Eli5: What does the directions mean in rally racing?
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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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