Author: Stephen Colbran

Brands GP for rounds 3-4

All four Mini classes combined for the latest double-header in Kent in early
May, on the ‘undercard’ to the GT World Challenge Europe series, with huge
grids and many drivers tackling the daunting 2.4332-mile GP ‘rollercoaster’
circuit for the very first time.

So, busy lap charts, and mirrors!

There was drama even before Sunday afternoon’s opener, as having claimed
pole position in Saturday’s qualifying session Jeff Smith then brought out red
flags with a heavy off into the barriers, putting his car out of action and himself
into hospital with broken ribs. Ouch!

Promoted Miglia ‘polesitter’ Ian Curley
made the early running before fellow Kent ‘local’ Aaron Smith came through
from the 5th row to be in front before a beached car at Paddock Bend then
brought out a safety car until the chequered flag was waved, with Kane Astin
completing the podium ahead of Phil Bullen-Brown after frontrunner Rupert
Deeth dropped to 7th. Julian Proctor secured Libre spoils ahead of Phil Harvey
as others ‘fell off’.

Starting several seconds later, the smaller capacity hordes were equally hectic,
Ross Billison eventually taking the Se7en win from Damien Harrington and
Spencer Wanstall after numerous position changes, just ahead of the furiously
dicing S-Class frontrunners, headed by Matthew Page from elder sibling
Jonathon, reigning titleist Matt Ayres and 2024’s top novice Ollie Birkett.

Less than three hours later the second race closed the weekend’s action with
Curley predicting a reversal in the Miglia finishing order. He was proved right
too, getting back in front after an early safety car ‘lull’ to remove another
gravel-bound machine and after 11 laps crossed the line in a fabulous four-car
blur of himself, Deeth, Astin and Smith, all covered by less than an incredible
0.143s… wowzer!

There was recompense too for Ian Fraser who made up for his
earlier spin to take a second Libre victory of the season, ahead of Proctor in 2nd
and Harvey 3rd.

Down among the Se7en and S-Class ranks, place changes were dizzying to keep
track of, but through it all Billison again manoeuvred himself to the front when
it mattered to head Harrington, Wanstall and Daniel Munro, with the unlucky
Glen Woodbridge off course for a second time having been in the mix too.

Ayres took his third S-Class victory of 2025 after late drama saw Jonathon Page
go off at Stirlings, brother Matthew thus taking the runner-up spot from Joel
Wren a little further back.

New lap records were set by Aaron Smith, Wanstall and Jonathon Page in
Miglia, Se7en and S-Class respectively.

Not long to wait for the next thrilling instalment, as on 7-8 June the Silverstone
GP circuit hosts rounds 5 and 6 in the Goodyear Mini Challenges supported by
Mini Spares. It’s all shaping up nicely for a cracking season!

RESULTS: Brands Hatch GP 3-4 May 2025
Round 3 (10 laps)
1st 0 A Smith (M)
2nd 5 I Curley (M)
3rd 11 K Astin (M)
14th 595 J Proctor (L)
16th 2 R Billison (7)
17th 29 D Harrington (7)
18th 73 S Wanstall (7)
19th 709 M Page (S)
21st 710 J Page (S)
22nd 701 M Ayres (S)
Round 4 (11 laps)
1st 5 I Curley (M)
2nd 23 R Deeth (M)
3rd 11 K Astin (M)
11th 127 I Fraser (L)
15th 2 R Billison (7)
16th 29 D Harrington (7)
17th 73 S Wanstall (7)
18th 701 M Ayres (S)
19th 709 M Page (S)
21st 741 J Wren (S)

Words: Rich Williamson

Snetterton Opener

Despite several interruptions there was still plenty of terrific action in the opening Mini 7 Racing Club meeting of the season from a sunny Norfolk.

Safety cars and red flags sadly cut into the racing laps over the 5-6 April weekend meeting at Snetterton, but Mini racing fans were still treated to the usual hectic dash-to-the-line outcomes.

In the Miglia encounters, twice former champion Rupert Deeth came through to take overall victory in both races, being in the right place at the right time when Saturday’s opener was halted after Jo Polley shunted heavily out of Riches corner, then coming through again on Sunday to pip Ian Curley for a second time. Reigning champion Jeff Smith and namesake Aaron traded a 3rd place apiece, with Kane Astin the best of the rest. Ian Fraser and Peter Hills each took a Libre class win.

The first Se7en runout saw Damien Harrington convert pole position to a narrow win from title holder Joe Thompson and Spencer Wanstall, with Ross Billison’s equally close Sunday triumph atoning for his early exit on Saturday, Wanstall and Thompson reversing their previous day’s finishing order. In the S-Class, 2024 champion Matt Ayres continued where he left off last season to twice head home a strong ‘scholarship’ entry, setting a new lap record too. Ollie Birkett, Jonathon Page, Joel Wren and Michael Winkworth were his closest challengers.

Next up is the full Brands Hatch GP circuit on the 3-4 May, rounds 3 & 4 in the Goodyear Mini Challenges supported by Mini Spares.

 

RESULTS: Snetterton 5-6 April 2025

 

Miglia & Libre – Round 1 (4 laps)

1 23 Rupert Deeth

2 5 Ian Curley

3 1 Jeff Smith

11 127 Ian Fraser (L)

 

Miglia & Libre – Round 2 (8 laps)

1 23 Rupert Deeth

2 5 Ian Curley

3 0 Aaron Smith

13 126 Peter Hills (L)

 

Se7en & S-Class – Round 1 (8 laps)

1 29 Damien Harrington

2 1 Joe Thompson

3 73 Spencer Wanstall

4 701 Matt Ayres (S)

 

Se7en & S-Class – Round 2 (6 laps)

1 2 Ross Billison

2 73 Spencer Wanstall

3 1 Joe Thompson

4 701 Matt Ayres (S)

 

 

Words: Rich Williamson

Mini 7 Awards Night – January 25th

Good news, the 2025 Mini 7 Racing Club Awards Ceremony and AGM will be held at Whittlebury Park. Towcester. It is on Saturday the  25th January .

 

The tickets are £75 each, which is a slight increase on last year, however, rooms a lot cheaper at £129.60 each.

 

Please email mss@clearsons.co.uk to book tickets.

 

For hotel rooms, click the link below.

 

Group Name: Mini 7 Racing Club allocation
Meeting: 25 January 2025 – 26 January 2025

Group Access:
Group ID: 107713
Password: 1016025024

If you experience problems with the link please navigate your browser to:
https://book.rguest.com/wbe/group/1038/wbh-book/auth?BookID=107713

 

 

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Silverstone Finale 2024 – Three titles, three rounds

With three rounds to go in the Dunlop Mini 7 Racing Club championships, supported by Mini Spares, there’s still three titles to be decided this weekend at Silverstone, 12-13th October.

In the Mini Miglia Challenge, packed grids and headline-grabbing coverage have been a highlight over recent seasons, and a quick glance down the entry list reveals a galaxy of not only former Mini champions but also drivers who have excelled in the upper echelons of touring cars.

Former BTCC frontrunner Jeff Smith heads the standings and looks favourite to take the 1.3-litre Miglia main prize having secured the 1-litre Se7en crown twice before, although four-time class champ’ Aaron Smith in 2nd spot will be aiming for a fifth title, likewise 3rd-placed Kane Astin who has won both Miglia and Se7en formulae in the past.

However, all three will face Andrew Jordan, and despite not being in overall contention the former BTCC titleist and 2021 Mig champ’ has won five out of his six starts in the category this season. The back-to-back 1998/99 champ’ Ian Curley (not to mention the Se7en crown too some 30 years ago!) has made a strong return this season and lies 4th in the standings, whilst Rupert Deeth and Endaf Owens are two further title winners who are sure to be in the mix as well.

Look out too for Phil Bullen-Brown, Ben Colburn, Martin Wager and Colin Peacock who have all run regularly among the leading pack.

A run of strong performances and points-on-the-board have elevated Josh Evans to the head of the Libre class in his 8-port car, as longtime series leader Peter Hills suffered a major mechanical gremlin in his 16v example when leading last time out at Combe, and which may preclude an entry this weekend.

Last season’s runner-up Julian Proctor has steadily racked up the finishes to now lie 2nd in the standings but may find his 5-porter less suited around Silverstone to out-pace Evans’ machine, although the similar set-up of reigning class champion Richard Colburn has won here before. Huw Turner’s 8-port/16v went well here last season so could be an outside bet for victory too.

 

MINI SE7EN & S-CLASS

Whoever triumphs overall in this season’s Mini Se7en title chase will have earned it the hard way. A waterlogged Cadwell Park circuit back in April precluded any racing for the lesser powered classes, only one of the two postponed races then being run a month later at what then became a Snetterton treble-header to leave the other ‘paused’ race being shoehorned into this weekend’s timetable.

As it stands, Ross Billison tops the charts with a solid campaign of two wins and regular podiums elsewhere, and although his main rival Joe Thompson lies 10 points adrift has come into form at the right time with five wins to date, which may become a crucial tie-breaker.

On paper the latter currently has less points to drop too which will see calculators on overtime as the permutations unravel after each leg, although don’t rule out twice-winner Damien Harrington who could surpass the both of them if results go his way.

These three may be the main focus but look out too for the likes of Darren Thomas who ran strongly last month at Combe, whilst reigning class champion Mike Jordan has won three times in only four starts, and Kane Astin is having a guest appearance having won the title back in 2009.

Half-a-dozen victories and only one score outside the top three enabled Matt Ayres to finally wrap up the milder-tuned 1275cc category a meeting early, his provisional tally of 266 points unassailable on paper.

That said, the battle to claim the overall runner-up spot will be no less competitive, as former class champion Michael Winkworth will be a strong contender, along with newcomer Callum Perfect and drivers’ rep Arnold Duncan, whilst although further down the table ‘old hand’ Andy Hack could well upset the form book in son Frazer’s car.

The Page brothers, Jonathon and Matthew, are likely to be up front too, the former having won last season’s title, with Phil Anning and Joel Wren looking to repeat their impressive debut performances in the category at Brands Hatch in August.

 

LAP RECORDS (1.8508-mile International circuit)

 

Miglia:  Andrew Jordan                 1:16.374             87.24 mph         27 March 2022

Libre:                    Dan Lewis                                          1:16.506             87.09 mph         16 October 2022

Se7en:                 Mike Jordan                                       1:24.063             79.26 mph         15 October 2022

S-Class:              Michael Winkworth                        1:25.009             78.38 mph         16 October 2022

Cadwell Rounds Re-scheduled for Snetterton and Silverstone

Following the three abandoned races at Cadwell Park on Sunday 28th April, please note the below arrangements for re-scheduled replacement events:

(ref. M7RC SR.1.6.4 & Motorsport UK Yearbook Q7.11 & Q7.11.1, relevant criteria which have been met) Round 3 Mini Se7en/S-Class, the abandoned first race at Cadwell Park,

is now re-scheduled as follows:

Replacement Round 3 for S-Class will take place at Snetterton on Sunday 19th May, running on the back of the FIRST Miglia/Libre race.
Starting positions for S-Class will be formed from the qualifying grid set at Cadwell. Only those S-Class drivers who originally qualified at Cadwell will be permitted to start.

Similarly, replacement Round 3 for Mini Se7en will take also place at Snetterton on Sunday 19th May, but running on the back of the SECOND Miglia/Libre race.
Starting positions for Mini Se7en will be formed from the qualifying grid set at Cadwell.
Only those Mini Se7en drivers who originally qualified at Cadwell will be permitted to start.

Round 4 Mini Miglia/Libre & Round 4 Mini Se7en/S-Class, both abandoned second races at Cadwell Park, are now re-scheduled as follows:

Replacement Round 4 for all classes – Miglia/Libre/Se7en/S-Class – will take place at Silverstone on Saturday 12th October, with ALL classes running off of ONE GRID.
Starting positions for Miglia & Libre will be formed from the fastest individual lap times set
(ref. SR.2.3.3) as per the result of Round 3 already run at Cadwell on Saturday 27th April. Starting positions for Se7en & S-Class will be formed from the fastest individual lap times set (ref. SR.2.3.3) as per the results of replacement Rounds 3 now re-scheduled to be run at Snetterton on 19th May.

Only those drivers (all classes) who originally qualified at Cadwell will be permitted to start.

Donington Park Preview

Friday 29 – Saturday 30 April, a packed grid will kick off the Mini racing season for the much-anticipated opening rounds.


MINI MIGLIA

Several multi-champions are back to contest what is regarded as one of the most competitive race series on the planet, with four-time winner Aaron Smith joined by fellow titleists Rupert Deeth, Ian Curley, Kane Astin and former BTCC standouts Andrew Jordan and Jeff Smith to name a few.

Several more on the entry list have proven Mini race-winning credentials in the M7RC or in Historics, so picking a favourite could be nigh on impossible, but the likes of Phil Bullen-Brown, Colin Peacock and Nick Paddy should be right in the mix too.

What is possible to predict however is the sheer raucous energy a gridful of these mega-tuned 1.3-litre machines will create on the run down to Redgate for what promises to be a thrilling season-opening double-header.

 

Mini Libre

Donington drew the largest entry of the 1400cc-limit ‘Special Tuning’ category last season, and this time around there will again be some interesting combinations.

Having been narrowly pipped to the national crown, Julian Proctor gained recompense with the winter trophy in his 5-port example, but in 2023 it was Josh Evans’ 8-porter that led the way here with a double-victory. That was on the shorter layout so it will be interesting to see how the additional Melbourne Loop suits each cars’ power set-up in a class that doesn’t always favour the ‘hare’…

 

MINI SE7EN

There are just as many race winners in the 1-litre ‘Heritage’ formula as the power-heavy classes, with reigning national Challenge champion Mike Jordan back to defend his latest crown in a long and successful career in tin-tops.

Looking to deprive him of back-to-back titles though will be the likes of Ross Billison who comes into 2024 as the winter series winner, with Joe Thompson, Spencer Wanstall and Glen Woodbridge likely to be the other main protagonists.

Also on this weekend’s entry list is one name sure to raise a few eyebrows, multi-BTCC champion Colin Turkington no less, who is simply aiming to have fun in various club races before his gruelling BTCC campaign begins in April, and who knows he may be out in future as the M7RC is again billed alongside the touring cars at Thruxton in June…

 

Mini-7 S-Class

Another strong ‘Scholarship’ entry looks set to line-up behind the Se7ens this weekend, with Jonathon Page out to defend his 2023 national title.

Runner-up and winter standout Matt Ayres will be looking to go well at his ‘local’ circuit but Page will have brother Matthew and dad Giles on-track as back-up, the latter no doubt keen to erase memories of last season when his car went up in flames before he could qualify for the race!

Look out too for former class champion Michael Winkworth who was back on form towards the end of last season having missed a few meetings, whilst veteran Andy Hack will be aiming to take big points off the rest as his son Frazer, another title favourite, is scheduled to miss this one.

 

 

LAP RECORDS (2.5-mile GP circuit)

Miglia:             Rupert Deeth                                    1:49.163            82.02 mph            4 June 2017

Libre:                        Peter Crewes                                    1:51.094            80.60 mph            4 June 2017

Se7en:                        Spencer Wanstall                        1:58.983            75.25 mph            24 October 2021

S-Class:            Michael Winkworth                        2:01.456            73.72 mph            24 October 2021

 

 

MIGLIA & LIBRE INFO:

The Se7ens’ younger but more powerful Mini Miglia siblings first graced UK circuits in 1969/70, and have consistently been providing bang-for-buck tin-top action for decades, all trying to win The Peter Collins Trophy. Widely regarded by racing aficionados as ‘mini Touring Cars’, these originally 998cc machines now run with larger capacity 1.3-litre engines, and pack a mean punch.

On the back of the Miglia grids, the M7RC runs its Mini Libre semi-invitational category for other Mini race saloons, with varying interpretations of A-Series tuning.

 

MIGLIA TECH SPEC:

Engines:            1293cc modified A-Series

0-60mph:            4.5 seconds

Top speed:            125 mph

Transmission:            4-speed manual, 3.9:1 final drive

Tyres:                        Dunlop 160/490 x 10” slicks (dries) or treaded (wets)

Wheels:            Any 10” diameter x maximum 7” rims

Fuel:                        Unleaded or Super Unleaded

Yellow/Black door squares/windscreen headers

 

LIBRE TECH SPEC:

Engines:            up-to-1400cc modified, A-Series block

Transmission:            4-speed manual

Tyres:                        Dunlop 160/490 x 10” slicks (dries) or treaded (wets)

Wheels:            Any 10” diameter x maximum 7” rims

Fuel:                        Unleaded or Super Unleaded

Lt Blue door squares/windscreen headers

 

 

SE7EN & S-CLASS INFO:

For over half a century, the Mini Se7en Challenge for The Bob Fox Trophy has been providing great motor racing at an affordable price. Much may have changed since the first ever 850cc Formula Mini-7 race at Brands in April 1966, but the now 1-litre Mini Se7ens still provide superb entertainment for driver and spectator alike, and can stick to the tarmac like the proverbial go-kart!

Starting behind the Se7ens, the milder-tuned 1275cc S-Class offers a more standard, budget introduction, where hopefuls looking to get on the motor racing ladder can also aim for the Graham Hill Memorial Trophy for the leading Under-17 driver.

 

SE7EN TECH SPEC:

Engines:            998cc modified A-Series

0-60mph:            6.6 seconds +

Top speed:            110 mph +

Transmission:            4-speed manual, ratios/final drive free

Tyres:                        Dunlop 500L x 10” CR70 (dries) or

                        CR65 treaded (wets)

Wheels:            5J x 10” alloys

Fuel:                        Unleaded or Super Unleaded

Red door squares/windscreen headers

 

MINI-7 S-CLASS TECH SPEC:

Engines:            Standard 1275cc, limited mods

0-60mph:            7.5 seconds

Top speed:            105 mph)

Transmission:            4-speed, standard

Tyres:                        Dunlop 500L x 10” CR70 (dries) or

                        CR65 treaded (wets)

Wheels:            5J x 10” alloys

Fuel:                        Unleaded or Super Unleaded

Green door squares/windscreen headers

 

 

POINTS SCORING:

All classes:

In each class, 20-19-18-17-etc, down to 3 for 18th, 2 points to all other finishers, 1 point non-finishers

All rounds run less 3 scores to count in main Dunlop Challenge (i.e. best 14)

 

 

CHALLENGE SPONSORS

 

Dunlop

Title sponsor of the Mini Challenges – all cars run on regulation Dunlop racing tyres.

www.dunlop.eu

 

Mini Spares

Title co-sponsor of the Mini Challenges – a leading Mini aftermarket specialist.

www.minispares.com

 

Spax

Sponsor of the Improver awards, for most places made up by a driver in the race from their starting grid position.

www.spaxperformance.com

 

Piper Cams

Sponsor of the Fastest Lap awards.

www.pipercams.co.uk

2023 Awards Night

A fantastic evening celebrating our 2023 season, and the trophies were awarded as follows;

Dunlop Mini Miglia Challenge Supported by Mini Spares

  1. Aaron Smith
  2. Rupert Deeth
  3. Kane Astin
  4. Andrew Jordan
  5. Phil Bullen-Brown
  6. Shaun King
  7. Mark Sims
  8. Colin Peacock
  9. Jeff Smith
  10. Ben Colburn

Dunlop Mini Se7en Challenge Supported by Mini Spares

  1. Mike Jordan
  2. Joe Thompson
  3. Ross Billison
  4. Spencer Wanstall
  5. Darren Thomas
  6. Graeme Davis
  7. Glen Woodbridge
  8. Connor O’Brien
  9. Damien Harrington
  10. Andy King

Dunlop Mini Se7en S-Class Trophy Supported by Mini Spares

  1. Jonathon Page
  2. Matt Ayres
  3. Frazer Hack
  4. Chris Prior
  5. Dave Rees
  6. Michael Winkworth
  7. Matthew Page
  8. Andy Hack
  9. Jack Vanner
  10. Arnold Duncan

Mini Libre ST Trophy

  1. Richard Colburn
  2. Julian Proctor
  3. Phil Harvey
  • Spax Improver Award, most places gained – Rupert Deeth
  • Peter Tisdale Trophy, best prepared Mini Miglia – Aaron Smith
  • Phil West Shield, best prepared Mini Se7en/S-Class – Mike Jordan/Michael Winkworth
  • The SP Trophy, most reliable car – Ross Billison
  • The Bryan Slark Valve, it can only get better – Connor O’Brien
  • Nick Cooke Trophy, best support team – Mike Jordan
  • Chris Inch Trophy, most fastest laps – Mike Jordan
  • Frank Gillibrand trophy, spirit of the M7RC – Ross Billison
  • Tom Jarrett Award, best Mini Se7en newcomer – Kate Fraser Ker
  • Norman Finn Trophy, most Mini Se7en poles – Mike Jordan
  • Mike Fry Trophy, most Miglia poles – Andrew Jordan/Jeff Smith
  • Graeme Hill Trophy, most points under 17 – Kieran Edgecombe
  • Bill Sollis Trophy, most second places – Joe Thompson
  • Fred Jackson Trophy, club person of the year – Amanda Proctor
  • Steve Bell Trophy, most points after round 6, Joe Thompson
  • Chris Tyrell Trophy, most points overall, Joe Thompson
  • 7 Oaks Cup, most points at Brands Hatch, Ross Billison/Glen Woodbridge/Matt Ayres/Rupert Deeth
  • Maurice Leggate Trophy, drive of the season, Aaron Smith
  • Graham Edwards Trophy, one step away, Graeme Davis
  • The Dunlop Cup, most improved – Arnold Duncan/Ross Billison/Phil Bullen-Brown

Thank you to Ollie Read for the excellent pics!

Aaron Smith tries a Mini Se7en

Mini Miglia champion Aaron Smith had the chance to compete in Jordan Sims’ 998-engined Mini Se7en at Silverstone, and he did rather well, staying with the lead pack and even taking the lead at one stage. So after a weekend of trying his hand at our original formula, we checked in to see what he thought…

So, obvious first question – how was it?
I honestly had a great weekend driving the Se7en – I would recommend trying it out to anyone. I had no idea how I would get on initially, as I only drove the car for a couple of 20-minute sessions on the Friday test at Silverstone. Darren Thomas had done all the prep work on the car and it felt really good straight away, so luckily I could get up and running pretty quickly.

The basic principles of driving a Miglia, Se7en or S-Class are all very similar. The main difference between a Miglia and a Se7en is just the mechanical grip. The Miglias are stuck to the tarmac, whereas in a Se7en you have the narrowed tyres, more like a historic Mini, and you need it to move around more so you can carry corner speed. The drivers all battle just as close, and are all great fun to have a go in.

There are always rumours over costs. Do you think you need to spend a fortune to get to the front?
Rumours are an amazing thing, and it’s definitely the first thing people jump to when their car isn’t going as fast! I honestly don’t know how much Jordan’s engine cost, but if it’s a new engine it’s going to be quite a bit in parts alone. If you think – steel crack, steel rods, light weight pistons – you get the idea.

In general, most of the engines are of similar pace – look at the results and this year we had five different race winners and seven different cars have made it to the podium. You will get competitors with the ‘full works’ engines, and that’s the same in any form of motorsport, but that doesn’t mean they are unbeatable by any means. There are plenty of drivers out there with the ability to win.

But to avoid any arguments, I would say Jordan’s car has a very similar spec to everyone else, although I don’t know exactly what he’s spent, I wouldn’t like to get too much into that…!

Ok, fair enough, so how do you go about getting the most from a Mini Se7en?
I would say car prep is a massive step into making your car fast – making sure everything is in good condition. So start with the simple things like wheel bearings, they are very important for rolling resistance. Less resistance equals more speed. That’s just one thing, and it doesn’t necessarily cost you any money.

Driving the car, focus on getting the very best you can out of it. So go and walk the circuits, get to know your way round. Watch other drivers, see if they are braking later, carrying more speed, and it all helps in becoming faster. That’s the key to it.

So now you’ve had a go, do you fancy a full season in a Se7en?
Yes, I would 100% do a full season. I really enjoy driving any of the cars, be that a Miglia, Se7en or S-class. Just being part of the Mini 7 racing Club is great. There’s always plenty of laughs through the racing and the club as a whole always puts on as great show.

I have been lucky enough to do very well in the championship and will be racing for many years to come.

Out of the four formulas, which would you recommend to a newcomer?
That’s a tough one. When I started, I decided based on what car and spares packages were for sale. I went straight into a Miglia, as the car and spares were being sold as a retirement package, so it had everything to get me going. I even won two races in that car before progressing to a new build.

If you look at running costs, getting the car to the events, entries, fuel, consumables, testing – it’s the same in all classes. So then it just comes down to cost of the car and engine. The S-Class engines are the cheapest to look after, as it’s quite a standard engine. Se7en and Miglia engines will usually cost more to maintain, as they have more advanced parts to them. Then again, if you look after them they will look after you and your wallet!

2024 Calendar Announced

We’re excited to now share with you the complete race calendar for 2024. Please book these weekends out / begin negotiations with the family around these dates!

There’s lots to like about this calendar, including the fact that there will be no combined Mig/Seven races bar the Winter shootout finale at Brands Hatch in November, which will be run to a brand-new format.

We return to Cadwell Park, Thruxton with the Touring Cars, the Mini Festival is back to two days with three races, and we’ll also visit the Castle Combe Historic Festival. Importantly, we have avoided clashes with some of the major Mini race events like Goodwood and the Silverstone Classic.

  • Rounds 1-2, Donington Park GP, 29-30 March 2024
  • Rounds 3-4, Cadwell Park, 27-28 April 2024
  • Rounds 5-6, Snetterton 300, 18-19 May 2024
  • Rounds 7-8, Thruxton BTCC, 7-9 June 2024
  • Rounds 9-10, Anglesey, 6-7 July 2024
  • Rounds 11-13, Brands Hatch Mini Festival, 3-4 August 2024
  • Rounds 14-15, Castle Combe, 21-22 September 2024
  • Rounds 16-17, Silverstone International, 13-14 October 2024
  • Winter shootout, Brands Hatch Indy, 2-3 November 2024

 

Annual Awards Night

We are pleased to announce that the M7RC Annual Trophy Awards will be held on Saturday January 27th at the Marriott Forest of Arden Hotel.

Please be sure to book your place at the dinner table and a room for the night as soon as possible, as the evening is going to be as popular as ever. Note, our Annual Technical Meeting will precede the awards on the afternoon of the 27th.

Do start thinking and gathering feedback / seconders for any Technical and Sporting Regulation Proposals you wish to be discussed / voted on.  

The tickets are available from Mark Sims via mss@clearsons.co.uk, and cost £70 each.

To book your room at the hotel, call 01676 522335, press Option 1 and quote the code MI7 for a special discounted rate of £135.

VENUE:
Marriott Forest of Arden Hotel and Country Club Maxstoke Lane
Meriden
CV7 HR