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The MINI Cooper and Countryman Are Going Rally Racing in the U.S.

Nov 7, 25Nov 8, 25

MINI is heading back where it belongs, to the gravel, the mud, and the fast-flowing stages of rally racing. LAP Motorsport, the longtime partner behind MINI USA’s race and off-road programs, will...

Video: The Forgotten MINI JCW Coupe Race Car & its Nurburgring Assault

Months before the F58 MINI Coupe’s debut that fall, MINI dramatically debuted a fully prepped race car ready to tackle the ring. Complete with a semi-automatic transmission, coil-over suspension, racing brakes, roll...

Jul 28, 25Jul 28, 25

2nd Gen MINI Cooper | 2006-2014 2nd Gen MINIs | 2006-2014 JCW JCW GP Motorsports R58 Coupe

The MINI GP Coupe – The Race-Bred MINI That Never Was

The inside story of what could have been the greatest track MINI of all time. It was tantalizingly close—yet never meant to be. In 2012, MINI was hard at work finalizing the...

Jul 27, 25Jul 27, 25

F66 MINI Cooper (ICE) JCW Motorsports

MINI JCW & Bulldog Racing Clinch a Gritty Podium at Nürburgring 24 Hours

Another podium. Another test passed. MINI John Cooper Works and Bulldog Racing have wrapped the 2025 Nürburgring 24 Hours with a strong second-place finish in the SP3T class—marking their third consecutive podium...

Jun 23, 25Jun 22, 25

JCW Motorsports

MINI Places P2 in the Nurburgring 24 Hours! (Developing…)

After a grueling 24 hours, MINI has taken the checkered in P2 in the SP 3T class. While it’s not a class win like last year, it’s a huge result for the...

Jun 22, 25Jun 22, 25

Motorsports

Live Updates & Streaming: MINI at the 2025 Nurburgring 24 Hours

The MINI Bulldog Racing Team is once again taking on its role of giant killer at the most grueling 24 Hours race in the world: The 24 Hours of Nurburgring. Follow below...

Jun 21, 25Jun 22, 25

4th Gen MINI Cooper | 2024 - 2031 F66 MINI Cooper (ICE) JCW Motorsports

MINI at the Nurburgring 24 Hours – How to Watch & What to Expect

Following last year’s SP3T class win, MINI and Bulldog Racing return to the Nürburgring 24 Hours on June 21–22, 2025, aiming to defend their title with a more seasoned team, a refined...

Jun 20, 25Jun 20, 25

Motorsports

MINI’s Nurburgring 24 Hours Driver Line-Up is Set and there’s a Surprise Addition

MINI has just unveiled the full roster for its 2025 Nürburgring 24?hour assault—and eyes will be locked on one big change: Charlie Cooper won’t be behind the wheel. Instead, Bulldog Racing and...

Jun 17, 25Jun 17, 25

F56 Two-Door Hardtop JCW Motorsports

How a Manual MINI and Charlie Cooper Took on the 2023 Nurburgring 24 Hours

MINI at the Nürburgring 2023: A Manual Gearbox, a Podium Finish, and a Story Worth Telling This weekend MINI heads back to the Nurburgring to tackle the famous 24 Hour race. So...

Jun 17, 25Jun 16, 25

JCW Motorsports

MINI Cooper JCW Targets Back-to-Back Nürburgring 24 Hours Victories

MINI and Bulldog Racing are heading back to the Nürburgring 24 Hours—not to bask in the glow of last year’s SP-3T class victory, but to defend it. After their 2024 triumph, the...

Jun 10, 25Jun 10, 25

Classic Mini | 1959 - 2000 Motorsports

Paddy Hopkirk’s Iconic 1966 Winning Monte Carlo Mini Cooper S Is for Sale

In the pantheon of motorsport legends, few cars have etched their names as indelibly as the Mini Cooper S. Among these, one stands out—not just for its rallying prowess but for the...

Jun 3, 25Jun 3, 25