Welcome
Welcome to the Rallies And Trials Enthusiasts Club (R.A.T.E.C.) website.
R.A.T.E.C. is a Christchurch based Motorsport Club operating under the cover of Motorsport New Zealand.
The Club runs events ranging from Navigational Trials and Autocrosses to Hillclimbs and The Ashley Forest Rallysprint.
For more information on the club, the events it runs, and what is required to compete in them, click on the About Us button.
News
Monday, Nov 10 2008
RATEC`s Interclub Autocross has been postponed again.
This event has been postponed indefinitely due to lack of a paddock. Any queries, or if you know of a paddock, contact Doug on 352 5601 or 027 676 6890.
Friday, Oct 24 2008
The 2008 Hawkswood Festival Of Speed
Saturday 29th November 2008
Open to all Motorsport New Zealand affiliated clubs and their members.
The Regulations and Entry Forms for this event are now available.
The Regulations for Saturday`s event can be found here.
The Entry Form for Saturday can be found here.
Thursday, Oct 23 2008
The 2008 Hawkswood Festival Of Speed
Sunday 30th November 2008
Entry by invitation only to members of The Banks Peninsula Vintage Car Club and The Country Gentlemen`s Historic Racing and Sportscar Club.
Regulations can be found here.
The Entry Form can be found here.
Tuesday, Oct 14 2008
THE 2008 DIGGALINK ASHLEY FOREST RALLYSPRINT DVD`S FOR SALE
The DVD`s are available now and have over an hour of coverage as shown on Prime and Sky.
Only $20 including Postage & Packaging.
Contact Teresa on (03) 344 2660 or email secretary@ratec.org.nz to order your copy.
Monday, Oct 13 2008
RATEC OCTOBER LUPP CUP TRIAL RESULTS
Doug Good organised a complex trial that kept all crews on their toes. CRI`s had to be done in descending numerical order meaning you did the last instruction first. This was soon rectified by a Manned Check.
U-turns at X-Boards and Check Codes to be done at intersections kept the crews thinking, thinking, thinking. Unfortunately, Doug forgot to put up an X-Board and missed a D code off a check board, but otherwise was a well-organised devious trial.
This was a sterling organisational effort on Doug`s part as he was flying solo on the night, putting up & taking down the Check Boards as well doing the Manned Check.
Congratulations to Peter & Dwight on taking the win.
1st Peter Flewellen & Dwight Parlane with 246 points
2nd Allan Coker, Nic Jones, & Mark Wederall with 354 points
3rd Toby King, Vicky Price, & Chris Protheroe with 588 points
4th John Cottier, Dave Lee, & Colin Dangerfield with 600 points
5th Graeme & Malcolm Matheson with 616 points
6th April Marx, Shane Campbell, & Michelle Wezenberg with 1092 points
DNF Lloyd Proctor & Yuko Tsuda
Saturday, Oct 4 2008
THE KYB SHOCK ABSORBERS LITTLE RIVER HILLCLIMB
The morning of Sunday 28th September dawned fine and clear meaning a good days racing for most of the field for the 22 starters.
This was not the case for Nic Jones (Sentra) and Mark Higgins (Evo) as they never made it much further than the start line on the first run with mechanical problems.
The only other casualties were Paul Price crashing his RX7 on Run 3. Robert Stocker`s Celica GT4 had a mechanical issue on Run 4 resulting in a DNF.
Rick Matheson spun on at least 2 of the 4 runs, just having too much power for a 2WD RX7. James Marshall also had a spin on Run 2 resulting in a DNF after hitting the bank. He managed to get going again, leaving his Impreza`s bumper on the course.
Carl Vaughan had some mechanical issues and did not start Run 3 and was seen tinkering under the bonnet of his Evo 7.
Thanks to KYB Shock Absorbers for their sponsorship of this event and to all those who helped on the day.
Results for this event can be found here.
Next Ratec Event:
Saturday, Nov 29 2008
Hawkswood
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