The 2006 North American MINI Race Series

This news comes from our friends a the Phil Wicks Ultimate Mini Driving Academy: The Phil Wicks Ultimate Mini Driving Academy announces the North American Mini Championship Race Series. Four events have...

Phil Wicks Driving School

There really is only one way to truly test your MINI and fully understand it’s true performance potential, on the track. One of the better opportunities for MINI owners to do this...

Heel and Toe Shifting Made Simple

Here’s a great primer for all those interested in moving to the next level of shifting by frequent MotoringFile contributor Jerry Bradbury: BE CAREFUL. DRIVE DEFENSIVELY. STAY ALERT. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE 1....

The 2005 US Grand Prix

I think I speak for most MINI owners by saying we all had a great weekend in every respect except for one thing. There was no F1 race.

The 2005 John Cooper Challenge

What’s the John Cooper Challenge you ask? The ultimate way to test your skill and your JCW MINI. As another season of the JCW Challenge is about to get underway we thought...

Paddy Hopkirk Enters Hall of Fame

Via Carkeys.co.uk: Paddy Hopkirk, the darling of the golden years of rallying, has been honoured with a place in Irish sport’s Hall of Fame, joining previous inductees George Best and Mary Peters...

On This Day 39 Years Ago

Another important moment in Mini history, this time brought to you by the BBC’s On This Day website: 1966: Future of Monte Carlo Rally in Doubt The Monte Carlo rally has ended...