Ratec Motorsport Inc. has a number of Championships and Trophies that are competed for by our members over the clubs year. Most of the trophies are annual, but a few are for particular events that may not be held every year.
A complete list of the clubs trophies and how they are awarded can be found below.
R.A.T.E.C TROPHIES:
R.A.T.E.C. FOUNDERS CHALLENGE TROPHY: Presented by M.A.White-Johnson and R.Jefferson-Church 1960.
Presented to the person who has assisted most with Club event organisation in the past year.(Determined by a points system)
GRANT GORDON MEMORIAL VOLUNTEERS TROPHY:
Presented to the person who has volunteered most at Club events in the past year.
TERRY CARDWELL TROPHY:(R.A.T.E.C. Club Champion)
Presented to the person with the most points from all types of events, including Interclub Series events, in the past year.
R.A.T.E.C. COMMITTEE TROPHY: Presented by 1984 Committee.(Motorsport Weekend Overall Winner)
Presented to the person with the most points from all events of the Motorsport Weekend.
JAMIE TROPHY:
Presented to the lady with the most points from all events of the Motorsport Weekend.
STIRRER'S TROPHY:(Agitator of the year)
Presented to the club member who has stired the most in the past year.
SPEED TROPHIES:
R.A.T.E.C. SPEED TROPHY: Presented by G.S.& D.A.Beaumont.
Presented to the driver with the most points from speed events, including Interclub Series events, in the past year.
R.A.T.E.C. LADIES SPEED TROPHY:Presented to the lady with the most points from speed events, including Interclub Series events, in the past year.
RATEC MOTORSPORT INC. JUNIOR SPEED TROPHY:
Presented to the under 21 driver with the most points from speed events, including Interclub Series events, in the past year.
R.A.T.E.C. MOTORSPORT WEEKEND SPEED TROPHY: Presented by W.Smith & P.Browman.
Presented to the driver with the best aggregate time from the speed events of the Motorsport Weekend.
WHEATSHEAF TROPHY:(Autocross Winner)
Presented to the autocross winner of the Motorsport Weekend.
DENNIS BREACH MEMORIAL TROPHY:(1st Overall, R.A.T.E.C. Hillclimb Series)
Presented to the driver with the most points from hillclimb events, including Interclub Series events, in the past year.
MATT JAQUES MEMORIAL TROPHY:
Presented to the driver with the most points from autocross events, including Interclub Series events, in the past year.
GLOUCESTER MOTORS GYMKHANA TROPHY: Presented by R.Buchanan.
Presented to the driver with the most points from motorkhanas, including Forces Cup and Griffiths Cup events, in the past year.
BANKS PENINSULA HILLCLIMB TROPHY:(Formerly the Ashburton R.A.T.E.C. Combined Interclub Trophy 1998)
Presented to the driver with the most points from Banks Peninsula Hillclimb Weekend.
TRIALS TROPHIES:
CARDWELL CUP: Donated by Ian, Frank and Maurice Cardwell.
(R.A.T.E.C. Champion Trials Driver)
Presented to the driver with the most points from trials, including Lupp Cup Trials, in the past year.
R.A.T.E.C. NAVIGATOR'S TROPHY: Presented by P.L.Chisholm, W.A.Jeffs, D.J.McCahon and G.G.Norquay.
Presented to the navigator with the most points from trials, including Lupp Cup Trials, in the past year.
R.A.T.E.C. TRIALS TIMEKEEPERS CUP: Presented by Carole & Mervyn Curragh.
Presented to the timekeeper with the most points from trials, including Lupp Cup Trials, in the past year.
R.A.T.E.C. INTERCLUB RALLY TROPHY: Presented by Forces Motoring Club 1964.
Presented to the driver/s with the most points from the Lupp Cup Trials in the past year.
R.A.T.E.C. AUTUMN RALLY TROPHY: Presented by R.Jefferson-Church 1962.
Presented to the first R.A.T.E.C. driver in the Autumn Lupp Cup Trial.
R.A.T.E.C. LAWFORD CHALLENGE CUP: Presented by M.A.White-Johnson.
Presented to the first R.A.T.E.C. driver in the Spring Lupp Cup Trial.
THE PRESS ALPINE TROPHY:
(R.A.T.E.C. Annual Alpine Rally)
Presented to the winner of the Alpine Trial.
R.A.T.E.C. ALPINE RALLY CHALLENGE TROPHY: Presented by D.M.Hannah.
Presented to the highest placed R.A.T.E.C. member in Alpine Trial.
LAKELAND TROPHY:
Presented to the winner of the Lakeland Trial.
RAY SIMES CHALLENGE CUP:
(For the highest placed R.A.T.E.C. (Canty) member in the Lakeland Rally)
Presented to the highest placed R.A.T.E.C. member in the Lakeland Trial.
R.A.T.E.C. (N.Z) Inc. TOKOTOKO TROPHY: Presented by Graeme S.Sharp.
Presented to the oldest crew in the Alpine/Lakeland Trial.
R.A.T.E.C. PRESIDENTS CHALLENGE TROPHY: Presented by Norman Mahoney 1966.
Presented to the first R.A.T.E.C. Driver in the R.A.T.E.C. Gold Star Trial.
RALLY TROPHIES:
BREACH RALLY TROPHY:
(Highest points for the year)
Presented to the driver with the most points from Rallies in the past year.
PALMER & DOAK LTD RALLY CUP:
(Outright Winner)
Presented to the winner of the R.A.T.E.C. Rally.
ASHLEY FOREST RALLYSPRINT TROPHIES:
R.A.T.E.C. RALLYSPRINT CHALLENGE TROPHY:
Presented to the winner of the Ashley Forest Rallysprint.
RED LION TAVERN TROPHY:
(Ashley Hill Climb 1999, First Overall)
Presented to the first R.A.T.E.C. Driver of the Ashley Forest Rallysprint.
ASHLEY FOREST RALLY SPRINT FASTEST 2WD: Donated by Henshaw Motor Racing Ltd (In Memory of Kim Austin 102.45 Set in 1988).
Presented to the fastest 2WD Driver of the Ashley Forest Rallysprint.
COMBES CUP: Donated by Geoff Combe.
Presented to the winner of the 0 to 1300cc Class at the Ashley Forest Rallysprint.
COMBY’S ROOKIE CUP: Donated by Geoff Combe.
Presented to the highest placed rookie driver in the 0 to 1300cc Class at the Ashley Forest Rallysprint.
Next Ratec Motorsport Inc Event: Thursday 21 November, Lupp Cup Navigation Rally. Points towards Ratec Motorsport Inc’s Trials Trophies and overall Club Championship.