Mini Sport News

Join Mini Sport at National Mini Day 2025 – A Must for All Mini Enthusiasts! Sunday 8th June 2025 | 🕙 10:00am – 5:00pm | 📍 Beaulieu, Hampshire SO42 7ZN We’re proud to announce that Mini Sport, sponsors of the Mini Cooper Register, will be attending the National Mini Day 2025 – one of the [...]

The Mk1 1967 Mini Cooper Restoration Journey Begins At Mini Sport, every classic Mini tells a story – and Neil Ohayon’s Mk1 1967 Mini Cooper 998cc is no exception. Finished in the iconic Almond Green with an Old English White Roof, this little legend is now in our hands for a full ground-up restoration. From [...]

Bringing the Best of Mini Sport to Europe! For Mini enthusiasts across Europe, getting the right parts and expert advice for your Classic Mini has just become easier than ever. Mini Sport EU is back, offering a seamless shopping experience for Mini owners across the continent—complete with fast shipping, local support, and the same world-class [...]

A Blank Canvas: The Beginning of the Journey The project began with a pristine foundation—a Japanese-import Mini Cooper 1.3 SPi. Known for their excellent condition and consistent quality, Japanese-import Minis provide the perfect starting point for high-spec conversions. Stripped to its bare shell, the Mini became a blank canvas for what would soon become a [...]

The classic Mini is an icon, and at its heart lies the legendary A-Series engine, a marvel of British engineering that powered Minis through decades of motorsport success and road-going adventures. However, with time, even the most robust components of the A-Series have become harder to source, especially the 12G940 cylinder head, a cornerstone of [...]

Port Talbot Motor Club's Successful Two-Day Rally Event Port Talbot Motor Clubs first foray into a two-day event over the Epynt Military Ranges proved to be a great success for both the Mini Cup and Cat 1 Cup contenders even if logistics were a little challenging. In short, the rally began with a ceremonial start [...]

Argyll Stages Rally 2024: A Thrilling Challenge for the Mini Cup Crews 21st/22nd June 2024 The 3rd round of this years HRCR Mini Cup series saw crews making their way north of the border to Dunoon for the spectacular twists, turns and jumps of the double points scoring, Argyll Stages Rally, set on closed public [...]

Sunshine and Showdowns: The Dixies Challenge Returns to Epynt The second round of the 2024 HRCR Mini Cup returned to the popular venue of the Epynt Military Ranges for the Pitstop Garage Dixies Challenge Rally. Nine Crews made the trip to South Wales to do battle on the 10 stages on the western side of [...]

The Agbo Stages Rally of 2024 kicked off amidst challenging conditions at Weston Park on March 17th. With 12 registered Minis, the championship promised fierce competition, despite two withdrawals due to unforeseen family circumstances. Among the entrants were three past Mini Cup champions, ensuring a lineup brimming with talent. As the rally commenced with a [...]

Restoring the brightwork and lights on your classic Mini is more than just about aesthetics—it's about ensuring functionality and adding those final touches that bring your build to life. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps we took on the Bogus 2 Mini build, from replacing damaged headlight bowls to installing the grille [...]