The Cooper Cast Podcast
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The Cooper Cast Podcast
Episode 122: Limited Edition Buzz, Helen Bound, and MTTS Heat & The Dragon
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Welcome back to The Cooper Cast Podcast, the FUN podcast for the MINI motoring community, with host Dale Blankenship and his faithful sidekick Producer Kodi, who remains fully committed to quality control… as long as treats are involved.
This episode kicks off with the unveiling of a new limited edition MINI Cooper. Dale walks through what makes this one special, what MINI got right (and maybe what they didn’t), and why limited editions continue to spark strong reactions from enthusiasts on both sides of the fence.
Next up, we look ahead to the first big MINI gathering of 2026 — the 19th annual Helemblitz in Helen, Georgia. It’s one of the longest-running and most beloved events on the calendar, and we talk about why it continues to draw MINI owners year after year. From scenic roads to small-town charm, Helen always delivers.
Then we circle back to the hottest topic in the U.S. MINI world: MINI Takes The States. The speculation, the anticipation, the questions — it’s all still swirling. Dale shares perspective on where things stand and why this event continues to dominate conversations across the MINI community.
Finally, we wrap things up with a brief but important MINIs On The Dragon update, keeping everyone in the loop as that iconic event approaches.
It’s another lively episode filled with MINI news, community buzz, and plenty of motoring enthusiasm.
Motor safely… and don’t forget to wave! 🚗🐾
2026-1965 Victory Edition
https://emptytank.ca/2026/02/25/mini-unveils-1965-victory-edition-car/
https://www.kbb.com/car-news/mini-builds-special-edition-to-honor-historic-race-victory/
https://www.captainelectro.com/cars/a-50000-mini-for-a-61st-birthday
MINI Takes The States
https://www.minitakesthestates.com/index.html
MINIs On The Dragon