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British Mini Showdown Results update

2009-11-02T11:40:00.003Z

Image via WikipediaNow you can check your performance at British Mini Showdown 2009 by downloading the spreadsheet that covers every single quarter mile run in each class. showing reaction times, 60 foot times, terminal speeds and more.Giving you incentive for next year and showing you where to improve on your times.download now at www.britishminiclub.co.uk/showdowndata2009.xls

British Mini Fair 2010 - booking forms now available

2009-10-09T16:12:00.003+01:00

The Party Continues....British Mini Days brought to you by the British Mini Club are some of the most popular Mini events every year with over 15,000 visitors in 2008. Book your entry into Pride of Ownership, Trade stand, Autojumble space or Club Stand for British Mini Fair January 25th 2009If you are a trader, autojumbler or club simply download the relvent pdf, fill it in with your requirements

British Mini Fair 2010 Pride of Ownership form.

2009-09-28T12:50:00.002+01:00

We also have a large display of both classic and new MINI in the Pride of Ownership awards. Mini owners wishing to display at the show get two FREE passes along with being parked in the main hall indoors. This part of the show is sponsored By AutoGlym with awards for the best 2 Minis in each class. Do you want to be a part of Pride of Ownership at British Mini Fair 2010? Have you got a classic

Mini is 50: Car Magazine celebrates

2009-09-23T14:01:00.004+01:00

The November issue of Car Magazine is dedicated to to the 50th birthday of the Mini. With 33 pages full of Mini stories. They have got together 6 of the magazines top writers to celebrate the birthday of the year.Including Gavin Green driving across Australia in a MINI, Anthony Constant recalls crashing a classic Mini and how it cured a habit for him. Four more writers include stories of Monte

British Mini Fair 2010

2009-09-21T11:41:00.003+01:00

Image via WikipediaThe British Mini Club are proud to bring you British Mini Fair 2010 on January 31st. The UK's number one indoor Mini event is held at Staffordshire County Showground near Stafford every year and continues to grow.. Latest.. Be a part of the Vantastic Mini Van display as the van celebrates it's 50th year...Vantastic Display Mini Van hits 50 years. The Mini Van celebrates it's

British Mini Day Uttoxeter - Busy

2009-09-06T14:35:00.002+01:00

Mark Wynn-Smith arriving at British Mini Day at Uttoxeter racecourse ready for a busy day in the grand final of the Premier Class concours.At the moment it is 14.40 in the afternoon and just waiting for the next display by Russ Swift. The first one at 11.30 drew a massive appreciative crowd in the main grandstand. Russ is incredible and the crowd loved him.I have just had a wonder around the

Getting ready for Uttoxeter

2009-09-05T22:05:00.002+01:00

We have been on site all day on Saturday (5th Sept) preparing the showground for the British Mini Clubs final event of 2009.Already a number of Minis are lined up for concours, being prepared ready for the big day. The 3 you can see in the image have come all the way from Northern Ireland. The Brooklands Green Mini is very rare indeed, being number 249 of the 250 of the John Cooper Works Minis

British Mini Day Uttoxeter Press Release

2009-09-04T16:30:00.002+01:00

Image by Getty Images via DaylifeIt might be a little late now but press releases are available for British Mini Day Uttoxeter. They include details of the show and British Mini Club contact detailswww.britishminiclub.co.uk

British Mini Day featured on Mini World

2009-09-04T15:39:00.003+01:00

Mini World Magazine have featured on the website our British Mini Day at Uttoxeter Racecourse this sunday 6th September. Focusing on the chance to win an amazing Mini 30Mini World say "British Mini Club shows have given away some fantastic cars in recent raffles, but this prize surely tops them all. It is unregistered with only 12 miles on the clock and is valued between £10,000-15,000. "

Mini turns 50 August 26th 2009

2009-08-27T07:08:00.003+01:00

The MINI brand will turn 50 on 26 August 2009. Fifty years ago to the day, the British Motor Corporation (BMC) unveiled the result of its quest to design a new and revolutionary compact car. The very first sales brochures praised the Morris Mini-Minor’s “extraordinary future promise”. Fifty years later, we know that few vehicle concepts have survived as long or achieved such popularity. No other

See Russ Swift Live at Uttoxeter

2009-08-26T16:43:00.003+01:00

See the legendary Russ Swift perform LIVE at the British Mini Clubs British Mini Day at Uttoxeter Racecourse 6th September 2009, Sponsored by our good friends at Sytner Nottingham MINI.You may remember Russ from the incredible Austin Montego advert from 1987. He has since become a world record breaking stunt driver, famous all over the world. Well known for his incredible record breaking

Clubs can Win at British Mini Day Uttoxeter 2009

2009-08-20T17:23:00.002+01:00

Image via WikipediaMINI CLUBS AT UTTOXETER The Big 3 club awards. Hi to all you Mini fans. The British Mini Club would like to welcome you all to join us at our last British Mini Day on the 6th September at Uttoxeter Racecourse. We have a very special event lined up for members of your club with discount entry and loads of competitions with cash prizes to help boost your club funds. 1: Club

British Mini Showdown 2009 Results

2009-07-13T13:15:00.003+01:00

The record was smashed at the British Mini Showdown. Stuart Meades reclaimed his crown. J class is looking very competitive and the new MINI is starting to post some very good times.. at the British Mini Showdown 2009 at the Shakespeare County Raceway The incredible Stuart Mead reclaimed his crown from last years winner Nathan Dobson, with an amazing sub 10 seconds run of 9.78 seconds. Can

XPart provides parts reassurance for Classic Mini owners

2009-07-10T16:59:00.004+01:00

Classic Mini owners still have access to parts for their cars via XPart’s nationwide wholesaler and AutoService centre network As Mini celebrates its fiftieth birthday, XPart is reassuring the UK’s 35,000 Classic Mini owners that parts are still available for their treasured cars. With many original Minis now cherished and well maintained collectors’ items, finding a reliable source of supply

Dare The Dyno club discount at British Mini Showdown

2009-07-08T14:35:00.003+01:00

Our good friends at Dare The Dyno have a fantastic offer for all clubs attending British Mini Clubs Britsh Mini Showdown at the Shakespeare County Raceway this weekend. July 11th and 12th sees the ulitmate performance Mini weekendClubs can save upto £120 by booking as a group on Dare The Dyno to see who has the best Mid Range Shootout on the dayFor more details on this amazing offer vist our

MINI makes 1.5 million

2009-07-06T13:11:00.001+01:00

Image via WikipediaOxford: Just weeks after celebrating MINI’s 50th birthday, another milestone was reached today as the 1.5 millionth car rolled off Plant Oxford’s production line, since the launch of the new MINI in 2001. Business Minister Ian Lucas MP, responsible for

BMC Tour 2009 continues

2009-06-29T16:55:00.002+01:00

The next event that the BMC will be attending is The Gaydon Mini Festival, Sunday 5th July at the British Motor Heritage Museum, Gaydon near Warwick We have space on the BMC stand for both MINI and classic Mini. Come along and enjoy what promises to be a packed show with lots of attractions: Including Russ Swift precision driving in Classic Minis. Also an audience with the Daleks Call the

Dare The Dyno at British Mini Showdown

2009-06-29T11:11:00.003+01:00

New for 2009 at British Mini Showdown is 'Dare The Dyno' For just £35 for 2 runs you could win the MID POINT BHP SHOOT OUT! How does that work? 2000rpm to max rpm in 3rd gear (owner to decide this limit) and 1st to 4th gear for qualifying for the MID POINT BHP SHOOT OUT. All results go onto a spreadsheet and the winner is picked from the middle. That way anyone can win and the winner gets the

MINI E gets Government green light for UK trial

2009-06-27T06:42:00.003+01:00

BMW Group-led consortium is a winner in Technology Strategy Board £25m Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator competitionThe British government body that exists to promote business innovation in technology announced yesterday that a consortium led by BMW Group will be supported by a proportion of a £25m fund, enabling the MINI E to be introduced and tested on British roads by a mixture of private,

Strike halts Mini producer

2009-06-27T06:26:00.000+01:00

Staff at BMW’s Mini plant in Oxford have been sent home until Monday (June 29) after production was halted for a second day by a strike involving French suppliers. BMW said a French firm which provides bearings for the cars’ steering units is being hit by an industrial dispute. Close to 4,000 workers are employed at Mini’s Cowley plant and managers are monitoring the

MINI last in JD Power Survey

2009-06-24T15:10:00.002+01:00

The latest JD Power Quality survey has appeared in the USA and surprisingly places MINI in last position. Although in the question "would you reccomend your car" it comes second only to Porsche. With Lexus (of course) winning again and Hyundai, of all cars, moving up to fourth.Jim McDowell of MINI USA took the time to appear on CNBC News to respond to quality concerns. He seems to blame the

BMC @ new MINI Day

2009-06-21T10:17:00.000+01:00

The British Mini Club are at the very first new MINI Day at the Manby Motorplex near Louth in Lincolnshire. A lot of new MINIS are on display on club stands around the areana. The world famous Russ Swift will be showing his skills soon as well. We have even seen a Metro 6R4 in the show, remember them in their Rallying heyday. Looks like it could be a good show today

British Mini Club on Tour 2009

2009-06-16T16:57:00.001+01:00

The next event that the BMC will be attending is The New MINI Day, Sunday 21st June Manby Motorplex near Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 8UZ We have space on the BMC stand for both MINI and classic Mini. Come along and enjoy what promises to be a packed show with lots of attractions: Russ Swift display team - Rally Car Experience - Driving Skill Tests Show 'N' Shine and lots lots more. Entry is

British Mini Showdown Trade Form

2009-06-15T11:08:00.002+01:00

The trade space booking form for British Mini Showdown on July 11th / 12th 2009. The Showdown is the most popular peformance Mini weekend for both Classic and new MINI at Shakespeare County Raceway. The trade stands and autojumblers are alwasy very popular during the weekend. Don't miss out on this fantastic event for Mini 50 and book your space today.The booking form can be downloaded direct

Italian Job 40th Anniversary

2009-06-10T17:54:00.003+01:00

THE ITALIAN JOB has been blowing the bloody doors off for the past forty years and to celebrate, Paramount Home Entertainment is presenting a rare special edition that will have collectors racing in their Minis to get their hands on a copy. With over 100 minutes of special features, including rare interviews with cast and crew and a special chat with everyone's favourite cockney — Michael Caine —