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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 Orton, Guy Griffith and Garry Grand have named their unbelievable sounding mission “Project 64″, as they look to demonstrate to the world just how much power their modified Mini Cooper S possesses. The trio hopes to push the boundaries of speed with the classic … Read entire article »
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Video: MINI Announces “Win Small” Campaign :
[Official Release] To celebrate Team USA at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, MINI USA is launching its new marketing campaign, “Win Small.” People remember the surprise heroes… The unexpected underdogs who are born out of the Games. It’s about their journey to the top. MINI shares a similar story. MINI USA is an official sponsor of the US Olympic and Paralympic teams, and to help engage fans across the country, MINI USA’s campaign will include … Read entire article »
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Sordo 6th in WRC New Zealand :
Although the heavens opened overnight to soften the New Zealand’s special stages – as they had on the opening day – this time MINI driver Dani Sordo held the upper hand when it came to tyres. Unlike his opponents, the Spaniard had ‘soft’ rubber at his disposal, which he used to good effect. With strong performances over the final seven special stages of the Rally New Zealand, he attracted attention, adding to MINI’s world championship points … Read entire article »
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MINI Unveils “The Britalian Job” :
MINI Unveils “The Britalian Job” MINI takes to London streets ahead of the Games in homage to 1969 classic film MINI has today released a short London 2012-themed film, paying homage to the 1969 classic, the Italian Job. The film, created to celebrate MINI’s partnership with Team GB and ParalympicsGB, features a host of stars, including sporting legends Daley Thompson, James Cracknell, Jonathan Edwards and Matthew Pinsent, as they attempt to track down the perpetrator of a … Read entire article »
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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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MINI release New GP :
MINI have today released a New MINI GP at MINI United in the South of France. The Mini Club of Ireland were on hand to take exclusive photos when it was just released. Official Release : Big on performance, small in number: The MINI John Cooper Works GP. •Fastest MINI ever built •extensive use of motorsport technology •Best lap of the Nürburgring-Nordschleife: 8 min. 23 sec. •Preview at the 2012 MINI United Festival •Production limited to 2,000 cars Only once has there been … Read entire article »
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