Chris Ingram - The Journey To Becoming A Rally Champion

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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices