Royal Automobile Club of Australia

Royal Automobile Club of Australia
Formation 1903
Type Business, Social and Special Interest
Headquarters Sydney, Australia
Location
President
Gavin Thomas, President
Key people
Markus Friedler, CEO & Secretary Manager
Website www.raca.com.au

The Royal Automobile Club of Australia (RACA) is an Australian motoring organisation, which has also incorporated the Australian Imperial Services Club since 1987.

The RACA was established in March 1903 in Sydney, and is the oldest motoring club in Australia, founded by Henry Alfred ‘Harrie’ Skinner, WE Fisher and HE Jones. The Royal Automobile Club of Australia had an important role in shaping early motoring legislation, in safeguarding the rights of motorists, and in establishing motorsport in Australia.[1]

The organisation used to provide roadside service and insurance but in 1945 in an agreement with the NRMA ceased offering these services with members gaining reciprocal access to NRMA provided services.

The RACA is a member of the Australian Automobile Association.

History

Original Office Bearers

The first Office Bearers of the Royal Automobile Club of Australia (RACA), in 1903, were:

Past Presidents

References

  1. "RACA History". Retrieved 2013-05-20.

External links

Coordinates: 33°51′42″S 151°12′46″E / 33.8618°S 151.2128°E