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MINI WRC Takes 10th in Greece :

MINI WRC Takes 10th in Greece :

[Official Release via MINI Motorsport] It became clear three stages from the end of the Rally Greece that a party would be breaking out at Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari’s team after news was confirmed that Andreas Mikkelsen, then in tenth place, had retired with a damaged car. Naturally no one in the Seashore Qatar Rally Team would wish that on an opponent, certainly not on an event as demanding as the Rally Greece. Still, hand-on-heart, a place … Read entire article »

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Meeke claims strong Fourth place in Rally GB!

Meeke claims strong Fourth place in Rally GB!

Following a mighty comeback, Kris Meeke missed out on a podium finish at the Rally GB by a whisker. However, a small mistake on the Power Stage meant Kris had to settle for fourth place. Special Stage 23: It was never going to be an easy task to make up 45 seconds on Henning Solberg in just six special stages. However, thanks to a sensational performance over the first five stages, Kris came within a whisker … Read entire article »

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MINI WRC France 2nd place!

MINI WRC France 2nd place!

  Total excitement in the MINI WRC Team about Dani Sordo’s second place at the Rallye France. David Richards, Team Principal: “Yesterday we could have so easily have settled for a secure second place but that’s not our style and I’m so proud that Dani was able to challenge for victory right to the end. On this occasion we will therefore celebrate a second place and give the entire team a big pat on the back, particularly … Read entire article »

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300 Bhp MINI Countryman WRC Launched

Mini has unveiled its new World Rally Car on the tenth anniversary of the original ‘new’ Mini’s own Paris debut. MINI will be joining the World Rally Championship’s Super 2000 category next year with a rally-going version of the MINI Countryman called the MINI Countryman WRC, rally-prepped by Prodrive. … Read entire article »

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