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Chris Knox is a well known and well established young driver in the UK. Amoung other sucessful racing in other series, he was the 2011 British JCW Mini Challenge Series Champion and drove for the RSR Motorsports team in 2012 at Daytona. He was very quick with very little time in the car. He is trying to help RSR Motorsports and the R53 MINI "go out in style" as these will be the last two races for the famed R53 in Grand AM. The money will go to help offset the cost of his travel and expenses along with the "ride" costs. A British/American Driving team combination with a successful showing will bring international attention to the series, RSR Motorsports, and a well deserved farwell to the R53 MINI. As of now there are no plans for any teams to campaign any of the newer MINI models in the US in any major series. Perhaps a sucessful finish and a great showing of support will get the juices flowing for those that can continue to "carry the torch" for MINI.

There are thousands of dollars of prizes that will be given out to some of the lucky supporters. So some of those that do contribute will enjoy the benefits.

At this time RSR Motorsports is the only team campaigning the MINI in any national series, although the B-Spec Mini will be running.

RSR Motorsports has kept the R53 Mini not only in competition but in the chase for championships against much better backed teams with much newer equipment.

There is no demand to contribute, just a request, to help a fellow MINI enthusiasts fulfill a dream and bring a smile to many that have enjoyed the challenges and successes of the R53 MINI. If anyone can donate $10 or more and enough of them do, Chris Knox promises to give his best effort to make you all proud.

 

Did my best......hope it pays off.

 

Okay, so I read this and the "give me money" website description and I still don't understand the intended use for the money. I get that they are giving away prizes in exchange but are we helping fund a new season or just padding thier pocket-book as a "Thank You" for running with MINI for so long?

 

No decision has been finalized. If you are interested in RSR Motorsports continuing racing MINIs then come out to Lime Rock Park and see if you can help pursuade MINI USA and RSR Motorsports to work it out.

 

Is that truly a possibility? If so, that's great but the last conversation I had with Randy he was 100% on board with Honda next year.

 

Love to see MINIs running, but think it is a done deal with the Hondas.

 

Don't ask me ... I know nothing!

 

I think the door is still open for MINIs, just needs some encouragement!

 

Yea....from MINIUSA and MINI HQ which will never happen unfortunately.