Episode 63 - Tate Ramsey Australian National Drivers Champion

On this episode of Powerboat Talk, we welcome Tate Ramsey, an Australian circuit boat racer, three-time winner, and reigning National Drivers Champion. Ramsey is also the current BAD Boat Challenge champion, and he puts that crown on the line in the upcoming 2026 USA & New Zealand vs. Australia BAD Boat Challenge. There, he'll face a deep and competitive field of more than 25 Australian racers, along with standout American challengers Duff Daily and Ty Newton and New Zealander Zack Weller. Ramsey's race boat is a 21-foot Child's Play powered by a 470-cubic-inch PSI-blown big-block Chevy built by BNR Engines, with top speeds reaching 160 mph. In this episode, Ramsey shares an inside look at the razor-thin margins that define elite powerboat racing, where milliseconds matter where anything less than meticulous preparation can make or break a race weekend. Ramsey discusses the unique experience of hosting two legendary American racers on Australian waters and evaluates his chances against the Americans' Mike Stock/Duff Daily designed flatbottom boats. Ramsey also opens up about the unique dynamic of racing alongside his brother, Blake Ramsey, his trusted teammate who is simultaneously one of his toughest competitors. Drawing from a deep family racing legacy, Ramsey discusses the history of Australia's evolving safety standards and its influence on the current state of racing down under. Follow Tate Ramsey on Facebook @Ramsey Racing and on Instagram @Ramsey.Racing Visit our website at www.powerboattalk.com  View the video for this episode: www.youtube.com/@powerboat_talk  Follow us on Instagram @powerboattalk and Facebook @Powerboat Talk  Contact me: [email protected] You can listen to Powerboat Talk on youtube and most podcast players like Apple Podcasts, Youtube Music, Spotify Podcasts, Pandora, Amazon Podcasts, Audible, iHeart Radio, Podtail, Audacy, Google Podcasts, Tune In Radio