#DRIVE Rally (2024)

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Which is harder F1 or rally? ›

Since rally cars are beefed up regular cars [1] they are easier to drive than a F1 car in terms of going somewhere. On the other side rally requires way more versatile skills and you don't have any run off areas so one big mistake and you hit a tree…

As of Apr 11, 2024, the average hourly pay for a Rally Driver in the United States is $18.75 an hour. While ZipRecruiter is seeing hourly wages as high as $30.77 and as low as $9.86, the majority of Rally Driver wages currently range between $14.42 (25th percentile) to $20.19 (75th percentile) across the United States.

To obtain a rally license, you will need to complete a rally driving school or training program. These programs typically include both classroom instruction and hands-on driving time, and will cover topics such as car control, rally-specific driving techniques, and safety procedures.

It is known for its fast-paced and high-intensity nature, requiring drivers and co-drivers to navigate through challenging stages while aiming for the fastest time possible. Rally racing is famous for its combination of speed, precision, and endurance, making it one of the most difficult motorsports in the world.

Some of the richest rally drivers in the world: Sebastien Loeb: Loeb is a retired French rally driver who is considered one of the greatest drivers in the history of the sport. He has won the World Rally Championship nine times, and his net worth is estimated to be around $120 million.

To compete in the Junior 1000 Rally Championship, drivers must be a minimum of 14 years old.

On the roads that are closed to the public, where the racing actually happens, speeds on these twisty gravel roads average between 50 and 70 miles per hour, which occasional bursts over 100 mph on the straights.

A co-driver is the navigator of a rally car in the sport of rallying, who sits in the front passenger seat. The co-driver's job is to navigate, commonly by reading off a set of pacenotes to the driver (what lies ahead, where to turn, the severity of the turn, and what obstacles to look out for).

A common misconception is that drivers 'just sit behind the wheel'. However, as we know, top drivers have a very high heart rate during competition. They need levels of aerobic fitness just like runners, cyclists and triathletes.

What is the most feared race in the world? ›

Isle of Man TT

The Isle of Man TT is one of the world's oldest and most dangerous motorbike races. First held in 1907, participants have to work their way through a maze of narrow public roads, all whilst travelling at speeds of more than 130mph.

“I think we underestimate how hard it is to balance your lead in the rally, you don't want to lose two or three seconds driving slowly but equally if you go too fast you might lose your whole day,” he told DirtFish. “So I think it's a much more difficult situation to control than the everyday driving that they do.

On June 11, 1955, the world's most famous auto race descended into tragedy. The driver of one of the leading cars in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, racing at 240 km/h, braked too late to avoid a competitor. His car flew into the air and disintegrated in the grandstands. The accident left 82 people dead, and over 120 injured.

They take very different driving skills, both are at the top of their game. Formula 1 is faster, has significantly more down force and G forces involved, and there's different inputs on both the car and from a race strategy point of view.

An additional key difference between how the cars are constructed is that F1 cars have power steering, while IndyCar Series cars do not. Because of this, it is much harder to steer in the IndyCar Series, making it a lot more physically taxing on the drivers.