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What does it really take to become a professional rally driver?

In this episode, we sit down with Will Creighton, one of Northern Ireland's rising motorsport stars, currently competing in the European Rally Championship (ERC) with his sights firmly set on the World Rally Championship (WRC).

Will shares his incredible journey—from learning to drive in a humble Citroën C1 at just 14 years old, to winning the Junior World Rally Championship, competing in iconic events like Monte Carlo and Rally Sweden, and chasing the ultimate dream of becoming a full-time WRC driver.

We dive deep into:

🏁 How rally drivers train and prepare
🚗 The reality of driving at over 100mph on closed roads
🎙️ How pace notes and co-drivers work
🧠 The mental game behind elite motorsport
💰 Sponsorship, funding and the cost of rallying
❄️ Winning in Sweden and competing at Monte Carlo
📊 How data and engineering shape modern rally driving
🇮🇪 Growing up in Northern Ireland and building a career in motorsport

Whether you're a lifelong rally fan, an F1 enthusiast, or simply fascinated by elite performance, this conversation offers an honest look behind the scenes of one of the world's toughest motorsports.

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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:24 From hobby to competitive go-karting
00:10:23 Transition from karting to rallying
00:16:39 Winning the junior WRC
00:31:25 Racing at Monte Carlo
00:36:54 Settling John & Calum's racing beef
00:40:09 What a year in the ERC looks like
00:54:55 Judging your own success
01:07:43 Comparing Formula 1 to rallying
01:12:26 Real world driving vs. racing

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