MINI owner enters Malaysia Book of Records for ‘Biggest MINI Cooper Parade with Jalur Gemilang’
Yesterday marked the first time in two years since Malaysians celebrated National Day due to the Covid-19 pandemic. To celebrate the event, MINI owners flocked to Sepang International Circuit to perform an unprecedented feat in an event organized by Aktiv Tuninghaus.
Co-hosted with Ingress Auto, MINI Pattern Group, MINI F Series Unofficial Group (MFUG) and 6ixGear Automotive, the event saw MINI vehicles of different make and models gather to set records new for “The Biggest MINI Cooper Parade with Jalur Gemilang. ”
Models such as MINI Cooper S Countryman, Club people, Cooper S 3-door, Cooper S 5-doorand MINI Cooper SE is fully electric all were present at the event along with many MINI JCW models. The record attempt also saw the presence of vintage MINIs, including a rare Clubman Estate.
The convoy crossed 5.5 km twice, led by a safety whitewash vehicle provided by the organizers. A total of 190 MINI vehicles were present, with the new record confirmed by a Malaysian Book of Records official.
The organizers said: “Our goal in setting the record is to gain recognition and celebrate our National Day, while promoting and increasing public interest in the brand. MINI. The parade, which brought most of the MINI owners to the event for the first time they were driven on the Sepang, was followed by a race track session held exclusively for MINI Cooper and BMW 3 Series owners.
Adding to the fanfare were booths set up by event sponsors such as Ingress Auto, VIVO Malaysia, Petronas Shop, RS Garage, Petlas Tires, Gleam auto detailing, and Pipercross among others to showcase their wares. their respective products and services.
