Minis at the Mill - Best Presented Competition
There are 6 'best presented' categories for entry, plus people's choice and best in show trophies.
Entering is easy and FREE!
After you have parked your vehicle, make your way to the Hot Bricks marquee. Complete an entry form and hand it to one of our friendly volunteers. They will give you a flyer to display on the windscreen of your vehicle. Just pop the flyer under the wiper, so it doesn't blow away. Our judges use the flyer to identify the entrants.
Entries close at 11.00am, be sure to enter before you get distracted by all the other cool cars parked nearby.
All categories / classes are judged on presentation, e.g. the modified category will be won by the best presented modified vehicle, not the most modified vehicle. (Which means, it definitely pays to spend a bit more time on that polish and shine).
The inclusion of each category / class in the year's event will depend on how many entries we get for each class. Hot Bricks may choose not to include a given category if there aren't enough vehicles represented and entered into that class / category.
Below are explanations about each class - some classes are self-explanatory, some are a little trickier. If you are still unsure, please do not hesitate to speak to someone in the marquee who will be able to guide you. If, for some reason the judges feel that you have entered the wrong class / category, they may approach you and suggest that you would do better in a different category.
Original - Pre 2000
As the title describes, this is the class for original specification Minis pre 2000. The class will accept vehicles preserved over the years, or that have been authentically restored to original condition.
Modified - Pre 2000
A popular category for every rev-head or enthusiast seeking the ultimate vehicle stance. Minis in this class will have been modified to some degree, either engine, body, paint, exterior and/or interior. No two modified Minis are the same, and we're here to see them all! From highly polished street cars to rowdy weekend cruisers.
Mini Derivative - Pre 2000
The pre 2000 derivative class is for those cars using Mini running gear, but crammed into something a little different. It might be a Moke, or it might be a chopped down Mini in the form of a sprint, a Broadspeed or a Buckle. All modified and original derivatives are welcome, ranging from mild to wild.
Competition (All Years)
If your Mini is no longer a street car, it is probably your dedicated track car. This is where the outright performance cars will be judged. An elite level racer will be a highly strung performance machine and every bit as well presented. We all love to drool over a Mini with a focus on speed and reliability to survive the rigours of motorsport.
BMW Mini 'R'
The Mini arrived in Australia in 2001 to much fanfare and quickly became a favourite of many. Classic styling with pin-sharp handling set the scene, and they continue to be enjoyed by many today. R50 Cooper through to R61 Paceman variants are all eligible here.
BMW Mini 'F'
These third generation Minis continue to embody the character of the Mini, some 60-odd years on from the original. F54 Clubmans through to Electric Aceman are all eligible and welcomed.
A 1st and 2nd place award will be presented for the categories above. A single award will be presented for the following 2 categories.
People's Choice
This category is not restricted to any one type of vehicle. We will provide every car entering the Mill a voting slip, you peruse the crowd, choose your favourite and put your vote into the box for counting.
Best in Show
This award will be presented to the outright highest point scoring car of any category at the event.
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