Mighty Minis Donington Park Night Race

The Mini on the cusp of becoming fifty years old since its initial launch is still making motoring history. This weekend Donington Park circuit will host the first ever night races for the Standard Mighty Minis (class ‘A’) and the Super Mighty Minis (class ‘B’). As this is their 2008 championship final and the championship title fight being as little as three and five points adrift this will be two scintillating races.

This has historical importance, as this has never been done before in the world, as well as this fantastic spectacle, when the racing ends there will be a massive fireworks display, the event is expected to attract crowds in their thousands.

‘I am really thrilled that we are able to conjure up new ideas and concepts for our Championship competitors and to be able to facilitate the first ever night race for the Mini in it history has been an interesting challenge’ Says Rodger Tello owner of Mighty Minis racing.

More details can be found at www.mightminis.co.uk

Mini sales soar in United States

Sales in the United States of the UK-produced Mini have soared ahead of those in Britain for the first time.

A 27% rise in US sales in the year to September led to 40,694 Minis being sold. Over the same period in Britain, some 35,496 Minis were sold. The soaring price of petrol has fuelled the car’s American success.

About 80% of the 240,000 Minis produced annually at the company’s plant in Oxford are exported. (Daily Mail: October 24).

It has been expected for some time that sales in the USA would overtake the UK. This is probably because the big gas guzzlers are starting to cost a lot more to run and drivers are looking to cheaper alternatives

British Mini Club can confirm our biggest giveaway to date

Win a fabulous Mini Paul Smith for just £1.00

The BMC start off Minis 50th in style at Mini Fair 2009 by giving visitors to the event a chance to win a Mini Paul Smith LE, The car was first registered in 1999 and has been well looked after, it has covered just 25k miles since new, and has all of it's original features. The Mini Paul Smith LE is one of the most unique and most sought after limted edition classic Mini's ever built. Designed by Paul Smith himself the car is always a favourite amongst Mini fans world wide.

It can be seen on the BMC stand on the day of the show and will be ready to drive away after the show. It comes with an MOT and tax. Show sponsors Footman James will be giving a helping hand by giving insurance to the value of £250 for the winner.

The Paul Smith Register will be exhibiting other Paul Smith LE's at the show. British Mini Fair 2009 is on the 25th January at Staffordshire County Showground

More news will be added on our website on other attractions at Mini Fair 2009. British Mini Club will also be hosting 2 other summer events for the Minis 50th year.

These include our British Mini Day at Himley Hall on the 10th May and Uttoxeter Racecourse on the 6th September

www.britishminiclub.co.uk