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…
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…
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…
HRCR Mini Sport Cup: Abingdon CAR-nival 3rd Round Review
A scorching Sunday saw the third round of the 2018 HRCR Mini Sport Cup, with the Abingdon CAR-nival organised through a combined effort of Craven MC, Farnborough District MC and Sutton Cheam MC. A new location for the Championship calendar, Abingdon Airfield offers crews 70 miles of fast-paced tarmac set…
Mini Sport Sponsored Dave Drew: 2018 Dunlop Mini Miglia Challenge 5th & 6th Round Report
Thruxton 50th Anniversary Meeting Mini Miglia Rounds 5 & 6 This meeting was a celebration meeting for Thruxton Race Circuit 50th Birthday and Thruxton put on a fantastic show with Formula 1 World Champion Nigel Mansell and the voice of F1 legend commentator Murray Walker…
Mini Sport Sponsored Dave Drew: 2018 Dunlop Mini Miglia Challenge 3rd & 4th Round Report
Dunlop Mini Miglia Championship Rounds 3 & 4 Snetterton 300 Qualifying A large entry of Miglia’s lined up for qualification, so trying to find the best place to be for either a slipstream tow or the ultimate clear lap was always going to be hard…
Mini Sport Sponsored Leon Wightman: 2018 Dunlop Mini Miglia Challenge 3rd & 4th Round Report
Race Report Snetterton – 12/13th May. Well with the Mini Sport backed Mini Seven all prepped and looking today after Pembrey, it was a welcome, shorter 2 hour drive to the next round of the Dunlop Mini Se7en Championship in Norfolk. It’s a hectic time…