Rally guides

Practical, in-depth guides for drivers, co-drivers and fans. Start with pace notes and recce, then learn how special stages and the WRC work.

Pace notes explained: the complete rally guideWhat rally pace notes are, how corner severity scales (1–6) work, the most common calls, how crews write notes on recce and how co-drivers read them at speed.
What is a rally recce? Reconnaissance explainedHow rally reconnaissance (recce) works: the two-pass rule in the WRC, speed limits and GPS checks, how crews write and check pace notes, and a practical recce checklist.
What is a special stage in rallying?Special stages explained: how timed rally stages work, time controls, flying finish and stop control, road sections, road order, super special stages and the Power Stage.
WRC explained: how the World Rally Championship worksA clear guide to the FIA World Rally Championship: history, car classes (Rally1, Rally2, Rally3), the rally weekend, points system, Power Stage and famous events.
What is rallying? A beginner's guideRallying explained for beginners: how a rally works, stages and road sections, driver and co-driver roles, road book and time card, surfaces and how to get started.
Rally glossary: 55 rally terms explainedRally terms explained in plain English: pace notes, recce, special stage, road book, time control, Power Stage, Rally1, split times, road order and many more.
How to become a rally co-driver: a complete guideHow to become a rally co-driver: the skills you need, licence and safety gear, what a co-driver does on a rally, how to find a driver and the mistakes to avoid.

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