Championship Details
The new style Minis all race on Yokohama tyres in their fiercely contested championship. They also visit 2 English tracks in a busy season. The official Celtic Speed Mini Cooper Cup can be accessed at http://scottishminis.com.
News
Young Carrick Driver Wins Racing Award (Knockhill Young driver of the year - Saloons)
Wed 14 Dec 2011 - 21:36
Carrickfergus young racing driver Chris Smiley has ended his 2011 season in winning ways after last week being named Scotland's Young Driver of the year. The award comes to the 19 year old after only his second season racing in the Scottish Celtic Speed Mini Cooper Cup.
Highlights of Chris's season were the four victories he scored, two of which came in July at the Kirkistown double header, aptly Chris's home circuit. Overall Chris achieved a highly creditable fourth place in the championship.
Scottish F1 driver Paul Di Resta and Rookie of the Year was on hand to make the presentation to Chris at the Scottish Motor Racing Club annual Awards dinner held in Edinburgh. Chris commented "It was a great second season for me, finishing fourth in the Scottish Mini Cooper Championship with the highlights a win at the British Touring Car Championship meeting at Knockhill and the Kirkistown double". Chris's name now joins an elite list of pass winners which notably includes the likes of Gordon Sheddon and Alan McNish.
Chris's switch to 'tin-tops' came after a highly successful career in karts and he will again aim to progress his career in 2012 by competing in the UK based Mini Challenge. This step-up will see Chris competing at seven of the UK's major circuits, with a gruelling program of 20 races with two of the rounds having no less than 4 races over the race weekend. No doubt these weekends will provide Chris with a true test of his mental and physical fitness.
Chris commented "I see this series as a major stepping stone to a drive in the British Touring Car Championship, with its increased profile, reversed grids and the opportunity it gives me to learn and race on the same circuits that the BTCC visits is invaluable" Chris's racing exploits can be followed in 2012 through Chris Smiley Racing on Facebook and Twitter.
Report By Tony Gregory
Celtic Speed Mini Cooper Cup to visit Kirkistown
Wed 29 Jun 2011 - 21:39
Rounds 12 & 13 of the Mini Cooper Cup will now be at Kirkistown in Northern ireland on Saturday 23rd July. The planned visit to Donington Park for rounds 12 & 13 will not go ahead following the circuit's decision to cancel the meeting. Co-ordinator Vic Covey has details of entry fees, testing and ferry deals available. E mail him on v.covey@smrc-uk.com.
A bulletin outlining this is available for download.
Mini TV Listings 2011
Wed 27 Apr 2011 - 19:50
| Round | Circuit | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knockhill | Thursday 21st April | 18:54:00 |
| 2 | Knockhill | Thursday 19th May | 18:54:00 |
| 3 | Cadwell Park | Thursday 16th June | 18:54:00 |
| 4 | Knockhill | Thursday 14th July | 18:54:00 |
| 5 | Donington | Thursday 11th August | 17:52:00 |
| 6 | Knockhill | Thursday 1st September | 18:54:00 |
| 7 | Knockhill | Thursday 22nd September | 18:54:00 |
| 8 | Knockhill | Thursday 20th October | 18:54:00 |
Championship Standings Summary
Main Championship
The following points are the provisional championship standings following the race meeting on 09th October 2011:
- David Sleigh – 261 points
- Vic Covey jnr – 241 points
- Tim Sleigh – 224 points
- Chris Smiley – 221 points
- Adam Leitch – 119 points
Newcomers Cup
The following points are the provisional championship standings following the race meeting on 09th October 2011:
- Tim Sleigh – 313 points
- Adam Leitch – 200 points
- Murray Muir – 152 points
- Kyle Reid – 142 points
- Michael Falconer – 100 points
Ladies Cup
The following points are the provisional championship standings following the race meeting on 09th October 2011:
- Fiona Wallace – 264 points
- Elaine Marshall – 234 points
- Emma Bruce – 210 points
- Stephanie McMurdo – 96 points
- Louise Flitton – 85 points
Full details of the standings, including points by round is also available.
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Cars & Drivers
A list of contenders for the 2011 season, with a brief profile of each driver is available for this championship.
Entry Forms & Regulations
Entry forms for this championship are available for the following events:
- No forms exist for your request.
The following regulations cover entry into this championship: