
International Mini Meeting 2025 Programme of Events
Thursday 21st August
​​14:00: Gates open
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14:00: Food vendors open
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18:00: Evening entertainment: DJ sets
Friday 22nd August
08:00: Volunteer daily registration at Organiser’s Marquee
08:00-18:00: Welcome packs available from Organiser’s Marquee
10:00-17:00: Trade stalls open
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Classic Mini Cooper hire available from smallcarBigCity over the weekend. Click here for more info
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13:00 - 15:00 Rocker Cover Racing - Open Track Practice / Test and Tune
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15:00-16:00: Rocker Cover Racing - Open to All "Just for Fun" / "Grudge" Racing
16:00: Talk by Jon Pressnell, author of Mini: The Definitive History
17:30: DJ Host
18:00: Opening Ceremony and Club presentation
19:30: Live Music with Tim Bannister
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Followed by DJ sets and live music from
Rick Parfitt Junior and the RPJ Band
Saturday 23rd August
08:00: Volunteer daily registration at Organiser’s Marquee
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​08:00-12:00: Welcome packs available from Organiser’s Marquee
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9:30 - 11.30: Show 'n' shine registration at the Organisers' office.
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10:00-17:00: Trade stalls open
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10:00-17:00: Display your Mini (central arena)
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11:00-13:30: Suggested time for IMM Roadbook Sussex Countryside Drive Out
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11:30: Chairperson’s Meeting (small marquee, event field)
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Afternoon: Children's entertainment, we have a host of fun for the kids inc:
Niki, A brilliant host, entertainer, and DJ, Tim, A great clown, circus skills teacher, and all-round entertainer and Emma, a versatile character performer, balloon artist, and entertainer! Also, a free bracelet/keyring workshop with Craftevan (times TBC).
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13:00-18:00 Rocker Cover Racing
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13:00-14:00: Rocker Cover Racing - Open Track Practice / Test and Tune
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14:00-16:00: Rocker Cover Racing - Heats - Kids Class (12 and Under, Kids Class Rules)
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16:00-18:00: Rocker Cover Racing - Heats - Modified Class
14:00-16:30:​
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Loudest exhaust heats
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Loudest horn heats
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Best ICE heats
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Club games competitions
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14:00 - 16:00 Show n Shine
Heats for the following classes:
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Best 1960's classic Mini
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Best 1970's classic Mini
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Best 1980's classic Mini
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Best 1990's classic Mini
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Best Modern Mini Pre 2015
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Best Modern Mini Post 2015
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Mini of the event
Up to 3 cars will be picked to go through to the Sunday final. All above prizes sponsored by 'Oh So Retro'.
Judges choice of best commercial derivative attending the event. Sponsored by Mini Spares in memory of Armin Waldkotter. No entry registration required. Winner to be announced on Sunday. Judging will be carried out around all areas over the weekend.
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16:30: Q&A Presentation with AC Dodd at the Main Stage.
Awards Ceremony
18:15: The Spirit of the IMM Award, Sponsored and presented by Sam Howson.
18:30: The Armin Waldkotter 'Best' commercial sponsored by Mini Spares.
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19:00: Live music with Tim Bannister to start our Fancy Dress Party – this year’s theme is Mods & Rockers!
DJ sets, plus Shoasis - The Southeast's No. 1 Oasis Tribute Band
Sunday 24th August
​08:00: Volunteer daily registration at Organiser’s Marquee
08:00-12:00: Welcome packs available from Organiser’s Marquee
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10:00-17:00: Trade stalls open
10:00-17:00: Display your Mini (central arena)​​
13:00-18:00 Rocker Cover Racing
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13:00-14:00: Rocker Cover Racing - Finals - Kids Class ​
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14:00-15:00: Rocker Cover Racing - Finals - Modified Class
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15:00-16:00: Rocker Cover Racing - Finals - Master Class and Overall Winner
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18:00: Presentation of the "Judges' favourite" Commercial mini at the IMM in Memory of Armin Waldkotter, sponsored by Mini Spares.
14:00-16:30:​
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Loudest exhaust finals
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Loudest horn finals
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Best ICE finals
All hosted by The British Mini Owners Club and prizes sponsored by Motaclan.
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Club games competitions
14:00 - 16:00 Show n Shine
Finals for the following classes:
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Best 1960's classic Mini
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Best 1970's classic Mini
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Best 1980's classic Mini
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Best 1990's classic Mini
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Best Modern Mini Pre 2015
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Best Modern Mini Post 2015
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Mini of the event
All above prizes sponsored by 'Oh So Retro'.
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15:00: Live Music with Tim Bannister
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Awards Ceremony
16:30: Oh So Retro Show 'n' Shine
16.50: Motaclan / British Mini Club Competitions
17:00: Closing Ceremony, including presentation of the IMM Key
18:00: House DJ set
19:00: Live music with Tim Bannister
​20:00: Enjoy an evening of live music with classics from the 60s - 80's with the Cantina Band.
Monday 25th August
08:00: Volunteer daily registration at Organiser’s Marquee
08:00-10:00: Breakfast available
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10:00: Site closes

