Mini Festival at Brands Hatch a success

In July, Brands Hatch in Kent played host to its annual “Brands Hatch Mini Festival”, where the famous racing circuit sees thousands of Mini enthusiasts come together to celebrate this exceptional vehicle.

Sponsored by Mini Spares, visitors to the festival were gifted an action-packed weekend which included a performance by stunt driver Terry Grant, live music, rally demonstrations, children's entertainment and a trade village.

The highlight of the weekend each year for much of the crowd is the various races taking place on the famous circuit, with each one devoted to the wonderful Mini. From the MINI Challenge, Mini Se7en, Mini Miglias and Pre-66 Minis, and 'The Fastest Mini in the World' race, which welcomes Minis of all shapes, sizes and ages, it was difficult to look away from the track when the gripping races were taking place!

Take a look at some of the stunning images from this year's event and make a note to come along to the next one!

Juley Ross, one of this year's lucky Mini Spares raffle winners

Importation rules regarding vehicles are very specific: Only those over 25 years in age may be brought in to the USA without compilance to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).