Car orienteering (Car-O) is a motor racing sport where a
map
A map is a symbolic depiction emphasizing relationships between elements of some space, such as objects, regions, or themes.
Many maps are static, fixed to paper or some other durable medium, while others are dynamic or interactive. Although ...
is used to navigate along unfamiliar roads. The sport is most active in
Nordic countries
The Nordic countries (also known as the Nordics or ''Norden''; literal translation, lit. 'the North') are a geographical and cultural region in Northern Europe and the Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic. It includes the sovereign states of Denmar ...
. The sport has evolved from
rally
Rally or rallye may refer to:
Gatherings
* Demonstration (political), a political rally, a political demonstration of support or protest, march, or parade
* Pep rally, an event held at a United States school or college sporting event
Sports ...
into a sport with stronger focus on navigation.
International League
The international league is named ''North European Zone Auto Navigation'' (NEZ).
See also
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Orienteering
Orienteering is a group of sports that require navigational skills using a map and compass to navigate from point to point in diverse and usually unfamiliar terrain whilst moving at speed. Participants are given a topographical map, usually a s ...
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Rally raid
Rally raid, also known as cross-country rallying, is a form of long distance off-road racing that takes place over several days. The length of the event can be as short as 2–3 days for a cross-country baja to as long as 15 days with marathon ra ...
References
External links
North European Zone Auto NavigationCar Orienteering in Finland by AKK Motorsport(Finnish)
Car Orienteering in Sweden by the Swedish Automobile Sports Federation(Swedish)
Auto racing by type
Orienteering
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