MINI SE7ENS

Since the first Formula Mini Se7en race at Brands Hatch in 1966, the Mini 7 Racing Club has always been a favourite for race commentators and spectators alike.

The race cars offer excellent performance for the money, challenging many of today’s more modern car formulas on overall pace. The Mini Se7ens and Miglias are guaranteed to give you a large amount of overtaking, due to equally-matched machinery and rather un-aerodynamic body, which lends itself to much slip-streaming tactics.

Off the track, the Club has a very friendly atmosphere with willingness to help new members become acquainted with the ‘tricks of the trade’ and where to get the best advice. Most drivers and supporters stay at the circuit, giving an ideal opportunity to discuss the racing.

The cars are ideal for the engineering enthusiast, as although the rules do strictly stipulate what can be modified on the car, there’s still room for customisation. Most of our club member’s cars are unique, having evolved over many seasons.

Mini Se7en
Our original series has evolved a long way from the ’60s, when budding racers found the nearest, cheapest 850cc Mini, made some rudimentary upgrades and headed to Brands Hatch for a race. Nowadays the levels of preparation in this class are up with the very best saloon car racers.

With all the latest safety and handling modifications, up front is a highly-tuned 998cc A-Series engine developing over 100bhp. Power runs through straight-cut gears to give that distinctive racing soundtrack, while Dunlop cross-ply tyres allow the cars to slide spectacularly through the corners at high speeds.

These are highly addictive machines, which explains why so many drivers have been returning year-after-year, complete with a big grin after every race!

Mini Se7en-S
The Mini Se7en S-Class is the perfect entry point to circuit racing. Using much of the same chassis and safety components as our title Mini Se7en formula, power is derived from a fast-road specification 1275cc A-Series engine.

Tuning is carefully restricted and regulated to allow DIY home mechanics equal footing with the professionals and keep costs to a minimum. Power outputs are in the region of 85-90bhp and lap times are usually a couple of seconds adrift from the Mini Se7en cars depending on the circuit.

The S-Class share races with the Mini Se7ens, but now with their own highly-competitive starting grid.