Glossary / General

pace notes

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Pace notes are the co-driver’s instructions about what the road looks like ahead. They help the driver know when to brake, turn, or expect a tricky corner.

Technical Definition

Pace notes are the co-driver’s shorthand descriptions of the road ahead, including corner severity, distance, and hazards. They’re usually created during recce and read aloud in real time during the stage.

Hear It Discussed

"But they're telling you what's coming and how fast you can do it. [8668.1s] And you've got to process it."
Tony Stewart Finally Opens Up About Leaving NASCAR Oil and Whiskey with Roadster Shop 24:19

"I had one as a brand new car for Recky for reconnaissance for making the pace notes, but it was fully spec out, but we could never get it to be quicker than the EVO-3."
Chat with Rally Legend Ed Ordynski Part 2 Car Torque with Matty J 42:02

"And being able to read the road like that, despite obviously yes, you've got pace notes, it's just the skill set is incredible, hats off to them."
160: Next-Level Toyota Builds with Ryan Tuerck – ST205 Celica Tuned In 26:26