That time again… Winter Tyres
Mini Sport have Winter Tyres in stock yet again! The Yokohama Iceguard Ig30 145/70 R12 and the Nankang SV2 145/70 R12 69T are currently on offer at great prices, however we have limited stock and winter is fast approaching. take a look at our full range of winter…
Louise Thomas succeeds in raising £££ for Marie Curie
Louise Thomas recently took part in “the worlds best rally’ The Mull Rally in her Mini Sport prepared classic Mini. Louise competed with the aim of not only having fun but to raise valuable funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care, which is a very worthy…
Mull Rally 2014 Report
The 2014 Mull Rally was met with much anticipation from the team at Mini Sport, knowing that we had competitive cars and very capable drivers. In fact, after a run of bad luck over the last few years, everyone was hopeful that 2002 winner Daniel…
Mull Rally 2014
Its that time again! The beginning of October always signifies Mini Sports annual pilgrimage to the Isle of Mull to compete in what is renowned as ‘the Worlds toughest Rally’, The Tunnock’s Mull Rally. Now in its 45th year, people have travelled from all over…
Mini Seven Race Report – Croft
So here we are, the end of another season. It’s come so soon, and we have travelled the furthest for the last round of the Mini Se7en Challenge, to Croft circuit near Darlington. With everything to play for in the top 10 of the series,…
Win a chance to be Paddy Hopkirk’s ‘navigator’ at the Kop Hill Climb
To commemorate Paddy Hopkirk’s 50th anniversary of his 1964 Monte Carlo Rally victory, SKIDZ will be paying tribute to Paddy at the Kop Hill Climb by offering two visitors the chance to take the place of the late Henry Liddon, who won the Monte Carlo…
Entwistle HRCR Clubman Championship Update
Here is the latest update on Steven Entwistles progress in the HRCR Clubman Championship, courtesy of Neil Johnson of the Lancashire Telegraph: STEVE Entwistle snatched finish from failure on last weekend’s Vale of Clywd Classic. An accomplished mechanic as well as rally driver, Entwistle used all his spannering skills…
33 EJB Replica at Goodwood Revival
The amazing replica of 33EJB, expertly built by the late Graham McConnell and now owned by paddy Hopkirk himself, will be attending the Goodwood Revival, a three-day festival held each September at Goodwood Circuit since 1998 for the types of road racing cars and motorcycle that would have competed during the…
Mini Sport Restored Cooper T72 Returns to Goodwood
Here at Mini Sport we have been given the privilege of restoring a Cooper F3 T72 and have done so with the upmost care and attention to detail. To work on such a car, with such an amazing history isn’t an opportunity that comes around…
Mini Grand 24 Hour Race
You may remember previously on the Mini Sport blog, a mention of a 24 hour endurance race for Minis. This is a relatively new event and is currently incorporated with the 2CV 24 hour race that takes place annually as the showcase event of the…
Mini Seven Race Report – Donnington Park
Here is the latest Mini Seven report from Leon Wightman: Still on a metaphorical high after my first podium and fastest lap at Oulton Park, Donnington and rounds 11 and 12 of the Mini Se7en Challenge couldn’t come quickly enough. Donnington Park is nestled firmly…
Paddy Hopkirk will be attending the Rally Drivers Ball
The Rally Drivers Charity Ball will be held at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel, Accrington, Lancashire from 6.30pm on the 6th September and will include a motor show during the day, a charity bike ride and a fantastic line-up of live entertainment including an auction and rallying…