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SUCCESSFUL TRACK DEBUT FOR NEW JCW SPORT MACHINE
The new JCW Sport car that will appear in the Vertu MINI CHALLENGE in 2024 has completed a successful first test following a trouble-free day of running at Snetterton.
JCW SPORT SPECIFICATION CONFIRMED AS 2024 ENTRIES OPEN
Organisers of the Vertu MINI CHALLENGE can today confirm more details on the new JCW Sport class that will debut next season, with entries having now opened for 2024 for both the new category and the headline JCW class.
JAMIE OSBORNE DELIGHTED BY 2023 PROGRESSION
Jamie Osborne admits he was delighted with the progression shown on track in 2023 after securing silverware in his second season in the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE. Running under the NAPA Racing UK banner, Osborne secured a breakthrough win in the series…
ROOKIE JOHN CASTLE JOINS EXCELR8 MINI CHALLENGE TROPHY LINE-UP
John Castle will make his racing debut next year with EXCELR8 after joining forces with the team for a programme in the 2024 Vertu MINI CHALLENGE Trophy.
ENTRIES OPEN FOR 2024 COOPER CAMPAIGN
Organisers of the Vertu MINI CHALLENGE can today confirm that general entries have now opened for drivers looking to compete in the Cooper class in 2024.
TOMMY WATSON TO HIT THE TRACK IN 2024 MINI CHALLENGE
Tommy Watson will become the latest driver to make his racing debut in the Vertu MINI CHALLENGE Trophy next season after inking a deal to join the Cooper grid with multiple champions EXCELR8.
MINI CHALLENGE OPENS 2025 SCHOLARSHIP ENTRIES
Organisers of the Vertu MINI CHALLENGE can today confirm that entries for the 2025 Scholarship programme have opened – two months before the winner of the 2024 competition is crowned.
JAMIE OSBORNE DELIGHTED BY 2023 PROGRESSION
Jamie Osborne admits he was delighted with the progression shown on track in 2023 after securing silverware in his second season in the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE. Running under the NAPA Racing UK banner, Osborne secured a breakthrough win in the series…
OX4 SIGNS OFF WITH SILVERWARE
The OX4 Racing team will hope to return to the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE for a second successive season after rounding out 2023 with a Directors Cup victory at Brands Hatch. The team, which operates from the MINI factory in Oxford, had sat out the 2022 season before...
MINI CHALLENGE CLUBSPORT ANNOUNCES ENDURANCE EVENT
Organisers of the MINI CHALLENGE Clubsport with Airtec Motorsport have announced a special one-off endurance race that will take place later this season.
MINI CHALLENGE CLUBSPORT BOOSTED BY NEW PARTNERSHIPS
Organisers of the MINI CHALLENGE CLUBSPORT series have confirmed a number of exciting new partnerships ahead of the opening meeting of the season next month.
MINI CHALLENGE CLUBSPORT CHAMPIONSHIP SET FOR 2023 LAUNCH
A club-level series for MINI racers will hit the track for the first time in 2023 with the launch of new Clubsport classes within the hugely-successful MINI CHALLENGE.
HARRISON’S ROAD FROM HUMBLED BEGINNINGS TO MINI RECORD BREAKER
For those new to the MINI CHALLENGE last year, Nathan Harrison would demonstrate himself as a fresh-faced young star, dominating the top class of single-make Touring Cars. Though for Harrison himself, 2020 was a culmination of a 6-year long journey that saw him rise from inexperienced rookie to one of the country’s most promising prodigies.
CATCHING UP WITH: LYDIA WALMSLEY
CATCHING UP WITH: LYDIA WALMSLEYWe sat down with Cooper driver, Lydia Walmsley to find out about the past, present and future as she reaches her third season in the MINI CHALLENGE. How is 2020 working out for you so far? I think 2020 has been very strange for all of...
CATCHING UP WITH: RONAN PEARSON
CATCHING UP WITH: RONAN PEARSON On a bitterly cold December day at Knockhill, a young rising star of Scottish Motorsport continued preparations for the 2020 season. Ronan Pearson will step into the limelight in 2020, entering the JCW MINI CHALLENGE. After triumphing...
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NEW MINI CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP TO OFFER 2024 PRIZE DRIVE
One lucky person will win the chance to compete in the 2024 Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE after series organisers today announced the launch of a new Scholarship programme with a top prize worth in excess of £50,000.
MINI CHALLENGE REVEALS PROVISIONAL 2024 RACE DATES
Organisers of the Vertu Motors MINI CHALLENGE can today confirm that the 2024 season will once again feature a total of 14 race dates split between the headline JCW category and the entry-level MINI CHALLENGE Trophy.
VERTU MOTORS NAMED AS NEW MINI CHALLENGE UK TITLE SPONSOR
Organisers of the MINI CHALLENGE can today announce a new title sponsorship agreement with Vertu Motors – part of the Vertu Motors Group – ahead of the 2023 season.
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NEWS: ROOKIE JOHN CASTLE JOINS EXCELR8 MINI CHALLENGE TROPHY LINE-UP
John Castle will make his racing debut next year with @excelr8motorsport after joining forces with the team for a programme in the 2024 Vertu MINI CHALLENGE Trophy.
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Hands up who is missing motorsport!? 🙋♂️
For those who need their fix, let’s look back on the thrills and spills of an epic 2023 Vertu Motors MINI Challenge Race Season!
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ENTRIES OPEN FOR 2024 COOPER CAMPAIGN
Organisers of the Vertu MINI CHALLENGE can today confirm that general entries have now opened for drivers looking to compete in the Cooper class in 2024.
Find out more through the link in our bio.
We’ll have a full gallery to follow but for now, here are a few teasers from the annual @vertumotors MINI CHALLENGE Awards event
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NEWS: SUCCESSFUL TRACK DEBUT FOR NEW JCW SPORT MACHINE
The new JCW Sport car that will appear in the Vertu MINI CHALLENGE in 2024 has completed a successful first test following a trouble-free day of running at Snetterton.
Read more through the link in our bio.
‼️ JCW SPORT SPECIFICATION CONFIRMED AS 2024 ENTRIES OPEN
Organisers of the @vertumotors MINI CHALLENGE can today confirm more details on the new JCW Sport class that will debut next season, with entries having now opened for both the new category and the headline JCW class.
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