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Racing is a serious business, there’s no doubt about it. The amount of research and development that goes into building and campaigning a successful race car (not to mention the cost) can be pretty eye-watering – but with the requisite elbow grease, the results speak for themselves. You’ll probably be familiar with Swiftune’s ability to put together fiercely effective drivetrains, chassis setups and, of course, entire cars – and with the affable and engaging Nick Swift behind the wheel, these things are damn near unstoppable. However, it’s not all serious-face, as this month’s cover car demonstrates: with a livery designed by an 8-year-old and a hilarious rear wing, this is a laser-focused race Mini with a supremely silly side. Elsewhere in the mag, we’ve got a diverse board of fare for…