THE MINI CHALLENGE – LISTENING TO COMPETITORS
It might be the first rung on the ladder, but the Cooper Class often produces the most exciting racing the MINI CHALLENGE can offer. As a result the Cooper Class made three highly successful guest appearances events on the BTCC support calendar since 2020, with more to come during the 2023 campaign.
The entry level Cooper Class car uses a 130bhp 1.6 litre normally aspirated engine, 6 speed manual gearbox and Goodyear slick and wet tyres, limited to two new tyres per race meeting.
In the interest of simplicity and to keep control of budgets, the adjustability of the cars is kept to a minimum. Adjustments to toe, ride height and the single-way AST control dampers are the only modifications available, making the Cooper Class the ideal place for drivers to gain experience.
The car is best suited to drivers new to car racing, those with some karting experience, or those who want to experience the close, fair racing of the MINI CHALLENGE on a high profile stage, but with tightly controlled budget.
TROPHY 2023 CALENDAR
BRANDS HATCH INDY
ROUNDS 1,2,3
08-09 APRIL
SNETTERTON 300
ROUNDS 4,5,6
13-14 MAY
THRUXTON
ROUNDS 7,8,9
03-04 JUNE
CROFT
ROUNDS 10,11
29-30 JULY
DONINGTON PARK GP
ROUNDS 12,13,14
26-27 AUGUST
SILVERSTONE
ROUNDS 15,16,17
16-17 SEPTEMBER
BRANDS HATCH INDY
ROUNDS 18,19,20
04-05 NOVEMBER
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