Paddy Hopkirk wins the Guild of Motoring Writers President’s Trophy
The Guild of Motoring Writers President’s Trophy This is awarded each year by the Guild President Nick Mason for outstanding achievement in the field of international automobilism. Winner – Patrick Barron Hopkirk MBE! Known to everyone as Paddy, the Belfast born racer cut his teeth in…
Paddy Hopkirk and The Mini That Won The Monte Carlo Rally
They said that ‘it couldn’t be done’ – the little, economical car winning on one of the most difficult rally courses in the world. But it was done – 55 years ago, Paddy Hopkirk piloted his modified Mini Cooper through the slutch and snow of…
Against All Odds: Paddy Hopkirk In A Mini Cooper Wins The Monte Carlo Rally, 55 Years On
One of the reasons why many of us enjoy watching sport, no matter the type, is that it sometimes throws up great stories that provide us with memories that last a lifetime. They may even perhaps inspire us to take up something – Paddy Hopkirk…
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…
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…
BREAKING NEWS: PADDY HOPKIRK CONFIRMED TO ATTEND 2018’S MINI ACTION DAY
Proudly celebrating its 26th anniversary in 2018, Castle Combe Circuit’s Mini Action Day promises to become THE place to be for any self-respecting Mini fanatic when it takes over the Wiltshire race track once again on Saturday 29 September. With vast paddock displays boasting hundreds…
Rory to navigate Paddy on Titanic Déjà vu Ulster.
Rory Kennedy has navigated for many of the greatest drivers in British and Irish rallying. His mentor, the late great Bertie Fisher, Gary Jennings, Mark Higgins, Niall McShea and Stephen Finlay to name but a few. Rory was twice winner of British Rally Championship co-drivers…
Paddy Hopkirk Opens the Sound of Speed Festival
This weekend Mini Sport travelled down to the Sound of Speed Festival at High Wycombe with Paddy Hopkirk and his iconic 33EJB replica to open the event! It was a fantastic day out for Paddy Hopkirk & Mini Sport, with over £40000 being raised for…
Paddy Hopkirk MBE to attend Lancaster Insurance Classic & Supercars Show
Organisers of the Lancaster Insurance Classic & Supercars Show are absolutely thrilled to announce Paddy Hopkirk will be attending this year’s show. Taking place on 15th July at Sherborne Castle, Paddy will be welcomed by the team following an invitation from his close friend and…
Hopkirk puts Titanic Déjà Vu Ulster in his Diary.
PRESS RELEASE Embargo 26th. February 2018 31st August – 1st September 2018. Hopkirk puts Titanic Déjà Vu Ulster in his Diary. Five times Circuit of Ireland Rally winner, Paddy Hopkirk, has confirmed that he will be returning to his native Belfast to take part in…