In DiRT Rally 2.0 , the difference between a podium finish and a DNF (Did Not Finish) is often just two words from your co-driver, Phil Mills. But to use those words effectively, you need to speak his language.
Mastering the Stages: The Ultimate Guide to DiRT Rally 2.0 Pace Notes (Plus Free PDF Cheat Sheet) dirt rally 2.0 pace notes pdf
[ DANGER MODIFIERS ] "Tightens" = Brake earlier, apex later "Opens" = Accelerate through apex "Into" = Immediate opposite direction corner "Over Crest" = Blind apex - Hold your line "Don't Cut" = Stay on pavement In DiRT Rally 2
Keep it sideways.
[ SURFACE CONDITIONS ] Dry / Wet / Damp / Muddy / Ice / Snow "Loose" = Gravel on top of tarmac [ SURFACE CONDITIONS ] Dry / Wet /
If you have ever flown off a cliff in New Zealand because you thought "Right 4" meant flat out, or plowed into a tree in Spain because a "Square Left" caught you by surprise—welcome to the club.
In this post, we break down every single pace note callout. Why Pace Notes Are Everything in DR2.0 Unlike arcade racers, DiRT Rally 2.0 uses a realistic pace note system. You cannot memorize every corner of every 6+ km stage (there are over 100 unique stage layouts).