the backroads from Ballarat to Castlemaine for lunch
A morning run through the Western District and the Otways with a picnic lunch at Barwon South Reservoir.
A fabulous run on roads around and including the Great Ocean Road.
A run from Ballarat the long way to Cardigan Village for lunch.
Central
Founded: 1 March 2012
The Club’s Central Chapter is based in Melbourne to include members residing within 100km of the GPO.
| Tenure | Chapter Captains |
|---|---|
| 2012-2014 | Ron Macdonald |
| 2014-2017 | Geoff Roche |
| 2017-2021 | Katrina & John Palmer |
| 2022- | Chapter Captains Needed |
Chapter Captain:
Currently Vacant
Assistant Chapter Captain:
Currently Vacant
Email: central@mx5vic.org.au
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CEN: ToT to the Rubicon (4753)Thu May 23 2024, 09:30am UTC+10
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2024
Starting from Ballan or Lillydale Lake, a winding scenic drive to the Redesdale Pub
Starting at Yarra Glen, we made our way through a few nice back roads on an easy run to Nagambie.
An Easter Saturday run from Emerald to Drouin along some sensational MX-5 roads with a stop at Noojee and another at Blue Rock Lake. The run finished at Civic Park, Drouin.
A mid-week scenic “hump day+1” Twilight Run, from Warrandyte through the gateway of the Yarra Valley and finishing with a picnic beside the tranquil Yarra River … in Warrandyte!
A brisk run from Wesburn to Lake Mountain via the Reefton Spur.
North-Eastern Victoria
Founded: 15 April 2007
Based in Wangaratta to include members in northern Victoria – north of the Great Dividing Range, east of Echuca and the border region of southern NSW.
Chapter Captain:
Craig Dixon
Email: north-eastern@mx5vic.org.au
Assistant Chapter Captains:
Daryl & Anne Guest
Geoff & Sherrill Sayers
| Tenure | Chapter Captains |
|---|---|
| 2007-2015 | Ron Gillick |
| 2015-2020 | Loz Thomas |
| 2020- | Craig Dixon |
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NEV: King River Cafe run (4355)Fri May 24 2024, 09:30am UTC+10Euroa
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2024
Another day of great roads, great company and great food
A run to the Mitta Mitta pub for lunch … which ended up at Dederang!
A run from Bright to a picnic lunch by the Mitta Mitta river in … Mitta Mitta!
Eastern Victoria
Founded: 30 October 2011
Based around Traralgon to include members from (predominantly) west Gippsland, south of the Great Dividing Range.
| Chapter Captains | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Grant Butler | 2011-2012 |
| Alan Laine | 2012-2014 |
| Peter Ferguson | 2014-2021 |
| Judy Searl | 2021- |
Chapter Captain:
Judy Searl
2010 Silver NC2
Email: eastern@mx5vic.org.au
Assistant Chapter Captains:
Rob Krygsman
1989 & 1993 Classic Red NA,
2004 Velocity Red NB SE
Jeff Searl
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EV: Khanacross Round #3Sun Jun 9 2024Bryant Park Hillclimb
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2024
The brilliant annual Prom Run that just gets bigger each year
Though not a Club Khanacross round, some of our folk went along to wave the flag AND take out 2nd place
A great scenic drive from Trafalgar to Port Albert.
A great run in South Gippsland with lunch at the Mirboo North Brewery.
Round #2 of the 2024 Championship at Bryant Park.
We headed from Moe through some lesser-known Gippsland towns including Yallourn North, Tyers, Glengrarry, Toongabbie, Cowwar and then through Winnindoo, to lunch at The Smokehouse in Rosedale.
The Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport is Australia’s premier Classic Motorsport event. We were invited again to put on an MX-5 Club display, situated on the main straight – a great vantage point to watch the action.
The first round of the 2024 khanacross championship at Bryant Park
The annual start of year gathering.
Northern Tasmania
Founded: 26th/27th April 2008
The Club’s Northern Tasmania Chapter is based around Launceston/Devonport to include members in northern Tasmania – both west and east of the Tamar and south to Ross!
| Chapter Captains | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Ken Beaton | 2008-2011 |
| Ken Beaton / Bruce Harvey | 2011-2012 |
| Bruce Harvey | 2012-2018 |
| Alan McDougall | 2018- |
Chapter Captain:
Alan McDougall
2005 Galaxy Grey NC 3rd Generation Limited
Email: northtas@mx5vic.org.au
Assistant Chapter Captain:
Steven Johnstone
2005 Grey NC1 Limited Edition
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NT: Backroads (4779)Sun Jun 23 2024, 09:00am UTC+10Ashgrove Cheese
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2024
Starting in Rocherlea, we headed towards Lilydale then down to the Flinders Highway, up to Mt Direction and Hillwood and then to lunch at Beauty Point.
Starting at Carric, the route took us around the back of Westbury before heading up over the Gog Range and into Sheffield to participate in a casual Show’n’Shine with a BBQ lunch in King George Park. After lunch the route took us around the back of Mt Roland for more great roads.
Early morning start to get to St Helens via The Sidling, Weldbrough and Pyengana for a fish’n’chips lunch on the St Helens wharf.
We started at Carrick, followed roads along the foothills of the Western Tiers. Then it was up along through Gowrie Park to Braddons lookout then on to our lunch destination at the Forth Hotel.
Southern Tasmania
Founded: 16 March 2008
The Club’s Southern Tasmania Chapter is based in Hobart to include members in and around Hobart and southern Tasmania, south of Ross.
| Chapter Captain | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Fred Thornett | 2008-2009 |
| John Hadrill / John Waldock* | 2009-2012 |
| John Waldock | 2012- |
Chapter Captain
John Waldock
1989 Classic Red NA, 2004 Velocity Red NB SE 2017 Machine Grey Metallic ND RF
Email: southtas@mx5vic.or
Assistant Chapter Captains
David Pitt
2002 Titanium Silver NB
Ian Wheeler
2019 Black ND2 2.0L
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Past Events Gallery
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2024
A run from Granton along the Derwent to lunch at New Norfolk.
Run from Rosny to Huonville via the Channel Hwy and Cygnet.
Run to Port Arthur via Dunalley.
Run to Lower Longley and return via Fern Tree.
Motorsport & iRacing
The Mazda MX-5 is ideal for many forms of motorsport.
The Club runs its own annual Sprint Championship, but Club members participate in other disciplines including khanacross, motorkhanahillclimb, supersprints, racing and targa events outside of the Club Championship.
Introduced in late 2023 is our own iRacing Championship.
You don’t need to be a fast driver, or an experienced one. Just bring your enthusiasm and a desire to get the most from your car and yourself.
| Chapter Captains* | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Greg Savage | 2008-2009 |
| James Saunders | 2009-2010 |
| Robert Downes | 2010-2012 |
| Daniel White | 2012-2014 |
| Tim Emery | 2014-2016 |
| Randy Stagno Navarra | 2016-2018 |
| Gavin Newman | 2018-2020 |
| Paul Ledwith | 2020-2022 |
| Noel Heritage | 2022- |
The following information is by no means authoritative, just a general guide aimed at newcomers. Plenty more information about specific topics can be obtained from the web, books, talking to competitors or by gaining experience for yourself.
- What sort of motor sport events can I do?
- What do I need to compete?
- General tips
- Driving technique
- Modifications for Sprints
- Sprints: The typical day out
Chapter Captain
Noel Heritage
2005 Velocity Red NB8C NBSE
2000 Green NB8B
email: motorsport@mx5vic.org.au
Assistant Chapter Captain
John Downes
1998 Blue NB8A
Next Event
Rnd 5 of 2024 Sprint Championship (AROCA) at Phillip IslandSat Jul 6 2024, 07:00am UTC+10 – 05:00pm UTC+10Phillip Island GP Circuit
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2024
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Another year down – another night of celebration at The Emerald in South Melbourne.
Mazda MX-5 Club iRacing Series
Welcome to the Mazda MX-5 Club iRacing Challenge.
The iRacing Series is exclusively for Mazda MX-5 Club Members*.
Interested in testing your virtual driving skills against other Mazda MX-5 Club members?
Perhaps you want to prepare your lines before taking your actual MX-5 to the track?
Check out these information packs and if you are keen to compete then this is the place for you!
The Mazda MX-5 Club of Victoria & Tasmania is revving its engines to the most thrilling iRacing League, and we want YOU on the starting grid.
This isn’t just a meeting; it’s a turbocharged celebration of speed, strategy, and camaraderie.
Whether you’re a seasoned racer or a casual gamer, join us for an unforgettable evenings of networking and high-octane fun.
This is your chance to be part of the iRacing League that will redefine virtual racing in the Mazda MX-5 community.
But the chequered flag awaits the swift, so don’t miss out!
* Members of all Mazda MX-5 Clubs of Australia are welcome to join as are employees of Mazda Australia.
iRacing Co-Ordinator
Simon Acfield
Email: iracing@mx5vic.org.au
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iRacing Season #3Sun Jun 30 2024, 8:30 pm – Mon Sep 30 2024iRacing Platform
