Classic Mini Accessories For Any Dedicated Fan
The Mini originally captured attention for its ability to be an economical drive and then surprised everyone by showing off a great racing ability during the 1960s. It’s the image of the Mini that stays with people though – even those who aren’t necessarily fans…
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…
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…
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…
Mini Cooper Register: Mini Wipers Trip 2018
We had decided to organise a trip to Ypres (Ieper) in 2016 while driving some of the lanes just outside the city. We had been to the IMM in Belgium and suffered some very cold camping. On the last night, we had decided to book…
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…
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…
John Cooper – How He Revolutionised Motorsport and Inspired Mini Specialists
The 17th July 2018 will mark what would have been the 95th birthday of a major figure in the history of the Mini and Motorsport in general. John Cooper became an auto racing legend thanks to his rear-engined chassis design that would go on to…
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…