Rallying
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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...
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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...
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Categories: Mini Sport News & Rallying
Rally Mini NCK - Nice one Cyril!
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... -
Categories: Mini Sport Cup & Rallying
Team Mini Sport’s Jack Hartley & James Campbell: Mull Rally 2021 Review
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...