Classic Mini Screams Past Record at Bonneville
Bonneville is legendary. The Mini Cooper 970S enjoys cult status. What do you get when you combine the two? A fantastic record. An average 251 km/h (155.96 mph). If you want to...
Schmarl Tops Table
[Official Release] Others may have claimed wins, but Jürgen Schmarl moved to the top of the table. The MINI Trophy in Spielberg/Austria provided real MINI-style racing with plenty of action and a...
New Zealanders Build Classic Mini Bonneville Salt Racer
Three New Zealanders have converted a 1964 Mini Cooper S into a racing missile and are now out to set a new speed record in the USA. Their goal: 250 km/h. Garry...
The DesafÃo Litoral Feels the Heat
Shortly before the end of the DesafÃo Litoral in South America, Nani Roma of the X-raid Team is required to push to the limit with his MINI ALL4 Racing in order to...
Dakar Winner Stéphane Peterhansel & MINI Win the Baja Spain
Official Release: Dakar expert Stéphane Peterhansel usually covers just over 500 kilometres of special stage in a day, not a complete rally. Although the Baja Spain is more of a sprint than...
Nürburgring to Close its Gates?
The Rhein Zeitung newspaper said on Tuesday that well placed sources have stated the European Commission was not going to rescue the Nürburgring GmbH firm, essentially sealing the fate of the famed...
Fulfilling a Childhood Dream in a MINI
[From MINI Motorsport] Even as a four-year-old, Vicky Van de Walle knew one thing: she wanted to be a rally driver. The Belgian became a co-driver at 17 and moved into the...
Up Against The Big Boys in a MINI
[Official Release] Three race weekends in just 22 days: June was a busy month for RSR Motorsports and its MINI racing cars in the USA. The team’s reward is the title “MINI...
Video: AC Schnitzer Builds One Fast Coupe
German tuning company AC Schnitzer has built a racing car based on the MINI JCW Coupe. Dubbed the Raptor, AC Schnitzer have released a video of the car claiming it to be...
A Preview of MINI at the Track This Weekend
Official News: MINI fans who live for circuit racing are in for a real treat this weekend. Events will be held in five series, in which many private MINI teams will line...