Journalist-turned-driver
Going Straight Sideways S1 E1
Mike Chen, a WRC TV journalist, grew up among motorsports, but now he’s moving from the sidelines to the driver’s seat. His new challenge: to compete in the infamously difficult Wales Rally GB.
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Journalist-turned-driver
13 min
Mike Chen is a longtime WRC TV journalist, but now he’s trying out the driver’s seat.
Licences and pace notes
15 min
To race in Rally GB, Mike Chen needs to get his competition licence. Then, it's time to meet his co-driver.
Test drives and training
11 min
Mike Chen is off to Ireland to meet Citroën driver Craig Breen for some real-world rally experience.
First and only practise
13 min
With Wales Rally GB fast approaching, Mike Chen gets his last practises in before the event. Will it be enough?
Crunch time at Wales Rally GB
28 min
After the training, prep and practise, Mike Chen and co-driver Richard Millener race in Wales Rally GB.