Episode 62- Powerboat Talk with Tate Ramsey Australian National Drivers Champion
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Australian Powerboat Racing Champion Tate Ramsey
On this episode of Powerboat Talk, we welcome Tate Ramsey, one of the most accomplished competitors in Australian circuit boat racing. A three-time winner and the reigning Australian National Drivers Champion, Ramsey also enters the conversation as the current BAD Boat Challenge champion. He heads into the upcoming 2026 USA & New Zealand vs. Australia BAD Boat Challenge defending that title against a stacked field of more than 25 Australian racers, along with elite international challengers Duff Daily and Ty Newton from the United States, and Zack Weller representing New Zealand.
Inside an Elite Circuit Boat Racing Program
Ramsey competes in a 21-foot Child’s Play powered by a 470-cubic-inch PSI-blown big-block Chevrolet built by BNR Engines, a combination capable of pushing speeds to the 160 mph range. In this episode, he offers a detailed look at the razor-thin margins that define top-level powerboat racing, where races are decided by milliseconds and meticulous preparation, discipline, and execution are non-negotiable on race weekend.
International Competition and Flatbottom Rivalries
The conversation also explores the experience of hosting legendary American racers on Australian waters and how international competition raises the bar for everyone involved. Ramsey breaks down his outlook racing against the Americans’ Mike Stock and Duff Daily designed flatbottom boats, offering insight into how design, setup, and driving style factor into high-speed circuit racing.
Family Legacy, Safety, and the Future of Racing
Ramsey opens up about racing alongside his brother Blake Ramsey, a trusted teammate who is also one of his fiercest competitors. Drawing from a deep family racing legacy, he reflects on the evolution of safety standards in Australian powerboat racing and how those changes have shaped the modern era of the sport.
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