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There are few things in life more frustratingly debilitating for an auto enthusiast than motion sickness. This mercilessly vile condition is caused by a disconnect between motion sensed by your inner ear and a lack of motion perceived by your eyes (often due to reading). This confuses the brain which causes many of us to go green in the gills and then inevitably become the subject of an embarrassing story.
Motion sickness is especially, and understandably, tough on rally co-drivers who are responsible for navigating a car from their pace notes in daytime and at night, through twists and turns, and across jumps, gravel and other gut-churning terrain. And even some of the on this planet are susceptible to the need, the need to heave.
Sadly, motion sickness can strike at any time, as people who could usually write a dissertation in a speeding Caterham Seven can suddenly and surprisingly become deathly ill while reading a map of the interstate. But don’t let a weak stomach hold you back from your competitive dreams – fear not, I have you covered. Whether you’re just starting out as a co-driver in a stage rally, competing in a TSD, or are the designated navigator on a lengthy road trip, these tips from experienced rally co-drivers will help you keep the bile down.
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