AE-RACING CORSICA
A passion for classic cars.
An association of enthusiasts brought together by a passion for classic sports cars, historic rallies and historic sporting regularity rallies (VHRS).
Rally service, reconnaissance, pace note preparation and shared resources: we are building a support organisation dedicated to rally crews.
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More than a passion, a shared adventure
Team spirit
From the Volkswagen Golf GTI to the Renault 8 Gordini, including Alfa Romeo and the many cars that have shaped motorsport history, we share a passion for these remarkable vehicles and the events that keep their legacy alive.
Our aim is to bring together expertise, share resources and develop tools that help crews prepare for their rallies, benefit from organised rally service and fully enjoy their passion.
We place particular emphasis on historic sporting regularity rallies (VHRS), a discipline in which precision, consistency and teamwork between driver and co-driver are essential.
A whole world of historic rallying
AE-RACING develops a range of complementary activities, from vehicle preparation to rally organisation.
Rally service
A shared mechanical and logistical support organisation, with resources tailored to the needs of historic vehicles.
- Service support for VHRS and VHC crews.
- Service van and mechanical work areas.
- Schedule and service intervention tracking.
- AE-RACING ASSISTANCE application.
- Crew hospitality.
Historic regularity rally reconnaissance
A reconnaissance method combining video footage, steering wheel angles, distances and GPS positions.
- Reconnaissance videos.
- Corner analysis.
- Pace note preparation.
- GPS points and distances.
- Rabbit Rally distance recalibration data.
AE-RACING tools
Applications developed around the real needs of rally crews and practical experience on the road.
- GPS co-driver tablet.
- Pace notes with recorded human voice.
- A4 printed pace note book.
- Future standalone Android application.
- VHRS route information crew project.
A dedicated team supporting rally crews
Service support is an essential part of historic rallying.
AE-RACING is developing a mobile service organisation that allows several crews to share mechanical, logistical and IT resources.
Our organisation includes dedicated mechanical work areas, a hospitality area for drivers and co-drivers, and tools to prepare service operations according to the rally schedule.
Our priority is supporting VHRS crews, with a carefully managed capacity based on available resources to maintain a high standard of service.
Learn more about our rally serviceAnticipate, organise, act
A digital interface designed to support the service team throughout the rally.
- Identification of entered cars.
- Access to rally schedules.
- Rally reference clock.
- Service time monitoring.
- Display on service van workstations.
- Service operation planning.
Shared information for the entire team.
VHRS: precision rather than outright speed
VHRS, or Historic Sporting Regularity Rallying, allows enthusiasts to compete in regularity rallies behind the wheel of historic vehicles.
The objective is to maintain the average speeds set by the organisers within the regularity sections, taking into account distances and reference times.
Deviations from the ideal times result in penalties according to the event regulations.
Success depends on precision, preparation and effective communication between driver and co-driver.
VHRS helps preserve our motorsport heritage and brings the atmosphere of historic rallying back to life.
Discover the ralliesThe keys to regularity rallying
- Smooth and consistent driving.
- Thorough reconnaissance and preparation.
- Accurately calibrated distance measurements.
- Precise navigation.
- Effective time management.
- Effective communication within the crew.
- Respect for the road and the regulations.
In VHRS, performance is built through teamwork.
Rules, average speeds, categories and entry requirements are defined by the regulations applicable to each event. For further information, please refer to the official publications of the FFSA and the event organisers.
From reconnaissance to rally day: one shared source of information
AE-RACING is developing a preparation method that links data recorded during reconnaissance to the pace notes used by rally crews.
Record
Video footage, steering wheel angle, gearbox-based distance measurements, GPS and Rabbit Rally distance recalibration data.
Analyse
Video editing, corner identification and pace note preparation with the driver and co-driver.
Check
A second annotated video to check corner sequences, pace note calls and reminders.
Share
Co-driver tablet, audio pace notes, printed pace note book and preparation of Rabbit Rally files.
A digital co-driver to support the human co-driver
Our application displays pace notes automatically according to the vehicle's GPS position and plays the voice announcements prepared during reconnaissance.
It provides a useful checking tool during preparation and additional support if the co-driver loses their place in the notes during the rally.
The human co-driver always remains the priority.
Discover our applicationComplementary preparation tools
- Annotated reconnaissance video.
- Tablet with GPS-triggered pace notes and audio.
- A4 portrait printed pace note book.
- Cumulative distances from the start.
- Corner reference IDs.
- Data for Rabbit Rally distance recalibration.
Our aim is to keep information consistent across all formats and enable every crew to easily identify their position along the route.
The initial versions have undergone road testing, including trials with a co-driver. Further validation under competition conditions is still required.
Road conditions change between reconnaissance and rally day
Why develop a dedicated VHRS route information crew?
At many rallies, VHRS crews start after the other categories.
When a stage is run several times, competitors cutting corners can drag gravel, dirt and stones onto the road.
A road that was perfectly clean during reconnaissance can therefore become particularly hazardous by the time the VHRS crews arrive.
This situation, experienced first-hand by AE-RACING, inspired our project to update pace notes before crews start their regularity sections.
Our future route information module
Where permitted by the regulations and authorised by the organisers, a route information crew could carry out a final inspection to identify significant changes in road conditions.
Observations would be linked to existing corner reference IDs and GPS points in the pace notes.
Updates would be sent to crews before their start, without the need to resend the entire set of files.
Up-to-date route information
- Gravel and dirt on the inside of corners.
- Mud and slippery road surfaces.
- Stones and obstacles.
- Hazards that have appeared since reconnaissance.
- Distance recalibration points requiring updates.
- Pace note updates before the start.
The use of a route information crew and the transmission of updates must be authorised by the event organisers. Pace notes and hazard warnings never relieve crews of their responsibility to adapt their driving to the actual road conditions.
Sharing resources, sharing experience
Our project is built on a simple belief: several crews can work together, share resources and prepare for their rallies more effectively.
One reconnaissance vehicle
A specially equipped vehicle collects the data needed to prepare rally routes and pace notes.
The results can then be shared among the participating crews.
Multiple rally crews
Our future standalone Android application will allow members to receive pace notes and voice announcements on their own tablets, without having to install the complete data acquisition system in their cars.
One shared team
Mechanics, drivers, co-drivers and enthusiasts can bring together their skills, experience and resources.
Above all, rallying is about people and shared experiences.
Discover all our activities
Rallies
Discover historic rallies, regularity events, useful information and our passion for the roads of Corsica and mainland France.
Explore the ralliesRegularity rally computers
Discover the tools used to monitor distances and reference times in regularity rallies.
Explore rally computersOur services
Discover our rally service organisation, the support packages available and opportunities for sharing resources between crews.
Explore our servicesVHRS Rally Notes
Our complete preparation method, including reconnaissance, the digital co-driver, printed pace notes and our route information crew project.
Discover the projectAn association developing its own tools
Tools already developed and tested
- Reconnaissance data acquisition system.
- Video and data synchronisation.
- Pace note preparation.
- GPS-based digital co-driver with voice announcements.
- Initial trials with a co-driver.
- Printed pace note book.
- Rally service monitoring interfaces.
Continuing our development
- Validation of our tools under rally conditions.
- Automation of rally pack preparation.
- Validation of Rabbit Rally export files.
- Standalone Android application.
- VHRS route information crew module.
- Sharing rally routes among members.
- Further development of our rally service organisation.
Frequently asked questions
Is AE-RACING exclusively for VHRS crews?
VHRS is our main focus when developing our tools and organisation. However, our association brings together classic car enthusiasts more broadly and may also provide services tailored to historic competition vehicles (VHC).
Can I take part in the project without being a driver?
Of course. Co-drivers, mechanics, regularity rally specialists, IT enthusiasts and classic car lovers can all contribute valuable skills to the development of our association.
How do the rally service packages work?
Our service packages are defined according to the event, available resources and the needs of each crew. We aim to maintain a manageable capacity to ensure a high standard of support.
Are the AE-RACING tools already available?
Several prototypes and interfaces have already been developed and tested. The project continues to evolve. Some features, particularly the standalone Android application and the route information crew module, still require development and validation.
What role does the human co-driver retain?
The co-driver is essential. Our digital tools are designed to assist with preparation, checking pace notes and identifying positions along the route, not to replace human experience.
Sharing our passion together
Are you a classic car enthusiast, driver, co-driver, mechanic, or simply interested in our project?
Would you like to share your experience, contribute to the development of our tools or discover our rally service organisation?
We would be delighted to hear from you.
AE-RACING — One passion, one team, one adventure.
Contact AE-RACING Discover our VHRS projectAE-RACING CORSICA — An association of classic sports car and historic rally enthusiasts.
Our digital tools are developed with the assistance of ChatGPT for design, programming and interface development. This acknowledgement does not imply an official partnership with OpenAI.
Our activities and services are organised in accordance with applicable regulations, permissions granted by event organisers and safety requirements. Some of the features presented are still under development or undergoing validation.