EP 88 Explorer Series: Rally Racing (Part 1)

Explorer Series: We launch a new series, where we dive into a particular domain and deeply explore the dynamics of a profession, craft and art. On this 2-part series we curiously dive into the art of Rally Racing.  Racing combines the best of engineering, road design and skill- It’s about the human and machine moving as one.  Rally is one of the most unique forms of racing where you drive mostly with your feet, the road is completely unpredictable and communication in the cockpit is key.

 

Rob Winter, General Manager & Head Instructor at Rally Ready, has spent years perfecting his art of rally and teaching others this incredible practice.  This classically trained anthropologist and landscape architect says he was destined for rally, especially after studying People and Dirt. Rob shares that if Formula 1 is classical music, Rally is jazz.  Improv on the road and dealing with imperfection is paramount when getting the most out this practice.  He dives into the importance of keeping things simple (especially at high speeds) and how powerful clear communication is, with anything in life. Teaching folks and instructors how to rally has been an incredible privilege for Rob, especially since it’s showed him how far empathy can really enhance an experience.  Being a student is much harder than being a teacher and putting yourself in the seat of those learning can make all the difference.  One of the things that makes Rally unique, is the driver/co-driver dynamic.  Being able to drive a car fast is one thing, but being able to verbally direct someone at high-speeds and do it calmly is another.  Rally can help us face our fears and work on the things that might be holding us back in life, but we have to first learn to let go.  Racing and life is supposed to be fun, but if you don’t spend the time working on them, you’ll just be a passenger. 

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