In the Driving Seat: Chris Ratter, Grooveliner
Chris Ratter is Director of Grooveliner, a company offering a tow hitch-mounted electric e-bike rack, but Chris also has an interesting history including competing in the 2014 Dakar Rally in an 18-tonne Renault truck…
Name
Chris Ratter
Company
Grooveliner
Position
Director
Apart from that
Director Xceed Motorsport (off-road driver training and off-road racing vehicle preparation). Member of Driving Instructor Association
Why did you join the NAA?
To network with companies in the NW area
Personal
Married to Janice who keeps me organised. Two daughters, two sons-in-law and four grandchildren. One lurcher. Hobbies include off-road racing in my Land Rover 90, scuba diving, skiing and travelling with my wife. To keep fit I walk the dog and do Reformer Pilates.
Favourite sport / team
Sport is off-road racing; Love the team that organises the Knutsford Beer Festival.
Musical performer
The Proclaimers
Movie
Guardians of the Galaxy
Books
Non Fiction – The Other Titanic. Fiction – Ian Rankin’s Rebus series
Best motoring moment
Finishing the 2014 Dakar in an 18-tonne Renault Kerax with the Race 2 Recovery team.
Best business advice you’ve ever received?
Be adaptive
