Although he grew up with motorsports and track racing, long-time WRC journalist Mike Chen has never raced in a rally car. That's all going to change now as he takes on a new challenge: competing in the infamously difficult Wales Rally GB.

Where to Watch Going Straight Sideways • 季1

5 Episodes

  • Journalist-Turned-Driver
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    Journalist-Turned-DriverIn Episode 1, join Mike on an epic journey as he prepares to compete on one of the toughest events on the World Rally Championship. Episode 1 of "Going Straight Sideways" brings us to the start line for his journey to become a true WRC driver.
  • What it Takes to be a Rally Driver: Licenses and Pace Notes
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    What it Takes to be a Rally Driver: Licenses and Pace NotesIn Episode 2, in order to be allowed to race in Rally GB, Mike first needs to pass the test for his competition license. Then, it’s time to meet his co-driver, who begins to teach Mike the language of pace notes with an innovative training tool.
  • Test Driving and Training to Race in the Wales Rally GB
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    Test Driving and Training to Race in the Wales Rally GBTV Presenter Mike Chen is taking on his biggest challenge to date as he prepares to compete in perhaps the toughest World Rally Championship event on the WRC Calender, Wales Rally GB. In this episode, Mike travels to Ireland for some expert tuition from Citroen factory driver, Craig Breen. That experience made him realise he needs to get fit and so, with Rally GB looming ever closer he starts his intense training schedule.
  • First and Only Practice Before Wales Rally GB
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    First and Only Practice Before Wales Rally GBIn Episode 4, Mike Chen takes a McLaren 570s around the track as he explains the differences between rally and circuit racing. Then it's back to Cumbria for his one and only practice with his co-driver before the big race.
  • Race Day at Wales Rally GB
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    Race Day at Wales Rally GBMike Chen has gone from zero rally experience to racing in one of the most challenging WRC races in the word, Wales Rally GB. Can Mike and co-driver Richard Millener survive the three intense days of racing and make it over the finish line?

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