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…
Mini WRC Interest In The Carryduff Down Rally 2018
The Down Rally is back on the 21st July, with Mini WRC interest in the shape of John Cooper Works WRC, participating in the Protyre MSA Asphalt Rally Championship and the Northern Ireland Stage Rally Championship respectfully. This year’s event, once again sponsored by Carryduff…
Mini Engines: A Brief History of One of Britain’s Most Well-Loved Cars
The Mini is one of the most recognisable and well-loved vehicles around. For over 50 years, its abilities to offer a unique driving experience for the fraction of the cost of other vehicles has seen it gain admirers from all over the world. At the…
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…
Team Mini Sport’s Stuart Shaw at the Special Olympics!
Winning at the Special Olympics! Here at Mini Sport, Classic Minis are our passion – however we also love to celebrate the talents and achievements of our Team of Mini Specialists across the board. We’d like to take the opportunity to introduce you to a…
Mini Sport Take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks!
Tomorrow your favourite Mini Specialists be taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks in aid of Prevent Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer UK & Rosemere Cancer Foundation! The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, made up of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside & Ingleborough, covers a total walking distance of 24.5 miles and our Mini Specialists…
National Mini Cooper Day – A Perfect Day Out For Any Mini Specialist
This past Sunday saw the National Mini Cooper Day return to Beaulieu, in Hampshire for its 35th birthday. As one of the more significant events on the Mini calendar, it was well attended by Mini enthusiasts and industry insiders alike. Being a Mini specialist here…