Model Cars - Ralt

Ralt was a British manufacturer of racing cars, primarily known for producing open-wheel cars for various motorsport categories, including Formula 3, Formula 2, and Formula 1. Ralt cars gained a reputation for their precision engineering, lightweight design, and competitive performance, and the brand played a significant role in the development of both drivers and racing technologies during its time.

Ralt was founded in 1969 by Ron Tauranac, an Australian engineer who had previously been involved with Brabham (another prominent racing team) alongside Jack Brabham.

Ralt cars were widely known for their success in Formula 3 (F3), a category that served as a stepping stone for many aspiring drivers looking to reach Formula 1. Their F3 cars were especially popular in the 1970s and 1980s.

One of Ralt's most successful F3 cars, the Ralt RT1 dominated many races in the 1970s. It was a lightweight, highly agile car that was easy to drive and had a reputation for great handling.

Ralt RT3: Another popular Formula 3 car, the RT3 continued the legacy of the RT1 and was used by many top drivers in the 1980s, including Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, both of whom had success driving Ralt F3 cars before moving up to F1.

Formula 2 (F2): Ralt also built cars for Formula 2, which was a higher-level open-wheel racing series used as a stepping stone to F1. In the late 1980s, Ralt faced financial difficulties, and in 1988, the company was sold to March Engineering, another prominent racing car manufacturer.

While Ralt’s name continued to be associated with motorsport for a while, the Ralt brand effectively came to an end with the sale to March.