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…
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…
Mini WRC In Action At The 2018 Le Rallye Charlemagne
On the 29th and 30th September, the Mini Sport team will be attending the prestigious Le Rallye Charlemagne, which is taking place in Hautmont, Northern France. Organised by racing promotions company Genesis Sport and local rally club ASA 59, the event will see Mini WRC…
Revamped HRCR Championships for 2019
Good News for 2019…. The HRCR are pleased to announce a major overhaul to their current stage championships. To reflect the increasing success and number of competitors The Mini Sport Cup, in its tenth year, will now become a stand-alone championship, probably the biggest single-model…
140 Miles with Rallying Legends, 115 cars, 300 Smiles and two happy Charities
That just about sums up Titanic Déjà Vu Ulster 2018 where Walter Rohrl and Paddy Hopkirk led a cavalcade of 115 cars through the Antrim stages. 300 guests smiled at the gala dinner in Titanic Belfast and listened in awe to what a twice World…
HRCR Mini Sport Cup: Tour of Flanders 5th & 6th Round Review
The weekend of the 31st August/1st September saw 9 of our Mini crews make the journey overseas to Belgium to compete in the Conxion Omloop van vlaanderen Tour of Flanders for the 5th and 6th Rounds of the HRCR Mini Sport Cup. Competing over the course…
Mini Engines At The Ready…It’s The 5th & 6th Rounds of The Mini Sport Cup
On the 31st August and 1st September, Mini engines will be going through all the gears in the 5th and 6th rounds of the Mini Sport Cup, as the Tour of Flanders gets underway. Held in northern Belgium, this rallying event, featuring many historical cars,…
Mini Gearbox At The Ready – We’re Moving Into The 4th Round of The Mini Sport Cup
Many a Mini gearbox will need to be in top condition, as Sunday 5th August will see the 4th round of the Mini Sport Cup take place near the picturesque Solway Coast, in the Scottish Borders. Part of the HRCR ‘oldSTAGER’, the event is open…
The Effectiveness of Mini Specialists Trade Stands At Rally Events
One of the great things about the rally events we attend – aside from seeing some fantastic racing by the classic cars we love – is that it allows us to meet fellow Mini enthusiasts, as we swap stories and share advice and expertise. It…
HRCR Mini Sport Cup: Solway Coast Historic Rally 4th Round Review
Sunday saw the fourth round of the HRCR Mini Sport Cup kick off with the Solway Coast Historic Rally organised by Solway Car Club, returning to the Solway Ranges, Dundrennan. The Championship is now at the half-way point and the competition is hotter than ever…