Rally-Co-Driver

Rally co-drivers need specific equipment; pacenote books, pencils and stage books are important, but both members of the crew need FIA-approved clothing and helmets as well as a reliable intercom system that will accurately help reduce background noise. The world leader in this sort of rally communication and protection is Stilo.

A good co-driver is the difference between winning a losing a rally. A stage rally co-driver reads a set of pre-prepared pacenotes that tell the driver how sharp corners are, how long straights are as well as other notable road/stage features that are approaching. View more: Stationery | Rally Computers | Pacenote Books | Watches 

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  • Monit Recce Car Wiring Only - with plug for remotes
    £47.88 £39.90
  • Monit USB-C Recce Car Wiring Only
    £59.40 £49.50
  • Monit Basic 1 Button Remote Switch
    £23.88 £19.90
  • Staedtler 2mm HB Replacement Leads
    £11.00 £9.17
  • Nicky Grist Pacenote - Book Covers
    £12.00 £10.00
  • Monit Tripmeter Dash Mount
    £47.88 £39.90
  • Co-Driver Starter Bundle
    £57.60 £48.00
  • Monit ABS Sensor Interface
    £39.48 £32.90
  • Monit Spare Wiring Loom for G-Series
    £37.80 £31.50
  • Sabretrip Window Mounting Kit
    £118.80 £99.00
  • Sabretrip GPS Aerial
    £23.94 £19.95
  • Monit Recce Car Kit With Plug For Remotes
    £118.92 £99.10
  • Monit Foot Reset Switch
    £37.80 £31.50
  • Staedtler Permanent Markers
    £11.26 £9.38
  • Don Barrow DB8 LED+ Map Magnifier - Poti Light
    £140.34 £116.95
  • Monit Q20 Rally Computer
    £274.80 £229.00
  • Sabertrip V3 - Recce Car Harness
    £71.82 £59.85
  • Staedtler 2mm 2B Replacement Leads
    £11.00 £9.17
  • Sabertrip Mounting Bracket
    £32.34 £26.95
  • Ogio Aston Martin F1 Team Layover Travel Bag
    £169.99 £141.66
    Ogio Aston Martin F1 Team Layover Travel Bag
  • Monit USB-C Recce Car Kit
    £118.92 £99.10
  • Monit Overspeed Warning Light
    £47.88 £39.90
  • Monit Recce Car Kit Wiring Only - With Pre-Wired Button
    £47.88 £39.90
  • P1 Elite Nomex Underwear Bundle
    £35.52 £29.60

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You only have to watch a stage of the World Rally Championships and you’ll see rally co drivers calling instructions to the driver. The co driver is not a passenger, they have a vital role in letting the driver know what the road ahead looks like, allowing them to get the maximum speed out of the rally car. 

If you need rally equipment, or especially co driver advice, you need need to speak to a professional with 21 WRC wins with drivers like Colin McRae and Juha Kankkunen.

How to start out as a rally co-driver?

To compete as a co-driver in the UK, you will have to apply for a licence through Motorsport UK. You will also need to be very organised, good at mathematics, time-keeping and preferably not suffer from travel sickness! You'll also need a rally driver who is willing to take you on as their co-driver!

What helmets do WRC co-drivers use?

All recent world rally champion co-drivers use Stilo WRC helmets, owing to their excellent noise cancelling intercom systems built in to them, their comfortable feel and ultimate safety capability.

How do I become a good co-driver?

Experience is one sure-fire way to become good, but you will need to be willing to learn, perhaps take some tuition from someone more experienced and ultimately develop your skills as a co-driver.

What does the co-driver do in WRC?

All WRC crews consist of a driver and co-driver in the car. The co-driver is the "office manager" and ensures the car arrives on time at stage starts, service and the whole itinerary of the day. The co-driver also provides the driver with a spoken description of the rally stage ahead, including corner severity, speed, distances, and any areas of extra caution.

How important is a co-driver in rally?

The co-drivers role is pivotal in feeding the driver the information of the rally stage, to let the driver know of any areas of danger, but ultimately to feed the information in the corners ahead in which otherwise the driver would be driving "blind".

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