Rallying

Mk1 Mini Cooper S, 3.2 Days, 750 miles RAC Rally of the Tests 2022 The most gruelling event on the annual calendar. The ultimate test of crew and Mini. Race en­gi­neers must have a unique skillset, com­bin­ing an in­tri­cate knowl­edge of ve­hi­cle dy­nam­ics with a flair for ama­teur psy­chol­ogy when in­still­ing be­lief in the driver. Hav­ing en­gi­neered Jean Alesi to...

25th September saw the Mini Sport Cup head for the Otterburn ranges for the penultimate round. Eight Minis had entered but unfortunately, two of the crews had to withdraw due to damage sustained on the previous round in Belgium at the Tour of Flanders Rally. So round 8 of the Mini Sport Cup saw that the event had changed from...

As a ‘Throwback Thursday’ this week, I thought it was time for a notable look at the legendary NCK – the prestigious Road Rally Mini. Cyril Bolton’s NCK has been regarded my enthusiasts as the ‘Ultimate Road Rally Mini’. A unique example of a Rally Mini, which poses some unconventional modifications and a lot of history. Header image: Cyril Bolton...

Finally back in the Mini hot seat after two years with no rallies, we caught up with Team Mini Sport's Jack Hartley following his return from Mull Rally 2021... "After two years away, we returned to Mull in the Mini, seeded car 101. James Campbell, from Craignure, offered to navigate for me on this year’s event so I took him...