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WRC journalist races a rally car for the first time
Despite growing up with motorsports, WRC journalist Mike Chen has never raced in a rally car. That’s about to change with his new challenge: competing in the infamously difficult Wales Rally GB.
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Journalist-turned-driver
Going Straight Sideways S1E1
Mike Chen is a longtime WRC TV journalist, but now he’s trying out the driver’s seat.
13 min
Licences and pace notes
Going Straight Sideways S1E2
To race in Rally GB, Mike Chen needs to get his competition licence. Then, it's time to meet his co-driver.
15 min
Test drives and training
Going Straight Sideways S1E3
Mike Chen is off to Ireland to meet Citroën driver Craig Breen for some real-world rally experience.
11 min
First and only practise
Going Straight Sideways S1E4
With Wales Rally GB fast approaching, Mike Chen gets his last practises in before the event. Will it be enough?
13 min
Crunch time at Wales Rally GB
Going Straight Sideways S1E5
After the training, prep and practise, Mike Chen and co-driver Richard Millener race in Wales Rally GB.
28 min
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