Mini turns 50 August 26th 2009

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 vehicle has ever spawned such a wide range of variants as the Mini. Last year’s MINI E premiere was definitely one of the highlights of MINI’s long history, fulfilling its future promise in a way that no one could have foreseen 50 years ago. Continue on for unique videos and a link to send you back to 1959...

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See Russ Swift Live at Uttoxeter

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 parallel parking in the tightest space, J turn in the tightest space and the fastest do-nut. He has even taught Grannies to do-nut on the BBC's Top Gear.

This man is truly amazing and if you have never seen him live now is your chance to do so at the British Mini Day at Uttoxeter Racecourse on the 6th September

Russ Swift is kindly sponsored by Sytner Nottingham MINI . Sytners are one of the biggest MINI dealers in the country and can assure you of a the very best deal when you are looking for you new MINI. You can find them at www.sytnernottinghamini.co.uk of give them a call today on 0115 934 1400 and ask to speak to Dan Blagg, mention the British Mini Club and you will be assured of the very best deal

You might even be one of the lucky ones who Russ 'plucks' from the audience to take part in his show. Perhaps even the one inside the MINI when it is on two wheels!!

Russ uses both the classic Mini and new MINI in his incredible show.

Click for More details on the British Mini Day at Uttoxeter

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Clubs can Win at British Mini Day Uttoxeter 2009

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MINI 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 Stand Awards: 50 decades of Mini and Italian Job theme

You can choose any theme around the 5 decades of mini including the 40th years of the Italian Job Movie.

£500 for the best club stand of the show.

2:Bake us a cake

Test your cooking skills by baking a cake fit for the Mini’s 50th Birthday. Each club can enter one cake into this competition.

The best decorated one will win a cool £100.00

3: FREE PRIZE DRAW
Each club at the show will be entered into a FREE draw to win a further £100.00 towards your club funds. The winning club must be present at the end of the show to receive the award.

Discount Entry for club stand members.
Book your tickets in advance and save £2.00 per person. Advance tickets cost just £5.00 per person. Clubs will be able to enter the show from 7.30am on Sunday.
Entry on the day £7.00 per person.

Call the BMC on 01384 897779 for advance booking.

Reserve your Club Stand space by calling 01384 897779 or download the pdf and get it to us a quick as you can

More details on this incredible event can be found at www.britishminiclub.co.uk

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