PGA Rally Roadbook Reader

PGA Roadbook Reader is an app built for motorcyclists and rally drivers who want to replace paper roadbook rolls with a convenient, fully digital navigation solution on a tablet or phone.

The app reads routes in both GPX format (OpenRally) and PDF (pre-prepared or scanned roadbooks), and syncs them with real-time GPS position, displaying navigation instructions exactly where you need them — without taking your eyes off the road for longer than necessary.

Stage navigation — main features:

-Full support for the OpenRally format, including waypoints compliant with the FIA specification.
-Quick calibration of distance traveled, available both from the screen and from the controller.
-Scrolling through the digital roadbook roll via touch (up, down) or an external controller.
-Auto-scroll feature — the app automatically scrolls the roll once the distance for a given tulip/cell is reached (with earlier signaling of the upcoming maneuver).
-Ability to browse the roadbook without starting navigation, with no GPS connection required.
-Detailed stage statistics (GPX format only).


Personalization and safety:

-Extensive system information, including connected controller type, GPS signal quality, and battery level.
-Quick access to external navigation directly from a roadbook cell (long-press on a cell showing a maneuver description).
-Support for both landscape and portrait modes for greater comfort and safety.
-Ability to adjust the scaling of the main interface elements.


Roadbook import and handling:

-Built-in route database.
-Ability to download additional routes using a code provided by the stage organizer.
-No internet connection required (offline-first model).
-Route import from GPX files — support for standard navigation files (OpenRally) from other sources and route planners.
-Roadbook import from PDF files — with automatic extraction of navigation instructions from scanned pages.
-PDF calibration — precise alignment of the roadbook position for comfortable, accurate scrolling display.


Bluetooth controller integration:

-Support for an external Bluetooth controller.
-Compatible with any controller that sends multimedia and navigation commands as a Bluetooth keyboard.