FUCHS Backs New Classic Mini Championship

Classic Mini racing has been given a huge boost with the launch of a new eight-round championship.

Clitheroe & District Motor Club has joined forces with leading lubricant manufacturer FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) plc to create the Classic Mini Challenge.

The FUCHS LUBRICANTS Classic Mini Challenge will run from February to September, taking in Lincolnshire, Mid Wales, Cumbria, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland, southern Scotland and south east Wales.

Championship coordinator Chris Woodcock has devised a format with a simple class structure, allowing contenders to demonstrate their skills and abilities.

The Stoke-on-Trent based manufacturer has a strong pedigree in motorsport with its products being used in the British Touring Car Championship and British Superbike Championship, as well as many other competitions, including the MSA British Historic Rally Championship and the BTRDA Rally Championship.

Sally Travis, Marketing Manager at FUCHS LUBRICANTS, said: “We’re pleased to be the title sponsor of the FUCHS LUBRICANTS Classic Mini Challenge. We have a long history in motorsport and our proven products are sought-after by everyone from clubman competitors to professional race teams.

“This opportunity will widen the involvement FUCHS LUBRICANTS have in the classic car sector and we wish all competitors the best of luck for the coming season and thank the organisers for their good work.”

Further support has been achieved from other Mini and motorsport related businesses which are providing products as prizes to championship winners.

View the race dates on our motorsport page.

For more information visit www.classicminichallenge.co.uk