Travis Pastrana's Rally Co Driver Shares Horrific 180kph Tree Crash Story! Rhianon Gelsomino
Description
In this episode, Rhiannon Gelsomino, a professional rally co-driver for action sports icon Travis Pastrana, shares her journey through the exhilarating and dangerous world of rally racing. She discusses the intricacies of co-driving, the unique bond between a driver and co-driver, her experiences with injuries, and the dynamics of rally racing in America versus the world stage. Rhiannon also opens up about her personal milestones, including partnering with her husband Alex in rallying and their collaborative venture, Oz Rally Pro. The episode delves deep into the importance of hard work, the impact of Ken Block on the sport, and the intriguing crossover between various motorsports disciplines. Don’t miss her motivational insights and stories of resilience and passion in one of the most challenging sports there is.
00:00 Intro
02:00 Getting in a car with Travis Pastrana
14:26 Travis Pastrana's Work Ethic and Versatility
20:33 Hitting a tree at 180kph
25:51 School teacher to Rally Racing
28:00 Motivation in Rally Racing
36:07 WRC vs F1 vs Nascar
41:55 Brandon Semanuk
46:20 Cross over into Rally
49:07 The Decline of X Games
53:20 Prize money and sponsorships
56:44 Australian vs American Rally
01:07:45 Thoughts on Ken Block
01:15:56 Ken Block's Gymkhana
01:20:17 Goals in WRC
01:32:00 Future plans
01:36:25 Meaning of Success
Watch on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEmiFpbEI7E
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https://www.instagram.com/rhianongelsomino/
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