The club will be making a first appearance at this year’s event, to be held at the British Motor Museum at Gaydon in Warwickshire on Sunday 4 August. Cliff Porter has been busy assembling a display of 20 vehicles representing the Mini across the ages, which will be on show just across from the main… Continue reading National Metro & Mini Show
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HRCR Mini Sport Cup 2019
New for our 2019 calendar is the JD Competition Tyres Bob Shaw Memorial Brawdy Stages Rally, covering eight miles of smooth, yet erosive, surfaces for each run, our crews had six stages to complete, writes Cara Jackson of MiniSport. With only seven of our Mini teams registered, many of our crews tried to get a run… Continue reading HRCR Mini Sport Cup 2019
July edition of CooperWorld is out
July sees the latest edition of the club’s acclaimed magazine CooperWorld mailed to members, with 68 pages of news, views, technical support and photographs from events over the last month or so. Editor Paul Sulma has again produced a magazine to be proud of, which promotes the club beyond the 2,000 subscribers who receive it… Continue reading July edition of CooperWorld is out
Club secures new sponsor
Mini Cooper Register (MCR) has secured a new sponsor in Hagerty Insurance, who join MiniSport in supporting the club. Run by avid classic car owners and enthusiasts, Hagerty is dedicated to the development of specialist insurance and do not offer any other insurance products such as household or travel cover. Their aim is to offer… Continue reading Club secures new sponsor
60th Anniversary Diamond Mini Tour
Not to be missed, this birthday celebration event is being held on Sunday 25th August, incorporating a 70 mile scenic route starting at the National Motorcycle Museum on J6 of the M42 and passing the Longbridge factory en route to the iconic Shelsley Walsh hillclimb, where there will be rally cars, trade stands and live… Continue reading 60th Anniversary Diamond Mini Tour
National Mini Day Concours Results
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu on Sunday 9 June for another successful National Mini Day. Congratulations to all our Concours prize winners who were as follows: Class Place Name Car Class 1 2nd Scott Turner MK3 Cooper S 1st Chris Krzywiec MK1 Austin Cooper Class 2… Continue reading National Mini Day Concours Results
Works cars at IMM Bristol
On Sunday 11th August, IMM 2019 will be having a huge birthday party to celebrate the Mini’s 60th birthday! In addition to the trade stands, displays of special Minis & live music, the Sunday show will also host a Show & Shine, prize givings & much more. All IMM weekend tickets will include free entry… Continue reading Works cars at IMM Bristol
All roads led to Beaulieu for National Mini Day
After two days of rain had threatened to dampen spirits and the National Motor Museum showground, the sun shone and the cars and their drivers came out in force to Beaulieu to celebrate 60 years of the Mini. Once again, Graham Robson was holding the microphone, using his expert knowledge to keep everyone abreast of… Continue reading All roads led to Beaulieu for National Mini Day
The Italian Job at National Mini Day
Author Matthew Field has followed up his original work, which he wrote at the age of 19, with a new 335-page book “The Self Preservation Society: 50 Years of The Italian Job” to celebrate the iconic film’s anniversary. The book is based on more than 50 in-depth interviews with the cast and crew, and beautifully… Continue reading The Italian Job at National Mini Day
Paddy Hopkirk joins National Mini Day
Mini Cooper legend and club honorary member Paddy Hopkirk will be joining our National Mini Day at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu on Sunday 9 June. Paddy, who is a brand ambassador for our sponsor Mini Sport, will be on their stand from 12.00 – 2.00, so do go along and say hello. The… Continue reading Paddy Hopkirk joins National Mini Day