From MINI Motorsport: Six races, attractive prizes and a mix of fascinating racing action and MINI lifestyle at its best: That is MINI RUSHOUR which kicks off in Italy in May. With MINI RUSHOUR 2012 fun is guaranteed. Here are the ingredients: the MINI Cooper S, the famous go-kart feeling, performance and a specially developed racing kit plus low costs to make the races more accessible than ever. The riders will compete in two races on MINI darting for 60 minutes of pure competition. MINI will provide the "MINI Hospitality" with a large paddock of about 1,200 square metres, MINI will provide essential support for the teams, making the most of the community, a key element for the brand and all its fans. 2012 MINI RUSHOUR gives away attractive prizes. Up for grabs for the best of each race weekend: US-$ 1,000 for the winner, a set of four race tires compatible with the rules of the league for the second and a special maintenance kit for third place. The winner of the championship will get an amazing MINI John Cooper Works Coupe Special Edition, the runner-up will participate in a round of the MINI Challenge Brazil, while the driver in third place overall will get a fantastic selection of articles from the MINI Collection. Adrenaline, the roar of the engines and the thrill of speed is guaranteed. Six events of the MINI RUSHOUR 2012 are scheduled: 12th May -- Autodromo Paul Ricard, Le Castellet (France, @MINI UNITED) 10th June -- Autodromo del Mugello 8th July -- Misano World Circuit 22nd July -- Autodromo dell’Umbria – Magione 2nd September -- Autodromo di Imola 16th September -- Autodromo di Vallelunga For more details and to sign up please send an email: [email protected]