#161 Chris Ingram - The Journey To Becoming A Rally Champion

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English - March 06, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 131 MB - ★★★★★ - 50 ratings
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Join us as we chat with rally driver Chris Ingram, the 2019 European Rally Champion, as he shares his journey and experiences in the thrilling world of rally racing. From securing sponsorship to developing his rally driving style, Chris takes us through the ins and outs of the sport. He reveals the intricacies of making pace notes, the differences in rally cars, and the costs involved in the sport. We also explore the exhilaration of rallying as a spectator sport and the adrenaline-pumping moments of wild moves and gymkhana. Chris also shares his fitness regime and how he copes with racing with a puncture before finishing up with our 5 usual questions.

Enjoy,

Sam

Recorded Nov '22

Show Notes:

00:00 - Intro

08:15 - Getting Sponsorship

13:21 - Rally Driving Style

16:24 - Making Pace Notes

30:28 - Differences in Rally Cars

34:46 - Rally as a Spectator Sport

37:47 - The Costs

41:25 - Wild Moves & Gymkhana

50:41 -The Crowds

57:38 - Fitness Training

1:08:06 - Racing with a Puncture

1:26:04 - 5 Questions

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