"Ratex" is a charity event that the Volks Enthusiasts initiated in 2010 and revolves around a group of VW fanatics pushing themselves and their vehicles fairly seriously over a week long trip to a chosen SA destination. The trip is loosely based around the spirit of the early 1950s Redex trials, punishing tests of man and machine! Some VWMA readers may recall the articles in early issues that recorded the triumph of the humble Volkswagen Beetle that captured the nation's attention. For 2013, Ratex went back to its challenging roots, and the trail would head to Dalhousie Springs in the far north of SA, only a few clicks from the NT border! The nine day outback experience would be headed by Keith & Darryl Poole and Max Burgess (inducted into Road Transport Hall of Fame).

    

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