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These are very good, as I did not know all that. So, how does a co-driver get their training? I understand how it works for the driver, but not them.

Jim

 

That is a good thought Steve. I knew the job was important and not an easy task, but until I read this I did not completely understand the complexity.

Found this:

How Do I Get Involved?
Rallycross is the easiest way to get involved as a driver. Many people are happy to make a rallycross championship their ultimate goal as it fits their time and budget better than full-scale rallying.

Often prospective rallyists get into the sport by volunteering to help at a rally as a control worker. The advantage of this is that you gain an understanding of the timing system, get to know the organizers and competitors, and may find a rally car or bike for sale sooner. You will also begin to appreciate what works and what doesn’t in car and bike preparation, and may even learn from others’ mistakes in driving/riding and co-driving!

Watch for the rally schools held once or twice a year. They cover all aspects of the sport. Most even give you hands-on driving or co-driving experience and help you move out of the novice category. Plus, they're a lot of fun!

A beginning point for many drivers, surprising as it may seem, is co-driving. Although it's not easy, it is worth learning at a rally school or by running with an experienced driver who gives you pointers. Especially if you run with a fast driver, you will be far better prepared when it's your turn to drive. Rally driving techniques are unlike those in other motorsports. Co-driving is also a cheaper way to get into competition!

Of course, nearly half the competitors in the sport are co-drivers by choice! They enjoy the challenges of "the hot seat" and the fact that they can rally much more frequently than driver/car-owners. A good co-driver will be sought after and can move up to national-level competition more easily than a driver.

Before you tackle working, driving/riding, or co-driving, you may also choose to volunteer to help on a team's service crew. This is an excellent way to get to various events and learn about the sport.

These are interesting:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtDbCaiJESM]WRC Technical - The Co-Driver - YouTube[/ame]


The OMP Co-driver Training Program - Jul 12 : The Super Special Stage | Rally India - The Home of Indian Rallying

 

You start out small running rallies at the beginner level & get good at what you do. Word gets out & you move up the ladder.

Sad fact about co-drivers is that they can be great, but a driver who does not listen to his co-driver can throw it away making both look bad.

Co-drivers are a very special breed of human.