Eli5: What does the directions mean in rally racing?
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Are you talking about the passenger who is reading to the driver the whole time?
They have mapped out the course and identified how hard to accelerate, brake, turn, etc. The driver and navigator have their own code/shorthand and pace. The navigator is reading out what the driver should do or be prepared for one, two, three steps ahead.
Are you talking about the passenger who is reading to the driver the whole time?
They have mapped out the course and identified how hard to accelerate, brake, turn, etc. The driver and navigator have their own code/shorthand and pace. The navigator is reading out what the driver should do or be prepared for one, two, three steps ahead.
The purpose of the co-driver is to survey the course ahead of time to prepare pacenotes, a navigation chart to help the driver.
During the race they read the pacenotes to the driver, warning them what lies ahead, where to turn, the severity of the turn, and what obstacles to look out for.
Since you are moving at such a high speed the pacenotes helps the driver prepare for what’s coming next.
This isn’t necessary on prepared circuits because there’s no obstacles and the tracks are much shorter (you do laps) so the drivers can memorize them more easily.
Exactly how useful they are is relative. Some drivers praise their co-drivers as being critical why some drivers notoriously don’t use them at all and think of them just as extra weight in the car.
The purpose of the co-driver is to survey the course ahead of time to prepare pacenotes, a navigation chart to help the driver.
During the race they read the pacenotes to the driver, warning them what lies ahead, where to turn, the severity of the turn, and what obstacles to look out for.
Since you are moving at such a high speed the pacenotes helps the driver prepare for what’s coming next.
This isn’t necessary on prepared circuits because there’s no obstacles and the tracks are much shorter (you do laps) so the drivers can memorize them more easily.
Exactly how useful they are is relative. Some drivers praise their co-drivers as being critical why some drivers notoriously don’t use them at all and think of them just as extra weight in the car.
Are you talking about the passenger who is reading to the driver the whole time?
They have mapped out the course and identified how hard to accelerate, brake, turn, etc. The driver and navigator have their own code/shorthand and pace. The navigator is reading out what the driver should do or be prepared for one, two, three steps ahead.
The purpose of the co-driver is to survey the course ahead of time to prepare pacenotes, a navigation chart to help the driver.
During the race they read the pacenotes to the driver, warning them what lies ahead, where to turn, the severity of the turn, and what obstacles to look out for.
Since you are moving at such a high speed the pacenotes helps the driver prepare for what’s coming next.
This isn’t necessary on prepared circuits because there’s no obstacles and the tracks are much shorter (you do laps) so the drivers can memorize them more easily.
Exactly how useful they are is relative. Some drivers praise their co-drivers as being critical why some drivers notoriously don’t use them at all and think of them just as extra weight in the car.
The exact notation can vary a lot between drivers. But in general for corners they note the direction of the corner (left or right) as well as the speed to take the corner at. The speed is usually indicated by a number which at some point might have been what gear to take the corner at but this can vary a lot. For straights the main thing to call out for is how long the straight is. In addition to this they say a lot of various features and obstacles that the driver needs to be aware of. For example jumps on the straights, if a corner can be cut or not, if the corner gets tighter or widens, etc. If you are trying to follow along with the notes you should note that the co-driver is reading the notes for what comes up in about 10 seconds rather then what is right in front of them. The driver needs time to process the notes and build a mental image of what is around the next corner so he can set up for it. There is no need to tell the driver what he can already see.
The exact notation can vary a lot between drivers. But in general for corners they note the direction of the corner (left or right) as well as the speed to take the corner at. The speed is usually indicated by a number which at some point might have been what gear to take the corner at but this can vary a lot. For straights the main thing to call out for is how long the straight is. In addition to this they say a lot of various features and obstacles that the driver needs to be aware of. For example jumps on the straights, if a corner can be cut or not, if the corner gets tighter or widens, etc. If you are trying to follow along with the notes you should note that the co-driver is reading the notes for what comes up in about 10 seconds rather then what is right in front of them. The driver needs time to process the notes and build a mental image of what is around the next corner so he can set up for it. There is no need to tell the driver what he can already see.
The exact notation can vary a lot between drivers. But in general for corners they note the direction of the corner (left or right) as well as the speed to take the corner at. The speed is usually indicated by a number which at some point might have been what gear to take the corner at but this can vary a lot. For straights the main thing to call out for is how long the straight is. In addition to this they say a lot of various features and obstacles that the driver needs to be aware of. For example jumps on the straights, if a corner can be cut or not, if the corner gets tighter or widens, etc. If you are trying to follow along with the notes you should note that the co-driver is reading the notes for what comes up in about 10 seconds rather then what is right in front of them. The driver needs time to process the notes and build a mental image of what is around the next corner so he can set up for it. There is no need to tell the driver what he can already see.
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