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Nick-o · Jul 11th, 2006, 09:53 AM

How do i go about entering the Mini Challenge, what are the costs and what license is required?

dukesantos · Jul 14th, 2006, 10:32 PM

Unfortunately it has been reported that the John Cooper Works operation is closing in August. Since they built up the Challenge cars in the UK I would speculate that the future of that series is up in the air right now. Hopefully MINI will step up and find a way to continue it.

Paul · Jul 14th, 2006, 10:50 PM

Good place to start: http://www.minichallenge.co.uk/index...contacts. php

dukesantos · Jul 22nd, 2006, 02:15 PM

There has been some clarification by Mike Cooper about the Works operation. The retail garage is closing but tuning development is to continue apparently for DIY installs. The Challenge cars were not explictly mentioned so I would assume no decision has been made. I thought his comments were incomplete at best, we'll just have to wait for an announcement about the Challenge.

Paul · Jul 22nd, 2006, 02:19 PM

I didn't think to ask about the Works cars for the challenge directly. I'll see what I can do.

HObzy · Jul 23rd, 2006, 12:16 AM

Pre owned Challenge Coopers go for around £10000 i think if Keith and others are anything to go by. The big expense is running the car through the calender - try that amount again minimum for race entry, repairs, Hotel bills, fuel, tyres, more repairs etc

. I know it costs over £20000 to have someone race prep and look after your car for a season. It was never a "cheap" novice series!

You would need to do your ARDS test, and get licence too. Ards test can be taken for around £200+ at a number of circuits, eg castle coombe i think.

Paul · Jul 26th, 2006, 08:39 AM

From Mike Cooper:

"Regarding the MINI Challenge,this year the challenge is run by total track
As I understand they will continue for further years.
Total track will also arrange supply of new race cars for customers
I hope this helps"

dukesantos · Jul 28th, 2006, 10:53 PM

Sounds like he didn't get the contract or it hasn't been decided.

MrK · Jul 30th, 2006, 10:06 PM

MINI Challenge is £6k + Vat for entry fees alone. Then u need to buy/build a car. Or hire one.

The championship Coordinator is called Alan Maynard, his contact details will be on the challenge site.

zoooooom · Jul 30th, 2006, 11:06 PM

You could do the Scottish cooper challenge

There are a few English drivers,an Irish driver but mostly Scottish drivers so as a Welshman you could represent your corner

Contact Vic Covey 07831514226

cheers John Barrie ex challenger

KATENKEITH · Dec 1st, 2006, 05:26 PM

My Challenge car is up for sale(probably) .

If the price is right.

K

Paul · Dec 1st, 2006, 05:29 PM

Please post all items for sale in the MINI2 Classifieds: http://www.mini2.com/classifieds/ (It's free).

mister.t · Dec 1st, 2006, 05:35 PM

Im still only 15 (16 in December) and Ive alwys wanted to do the Mini challenge. Cant wait to get some funding!!! Used to do karting until a year or so ago (that was as close as I could really get to the Mini driving/racing experience) until I got the Shogun and now go off-roading. Cant wait to be driving one, let alone racing one

:P

jon vital · Dec 1st, 2006, 05:57 PM

How about MINI2 users funding a driver/car for a season?

HObzy · Dec 1st, 2006, 06:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by KATENKEITH (original)

My Challenge car is up for sale(probably) .

If the price is right.

K

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Bought an Enzo instead Keith?

Good results this year BTW (unless you dont think so

) some great pics on the JCW webby of you on 2 wheels

KATENKEITH · Dec 3rd, 2006, 06:45 PM

2 years in MINI challenge now and feel like its time to move on .

No Enzo but might race Clio cup car in Britcars if MINI sold. However if not ...well you might see me in the MINI Challenge again. Maybe 3rd time lucky?

Still have JCW Cooper road car so I wont feel like an intruder on here.

K

KATENKEITH · Dec 3rd, 2006, 06:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jon vital (original)

How about MINI2 users funding a driver/car for a season?

OOOOhhhh now you`re talking. Might reconsider !!!!

HObzy · Dec 4th, 2006, 09:17 PM

If i win the Euromillions this week Keith your on my list matey don't worry

TimCrighton · Dec 13th, 2006, 09:54 PM

We'd happily brand one of our cars in MINI2 livery if MINI2 wanted to sponsor it...

Perhaps a collective shake of the MINI2 tin... There must be a few company MD's etc on here....

I've got my sponsorship proposal out at the moment and am in need of assistance if so!! Although its to run in the SEAT Cupra Championship...

Jul 11th, 2006, 09:53 AM	#1
Nick-o "Upside down face" My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cardiff, UK Local Time: 10:30 PM Posts: 221 Offline	Entering the Mini Challenge How do i go about entering the Mini Challenge, what are the costs and what license is required?

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MrK Livin' the Dream Join Date: Feb 2005 Local Time: 10:30 PM Posts: 14 Offline	MINI Challenge is £6k + Vat for entry fees alone. Then u need to buy/build a car. Or hire one. The championship Coordinator is called Alan Maynard, his contact details will be on the challenge site. Last edited by MrK : Sep 7th, 2006 at 09:34 PM.

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mister.t Useless... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 10:30 PM Posts: 4,577 Offline	Im still only 15 (16 in December) and Ive alwys wanted to do the Mini challenge. Cant wait to get some funding!!! Used to do karting until a year or so ago (that was as close as I could really get to the Mini driving/racing experience) until I got the Shogun and now go off-roading. Cant wait to be driving one, let alone racing one :P A dream can only become a reality if you chase it... MINI2 Karting

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TimCrighton Beer Society President... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alton, Hants Local Time: 10:30 PM Posts: 523 Offline	We'd happily brand one of our cars in MINI2 livery if MINI2 wanted to sponsor it... Perhaps a collective shake of the MINI2 tin... There must be a few company MD's etc on here.... I've got my sponsorship proposal out at the moment and am in need of assistance if so!! Although its to run in the SEAT Cupra Championship... www.timcrighton.com Track Day Instruction - New MINI specialist!

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Jul 14th, 2006, 10:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
dukesantos Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Viva Las Vegas Local Time: 02:30 PM Posts: 742 Offline	Unfortunately it has been reported that the John Cooper Works operation is closing in August. Since they built up the Challenge cars in the UK I would speculate that the future of that series is up in the air right now. Hopefully MINI will step up and find a way to continue it.

Jul 14th, 2006, 10:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:30 PM Posts: 40,709 Offline	Good place to start: http://www.minichallenge.co.uk/index...contacts. php

Jul 22nd, 2006, 02:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
dukesantos Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Viva Las Vegas Local Time: 02:30 PM Posts: 742 Offline	There has been some clarification by Mike Cooper about the Works operation. The retail garage is closing but tuning development is to continue apparently for DIY installs. The Challenge cars were not explictly mentioned so I would assume no decision has been made. I thought his comments were incomplete at best, we'll just have to wait for an announcement about the Challenge.

Jul 22nd, 2006, 02:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:30 PM Posts: 40,709 Offline	I didn't think to ask about the Works cars for the challenge directly. I'll see what I can do.

Jul 23rd, 2006, 12:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
HObzy MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Stressville Local Time: 10:30 PM Posts: 1,102 Offline	Pre owned Challenge Coopers go for around £10000 i think if Keith and others are anything to go by. The big expense is running the car through the calender - try that amount again minimum for race entry, repairs, Hotel bills, fuel, tyres, more repairs etc . I know it costs over £20000 to have someone race prep and look after your car for a season. It was never a "cheap" novice series! You would need to do your ARDS test, and get licence too. Ards test can be taken for around £200+ at a number of circuits, eg castle coombe i think.

Jul 26th, 2006, 08:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:30 PM Posts: 40,709 Offline	From Mike Cooper: "Regarding the MINI Challenge,this year the challenge is run by total track As I understand they will continue for further years. Total track will also arrange supply of new race cars for customers I hope this helps"

Jul 28th, 2006, 10:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
dukesantos Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Viva Las Vegas Local Time: 02:30 PM Posts: 742 Offline	Sounds like he didn't get the contract or it hasn't been decided.

Jul 30th, 2006, 11:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
zoooooom MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Aberdeen,Scotland Local Time: 10:30 PM Posts: 2,467 Offline	You could do the Scottish cooper challenge There are a few English drivers,an Irish driver but mostly Scottish drivers so as a Welshman you could represent your corner Contact Vic Covey 07831514226 cheers John Barrie ex challenger

Dec 1st, 2006, 05:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
KATENKEITH MINI Challenge addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: West Sussex-UK Local Time: 10:30 PM Posts: 456 Offline	My Challenge car is up for sale(probably) . If the price is right. K

Dec 1st, 2006, 05:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:30 PM Posts: 40,709 Offline	Please post all items for sale in the MINI2 Classifieds: http://www.mini2.com/classifieds/ (It's free).

Dec 1st, 2006, 05:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
jon vital MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Essex Local Time: 10:30 PM Posts: 612 Offline	How about MINI2 users funding a driver/car for a season?

Dec 1st, 2006, 06:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
HObzy MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Stressville Local Time: 10:30 PM Posts: 1,102 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KATENKEITH (original) My Challenge car is up for sale(probably) . If the price is right. K Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Bought an Enzo instead Keith? Good results this year BTW (unless you dont think so ) some great pics on the JCW webby of you on 2 wheels

Dec 3rd, 2006, 06:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
KATENKEITH MINI Challenge addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: West Sussex-UK Local Time: 10:30 PM Posts: 456 Offline	2 years in MINI challenge now and feel like its time to move on . No Enzo but might race Clio cup car in Britcars if MINI sold. However if not ...well you might see me in the MINI Challenge again. Maybe 3rd time lucky? Still have JCW Cooper road car so I wont feel like an intruder on here. K

Dec 3rd, 2006, 06:47 PM	#17 (permalink)
KATENKEITH MINI Challenge addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: West Sussex-UK Local Time: 10:30 PM Posts: 456 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jon vital (original) How about MINI2 users funding a driver/car for a season? OOOOhhhh now you`re talking. Might reconsider !!!!

Dec 4th, 2006, 09:17 PM	#18 (permalink)
HObzy MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Stressville Local Time: 10:30 PM Posts: 1,102 Offline	If i win the Euromillions this week Keith your on my list matey don't worry

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