The Truck That Maria Built in association with Ratech Group Ltd

Maria Costello MBE with Eddie Farrow and Jamie Varney of Ratech Group Ltd - by Bonnie Lane.

Maria Costello MBE has a new challenge on her hands, to build a race support vehicle for her 2012 race season.

The former female TT lap record holder and two times Manx Grand Prix podium finisher has joined forces with the Ratech Group Ltd to build a race support vehicle which will incorporate a workshop and living area for the imminent race season.

Jamie Varney set up the Stamford based company, Ratech Group Ltd, which specializes in the design, build, manufacture and conversion of commercial vehicles to produce outstanding promotional and hospitality vehicles. And with heavy involvement of Eddie Farrow has also established Ratech Racing, an associated company active in motorsport.

Jamie Varney, Director of Ratech Group Ltd & Ratech Racing said:

“Eddie and I are very pleased to be backing Maria with this build. We feel that she is a great ambassador and her endorsement will benefit both Ratech Group Ltd and Ratech Racing. She has accomplished a great deal in her sport and we are very keen to be part of her future successes.”

The collaboration came about when Maria was put in touch with the Ratech Group Ltd through a Twitter link to Joe Mills of www.joesgarage.info

Maria Costello MBE added:

“I went along to meet Jamie Varney and Eddie Farrow of Ratech and was blown away by what they can do. Their impressive list of clients, standard of build quality and their engineering skills made the decision to work them very simple. They have the ability to build practically anything from scratch to meet any requirements. They showed me around a recent build, a commentary box with a difference. A two-storey vehicle that could be lowered to just one level via hydraulics, to enable it to be towed, I was impressed.”

The project has been given the nickname ‘The Truck That Maria Built’ as Ratech are keen to involve Maria in as much of the build as possible, and this will include her being taught how to weld. The build is already underway and will be completed in time for the Isle of Man TT races in May 2012.

Maria is still looking for a commercial vehicle sprayer and an awning manufacturer to complete the build. If you can offer her any support please contact her by email – maria@costelloracing.com

For more information about Ratech Group Ltd or Ratech Racing contact Jamie Varney or Eddie Farrow on 01780 752327 or at the address below.

Unit 5, Tinwell Lodge Farm, Steadfold Lane, Tinwell, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 3UN

www.ratechgroup.com

The project also has it’s own Facebook and Twitter @TheTruckThat

Maria Costello’s 2012 Sponsors: Hol-Taj, Pr1mo, European Shoe Machinery Co., Ratech Group Ltd, Ratech Racing, Rock Oil, Draper Tools, Arai, Vmtek Suspensions, Wilbers, Pirelli, Racing Batteries, Radicool, Jap4Performance, Skidmarx, NGK, EBC, HEL, GBRacing, 1 Off Design, Knox, The Image Works, Able Labels, Alpha Powder Coatings, Daytona, Racebikebitz, Stomp, Pipercross, Christian Baker, Dallington Racquets & Fitness Club, Strength2Perform, DnG, Sparkes Management Support, Stomp, B&C, Webtech Software, Bournemouth Kawasaki, Hope&Social, Sauls of Spratton & Wiz.