Curt is the current D1NZ National Drifting Champion. This is his second championship title, with his first time being crowned drift king in 2012. Since custom building the R34 he has been a strong, consistent competitor having six consecutive season podium finishes in the D1NZ. In 2011 he won the Tectaloy International Drift Challenge in Sydney, and at the 2016 Leadfoot Festival he placed third in the Best of Show (behind Scott Dixon and Tanner Foust). Curt and RATTLU are strongly supported by a strong crew of family and friends who travel from all over the country to his various events.

Curt Whittaker - 2000 Nissan R34 Skyline

Curt is the current D1NZ National Drifting Champion. This is his second championship title, with his first time being crowned drift king in 2012. Since custom building the R34 he has been a strong, consistent competitor having six consecutive season podium finishes in the D1NZ. In 2011 he won the Tectaloy International Drift Challenge in Sydney, and at the 2016 Leadfoot Festival he placed third in the Best of Show (behind Scott Dixon and Tanner Foust). Curt and RATTLU are strongly supported by a strong crew of family and friends who travel from all over the country to his various events.

2000 Nissan R34 Skyline:

The R34 GTR was custom-built from the ground up by Whittaker Motorsport. It started off running a 2JZ engine which was reliable at the time, but is now fitted out with a 410ci small block Ford V8 thanks to Rattla Motorsport. This is a much needed addition in order to remain competitive within various competitions. It has a custom wide body and Z tuned body kit, and is currently running 750hp+. The car has always been a strong package and a force to be reckoned with thanks to Curt and all the Whittaker and Rattla Motorsport crews. After six gruelling seasons in this car it is still one of the strongest and most reliable packages out there.