Rallying

Dixies Challenge 2023 The adrenaline-fueled, second round of the HRCR Mini Sport Cup took place over the challenging, army training, Eypynt ranges, renowned for their blind crests, unseen bends, and large jumps. This formidable terrain promised to push every mini crew to their limits, captivating both participants and spectators alike. Despite the initial enthusiasm of […]

The Mike Sones Memorial rally  The first round of the 2023 Mini Sport Cup, organized by the Historic Rally Car Register, started in spectacular fashion! Although ten crews had entered, only eight were able to start due to two cars not being ready on time. Despite the snow-covered roads at Weston Park, the event went […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]