Glossary / General

co-driver

14 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

In rally racing, the co-driver is the person who sits next to the driver and tells them what the road ahead looks like. They help the driver know when to turn or slow down so they can drive fast and safe.

Technical Definition

A co-driver in rally racing is the navigator who reads pace notes to the driver, helping them anticipate upcoming turns and hazards during the race. They play a crucial role in rally events by providing real-time information to optimize speed and safety.

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"[770.2s] and we're getting told to leave, [772.1s] and I ended up with no drive. [774.0s] So I talked to him and said, hey, like, [776.0s] you still want a co-driver for this championship in..."
Brendon Leitch | Part 2 - GT Gun for Hire & Mentor Miles Rusty's Garage 12:56

"Um, and then, uh, Alex Sino, who was Ken's co-driver. That was it."
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"And then I was Colin McCrae's co-driver for the news of the world, which is not a launch, but we did for a shape, one of the shakedown leg at the Monte Carlo rally. I was given, you know, a bit of..."
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