Why Rally Co-Drivers Exist

"Raphael Orlove" (orlove) 02/11/2014 at 23:22 • Filed to: Rally

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Zero visibility, still flat out running in a V8 Rover at the 1980 Manx Rally. This is why rallying has codrivers. And, you know, there are probably other reasons, too.

pdthedeuce > Raphael Orlove 02/11/2014 at 23:31

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seemed apropos ...

D > Raphael Orlove 02/12/2014 at 00:58

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They exist so Dusty can put food on the table

JPhi > Raphael Orlove 02/12/2014 at 09:43

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Must be tired, but I saw the headline and read "Cod River"...

d3v > Raphael Orlove 02/12/2014 at 10:06

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Reminds me of that argument over here in the comments on why they aren't called navigators since they aren't directly involved in the driving. Because without them, the driver wouldn't be able to drive anyway.

eeee > Raphael Orlove 02/12/2014 at 10:26

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Co-driver*

Raphael Orlove > eeee 02/12/2014 at 10:32

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mmm, right you are

Hoccy > Raphael Orlove 02/12/2014 at 10:35

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Most rallydrivers would be completely lost without their codriver. Not only within the stage, but also on the road sections. Getting to service, stages and other checkpoints in time are all part of what a codriver has to do.

Just wear your damn mask... > Raphael Orlove 02/12/2014 at 10:57

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The simplest answer is that they aren't necessarily needed, but you can go much, much faster when you know what is coming up next.

BahamaTodd > Raphael Orlove 02/12/2014 at 12:02

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Obligatory:

"LISTEN TO ME SAMMI!!!"

Marekoor_The_other_kraut_kar > Raphael Orlove 02/12/2014 at 16:59

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"Sami, SAMI, PLEASE!"