Kissing the Blarney Stone with Paddy Hopkirk – MotorWerks Magazine
I think the word legend tends to get overused these days, it may be because of social media and how easy it is for people all round the world to acknowledge even mediocre accomplishments. But one gentleman who deservedly can claim the title of ‘living…
HRCR Mini Sport Cup: Hall Trophy Rally 8th Round Review
This weekend saw 14 of our Mini crews take on Blyton Park Test Venue in Lincolnshire to compete in the Hall Trophy Rally for the 8th, and final, Round of the 2018 HRCR Mini Sport Cup. Competing over 10 stages of smooth asphalt, our Mini crews were…
Steve Entwistle at the Northumberland Borders Rally 2018!
JUST seven days after winning his class and finishing third overall on the RAC Rally of the Tests, Steve Entwistle was back in action with 6 EMO for the Northumberland Borders Rally. Entwistle, from Rishton, near Blackburn, was out in search of back-to-back victories after…
6EMO at the Rally of the Tests 2018
STEVE Entwistle scored a unique hat-trick when he won his class on the RAC Rally of The Tests for the third year running. The highly-rated Mini man from Rishton, near Blackburn, also finished third overall on the gruelling four-day event, acknowledged as the toughest regularity…
Happy Birthday Alec Issigonis – The Original Mini Specialist
As Mini specialists, we owe our profession to those who made this wonderful car brand a worldwide success. So with the 18th November being the birth date of Alec Issigonis, the designer of the original Mini, we’re going to take a look back at his…
Classic Mini Specialists In Action In The PokerStars Isle of Man Rally 2018
Over the weekend of 9-10th November, Mini Sport will be in action at the prestigious PokerStars Isle of Man Rally. A National B status stage rally, the event will be taking place on closed roads throughout the island, piquing the interest of local motorsport fans,…
Rally of the Tests 2018 Preview
STEVE Entwistle is aiming to be in a class of his own – for the third year running – when he tackles this week’s RAC Rally of the Tests. The Rishton-based driver has won his category for the last two years, and he’s determined to…
HRCR Mini Sport Cup: Cheviot Stages 7th Round Review
This weekend saw 14 of our Mini crews descend on the Military ranges of Otterburn to compete in the Cheviot Stages Rally for the 7th Round of the 2018 HRCR Mini Sport Cup. Competing over 12 challenging stages, our crews were certainly put to the test in…
Mini WRC’s In Action At The 2018 Cheviot Stages Rally
The Cheviot Stages Rally on the 28th October promises to be a great event for any fan of the Mini WRC. Comprising both The Mini Sport Cup and the Protyre Championship, it’ll be the penultimate round for the former, whilst for the latter, it is…
Mini Action Day 2018
Last weekend once again saw the UK’s oldest, best and only track based Mini Show, Mini Action Day in association with Mini Sport at Castle Combe Circuit in Chippenham, Wiltshire. Our pop-up Mini store was jam-packed with spares & parts for your Classic Minis and our experts were on-hand to…
The Mini: Through The Ages
Throughout the last 50 or so years, The Mini has carved out a unique reputation thanks to its exceptional design, driving experience and economical cost. Even today, despite its mass production days being behind it, this classic car is still loved by so many people…
Paddy Hopkirk Legendary Anniversary Artwork by ArtbyBex
Bex from ArtbyBex has created a unique bespoke artwork piece celebrating the Mini rally victories of Paddy Hopkirk, especially the 1964 Monte Carlo rally victory that changed Patrick Hopkirk into ‘Paddy ‘Hopkirk the Mini Legend forever.’ Within this Limited Edition Legendary Anniversary Artwork, Bex has captured the same hand-built attention to…