Tracy Lippett and David Hobbs sweep the board at the British Mini Clubs Mini Fest Premier Concours Finals. After winning there classes at our May event at Himley Hall Tracy and David along with all class winners were invited to the Premier Finals at Uttoxeter Racecourse. They went into 'battle' against some top concours Mini/MINis and came out winners. Judged by Wayne Brownhill, David won by an incredible 1 point with his superb red MINI Cooper S JCW with 192 points out of 200. Tracy, also judged by Wayne, had a look of complete shock on her face when her name was called out at prize giving. Her Classic Mini Cabriolet won with 189 points. Both Premier Finals classes were very close again this year. The quality just amazes us every year.

It was also good to see Paul Porter return to concours after a  3 year absence with the most immaculate custom 1275GT and winning his class. Paul will be one to be reckoned soon in Premier Class we think. It was good to see the MINI GP's in attendance and they once again decided on a winner of the coveted GP Mick Walsh Shield, won by GP0044.

The club stands again had plenty of fun with a Scalextric theme, with some clever and innovative ideas. With replica tracks and stands, plus a Brooklands version from the 1920's A close call saw our judges give the award to a new club on the scene, MINIS Unleasehed. Well done to all you did yourselves proud.

Premier Class Concours 2012 starts at Himley Hall on Sunday 6th May, Don't forget to pre-book your concours place by using our event sign up area.

Classic Mini Premier:

1st: Tracy Lippett M821 CLW 189pts 2nd: Martin Wixon X174 UFC 186pts 3rd: Jason Field 183pts

New MINI Premier:

1st: David Hobbs F1 DJH 192pts 2nd: Kevin Prior N600 KEV 191pts 3rd: Darren Simon DAZ 6101 177pts

GP Mick Walsh Shield:

Presented to GP004

Classic Mini 1959-1969

1st: Dave Rippard 819 XVV 175pts 2nd: Sandra Britton PAE 360F 169pts 3rd: Alastair Gray 62 FUO 165

Classic Mini 1970-1979

1st: Tom Vandebilt / Andrew Elsdon MWA 154P 181pts 2nd: Dennis Hollins ABM 187L 147pts

Classic Mini 1980-1989

1st: James Connor G339 POD 140pts

Classic Mini 1990-2000

1st: Chris Hondford T674 MPL 162pts 2nd: John Genders S50 WKS 158pts 3rd: Helen Hallworth T99 CPR 140pts

Mini Clubman All Marques

1st: Calum Lovell HRF 909W 186pts 2nd: Stuart Short XER 632T 185pts 3rd: Gary Beech WFR 15R 150pts

Mini Van and Pick Up

1st: Michelle Pizzey OEG 616X 195pts 2nd: David Bowers LAW 446W 192pts 3rd: Malcolm Corbett SAC 194R 176pts

Modified

1st: Paul Dawson C13 PAD 197pts 2nd: James McLean T980 FAN 191pts 3rd: Russell Heath R442 CGF 188pts

Mini Cooper and S

1st: Paul Slater GUY 492J 189pts 2nd: David Coulson RAH 308F 143pts 3rd: David Morton GPF 146G 125pts

Custom

1st: Paul Porter ROH 751R 140pts 2nd: Gary Parker J322 MTM 111pts 3rd: David Fulwell 155 FXB 84pts

Limited Editions

1st: Richard Sutton G160 NRB 190pts 2nd: Stephen Robinson P635 CRB 179pts 3rd: Mr Harper 7375 R 159pts

Classic Cabriolet

1st: Nigel Jarvis A12 LNJ 130pts

New MINI Hatch 2001 - 2007

1st: Mark Bennett X21 YNX 197pts 2nd: Miles Green NY06 KMZ 191pts 3rd: Mike Strudwick NJ6 MST 184pts

New MINI Clubman

1st Fiona Mannion M50 FMM 130pts

The Rat Look

1st: G402 GFL 2nd: 2708 VB

Special Awards

Best Paint Classic Mini: GUY 492J Best Paint New MINI:W6 MST

Best Engine Classic Mini: NFO 644 Best Engine New MINI: X2 LYNX

Best Interior Classic Mini: M821 CLW Best Interior New MINI: F1 DJH

Best Presented Classic Mini: T674 ATM Best Presented New MINI: DAZ 6101

Best Club Stand

1st: MINIS Unleashed 2nd: Birmingham Mini Owners Club 3rd: Robin Hood Mini Owners Club

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Details of the Official Italian Job Mins appearing at Mini Fest on Sunday 4th September have appeared in the Daily Mail.. how cool is that. Owned by club member David Morton they looked fantatstic as they drove into the arena.

Check out the article to see what the Daily Mail thought : 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2033724/Restored-Italian-Job-Minis-public-display-time.html

Mini Concours At Its best: Some of the finest Classic Minis and New MINI's turn out at British Mini Days, we have 15 classes to suit every type of Mini/MINI. WE are pleased that Autoglym and Footman James have sponsored our concours giving winners of each class a special Autoglym polish pack.

PLUS!!!! Top trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Footman James best in show sections for both Classic Mini and modern MINI.

Best Engine, Best Paint, Best Interior, Best Presented Mini, and the Best Mini/MINI of the Day wisn £250

With all this you know that winning at a British Mini Day makes your car stand out from the pack.

Concours Classes :

Classic Mini 1959-1969

Classic Mini 1970-1979

Classic Mini 1980-1989

Classic MIni 1990-2000

Mini Cooper & Cooper S

Mini Clubman (All Marques)

Mini Van & Pick Up

Limited Editions

Modified Classic Mini

Custom Mini

Mini Variants

The Rat Look

New MINI

New MINI Hatch & Cabriolet 2001-2007

New MINI Hatch & Cabriolet 2008-Present Day

New MINI Clubman

How To Enter

We prefer pre-booking by using the forms on our website, email or by phone. However you can still enter on the day. Forms are available on the day for £3.00 from the PA System.

How It Works

Points are awarded primarily for cleanliness and condition of all parts and areas. This also includes a Check and Test section where the working order of lights, horn and engine etc are examined. Consideration will be given for the age ane mileage of the car. The judges work from car to car, so please be by your car when they arrive. Judging commences 12.30pm. Presentation takes place at the British Mini Club membership centre at around 4.00pm.

Something Special For Mini Fest @ Uttoxeter Racecourse

Winners from Himley Hall in May go head to head at Uttoxeter Racecourse in September in the Premier Class Finals, and the winner of both the Classic Mini and New MINI Premier Class will receive £250 and a Silver Trophy. All other entrants in Premier get a special medal to prove they were in the finals. So get your polishing cloths out and let us see your Minis/MINIs shine at a British Mini day.

National Geographic have been in touch to let us know they are filming at Mini Fest on the 4th Sept and they want you to take part. As part of thier Mega Factories series of programmes they are filming at Plant Oxford for the building of the MINI and then moving on to our show.

They are looking for individuals to take part and be interviewed with both Classic Minis and New Minis at Mini Fest. If your interested in taking part in this popular show and being a part of history then please contact the British Mini Club

This is a unique chance for all of you to be a part of Mini/MINI history

To celebrate the unveiling of the only officially recognised Italian Job Classic Minis by Paramount the British Mini Club will be raffling off a superb Classic Mini Italian Job Mini Special Edition at Mini Fest on September 4th at Uttoxeter Racecourse in Staffordshire for just £1.00

The British Mini Clubs raffle Minis are legendary and are always top class, normally low mileage and only 1 or 2 owners. To date we have raffled an over an incredible 50 Minis. Some have been customised by the winners, other have been won by teenagers as their first cars. What a first car to use and for free as well.

Our Club and show sponsors Footman James kindly provide the winner with an incredible £250 towards insurance.

How do you win this amazing Italian Job Mini? Simple tickets are £1.00 each and only available on the day. Plus you need to be on site to claim your prize.... Why?? We draw the winning ticket at around 4pm on the day after prize giving and the lucky winner has 1 minute.. Yep 1 minute.. Harsh we know but it works!! to claim their prize from the man on the mic. Don't make it in that minute then it will be drawn again... and believe us it is happened where a winner has failed to get to us in a minute..

Win a Mini worth around £3000  at Mini Fest for £1.00 Dont m iss out you need to at Mini Fest for this amazing prize

MINI FEST 2nd SEPTEMBER 2012

The British Mini Clubs annual Mini Fest at Uttoxeter Racecourse in Staffordshire is back and held on the 2nd September 2012. This a fantastic show with everything for the Mini/MINI fan and enthusiast. Including all the top traders, a full compliment of clubs and the grand finals of the British Mini Clubs Premier Mini Concours.

Entrants in the finals are winners in the Classic Mini concours from our May show at Himley Hall plus the winners and second placed cars from the New MINI Concours also at Himley. All the entrants to the finals will be invited by the British Mini Club. We also have a full concours for all and more details are below.

Everyone is welcome at our British Mini Club events, no need to be a member, Children under 12 with an adult get free entry. No need to own a Mini/MINI, this is a fantastic day out for everyone. Food and drink is available and the Racecourse bar may well be open as well.

 Gates open at 10 am

Keep upto date with events on the day on our Facebook Page and on Twitter using the hashtag #minifest

We will be raffling a fine example of a classic mini for just £1 a ticket. We are renowned for our raffle Minis. We have now raffled at our events over 50 top quality classic Mini's at our events. Remember though the prize is drawn at around 4pm and the winner has one minute to claim his prize from the announcer or the winning ticket is drawn again... oh yes it is!!

Live Action Arena

Also in the live action arena we are having a Sound Off and a Loudest Exhaust competition with some good prizes on offer. Have you got the loudest ICE or exhaust? come along and prove it... just turn up on the day.

Mini Traders & Mini Clubs

Calling all traders and clubs, have you booked your space yet? this is a very busy show and we want you to take part. Give our office a call today on 01384 897779 use the available forms that are coming soon

Primer Winner 2011 - Tracey Lippett's stunning Mini Cabriolet.

Who will be crowned the winner for 2012!!!!

Premier Mini Concours

We have a full concours on the day and some top quality cars will be in attendance, if you want to take part with your Classic Mini or New MINI please book in advance. We prefer pre-booking but your more than welcome to turn up on the day. No need to be a member of the BMC everyone is welcome. Please use the form to pre-book as soon as you can so we get an idea of numbers. Prizes for the top 3 placed cars in each of the 20 classes, plus extra prizes announced on the day.

Kids Stuff

An adventure play area for kids with bouncy castle, face painting, Ballonatics and more.

Our British Mini Club events are kindly sponsored by Footman James, AutoGlym (Branson Automotive) Mini Sport and Mini Magazine.

It is with great pleasure that the official Italian Job Minis together, with the biggest and best Mini club in the UK, the British Mini Club will be unveiling the official Italian Job Minis at the British Mini Day at Uttoxeter on 4th September 2011.

This will be celebrated by British Mini Club raffling a Rover Italian Job Edition Mini at the show, for £1 per ticket.

Check the website for these incredible Italian Job Minis officially recognised by Paramount Pictures:

http://www.theitalianjobminicoopers.co.uk

Russ Swift will be performing his amazing stunts as part of the unveiling; don’t miss the Mini Event of 2011…
The show is supporting the ‘Kids Out’ charity.